The house
A 6-bedroom home in Sevenoaks.
Please Quote JH0395 For All Enquiries - Chain Free - Approached via a private tree-lined driveway and set within approximately 3.2 acres of extensive gardens and grounds, Verulam House is a stunning Georgian style mansion, built circa 2008, offering superb accommodation spanning some 6,374 sq.ft.
Enjoying an exclusive location with the Phillippines Shaw gated development on the edge of charming Ide Hill village, the property provides immaculately presented living space arranged over four floors, perfectly blending modern design and contemporary elegance. Features include three breath-taking reception rooms, plus a light-filled garden room/orangery and conservatory, a bespoke fitted kitchen, five luxury bath/shower rooms plus guest WC, high ceilings, multi-pane sash windows, and feature fireplaces. Externally there is a double garage and driveway parking.
Phillippines Shaw itself, set within a designated Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty, is a friendly and inclusive community, offering a fantastic range of facilities and clubs, including gardening club, choir, book club, football club, yoga and pilates classes, as well as children’s activities including Beavers, Cubs and Scouts. The estate also provides a further 25 acres of communal woodland, walking routes and children’s play areas.
Verulam House, to the ground floor, comprises a grand entrance hallway with turning staircase and access to guest WC, leading into a beautiful triple aspect reception room with feature fireplace and doors through to the rear conservatory with access to the south facing terrace and gardens beyond. To the other side of the hallway, the kitchen/breakfast room, opening through to the garden room/orangery, comprises a full range of bespoke wall and base units with work surfaces and central island/breakfast bar, incorporating a full compliment of integrated appliances. An impressive triple aspect sitting room provides the perfect space for either relaxed or formal entertaining on a grand scale.
To the lower floor, versatile living space is currently laid out as a well equipped gym and study with shower room and utility area.
The first floor offer four well proportioned bedrooms – all with luxury en-suites – including an outstanding principal bedroom with two fully fitted dressing areas and doors spilling out onto a south facing balcony with glass balustrade.
The second floor provides a further two double bedrooms plus a family bathroom, as well as access to significant eaves storage.
Externally, Verulam House offers glorious private gardens with predominantly southern aspect, including a wonderful paved terrace to the rear of the house, opening onto landscaped lawns with mature, well stocked borders bursting with trees, shrubs and flowers. Outside of the landscaped areas, the gardens extend to areas of mixed woodland – truly a haven for family life, perfect for family walks and recreation.
The property is located on the outskirts of the popular village of Ide Hill, set around an attractive village green, with local amenities including a farm shop and primary school. Mainline rail services operate from nearby Sevenoaks, with fast and frequent links into Central London, with the A21/M25 providing good vehicular access via Chipstead.
Phillippines Shaw itself offers a fantastic position amidst the glorious Kent countryside, with excellent schools in the area including The New Beacon, Radnor House in Sundridge, Sevenoaks School, Walthamstow Hall School for Girls, Solefields, Tonbridge School, Judd, Skinners, and Weald of Kent Girls.
The surrounding area also provides an abundance of leisure facilities with Nizels Golf and Health club in Hildenborough, as well as local golf courses and the stunning open spaces of Knole Park.
Viewings are highly recommended.
