Property Details: - Type: Detached house - Bedrooms: 4 - Bathrooms: 2
Agent: Langford Russell - Locksbottom Phone: 01689 326563
Overlooking the tranquil Kent countryside, this magnificent four-bedroom detached home offers the perfect blend of spacious family living and peaceful surroundings. Situated in the charming village of Pratts Bottom, within an Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty, the property enjoys an enviable semi-rural location while remaining exceptionally well connected to London and surrounding areas.<br/><br/>Spanning three floors and featuring a private lift, this home provides versatile and accessible accommodation ideal for modern family life. The ground floor comprises a welcoming entrance hallway, a home office, a generous cloakroom, and a guest WC. The main reception room with sliding doors that open onto a balcony - perfect for entertaining or enjoying the countryside views. The reception room then flows beautifully into the formal dining area, with further sliding doors onto the terrace. A separate home office offers an ideal space for remote working, while the well-appointed kitchen includes a range of wall and base units and has direct access to the rear garden.<br/><br/>On the first floor, you’ll find four generously sized double bedrooms, all with fitted wardrobes providing ample storage. The principal bedroom benefits from its own en-suite bathroom, while the remaining rooms are served by a stylish four-piece family bathroom. The home’s thoughtful design, combined with the lift serving all floors, offers exceptional comfort and convenience.<br/><br/>Externally, the property continues to impress. To the front, a substantial driveway provides off-street parking for two vehciles and leads to a detached double garage with a further two spaces for vehicles. At the rear, a beautifully landscaped, tiered garden offers multiple areas for relaxation and entertaining. Mature shrubs, tree-lined borders, and a large patio space create a private outdoor haven ideal for alfresco dining.<br/><br/>Pratts Bottom is a picturesque village that enjoys a unique location within the London Greenbelt and near the North Downs. It offers all the charm of rural living while benefiting from excellent transport links. Knockholt (1.3 miles), Chelsfield (1.7 miles), and Orpington (3.6 miles) stations are all within Zone 6 and provide direct services into central London, with Orpington offering a fast train to London Bridge in just 15 minutes. The M25 (Junction 4) is easily accessible, offering quick routes to Gatwick, Heathrow, Stansted, the South Coast, and the Channel Tunnel.<br/><br/>The local area is renowned for its scenic walks, bridle paths, and golf clubs, while everyday amenities including a Waitrose supermarket are close by. Dining options range from the village’s traditional country pub to a Michelin-starred restaurant just a short drive away in Locksbottom. For more extensive shopping, dining, and leisure, Sevenoaks, Bromley, and Bluewater are all within easy reach.<br/><br/>This home is also ideally located for families, with access to a wide range of highly regarded schools in both the state and independent sectors. These include Pratts Bottom Primary School and St Katherine’s Knockholt for younger children, and prestigious preparatory and public schools such as Sevenoaks School, Tonbridge School, Radnor House, and Bromley High School.<br/><br/>In summary, this exceptional property offers a rare opportunity to enjoy luxurious and flexible family living in a truly idyllic setting, with all the benefits of countryside tranquillity and outstanding connectivity to the capital and beyond.<br/><br/>London Borough of Bromley - Council Tax Band - G<br/>Energy Efficiency Rating - C
