3 bed detached house for sale

Watery Lane, Kemsing, Sevenoaks, Kent TN15

Built in 1759, Ivy Cottage is a meticulously maintained turnkey home that blends 18th-century character with sophisticated 21st-century amenities. The property includes a versatile detached annexe, a wellness cabin with sauna and hot tub, and double glazing throughout, all set along a scenic rural lane with views over open countryside.

The ground floor is accessed via a porch leading into a central hallway with electric underfloor heating. The sitting room is rich in character, centred around a substantial brick-lined fireplace with a wood-burning stove. An open timber-framed wall connects this space to the dining room/office, creating a natural sense of flow. The bespoke kitchen is fitted with country-style shaker units, wooden work surfaces, a butler sink and a range cooker. Modern infrastructure has been thoughtfully integrated throughout, including double glazing and app-controlled Hive heating. The ground floor is completed by a well-appointed family bathroom featuring underfloor heating, a freestanding roll-top bath and a separate shower.

On the first floor, the landing leads to two well-proportioned bedrooms. The principal bedroom benefits from built-in wardrobes and elevated views across neighbouring fields and hills.

The gardens and grounds provide a private rural sanctuary, with expansive lawns bordered by established hedging and mature specimen trees, and backing onto mature woodland. A gravel driveway leads to a substantial double carport (including EV charging) with an integrated log store. To the rear, a paved terrace and timber pergola create an ideal setting for outdoor dining, overlooking the well, lily pond and summer house. The detached annexe, stylishly converted in 2022, includes an en suite shower room, SmartLife app-controlled heating, and high speed internet, offering versatile use as guest accommodation, a home office or studio, or a potential short-term holiday let. A bespoke wellness cabin adds a luxurious dimension to the garden, housing a sauna and a sheltered hot tub.

The charming village of Kemsing lies approximately five miles north of Sevenoaks, set on the gentle slopes of the North Downs. The village has a strong sense of community and offers a range of local amenities, including pubs, restaurants, a village store, pharmacy and post office. Sevenoaks provides a wider selection of high street and boutique shops, bars and restaurants, together with a number of highly regarded schools, including the independent Sevenoaks School. Well-regarded grammar schools can also be found in nearby Tonbridge. The area offers a range of leisure facilities, including golf courses such as Knole, a leisure centre and a theatre. The location is particularly convenient for access to London, with Sevenoaks mainline station offering fast and frequent services to London Bridge (from approximately 24 minutes) and London Cannon Street (from approximately 32 minutes). Kemsing station offers services to London Victoria (from approximately 47 minutes).
There is also easy access to the M25, M20 and M26 motorways.