Well Proportioned Apartment in an Imposing Grade I Listed Georgian
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WELL PROPORTIONED APARTMENT IN AN IMPOSING GRADE I LISTED GEORGIAN MANSION WITH DELIGHFUL SOUTHERLY VIEWS & COMMUNAL GARDENS GARRICK SUITE, BRASTED PLACE, HIGH STREET, WESTERHAM, KENT, TN16 1JE Guide Price £595,000 GARRICK SUITE, BRASTED PLACE, HIGH STREET, WESTERHAM, KENT, TN16 1JE Guide Price £595,000 Situation Brasted Place occupies a delightful setting situated at the eastern end of the village of Brasted, with the renowned White Hart Inn conveniently situated at the entrance to the private road. Shopping Facilities: Brasted High Street offers many antique shops, a cafe and a general store. Comprehensive Shopping and Restaurants are on offer in Sevenoaks (4 miles) and Westerham (1.5 miles). Transport: Mainline Rail Services from Sevenoaks (3.7 miles) to London Bridge/Cannon Street/ Charing Cross. Junction 5 of M25 (the A21 interchange) is within 1.5 miles. Schools: There is an abundance of well regarded schools at all levels in both state and private sectors in Sevenoaks, Westerham and surrounding areas. Leisure Facilities: There are numerous public and private golf courses in the local area, and health centre and leisure pool complexes in both Oxted and Sevenoaks History The present Brasted Place mansion dates from 1784-5, having been designed by the celebrated architect Robert Adam for John Turton, physician to the Queen and later George III. Subsequent alteration and additions include notably the 1871 west-wing extension, designed by Alfred west-wing extension, designed by Alfred The kitchen is fitted with a range of wall and Maintenance charges Waterhouse. Brasted Place was Grade I listed in base units with tiled splash backs and 1954. An award winning restoration and wooden work surfaces incorporating a 1½ £3,870 annual in 2014 including buildings insurance, maintenance of communal conversion was undertaken in the mid 1990s bowl sink with waste disposal unit. Built in appliances comprise an oven, four ring gas grounds and the Estate road, regular exterior under the auspices of English Heritage. This redecoration and upkeep of common parts. th hob, extractor hood, dishwasher and fridge. A removed the 20 Century additions and created port hole window provides a pleasant outlook, No ground rent. seven individual residential apartments. and a staircase leads down to a store area that it currently being used as a utility area. Directions We are advised that two silk tapestries presented The utility area provides eaves storage to George III by the Emperor of China hang in the cupboards that house a water softener and a From junction 5 of the M25 take the A21 and Great Hall. Notable former residents include washing machine. A further feature is a head west at the second turn off onto the A25 towards Westerham. Upon reaching the Prince Louis Napoleon who resided in Brasted former dumbwaiter that serves as a wine village of Brasted turn left before the White Place in 1839-40, prior to embarking at store. The spacious family bathroom comprises a Hart Public House to the driveway marked Gravesend for his expedition to Boulogne, which panelled bath with shower attachment, w.c, Brasted Place. Continue through the led to a six-year incarceration at Amiens. pedestal wash basin and a shower cubicle electronic gates leading to Brasted Place. with power shower. Description Services The large well proportioned master bedroom enjoys countryside views and is served by a Brasted Place occupies a delightful semi-rural Mains electricity, gas and water all metered well appointed en suite bathroom. parkland setting. The Garrick Suite, is situated on There are two further good sized bedrooms, Outgoings the second floor. Access is via the grand one benefits from built in wardrobes. communal entrance hall and stairway. All bedrooms are at the front of the building Sevenoaks District Council – 01732 227000. and offer flexible space. Bedroom three is Tax Band ‘G’ rates for 2014/2015 - £2,533.82 Internally, the well proportioned accommodation currently being used as a study but could is predominantly arranged over one level with a equally serve as a separate dining room. utility/store accessed via a staircase The Brasted Place is approached through apartment benefits from a southerly aspect and electronically operated wrought iron gates roof lights add to the light and airy atmosphere. which lead via a shared gravel driveway to two separate parking areas and a designated The entrance hall is fitted with bookshelves single garage. and has a separate airing cupboard. The delightful communal grounds are a The sitting/dining room is of a generous superb feature comprising formal gardens and proportion and provides an ideal space for woodland, totalling approximately 6.6 acres. entertaining. There is an attractive fireplace Lease with a decorative marble surround, and two windows provide far reaching southerly views Remainder of a 999 year lease from 1997 with a over the communal gardens and adjoining share of the freehold. countryside beyond. Important notice: Savills, their clients and any joint agents give notice that: 1: They are not authorised to make or give any representations or Savills Sevenoaks warranties in relation to the property either here or elsewhere, either on Oliver Hodges their own behalf or on behalf of their client or otherwise. They assume no responsibility for any statement that may be made in these particulars. 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