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Sevenoaks Area Guide

Sevenoaks is considered to be one of the most sought-after locations to live in the UK with a charming town centre, stunning local countryside nearby and London accessible by rail in around 30 minutes, plus fast access to the national motorway network via the M25.

Living in Sevenoaks means having the best of both worlds - rolling countryside and direct links to London.

Sevenoaks fact file

  • Sevenoaks was given market town status in the 13th century, with the weekly cattle market continuing in the town until as recent as 1999.
  • Knole House, a former archbishop’s palace built in the mid-1400s and designated as one of Britain’s largest homes.
  • The oak trees that give the town its name have been replaced several times over the years and now stand along The Vine, thought to be Britain’s oldest cricket ground.
  • Sevenoaks houses wear their history very well, with a wealth of characterful Kentish properties locally designed in the traditional Wealden style.
  • Sevenoaks was an important rail destination, with Victorian terraces springing up to house the workers.
  • Outside of Sevenoaks' centre, there are also lovely Victorian terraces close to the station at Bat & Ball, which offers an alternative station for commuters.

Why move to Sevenoaks?

Whether buying or renting, moving to Sevenoaks offers a fabulous variety of housing styles, including brand-new developments such as Bourchier Court by the station, or the high-specification Ryewood Development in nearby Dunton Green. Historic properties also abound, with the villages of Westerham, Seal and West Malling being particularly popular. In addition to the traditional Victorian and 1930s homes of the town, there are also a number of unique homes in converted oast houses, barns and country homes, for those seeking an extra measure of character.

Shopping and amenities

There’s a large Marks & Spencer Food Hall and a Waitrose in the town centre, plus a Tesco superstore at Riverhead.

Green space

There are few places where it’s possible to step off the High Street and into a 1,000-acre medieval deer park: Knole Park is one of the town’s best treasures and offers excellent walking and of course, the 365-room house now owned by the National Trust. There are many other pockets of green space within the town itself, including Bradbourne Sandpits, which runs alongside the river Darent. Nestling at the foot of the North Downs and surrounded by glorious countryside, there are ample walking opportunities locally in the surrounding villages.

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Eating out in Sevenoaks means a choice of world cuisine.

Shopping in Sevenoaks includes a mix of independent stores and household names, with a number of top retail names being located in the town centre.

  • Boots
    Pharmacy and cosmetics

You are never short for a spot to wet your whistle in Sevenoaks.

  • The White Hart
    17th century pub

There is so much to do in Sevenoaks, from gorgeous countryside to local amenities.

The area is particularly well served by an excellent selection of schooling, which includes the grammar schools in Maidstone, Tonbridge and Tunbridge Wells, plus an annexe of the Weald of Kent Grammar School for Girls, which offers sixth form for boys.

  • Russel House Prep
    Prep School
  • Knole Academy
    Local favourite
  • Sevenoaks Mainline Station
    Direct links to London and Eurostar
  • Bus station
    0.5 miles from centre
  • London Gatwick Airport
    24.6 miles from centre
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