About this property

In a wonderful position, adjoining a beautiful former mill pond, a handsome, stone fronted detached house of quality, surrounded by colourful, landscaped gardens. In total 0.8 acres (0.323 h)

With handsome stone and brick external elevations and enjoying a marvellously tranquil location overlooking a beautiful former mill pond, a fine detached house of quality presented with style. Constructed in the late twentieth century, the house is set on the historic site of a former paper mill, that operated from 1716 to 1960. Positioned to take full advantage of lovely views over such a charming, natural landscape, the spacious and well-planned accommodation extends to 4154 square feet - including 377 square feet of garaging/gymnasium - and is suffused with an abundance of natural light that floods through the multi-pane windows, bi-folding and French doors. Laid out over three floors around a wide and welcoming, double height reception hall with correspondingly spacious first-floor landing above, reception areas are gracious and flow effortlessly from one elegant space to another with polished oak flooring across the ground floor. The triple aspect drawing room features a 5kw ECO A rated woodburning stove within a stone fire surround and has double doors opening through to the dining room. The kitchen/breakfast room opens seamlessly to the cosy snug – both with under floor heating – and is fitted with integrated appliances by Neff and a range cooker by Britannia and comprehensively furnished with range of bespoke wall and base cabinetry by Harvey Jones, topped with granite work surfaces along with a central island with a wooden work top, whilst elsewhere the study hosts the Starlink connectivity and has fitted storage.
Approached by a magnificent ‘butterfly’ staircase, the first floor is given over to three generous bedroom suites, each with en-suite facilities and a dressing room to the principal suite. The second floor has two particularly spacious bedrooms that share a bathroom.

Outside
Set within approximately 0.8 acres, the house enjoys picturesque views over a fascinating mill pond and its beautiful surroundings. Predominantly facing south and west, the gardens have been landscaped keeping in mind the natural landscape and contain colourful herbaceous borders, swathes of lawn and various terraces from which to take in the surroundings. Recently, within an area of light woodland a Finnish coil sauna has been installed, providing a wonderful spot to relax and commune with nature and there is an excellent woodstore. To the front the driveway provides ample parking and leads to the double garage, which has been excellently fitted out as a gymnasium by the current owners.

Situation
Close to 17 acres of woodland and meadows at Basted Mill, the house sits in a lovely location yet is only about a mile from the local conveniences in Borough Green village and its mainline station which has train services to London Victoria, London Bridge and London Charing Cross. Access to the national motorway network can be found at Wrotham Heath just over 3 miles away, whilst the larger towns of Sevenoaks and Tonbridge are approximately 7 and 8 miles distant. The area is renowned for its schooling at primary and secondary levels in the state and private sectors including local village primary schools, state secondary and grammar schools in Sevenoaks, Tonbridge and Maidstone with prep schools in Sevenoaks and Tonbridge as well as the Tonbridge and Sevenoaks public schools.

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Additional Information
Tenure: Freehold
Services: All Mains Services.
Local Authority: Tonbridge & Malling District Council. Council Tax Band H
Estate Management Fees: £660 PA (2026)
Agents Note: Fibre optic broadband connectivity has been laid to the road, ready to be brought into the property of so required.

Additional information

• Elegant five-bedroom family home
• Wonderful views over an adjoining mill pond
• Spacious and light filled accommodation over three floors
• Internally 3744 square feet
• Additional 377 sq ft of garaging fitted out as an excellent gym
• Lovely colourful gardens of just under an acre
• Finnish sauna cabin
• Fishing rights.

Key information

Council Tax Band: H

Tenure: Freehold

Energy Performance Certificate