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Emmetts House is an elegant period country house which is believed to date from 1860s and was converted into five apartments in the early 1980s.

History

Emmetts Garden was open farmland until 1860 when the present house was built. The house and land was purchased in 1890 by Frederic Lubbock, a banker and passionate plantsman. Lubbock's elder brother was John Lubbock, 1st Baron Avebury.

The gardens were initially laid out between 1893 and 1895 under the influence of Lubbock's friend William Robinson in the fashionable Edwardian style popularised by Gertrude Jekyll. The shrub garden was added later in 1900–1908.

After Lubbock's death (1927), the estate was acquired by an American geologist Charles Watson Boise. He made various alterations to both house and garden but retained the original character of the gardens.

In 1964 Charles Boise bequeathed Emmetts to the National Trust. Since then the trust has sought to maintain the botanical diversity of the garden developed by the two men.

Property Description

This apartment is situated on the ground floor and benefits from a basements area. It has been completely refurbished by the present vendors to provide beautifully presented accommodation finished to a very high standard.

Impressive communal reception hall with sweeping oak staircase. Internally the well appointed accommodation has a wealth of periods features which have been retained and enhanced including high ceilings, marble fireplace, decorative coving and architraves, beautiful sash windows, painted wooden panelled doors with chrome door furniture and deep skirtings to the majority of the rooms.

The kitchen/breakfast room is comprehensively fitted with a range of contemporary wall and floor cupboard with brushed chrome fittings some with solid oak doors and granite work surfaces. There is 1 &1/2 bowl stainless steel sink with mixer taps, all by Frankie. Appliances include two Neff double ovens, 5 ring halogen hob with extractor fan, integrated twin fridge/freezers, wine cooler, dishwasher, microwave and washing machine/tumble dryer. The bathroom/shower rooms have been fitted to an exceptionally high standard with Villeroy and Boch suites, marble walls, floor tiles and walk in showers.

All of the bedrooms have custom built cupboards.

Steps lead down from the entrance hall to a basement where there is a recreational room with Amtico tiling, a utility room with floor units and worktop incorporating a sink, space and plumbing for washing machine and tumble dryer. There are three further cellar storage rooms.

The private terrace is accessed from the entrance hall.

Shared tree lined drive leads from the lane through the grounds culminating in a turning area and the garaging.

The private residents grounds are principally lawned and lie to the east and north of the house with a feature York stone, paved courtyard garden directly to the south and a lovely croquet lawn.

Emmetts House is situated within private residential grounds, set within National Trust park land in a delightful elevated position with uninterrupted views toward the North Downs and Bough Beech.

Ide Hill village is close by and has a village shop, post office and a pub.

Location

Sevenoaks provides comprehensive range of educational, recreational and shopping facilities with mainline station serving London Bridge/Cannon Street/Charing Cross in 25/35 minutes.

Junction 5 of the M25/M20 is easily accessible and other motorway networks, Gatwick, Heathrow and Stanstead Airports , Ebbsfleet International and the Channel Tunnel.

Shared tree lined drive leads from the lane through the grounds culminating in a turning area and the garaging.

The private residents grounds are principally lawned and lie to the east and north of the house with a feature York stone, paved courtyard garden directly to the south and a lovely croquet lawn.

Ide Hill - Situated in its own private communal grounds near the summit of Ide Hill, which is reputedly the highest point in Kent, set amidst National Trust gardens, wood and park land totalling some 100 acres.

Agents Note

1) These particulars do not constitute an offer or contract or part of one and must not be relied upon as statements or representations of fact; and we have no authority to make or give any representation or warranties in relation to the property.

2) These particulars have been prepared in good faith and are to be used as a general guide. They are not exhaustive and include information provided to us by other parties, including the seller, which may not have been verified.

3) The measurements, areas, distances, orientation and floor plans are approximate and should not be relied on. The text, floor plans and photographs are only for guidance and are not necessarily comprehensive. The photographs may not be current, and certain aspects may have changed since the photographs were taken.

4) It should not be assumed that the property has all necessary planning, building regulation or other consents.

5) We have not tested any services, appliances or fittings.

6) Purchasers should satisfy themselves by inspection, searches, enquiries, surveys, and professional advice about all relevant aspects of the property.

Important Information on Anti-Money Laundering Check

We are required by law to conduct Anti-Money Laundering checks on all parties involved in the sale or purchase of a property. We take responsibility for this seriously, in line with HMRC guidance, to ensure the accuracy and continuous monitoring of these checks. Our compliance partner, Move Butler, will carry out the initial checks on our behalf. They will contact you, and where possible, a biometric check will be sent to you electronically only once your offer has been accepted.

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