Vigo Road, Fairseat, Sevenoaks, Kent, TN15

This beautifully proportioned Victorian house, enhanced by graceful Edwardian additions, is nestled within approximately four acres of enchanting, park-like gardens. The grounds include an enclosed walled swimming pool, creating a sense of privacy and grandeur, all set in the heart of the charming village of Fairseat.

Description

This handsome family home retains a wealth of original period features, including high ceilings, decorative cornicing, original sash windows, dado rails, polished wooden floors and several working fireplaces. Together, these elements combine to create a home of exceptional character, elegance and warmth.

The welcoming reception hall offers a sense of space and refinement, with an impressive staircase rising to the first floor.

The elegant drawing room and formal dining room are both beautifully appointed, each featuring open fireplaces with ornate surrounds and mantelpieces. Bay windows fitted with French doors open directly onto the attractive terrace, connecting the interior with the gardens beyond.

The dining room further benefits from original wooden shutters.

A well-appointed library provides a peaceful retreat, complete with fitted wooden bookshelves and an open fireplace, whilst the study offers a home workspace with panelled-effect walls and fireplace.

The kitchen is both practical and stylish, fitted with a comprehensive range of white wooden units topped with granite work surfaces. Features include a double butler sink, a five-ring Falcon electric range cooker and space for a dishwasher and large fridge/freezer.

Open to the kitchen, the breakfast room enjoys a partially glazed roof, flooding the space with natural light and creating an ideal area for everyday dining.

Additional features on the ground floor include a concealed trapdoor leading to a three-room cellar, a spacious walk-in larder, a utility room with butler sink, cupboards and shelving and a second staircase providing access to the first floor.

The principal bedroom suite enjoys a dual aspect and direct access to a balcony overlooking the gardens. Steps lead down to a luxurious ensuite bathroom with roll-top bath and a separate fully tiled shower.

There are four further bedrooms on the first floor, including three generous doubles, one with ensuite facilities and a single bedroom, all served by a family bathroom.

The second floor is arranged over split levels and offers additional versatile accommodation.

An attic room with sloping ceilings and restricted head height provides useful ancillary space, while a triple-aspect bedroom features a vaulted ceiling and panoramic views across the gardens and surrounding countryside.

Gardens and Grounds

The park-like gardens are predominantly laid to lawn and interspersed with a wide variety of mature trees and established shrubs, creating a serene and picturesque setting.

The enclosed, walled swimming pool enjoys a paved surround, planted borders and a charming brick-built pool house, ideal for entertaining and summer enjoyment.

To the front of the property, a spacious circular gravel driveway provides ample parking and leads to a three-bay oak-framed garage, completing this exceptional country home.

SITUATION
Soranks Manor is located in a conservation and green belt area, convenient for access to the motorway networks (M20/M26 within 2-3 miles respectively, M25 jct 3 about 10 miles) and Ebbsfleet International station (9.3 miles).

The nearby villages of Culverstone Green (2 miles) and Borough Green (3 miles) offer day to day local shopping facilities, with more comprehensive shopping available at Sevenoaks (9.6 miles) and Bluewater Shopping Centre (10.4 miles).

Borough Green station (3 miles) serves London Charing cross (London Bridge about 37 minutes). Sevenoaks station serves Charing Cross and Cannon Street with journey times of around 35 minutes, while Ebbsfleet International station (HS1) serves London St Pancras in about 18 minutes.

The nearby villages have primary schools, with secondary and grammar schools at Sevenoaks, Tonbridge, Tunbridge Wells and Maidstone. Tonbridge and Sevenoaks both have public schools.

DIRECTIONS
From the M25, take the M20 exit towards Dover. Continue for about 7.9 miles before taking the A20 towards Paddock Wood. At the roundabout take the third exit onto the A20 towards Paddock Wood. At the next roundabout take the first exit (Gravesend Road, A227). Proceed for about 1.5 miles before turning left into Vigo Road, signposted Fairseat/Stanstead, opposite the Trottiscliffe turning on the right. Follow Vigo Road for just over half a mile, into Fairseat. Soranks Manor will be found on the right-hand side.

PROPERTY INFORMATION
- Services: Mains water, electricity, drainage, oil fired central heating.
- Local Authority: Tonbridge & Malling Borough Council, 01732 844522
- Council Tax band: H (£4,868.46 for 2026/27)
- Fixtures and fittings are excluded from the sale but may be available by separate negotiation.