* Freehold
* Impressive Arts & Crafts residence, superbly presented throughout
* Well - proportioned and versatile accommodation
* Stable block with planning permission for new dwelling (ref: Ta/2022/551)
* Delayed completion available if required
* Oxted station about 1. 4 miles
* Sevenoaks station about 7. 9 miles
* Heated swimming pool
* Grass tennis court
* Refurbished helipad
An imposing Art & Crafts Grade II listed residence of superb proportions, set
within glorious established gardens & grounds, with planning permission to
build an additional dwelling.
Description
Beresford Court is an exceptional Grade II listed Arts & Crafts home, designed
by the well - known architect Baille Scott in 1926 using Elizabethan brickwork.
The house has been extended and updated to a high specification throughout
with great attention to detail. Features include fine oak paneling, exposed
brick architraves, high ceilings, some exposed ceiling timbers, lead light
windows with stone mullions, in - ceiling sound system, zoned heating system,
modern bathroom suites and an impressive bespoke kitchen/breakfast room. The
principal
accommodation is arranged to take in the southerly views over the garden. The
gardens and grounds are a superb feature, providing an attractive private
setting with formal lawns, kitchen garden, swimming pool, grass tennis court,
architectural tree house, stable block with planning permission to replace
with a dwelling, recently refurbished helipad and a post and rail paddock. In
total the plot amounts to about
4. 51 acres.
The principal reception rooms provide elegant entertaining areas and comprise
an impressive oak paneled drawing room with a listed fireplace and connecting
door to the elegant dining room paneled in Oregan pine and birch. In addition
is the striking double height billiards room with barreled ceiling and
minstrel gallery. There is also a snug providing informal family living.
Situated within the extension is the spacious kitchen/breakfast/family room
which is fitted with a range of bespoke wall and base cupboards with a
matching island unit and breakfast table and features a gas fired Aga and a
Subzero fridge and freezer units. The family area is part vaulted with a pair
of double doors to the terrace.
There are two studies, a utility room and boot room completing this floor.
The cellar provides storage and a wine store.
The principal bedroom suite, located on the first floor, comprises a double
aspect bedroom with extensive range of fitted bedroom furniture and access to
a charming roof terrace. The modern en suite bathroom features a walk - in
shower and contemporary oval bath.
There are five further bedrooms, one of which is being used as a dressing
room, and two with an en suite bathrooms.
There are five bedrooms, four bathrooms and one shower room.
The house is approached over a gravel drive which leads to the
integral garaging with electric up and over door and a pedestrian door to the
house.
The beautiful gardens sit predominantly to the south of the property and
comprise a generous York flagstone terrace with two fish pools and a timber
pergola with climbing plants to one side of the heated swimming pool and pool
house with a shower and W. C. From the terrace, steps lead to the formal garden
with a level lawn flanked by clipped yew hedging and trees. The gardens
continue to a kitchen garden where a greenhouse by Alitex is located. There is
also an adjacent tree house, implement store and shed. There is a variety of
established trees, shrubs and flowers within the garden providing year round
interest, including mature rhododendrons and camellias. There is extensive
lighting within the gardens with mood lighting to the rear of the house. Also
within the grounds is a recently refurbished helipad.
Within the garden is an automated irrigation system by rainbird fed from an
underground aquifer with water at no cost to the homeowner.
There is also a timber frame garage with two enclosed garages and an open bay
together with a post a rail paddock.
A stable block benefits from planning permission to demolish and replace with
a new dwelling (Ref: Ta/2022/551).
Location
Beresford Court is situated in a sought after private road on the edge of
Limpsfield Village which offers local amenities. Oxted offers an excellent
range of schools, a mainline station, Everyman Cinema and a selection of
acclaimed restaurants and bars. There are various school bus services
including Wathamstow Hall, Sevenoaks and New Beacon. There is direct
access to footpaths which lead over adjoining countryside and to the National
Trusts pine forest Limpsfield Common.
Comprehensive Shopping: Oxted (1. 5 miles), Sevenoaks (8 miles), Reigate (8
miles), Redhill (11 miles) and Bluewater (22 miles).
Mainline rail services: Oxted to Victoria and London Bridge. Thames Link
trains to Blackfriars, Farringdon and London St Pancras International.
Sevenoaks Station (7. 9 miles) Cannon Street/Charing Cross/London Bridge.
Primary Schools: Limpsfield, Oxted and Westerham.
State Schools: Oxted.
Private Schools: Hazelwood mixed preparatory school in Limpsfield Chart.
Radnor House in Sundridge. The Public Schools at Sevenoaks, Tonbridge and
Caterham. Independent girls secondary schools in Woldingham and Sevenoaks.
Leisure Facilities: Limpsfield Tennis and Squash Club. Health centre and
leisure pool complex in Oxted. Public and private golf courses including
Limpsfield Chart, Westerham and Tandridge Golf Club at Oxted.
All distance are approximate.
Square Footage: 6, 821 sq ft
Acreage:
4. 51 Acres
Directions
From the M25 junction 6, follow the A25 east towards Oxted and Westerham.
After the second set of traffic lights continue up a hill and turn into the
second road on your right (Ballards Lane). Beresford Court is the first drive
on the left.
Alternatively, from the M25 junction 5, take the A21 towards Hastings and the
second exit onto the A25 heading west. Proceed through Westerham and past The
Grasshopper Inn on the right. Continue up a hill and Ballards Lane will be
seen on the left hand side. Proceed as before.
Additional Info
Local Authority: Tandridge Council Tax Band 'H'
Services: Gas fired central heating. Mains electricity, water and drainage.
Road maintenance - £150. 00 per annum.

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