Buyers sought a stamp on the intriguingly named Nearly Corner in Heaverham. It was a village house near Sevenoaks in Kent. This Grade II-listed property was on the market with Ibbett Mosely. The asking price was £1.395 million. It had been a beloved family home for years.
Nearly Corner has a huge amount of charm. It also boasts a superbly convenient location. It was once part of a hall house dating from the 15th century. Later, it was extended and remodeled. The exterior preserved some “bee boles”. These cavities were used to keep bees before modern bee hives. Bee boles were especially popular in the 18th century.
The interiors feature original timber floors. Exposed beams and fine fireplaces add to the charm. Altogether, the accommodation stretches to 4,224 square feet. There are three reception rooms. You will also find a kitchen and study on the ground floor. Five bedrooms are on the first floor. Two attic bedrooms sit on the top floor.
A useful store room is on the mezzanine. Many windows in the main rooms frame long views. They offer views of the surrounding farmland. Outside, mature gardens enjoy beautiful vistas. They are perfect for alfresco entertaining. Discover a rose walk, a rose and clematis-strewn pergola. Terraces and lawns are guarded by mature trees. A separate garage completes the property.
Heaverham is about a mile from Kemsing village. It is three miles from Sevenoaks. Sevenoaks offers fast links to London. The area has a wide range of golf clubs. These include Wildernesse and Knole. Nizels golf, health and fitness centre is also nearby. Enjoy cricket, hockey, and rugby. Plenty of shopping and entertainment are available in Sevenoaks. Three National Trust properties are close. These are Knole, Ightham Mote and Emmetts Garden.
St Michaels and Russell House Preparatory Schools are nearby. They sit in Otford. A wide range of private and grammar schools are in Sevenoaks and Tonbridge. These include Sevenoaks School and Tonbridge School.
The Chequers Inn is located in Heaverham.
Heaverham is a hamlet in the Sevenoaks district. It lies in the county of Kent.