Fernhurst, Hills Lane, Knatts Valley, Kent
- Land size
- 3.71 acres
- Bedrooms
- 7
- Bathrooms
- 7
Key Features
- Substantial country house extending to 7,188 sq ft
- Six reception rooms, including cinema room
- Bespoke Chambers kitchen with Miele appliances
- Seven bedrooms and seven bathrooms
- Principal suite with dressing room and private terrace
- Self-contained one-bedroom annexe
- 3.71 acres of landscaped gardens and paddock
- Full-size tennis court and swimming pool
- Pool house with bar, gym and shower room
- Gated driveway and detached garage with EV charging
Description
The Property
Approached through a gated carriage driveway, Fernhurst is a substantial country house set within approximately 3.71 acres in the Kent Downs Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty. Offering around 5,000 sq ft of principal accommodation, alongside a separate annexe and pool house, the property combines generous family living with an impressive range of spaces for entertaining, working and relaxing.
The reception rooms each have their own character, from the sitting room, where a vaulted ceiling, exposed oak timbers and bespoke panelling create an inviting focal point, to the double-aspect dining room with its impressive brick fireplace and bi-fold doors to the garden. A cinema room and study provide further flexibility, while the kitchen, breakfast and family room forms the natural centre of everyday life. Fitted by Chambers, it features full-height cabinetry, a central island, integrated Miele appliances and limestone flooring, with bi-fold doors opening onto the terrace.
The principal suite occupies its own ground-floor wing, with oak-panelled walls, a generous bedroom opening onto a private terrace, a dressing room and an en-suite bathroom. A further guest bedroom with fitted wardrobes and an en-suite completes the ground floor. Upstairs, four additional bedrooms are arranged around the landing, two with Juliette balconies and en-suite shower rooms, while the remaining bedrooms share a separate shower room.
The self-contained annexe offers an additional 1,044 sq ft of accommodation, comprising an open-plan kitchen, sitting and dining room, bar area, double bedroom and shower room. With air conditioning and built-in speakers, it is well suited to visiting family, multi-generational living or potential letting accommodation.
ExternallyThe gardens provide an impressive setting for the house, with a broad paved terrace spanning its rear elevation and steps leading down to manicured lawns, paved pathways and established planting. A raised bed of standard Wisteria trees creates a seasonal canopy, while well-stocked borders bring colour throughout the year. Further into the garden, a central lawn and decked terrace surround a wildlife pond.
The leisure facilities are equally impressive. A full-size tennis court sits within the grounds, while the swimming pool is accompanied by a substantial pool house incorporating a bar with integrated sink and fridges, a gym and shower room. A detached garage with power, lighting and EV charging, together with an adjoining garden store, provides practical additional space. Beyond the gardens, an adjoining paddock and established boundary planting contribute to the privacy of the setting.
Local InformationFernhurst is situated in Knatts Valley, within the Kent Downs Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty and the Sevenoaks district. The surrounding countryside provides an appealing rural setting, while the wider area offers access to a range of nearby villages, market towns and amenities.
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EPC Rating: D
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Property details
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- Date Posted
- 2026-11-11
Market Value Analysis
Compared with 1,592 Homes with Land listings in South East England (1+ acres).
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Utilities & Restrictions
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Property Features
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Connectivity
Broadband
Fastest speed available at this postcode
50 Mbps
Superfast · available to 71% of premises
Suitable for
- HD streaming
- Video calls
- Web & social
Mobile signal
Predicted 4G and 5G signal; indoor signal depends on building materials.
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Signal is the easy part. Planning activity, flood history and protected designations here are in the full report.
Nearest Schools
Primary
- St. Edmund's Church of England Primary School1.3 milesNo Ofsted rating
- Ages
- 4 to 11
- Pupils
- 197
- Type
- Voluntary controlled school
- Faith
- Church of England
- Kemsing Primary School1.7 milesNo Ofsted rating
- Ages
- 5 to 11
- Pupils
- 194
- Type
- Community school
- Otford Primary School2.7 milesNo Ofsted rating
- Ages
- 5 to 11
- Pupils
- 239
- Type
- Community school
- Shoreham Village School2.8 milesNo Ofsted rating
- Ages
- 4 to 11
- Pupils
- 90
- Type
- Academy converter
- Seal Church of England Primary School2.9 milesNo Ofsted rating
- Ages
- 2 to 11
- Pupils
- 317
- Type
- Academy converter
- Faith
- Church of England
Secondary
- Trinity School3.3 milesNo Ofsted rating
- Ages
- 11 to 19
- Pupils
- 1,153
- Type
- Free schools
- Faith
- Christian
- Wrotham School3.5 milesNo Ofsted rating
- Ages
- 11 to 18
- Pupils
- 1,054
- Type
- Academy converter
- Knole Academy3.9 milesNo Ofsted rating
- Ages
- 11 to 19
- Pupils
- 1,410
- Type
- Academy sponsor led
- Leigh Academy Longfield5.4 milesOfsted: Good
- Ages
- 11 to 18
- Pupils
- 992
- Type
- Academy sponsor led
- Orchards Academy5.6 milesOfsted: Good *
- Ages
- 11 to 18
- Pupils
- 554
- Type
- Academy converter
* Latest graded judgement covers quality of education only; no overall grade was issued under the 2024-25 inspection framework.
Distances are straight-line from the advertised location. Source: the national school registers (DfE, Welsh Government, Scottish Government) and Ofsted.
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Amenities
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Walking trail
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Getting Around
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Flood Risk
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Rivers and the sea
Planning map: Flood Zone 1.
Surface water
Not at the pin: mapped about 20 metres away.
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