A unique opportunity to acquire an extraordinary country house mansion in much acclaimed Chislehurst. It is a period house of character that has the highest of specifications for 21st century living. This property gives swift access to central London and Docklands by road and rail. This property needs to be seen.
Cookham Dene is a magnificent Grade II listed country house that is located within easy distance of central London. The house was built by the famous architect Sir Aston Webb in 1882. Sir Aston was also responsible for the original development of The Mall in 1913, which also included a new façade for Buckingham Palace, the erection of Admiralty Arch and the Victoria Memorial. His other famous works are the Royal Naval College in Dartmouth, Imperial College in London and the Victoria and Albert Museum.

The current owners have lived in the property for a number of years and have sympathetically renovated and improved the house. Many of the original features have been retained, whilst bring the property to an exceptionally high standard for 21st century living.

The property is approached by a secluded thoroughfare and entered via a fine set of gates. The impressive oak panelled hall gives access to this magnificent mansion. A number of rooms on the ground floor includes an elegant formal sitting room, boasting a large open fire and views over the gardens to the rear. There is a large dining room ideal for entertaining in style. An expansive open kitchen with a range of bespoke units is complimentary to entertaining and comfortable family living.

The upstairs accommodation consists of five double bedrooms on the first floor, three of which have ensuite bathrooms, and a further second floor which has additional rooms and two bathroom/shower rooms.

The 3.9 acre grounds consist of a lovely south facing formal garden with original sun dial on the external wall of the house. To the East, there is an expanse of grassland which includes an orchard, a vegetable garden and a tree house. The external area also includes a detached coach house with a self-contained two-bed apartment and a separate triple garage with gym above. The driveway boasts extensive parking and is secured behind solid wood electric gates.

The property’s location gives easy access to London via road and rail. It is 1.3 miles from Chislehurst station (18 mins to London Bridge), The A20 is close by also giving access to the A2. The proximity to the M25 gives swift access to Gatwick and Heathrow.