If a life of luxury is for you, then this home might have all you need It’s safe to say that almost everybody at one stage or another has thought on the idea of what they would do if they miraculously won the lottery, it’s a fantasy that’s certainly entertaining to dwell on. If you asked everybody that you knew how they would spend such vast funds, a good chunk of them would probably answer that they would get themselves a mansion.
Who hasn’t spent a lazy Sunday afternoon taking virtual tours of all the extravagant properties currently up for sale on the market? It’s a guilty pleasure that is sure to have taken up more hours of our lives than we’d care to admit.
If you find yourself in the position of looking for a lavish mansion to call your own, or simply fancy seeing what the inside of one looks like, then one current listing just might pique your interest. Taking residence in a home such as Lewins might just leave you feeling like a star in Downton Abbey.
Found in the heart of Edenbridge, Sevenoaks , this extraordinary property forms the majority of a Grade II Listed, Gothic style Victorian mansion set within the gorgeous Kent countryside, sprawling over 3.7 acres. If you’re after a home with history, you’re sure to be pleased with this offering that dates back to the mid 1870s and retains many of its original features. The interior of this lavish home is just as impressive as the exterior (Image: Savills) In more recent years, the property has been subject to extensive high standard refurbishment, upgrading and reconfiguring from the current owners to create the gorgeous residence that stands today. Notable features include elegant reception rooms with high ceilings, open marble fireplaces, wooden flooring, brass finger plates, sash and multi pane casement windows with discreet secondary glazing by Storm Windows.
An area truly of note is the incredible Great Hall, featuring cornice and moulded ceilings and Ionic pillars. The house also largely benefits from its elevated position in established gardens and grounds, providing some truly striking southerly views. The surrounding views really are something to behold (Image: Savills) Now, this is certainly a property for those who are happy to look at properties with a pretty hefty price tag, coming with a guide price of £2,995,000 – though for such a lavish property this really is to be expected. You’ll certainly be getting a lot of bang for your buck however, with five double bedrooms overlooking the beautiful gardens, stylish en-suite bathrooms for each bedroom and a dressing room serving the principal suite. There are five double bedrooms, each complete with an en-suite bathroom (Image: Savills) The guest bedroom also comes complete with a private balcony that provides some exceptional views. There is also a kitchen/breakfast room joined by a butler’s pantry, because who doesn’t need a butler’s pantry, as well as a wine cellar. While the property dates back to the mid 1870s, in recent […]
