Summary - LUMBERSLAND, BIRCHWOOD ROAD DA2 7HD
4 bed 5 bath Detached
Sprawling private grounds with pool, tennis court and separate guest bungalows.
- Approximately 13,000 sq ft main house plus two detached bungalows
- Six acres of landscaped grounds with two ornamental lakes
- Heated swimming pool, outdoor kitchen, gym and full-size tennis court
- Grand double-height entrance hall and multiple large reception rooms
- Principal suite with dressing room, en-suite and rear-facing balcony
- Oil-fired heating, Energy Rating D — higher running costs likely
- Cavity walls with no known added insulation (assumed)
- Slow broadband speeds; council tax in highest band
Set behind two electronically controlled gates, this substantial detached residence extends to approximately 13,000 sq ft on a roughly 6-acre plot with two lakes and formally landscaped grounds. The principal house offers a dramatic double-height entrance hall, extensive reception space, a fitted kitchen with separate prep kitchen, and a principal suite with dressing room, en-suite and balcony. Two additional detached dwellings (a one-bedroom and a three-bedroom bungalow) provide flexible options for long-stay guests, staff or rental income.
Outdoor amenities are designed for large-scale entertaining and family life: a heated swimming pool with waterfall, fully equipped outdoor kitchen, private gym, full-size floodlit tennis court, children’s play area and formal footpaths and bridges through the grounds. Practical features include garage parking, multiple ground-floor WCs, and good road links to the A20 and M25; Swanley station is approximately 2.0 miles away for commuter access.
Important practical points: the property dates from 1930–1949, the main heating runs on an oil-fired boiler and the walls are cavity construction with no known added insulation (assumed). The energy rating is D and council tax is in the highest band, so running and upkeep costs for a house of this scale are significant. Broadband speeds are reported as slow despite excellent mobile signal. Buyers should allow for ongoing maintenance and the higher operating costs associated with historic, large houses and extensive grounds.
This estate will suit buyers seeking space, privacy and lifestyle amenities — large-family owners, those wanting multi-generational living, or purchasers who value guest or staff accommodation on-site. The property is presented as a rare, country-estate proposition within reach of strong local schools and transport links.
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