Summary - Fairbourne Reservoir East, Lenham Road, Harrietsham ME17 1NA
5 bed 5 bath Detached
A unique rural estate blending brutalist design, sustainability and commercial potential.
- Approximately six acres of private grounds and paddocks
- Huge lateral living: about 6,431 sq ft across multi-level layout
- Five bedrooms, five bathrooms, enclosed 25m lap pool
- High-spec sustainable kit: ground-source heat pump, MVHR
- Proven commercial income from film, TV and fashion shoots
- Newly renovated but concrete structure requires ongoing maintenance
- Very slow broadband speeds in the village
- Council Tax Band G (considerably higher running costs)
Set within about six acres of private grounds, this former 1930s reservoir has been reimagined into a spectacular, newly renovated family home by international designers. The 6,431 sq ft lateral layout centres on an enormous 50 ft open-plan living, dining and kitchen area, a glazed first-floor pavilion with far-reaching North Downs views, and an enclosed 25m lap pool served by five bedrooms and five bathrooms.
Sustainability is integral: rainwater harvesting, high-performance glazing, MVHR and a ground-source heat pump with underfloor heating reduce running carbon and improve comfort. High specification fitments include bespoke kitchen cabinetry and appliances by Miele and Gaggenau, large concrete structural elements and generous glazing that frame the surrounding paddocks and rolling hills.
The plot delivers practical benefits as well as beauty: gated access with generous parking, multiple terraces and an outdoor kitchen, a studio/gym/workshop, and a proven income stream from television, film and fashion location hire. Local village amenities and well-regarded state and independent schools are within easy reach, while the M20 and nearby rail services link to London.
Important practical points: broadband speeds are very slow and the property sits in Council Tax Band G, so running and connectivity costs should be factored into ownership. The house’s bold concrete and glazed architecture demands routine maintenance, and prospective buyers should review maintenance budgets and insurance for this distinctive build.
4 bedroom detached house for sale in The Street, Frittenden, Cranbrook, Kent, TN17 — £1,100,000 • 4 bed • 3 bath • 3170 ft²
4 bedroom detached house for sale in Wierton Hall Farm Cottage, Boughton Monchelsea, Kent, ME17 — £1,275,000 • 4 bed • 5 bath • 3073 ft²
7 bedroom detached house for sale in The Walled Garden, Argos Hill, Rotherfield, East Sussex, TN6 — £1,850,000 • 7 bed • 6 bath • 4877 ft²
5 bedroom house for sale in North Road, Goudhurst, TN17 — £3,895,000 • 5 bed • 4 bath • 7572 ft²
5 bedroom detached house for sale in Old Hall Park, TN27 — £1,299,000 • 5 bed • 4 bath • 3488 ft²
4 bedroom detached house for sale in Sandhurst, Cranbrook, TN18 — £2,300,000 • 4 bed • 3 bath • 6742 ft²
