Premium quality is the key in today’s property market

With many high street businesses announcing profit warnings, those department stores that are respected for being a cut above the competition are bucking the trend with increases as high as 29% from last year. The same can be said of the property market where homes of superior quality, finish and an impeccable location are in high demand. Ide Hill Park, near Sevenoaks in Kent is a prime example.

Beyond the wrought iron electronically operated gates and approached via a leafy and winding driveway is the collection of eight new build mansions, seven mews homes within a converted stable block and the conversion of a Grade II listed Italianate Manor into 7 apartments. Owing to the spectacular and rare nature of this 37-acre parkland estate just two mansions by Millgate Homes are available, while PJ Livesey Group currently have four mews homes available and five apartments.

Adrian Dyer, Sales Manager for Millgate Homes, comments: “The current market has clearly had implications for some sectors of the property market but ultimately the demand for premium quality homes continues unabated. Our ethos at Millgate Homes has always been one of excellence and in finding locations of sufficient eminence where our homes can be showcased to their fullest potential, which Ide Hill Park illustrates perfectly. Moreover, with PJ Livesey Group sharing our dedication to perfection and our vision to create the ultimate address, it is easy to see why the development is such a resounding success and indeed why it will continue to capture the imaginations of purchasers.”

Boasting a stunning backdrop close to the majestic grandeur of the Italianate Manor and with far reaching views over the North Kent Downs, the last two new build residences are unlikely to remain available for long. Both mansions boast 5 bedrooms, a home cinema room, gymnasium and private landscaped gardens. One of the homes also has an indoor swimming pool. These opulent homes are finished to a very high specification internally and feature magnificent, hand crafted furniture by international furniture designer, Mark Wilkinson, in the kitchens, bathrooms and en-suites.

The mews homes are arranged around a stylishly landscaped courtyard and with the launch of a Show Home expected very shortly; purchasers would be wise to visit as soon as possible to avoid missing out on the home of their choice. Alternatively, the four available apartments offer a rare opportunity to live within the historic Grade II listed Italianate Manor. With its royal connections together with a wealth of period features, including a meticulously restored mural, the refurbished manor really does afford residents with a unique setting.

Sevenoaks offers a variety of independent boutiques and high street brands and the train station offers regular services to London Bridge, Waterloo, and Charing Cross in less than 35 minutes. By car, central London is less than 35 miles away, while for weekends on the continent, jet setters can charter private planes from Biggin Hill Airport, or take advantage of Gatwick and The Channel Tunnel, which are all within easy reach.

Prices for the remaining country homes by Millgate are from £3,250,000. The mews homes are priced from £665,000 and the apartments are priced from £750,000.

For more information, visit Idehillpark.co.uk.