Celebrities lead the latest property craze

The basement is the latest status room to hit the property market with celebrities such as Ricky Gervais and Jemima Khan digging deep to create an additional level of luxury in their homes. However, for those who don’t have the opportunity or don’t want the hassle of going through such extensive home improvements, a new home with a basement is the answer!

At Ide Hill Park in Sevenoaks, Millgate Homes has developed a collection of fine houses including some four storey residences which feature sumptuous basements providing a variety of facilities including gymnasiums, swimming pools and home cinemas – already attracting a range of purchasers including a premiership footballer.

Such is the popularity of these new homes, there is only one property now remaining, Walton House providing over 5,500sqft of living accommodation. Walton House is a stunning, exceptionally well proportioned house where modern technology complements traditional handcrafted refinement. With lavish accommodation spread over four floors, there’s a feeling of space and grandeur throughout this magnificent country home.

Three spectacular reception rooms greet visitors, while below, on the lower ground floor, a gymnasium room, home cinema room, swimming pool and shower room provide unparalleled facilities. The first floor boasts four bedrooms with the master bedroom and bedroom three enjoying a balcony and glorious views over the rear garden and beyond. A further bedroom and bathroom on the second floor completes the generous accommodation.

Jonathan Cranley, Director of Millgate Homes comments: “We have noticed a growing demand for properties with basements particularly at the top end of the new homes market where having a basement is the latest status room for buyers who want a property with that extra edge. The remaining country house at Ide Hill Park provides for every comfort with the latest in technology, specification, design and facilities. Blending tradition with sophistication, the development offers privacy, a secure gate location plus a concierge and lifestyle management service.”

To ensure the country houses at Ide Hill Park reflect the epitome of luxury and individuality, elegant furniture handcrafted by international designer and furniture maker Mark Wilkinson, forms a focal point of many of the principal rooms, particularly the kitchen.

Ide Hill Park is a very rare architectural jewel set amidst some 37 acres of gardens, parkland and ancient woodland. This important manor house and estate bears all the hallmarks of its genteel past. The 1834 manor house and grounds are being meticulously restored to their former splendour with seven mansion apartments created in the main house and seven stable block cottages nearby. Individually sited in the expansive grounds, just eight substantial country houses are being built, each boasting private gardens and far reaching views over Kent’s undulating landscape.

Extremely well connected, Ide Hill Park is perfectly places within five miles of Sevenoaks and four miles of Westerham. Picturesque towns nearby offer a wide assortment of high street names and individual boutiques, so shopping for essentials and luxuries is a pleasure. In addition, there are many fine restaurants, bistros and brasseries for those who dine out regularly.

Sevenoaks mainline train station is a short drive, with a regular service to London Bridge (25 minutes), Waterloo East (30 minutes) and Charing Cross (35 minutes). By car, Central London is less than 35 miles away, while Heathrow, Gatwick and the Channel Tunnel are conveniently close.

Walton House is priced at £3.45million. For further information visit Idehillpark.co.uk.