Kent


<h2 class="wp-block-heading" id="h-why">WHY? </h2>



<p>With this commuter favourite being only 30 mins from London, surrounded by stunning countryside, good schools galore and a strong community spirit &#8211; you can be well-connected here in every sense.</p>



<h2 class="wp-block-heading" id="h-eat">EAT</h2>



<figure class="wp-block-image size-full"><img decoding="async" loading="lazy" width="1500" height="998" src="https://dev.muddystilettos.co.uk/kent/wp-content/uploads/sites/10/2024/10/bucks-head-sevenoaks.jpg" alt="two plates of food at a restaurant with two glasses of wine in Sevenoaks" class="wp-image-114315" srcset="https://dev.muddystilettos.co.uk/kent/wp-content/uploads/sites/10/2024/10/bucks-head-sevenoaks.jpg 1500w, https://dev.muddystilettos.co.uk/kent/wp-content/uploads/sites/10/2024/10/bucks-head-sevenoaks-800x532.jpg 800w, https://dev.muddystilettos.co.uk/kent/wp-content/uploads/sites/10/2024/10/bucks-head-sevenoaks-1000x665.jpg 1000w, https://dev.muddystilettos.co.uk/kent/wp-content/uploads/sites/10/2024/10/bucks-head-sevenoaks-400x266.jpg 400w, https://dev.muddystilettos.co.uk/kent/wp-content/uploads/sites/10/2024/10/bucks-head-sevenoaks-768x511.jpg 768w" sizes="(max-width: 1500px) 100vw, 1500px" /><figcaption class="wp-element-caption">The Buck&#8217;s Head</figcaption></figure>



<p>Plenty of high street favourites but also a selection of original offerings too &#8211; like Turkish eatery <a href="https://www.hattusa.co.uk" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Hattusa</a> or smoked meat specialists <a href="https://www.instagram.com/brisketandbarrel/?hl=en-gb" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Brisket and Barrel</a>. If you&#8217;re gluten-free or just love cake, we&#8217;d suggest heading to <a href="https://eatnmesscakes.co.uk/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Eat &#8216;n&#8217; Mess</a>, the gorgeous outdoor café serving legendary gluten-free bakes.</p>



<p>And there&#8217;s some decent pubs too just a short drive away, you MUST try Best Destination Pub (as voted by you in the Muddy Awards!), <a href="https://www.bucksheadsevenoaks.co.uk/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">The Buck&#8217;s Head</a>, located just outside Sevenoaks in Godden Green. Or there&#8217;s <a href="http://www.georgeanddragonchipstead.com" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">The George &amp; Dragon</a> in Chipstead, rural pub and country-walk combo, <a href="http://www.thechaser.co.uk" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">The Chaser Inn</a> at Shipbourne or <a aria-label="Papermakers Arms (opens in a new tab)" href="https://www.papermakersarms.com" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Papermakers Arms</a> in Plaxtol. </p>



<p>For destination fine-dining spots, get <a aria-label="Number Eight, (opens in a new tab)" href="https://no8sevenoaks.com" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Number Eight</a> on your radar.  Plus there&#8217;s <a href="https://www.three-sisters-sevenoaks.com" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Three Sisters</a> set in 450 acres of deer park at Chart Farm. </p>



<p>If you&#8217;re looking for a fantastic experience and a great spot for an evening with friends, there&#8217;s <a href="https://westerhambrewery.co.uk/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Westerham Brewery</a> who have just scooped Local Food / Drink Producer in Kent &#8211; try their award-winning lagers, ales, and speciality beers. Gin more your scene? There&#8217;s <a href="https://www.greensanddistillery.com" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Greensand Ridge Distillery</a>. </p>



<h2 class="wp-block-heading" id="h-shop">SHOP</h2>



<figure class="wp-block-image size-full"><img decoding="async" loading="lazy" width="800" height="800" src="https://dev.muddystilettos.co.uk/kent/wp-content/uploads/sites/10/2024/10/FG-OutsideShop-2-qu1cpnl8x125aag70ykb3pkw270xkfybls6f3w55j4.jpg" alt="Flower and Glory – a luxury florist, with gorgeous bits for the home and garden, plus workshops Sevenoaks Kent" class="wp-image-106394" srcset="https://dev.muddystilettos.co.uk/kent/wp-content/uploads/sites/10/2024/10/FG-OutsideShop-2-qu1cpnl8x125aag70ykb3pkw270xkfybls6f3w55j4.jpg 800w, https://dev.muddystilettos.co.uk/kent/wp-content/uploads/sites/10/2024/10/FG-OutsideShop-2-qu1cpnl8x125aag70ykb3pkw270xkfybls6f3w55j4-400x400.jpg 400w, https://dev.muddystilettos.co.uk/kent/wp-content/uploads/sites/10/2024/10/FG-OutsideShop-2-qu1cpnl8x125aag70ykb3pkw270xkfybls6f3w55j4-768x768.jpg 768w, https://dev.muddystilettos.co.uk/kent/wp-content/uploads/sites/10/2024/10/FG-OutsideShop-2-qu1cpnl8x125aag70ykb3pkw270xkfybls6f3w55j4-500x500.jpg 500w" sizes="(max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px" /></figure>



<p>There is a good array of high street chains and independent boutiques. We never pass through town without popping into Muddy fave <a href="https://flowerandglory.co.uk" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Flower and Glory</a> – a luxury florist, with gorgeous bits for the home and garden, plus workshops. Other indies include everything from <a aria-label="The Clever Dresser (opens in a new tab)" href="https://www.thecleverdresser.com" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">The Clever Dresser</a> for fashion to <a aria-label="The Fish Shop (opens in a new tab)" href="https://www.instagram.com/thefishshopsevenoaks/?hl=en" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">The Fish Shop</a> fishmongers. Hosting sometime soon? Specialising in playful, modern and creative catering, <a href="https://www.thehappygrazingcompany.co.uk" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">The Happy Grazing Company</a> create bespoke, Luxury Grazing Tables, Platters &amp; Boxes.&nbsp;Bright and beautiful – they provide the perfect, practical solution – no matter the shape or size of your event.</p>



<h2 class="wp-block-heading" id="h-health-amp-wellbeing">HEALTH &amp; WELLBEING</h2>



<p>For wellbeing, Sevenoaks Leisure Centre is the go-to spot for a variety of fitness classes, from high-energy spinning to soothing aqua aerobics, and boasts a well-equipped gym for all your workout needs. If you prefer the great outdoors, the picturesque trails of <a href="https://www.nationaltrust.org.uk/visit/kent/knole" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Knole Park</a> are perfect for invigorating walks or runs amidst stunning scenery.</p>



<p>Also there&#8217;s <a href="https://muddystilettos.us12.list-manage.com/track/click?u=19671741d4440fd616f0cb313&amp;id=6a46df6b0a&amp;e=4742935b2d" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">The Health Boost</a>&nbsp;run by friends, Kat (nutritional therapist) and Val (personal trainer) who work 1:1 with clients, writing recipes and creating meal plans for women&#8217;s health and menopause. They also run sell-out retreats to support women thrive through all their phases of peri and menopause in a safe supportive group.</p>



<h2 class="wp-block-heading" id="h-community">COMMUNITY</h2>



<p>The town is buzzing with events, like the annual <a href="https://www.sevenoaksfestival.org.uk/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Sevenoaks Summer Festival</a>, which fills the town with theatre performances, live music, and art exhibitions. While the <a href="https://www.kentwildlifetrust.org.uk/nature-reserves/sevenoaks-wildlife-reserve-and-jeffery-harrison-visitor-centre" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Sevenoaks Wildlife Reserve</a> hosts family-friendly nature walks and workshops. During winter, don&#8217;t miss the Christmas Lights Switch-On which is a major highlight, filling the streets with twinkling lights, carol singing, and festive markets where locals sip mulled wine and shop for handmade gifts. </p>



<p>Local village halls are always bustling with activities &#8211; from yoga and pilates classes, gardening clubs to the Sevenoaks Players putting on their latest show. Plus there&#8217;s Pip founder of Sevenoaks-based cookery school,&nbsp;<a href="https://thecookingapple.co.uk/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">The Cooking Apple</a>. Pip organises regular live events from full cooking demos to &#8216;kitchen evenings&#8217; where guests can enjoy canapé or desserts and a main course demo. Even relaxing yoga supper &amp; brunch clubs.</p>



<p>Do you work from home? Get to know <a href="https://limetreeworkshop.co.uk/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Lime Tree Workshop</a>, a unique coworking space designed to inspire productivity, creativity, and community. It’s ideal for freelancers, remote workers, small teams, and creatives alike.</p>



<h2 class="wp-block-heading" id="h-nearby-attractions">NEARBY ATTRACTIONS</h2>



<figure class="wp-block-image size-full"><img decoding="async" loading="lazy" width="1000" height="667" src="https://dev.muddystilettos.co.uk/kent/wp-content/uploads/sites/10/2021/05/riverhill-children-yeti.jpg" alt="Riverhill Himalayan Gardens kids playing with yeti Sevenoaks Kent" class="wp-image-56311" srcset="https://dev.muddystilettos.co.uk/kent/wp-content/uploads/sites/10/2021/05/riverhill-children-yeti.jpg 1000w, https://dev.muddystilettos.co.uk/kent/wp-content/uploads/sites/10/2021/05/riverhill-children-yeti-300x200.jpg 300w, https://dev.muddystilettos.co.uk/kent/wp-content/uploads/sites/10/2021/05/riverhill-children-yeti-720x480.jpg 720w, https://dev.muddystilettos.co.uk/kent/wp-content/uploads/sites/10/2021/05/riverhill-children-yeti-150x100.jpg 150w, https://dev.muddystilettos.co.uk/kent/wp-content/uploads/sites/10/2021/05/riverhill-children-yeti-768x512.jpg 768w" sizes="(max-width: 1000px) 100vw, 1000px" /><figcaption class="wp-element-caption">Riverhill Himalayan Gardens</figcaption></figure>



<p>We&#8217;re big fans of the <a href="https://www.kentwildlifetrust.org.uk/nature-reserves/sevenoaks-wildlife-reserve-and-jeffery-harrison-visitor-centre" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Sevenoaks Wildlife Reserve</a> which is part of the Kent Wildlife Trust, the county’s leading conservation charity. The reserve&#8217;s Jeffery Harrison Visitor Centre on Bradbourne Vale Road is a great place to get your family out enjoying the countryside and there&#8217;s often kid-friendly events like seasonal trails to enjoy.</p>



<p>For more family outdoor fun, visit gorgeous&nbsp;<a href="https://www.nationaltrust.org.uk/knole" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Knole Park</a>&nbsp;with its wild deer herd which is right in the town itself and <a href="https://www.nationaltrust.org.uk/visit/kent/ightham-mote" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Ightham Mote</a>, the romantic moated manor house, offering tonnes of fun for the younger ones in its natural play area as well as breathtaking walks across the Kent countryside. Or you’ve got brilliant days out with the family like&nbsp;<a href="https://www.hevercastle.co.uk" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Hever Castle</a>,&nbsp;<a href="https://www.penshurstplace.com" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Penshurst Place</a> and&nbsp;<a href="http://www.riverhillgardens.co.uk" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Riverhill Himalayan Gardens</a> right on the doorstep. </p>



<h2 class="wp-block-heading" id="h-culture">CULTURE</h2>



<p>Book lovers will rejoice at the number of top calibre author talks at the Muddy Award-winning <a href="https://www.sevenoaksbookshop.co.uk" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Sevenoaks Bookshop</a>, plus there&#8217;s an annual Sevenoaks Literary Festival. Head to&nbsp;<a href="https://stagsevenoaks.co.uk" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">The Stag</a>&nbsp;community arts centre for theatre and cinema and nearby St Clear Estate is home to a number of festivals throughout the year.</p>



<p>If you&#8217;re after an evening of live performance against the backdrop of one of Kent&#8217;s most iconic landmarks, you&#8217;re in for a treat. The <a href="https://heverfestival.co.uk/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Festival Theatre at Hever Castle</a> (Winners of Best Theatre in Kent!) offers a truly unique open-air experience and is something to look forward to every summer. From classical concerts and Shakespearean drama to comedy, family shows, and contemporary music, there&#8217;s something in the programme for everyone to love. The theatre is covered by a clear canopy ensuring performances continue whatever the weather. </p>



<h2 class="wp-block-heading" id="h-average-house-price">AVERAGE HOUSE PRICE</h2>



<p>The average sold price for a property in Sevenoaks in the last 12 months is £742,278. For detached homes it was £1,103,070, semis £590,458 and terraced were £463,385.</p>



<h2 class="wp-block-heading" id="h-hot-property">HOT PROPERTY</h2>



<figure class="wp-block-image size-full"><img decoding="async" loading="lazy" width="1500" height="999" src="https://dev.muddystilettos.co.uk/kent/wp-content/uploads/sites/10/2025/01/Sevenoaks-Property-for-Sale-Kent-Kippington-Road.jpg" alt="Sevenoaks Property for Sale Kent Kippington Road" class="wp-image-117973" srcset="https://dev.muddystilettos.co.uk/kent/wp-content/uploads/sites/10/2025/01/Sevenoaks-Property-for-Sale-Kent-Kippington-Road.jpg 1500w, https://dev.muddystilettos.co.uk/kent/wp-content/uploads/sites/10/2025/01/Sevenoaks-Property-for-Sale-Kent-Kippington-Road-800x533.jpg 800w, https://dev.muddystilettos.co.uk/kent/wp-content/uploads/sites/10/2025/01/Sevenoaks-Property-for-Sale-Kent-Kippington-Road-1000x666.jpg 1000w, https://dev.muddystilettos.co.uk/kent/wp-content/uploads/sites/10/2025/01/Sevenoaks-Property-for-Sale-Kent-Kippington-Road-400x266.jpg 400w, https://dev.muddystilettos.co.uk/kent/wp-content/uploads/sites/10/2025/01/Sevenoaks-Property-for-Sale-Kent-Kippington-Road-768x511.jpg 768w" sizes="(max-width: 1500px) 100vw, 1500px" /><figcaption class="wp-element-caption">Attractive 6 bed house on a sought-after private road in Sevenoaks. On market with <a href="https://www.jackson-stops.co.uk/properties/21020186/sales/sevenoaks">Jackson-Stops for £3.5</a><a href="https://www.jackson-stops.co.uk/properties/21020186/sales/sevenoaks" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">m</a>.</figcaption></figure>



<h2 class="wp-block-heading" id="h-nurseries">NURSERIES</h2>



<p>Nurseries attached to local independent schools include Nursery&nbsp;&amp; Kindergarten at St Michael&#8217;s Prep; Nursery&nbsp;&amp; Kindergarten at Sevenoaks Prep; the Nursery at The New Beacon, the Nursery at Walthamstow Hall, the Pre-School at The Granville and the Nursery at Radnor House. Nearby in Tonbridge there&#8217;s the Pre-School at The Schools at Somerhill, The Nursery at <a href="https://kent.muddystilettos.co.uk/kids/school-reviews/hilden-oaks-prep-school-nursery-tonbridge/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Hilden Oaks</a> and the Nursery at Hilden Grange School.</p>



<p>Springboard Pre-School&nbsp;(at Holmesdale Cricket Club, Worships Hill),&nbsp;The Lodge Nursery School&nbsp;(in the Sevenoaks United Reformed Church) and&nbsp;Tiggers Nursery School&nbsp;on site of Dunton Green Primary School have all received an Ofsted Inspection Rating of Outstanding. As has the Nursery attached to St Thomas’ Catholic Primary School in South Park, Sevenoaks.</p>



<h2 class="wp-block-heading" id="h-schools">SCHOOLS</h2>



<p>Sevenoaks has it’s own annexe of the&nbsp;<a href="https://www.wealdofkent.kent.sch.uk/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Weald of Kent Girls Grammar School</a> and also an annexe for <a href="https://www.twgsb.org.uk/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Tunbridge Wells&nbsp;Grammar School for Boys</a> &#8211; both of which are rated &#8216;good&#8217; by Ofsted. There&#8217;s also bus and train links to the other (boy or girl) grammars in the area and brilliant independent schools in the town itself&nbsp;too – including the highly regarded <a href="https://www.sevenoaksschool.org">Sevenoaks Schoo</a><a href="https://www.sevenoaksschool.org" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">l</a>,&nbsp;<a aria-label="Walthamstow Hall (opens in a new tab)" href="https://kent.muddystilettos.co.uk/kids/school-reviews/wally-hall-junior-school/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Walthamstow Hall</a>, <a aria-label="Sevenoaks Prep School (opens in a new tab)" href="https://kent.muddystilettos.co.uk/kids/school-reviews/sevenoaks-prep-school/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Sevenoaks Prep School</a> and&nbsp;<a aria-label="The New Beacon (opens in a new tab)" href="https://kent.muddystilettos.co.uk/kids/school-reviews/new-beacon-school/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">The New Beacon</a>. There&#8217;s also popular <a aria-label=" (opens in a new tab)" href="https://kent.muddystilettos.co.uk/kids/st-michaels-prep-school/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">St Michael&#8217;s Prep School</a> in nearby Otford. And there&#8217;s <a aria-label="Radnor House (opens in a new tab)" href="https://kent.muddystilettos.co.uk/kids/school-reviews/review-radnor-house-prep/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Radnor House</a> Sevenoaks which offers both a Prep School and Senior School offering just outside town. Or <a href="https://www.tonbridge-school.co.uk">Tonbridge Schoo</a><a href="https://www.tonbridge-school.co.uk" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">l</a>, the prestigious boys&#8217; senior school is only 15 mins away.</p>



<h2 class="wp-block-heading" id="h-best-kept-secret">BEST KEPT SECRET</h2>



<p>A rather eclectic mix of local celebs &#8211; JLS star JB Gill, superstar DJ John Digweed, <em>Strictly Come Dancing</em> veteran Anton Du Beke and even Wolf from <em>Gladiators</em>. That&#8217;s a dinner party line-up if ever we heard one.</p>



<h2 class="wp-block-heading" id="h-commute">COMMUTE</h2>



<p>Sevenoaks station has fast and frequent services to London Charing Cross (via London Bridge and Waterloo East) and Cannon Street in just 22 mins. So commuter catnip. And with the newly improved A21 linking towards London and the M25 to the north and Tonbridge, Tunbridge Wells and the coast to the south you couldn’t be better positioned.</p>



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