Filled with old-style buildings, plenty of green space, pubs, a National Trust and a Waitrose, the village is a quiet oasis away from the busy streets of the capital.
Ightham was recently named the poshest in Kent by the Telegraph thanks to its amenities including the 700-year-old attraction.
While you might already be jumping at the chance to live in the quaint village, you’ll need to have a big budget.
As the property price in Ightham is around £995,688, as Matthew Hodder-William of estate agents Knight Frank explained: “There are two types of housing style in Ightham: traditional listed cottages in the centre and big detached modern mansions built in the 1990s and 2000s on the edge.
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“Its selling points are proximity to Sevenoaks, the Chart Farm produce shop and the National Trust-run medieval house Ightham Mote. Waitrose is also a four-minute drive away.”
The tiny posh village Ightham an hour from London
Ightham takes just over on the train from Victoria or a little bit longer from St Pancras International.
Similarly, you can get to the village by driving which takes around an hour and a half depending on traffic.
The tiny village is best known for the 14th-century attraction, the Ightham Mote which is a National Trust site.
Ightham Mote is a medieval moated manor house that allows you to explore the house itself, the garden, the estate and the natural play area along with the cafe and a shop.
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On Tripadvisor, the attraction has an impressive rating of 4.5/5 with one guest sharing: “I was not sure what to expect with this house but I was very impressed by both the inside and the outside of the property.
“The gardens are a lovely walk or just pleasant to sit in, though it is a steep climb to the car park. The house is full of history, and very easy on the eye.”
Of course with any village, there’s a local pub with Ightham offering George & Heart that is believed to be the spot where Guy Fawkes plotted his attack.
One of the pubs reviews said: “From the moment you walk into the George and Dragon, the excellent experience of a well-run country pub in Kent starts!! Cheery smiles, prompt service, excellent food and an excellent IPA ( Bear Island).”
Courtesy of Harrow Times | Local News