9 bedroom detached house for sale

Fairacre is a distinguished Grade II listed home of exceptional charm and provenance. Designed by Ernest Newton for William Willett in 1896 on land once part of Camden Place - former residence of Napoleon III and Empress Eugnie - it was later extended to include the celebrated Derby Room, a recreation of Robert Adam’s 1774 banqueting hall at The Oaks. Set over three floors plus a cellar, the house combines period grace with generous accommodation. The panelled reception hall leads to elegant living spaces including a drawing room overlooking the gardens, dining room, study, and the impressive 35-foot Derby Room with Adam-style detailing and marble fireplace. The fitted kitchen and utility room open onto an indoor heated pool and York stone terrace. Upstairs, the master suite includes a dressing room and ensuite bathroom, with four further bedrooms on the first floor and additional rooms above - art room, gym, cinema, office with balcony - and a self-contained nanny flat. Exquisite plasterwork and marble fireplaces by Crowthers of Syon Lodge highlight the home’s craftsmanship and heritage. The landscaped grounds extend to around 2.5 acres, featuring formal and kitchen gardens, an ornamental pond, tennis court, replica village inn, and garaging. Camden Park Road offers peace and privacy beside Chislehurst Golf Course, with easy access to rail links, the M25, and excellent local schools.