Oakhill Living: Rural Living in Kent Within the London Commuter Belt

Oakhill in Hildenborough, Kent, has become known for its offer of “exquisite living” thanks to a unique blend of rural escape and modern convenience. In an exclusive parkland setting, it delivers gated estate privacy and tranquillity, elegant contemporary homes and an outstanding range of amenities.

Rural Living Close to Sevenoaks

Oakhill is located 10 minutes from Sevenoaks, which was recognised by Time Out as one of the top 20 best places to live in England and Wales in 2025. Hildenborough has also been recognised as one of the UK’s best places to live, ranking highly in a 2026 survey by property experts Garrington Property Finders.

The rankings are testament to Hildenborough’s charm, active community and quality of life. The vibrant village lifestyle is a hit with families and commuters alike, as are its stunning scenic surroundings.

Rural Living Surrounded by Nature and Parkland

The elegant new apartments at Oakhill draw on this blend of nature and active community. They are set within 30 acres of mature landscaping, with ponds supporting diverse wildlife and an adjoining 13-acre country park. The sense of rural escape is pervasive, from the rustling of the long-established trees to the chance to glimpse deer roaming the surrounding parkland.

That parkland includes the magnificent, 600-year-old Knole Park estate, which is crisscrossed with walking routes and hosts regular crafting workshops and other events for local children.

Haysden Country Park is also nearby, offering 65 hectares of river, grassland, freshwater lakes, marshland and woodland. A Green Flag award park since 2006, it offers an outstanding opportunity for immersion in nature.

The High Weald Natural Landscape is also just a 16-minute drive from Oakhill, putting ancient woodland, rolling hills and breath-taking views within daily reach for residents.

Stylish New Build Apartments in Kent

Within this idyllic natural setting, Oakhill provides stylish apartments with one to three bedrooms. The development honours the legacy of its setting by returning the Grade II listed Oakhill House to its original residential use. The new development is also converting existing buildings into elegant apartments and building new homes inspired by local architectural tradition. The result is a uniquely appealing and distinctive mixed community that holds broad appeal.

The properties’ interiors do justice to their sophisticated exteriors. The apartments are drenched in natural light, offering spacious accommodation designed around contemporary family life. They make the most of the surrounding greenery, providing superb views for residents to enjoy on a daily basis.

Contemporary Amenities for Residents’ Exclusive Use

Just as Oakhill’s apartments have been created to deliver modern convenience, so too have the amenities that make up its Residents’ Club. Available for residents’ exclusive use, the facilities elevate the lifestyle on offer at the new Hildenborough development.

As part of the Residents’ Club, Oakhill is home to co-working facilities for use by home-based and hybrid workers. For leisure time, there is a cinema and a welcoming BBQ area, ready for residents to show off their grilling skills. Health and wellbeing were also top of mind during Oakhill’s design, meaning the Residents’ Club is also home to a welcoming gym and a padel court.

Centrally located within Oakhill’s apartment buildings, the amenities are just moments from residents’ front doors. The location ensures they feel like a natural extension of the home, giving residents more convenience while strengthening their sense of connection and local community.

Homes for Families

For families, Oakhill’s location provides easy access to a number of excellent primary, secondary, private and grammar schools, including the well-regarded Tonbridge School for Boys. Commuters also benefit, with the nearby Hildenborough Station, which lies 1.4 miles from Oakhill, providing fast trains to London Bridge in 32 minutes. This blend of liveability and commutability makes the homes ideal for families of all shapes and sizes, from working parents with young children to couples whose offspring have long since flown the next.

The Best of Local Life

Only 10 minutes from the popular town of Sevenoaks and the bustling market town of Tonbridge with its medieval castle, Oakhill provides an excellent base for enjoying the best of local life. Royal Tunbridge Wells is also just nine miles away, meaning residents have everything from galleries, theatres and museums to Michelin-starred restaurants within easy reach. For even more shops and eateries, Bluewater is a 26-minute drive away.

Oakhill’s exquisite lifestyle has already attracted a broad range of homebuyers, with the blend of rural escape and modern convenience appealing to families and commuters alike.

Discover Rural Living at Our New Build Apartments in Kent

Apartments at Oakhill are available priced from £420,000 for a two-double-bedroom home with a westerly facing terrace, allocated parking and plentiful storage, including fitted wardrobes within a segregated dressing area of the principal bedroom.

For further information and to book an appointment to view a showhome, please visit the Oakhill webpages or call 01732 608388.