Beautifully presented portion of a converted Grade II* listed former mill house, enjoying a central riverside location in the charming village of Farningham.

Description

Orchard House is a charming portion of a Grade II* listed former mill house dating from c. 1790 and converted in 2014. The stylishly presented accommodation combines character features with modern embellishments and is arranged over three floors, creating ideal areas for both family living and formal entertaining. Salient points include a stylish kitchen, modern bathroom suites, under floor heating, feature fireplaces including a striking inglenook with wood burning stove inset, exposed timbers, engineered wooden flooring, fitted bespoke Sanderson electric blinds or plantation shutters to some rooms, vaulted ceilings and sash windows. Also of note is the central village location together with the attractive south facing landscaped gardens and extensive communal park-like grounds, abutting the River Darent.

The well-presented and proportioned reception rooms provide wonderful areas for both formal and informal entertaining. The sitting room has internal glass windows and an attractive view to the front. The impressive drawing room features an inglenook fireplace inset with a wood burning stove and benefits from built-in storage and an outlook to the garden.

The double aspect dining room has tiled flooring with under floor heating and enjoys views to both the front and rear.

The kitchen/breakfast room has a vaulted ceiling with exposed timbers and is well equipped with a comprehensive range of wall and base units with a butler sink and integral appliances. There is a matching island unit incorporating a breakfast bar with storage cupboards under, and also benefitting from under floor heating.

A cloakroom and storage cupboard off the entrance hall complete the ground floor.

From the drawing room stairs rise to the first floor and two bedrooms, one with built-in storage cupboards and an en suite shower room and one served by a well-appointed family bathroom with under floor heating.

The second floor benefits from a dressing room which could be utilised as a fourth bedroom, with a bank of built-in wardrobes and drawer units incorporating a built-in television. There is a third bedroom with an en suite shower room, with attractive outlooks over the gardens.

Externally a versatile garden office with a kitchenette/utility area and W.C. has power and water connected, providing the opportunity to be utilised as a guest suite or office, and is fully air conditioned.

To the front of the property is a delightful area of lawn enclosed by picket fencing and providing access over a stone path to the front door. There is a delightful courtyard garden providing a south facing terrace spanning the width of the property, ideal for al fresco entertaining. Steps lead to a charming landscaped lawn with access to the garden room and a further terrace. There is a variety of deciduous and evergreen hedging along with part wall to the perimeter, abutting the River Darent to one side and providing a superb back drop to the property. The garden areas also benefit from fitted hidden lighting and a remote control 3 tier fountain. There is a decking area for al-fresco dining, garden shed and a private gate leading to a delightful communal walled flower garden bordering the river.

Orchard House benefits from a garage with a study/store room above, plus one dedicated parking space and visitor parking.

Location

Farningham provides a charming village location. The River Darent runs through the village and Farningham Mill, providing scenic riverside walks to enjoy the picturesque Kentish countryside. There are a number of excellent public houses, many serving a great choice of food in the village.

Comprehensive Shopping: Swanley (3 miles), Sevenoaks (9 miles), Bluewater (6.5 miles).

Mainline Rail Services: Swanley, Eynsford and Farningham Road to London Victoria. Sevenoaks to Charing Cross, Cannon Street, Waterloo and London Bridge. Ebbsfleet International Station (8.3 miles) to London St Pancras and Paris.

Nursery and Primary Schools: Farningham, Eynsford, Shoreham and Otford.

Grammar Schools: Dartford, Tonbridge Girls and Judd Boys Grammar schools in Tonbridge.

Private Schools: Sevenoaks, Tonbridge and Walthamstow Hall Public Schools. Sevenoaks, Solefields and New Beacon Preparatory Schools in Sevenoaks. St Michaels and Russell House Preparatory Schools in Otford. Radnor House in Sundridge.

Communications: The M25 junction 3 is two miles away and provides access to London, Dartford Tunnel, Gatwick, Stansted and Heathrow airports. The A2 provides access into central London and to the O2 arena in Greenwich as well as to Ebbsfleet International Station with its high speed rail links into Central London and into Europe.

All distances are approximate.

Square Footage: 2,193 sq ft



Directions

From junction 3 of the M25, take the A20 proceeding down the hill towards Farningham. Take the third exit at the roundabout and proceed into Farningham. At the bottom, turn left into Farningham High Street. The entrance to Farningham Mill can be found along on the right hand side, opposite The Lion Hotel.

Additional Info

Current Service/Maintenance charge: £1,240 per annum.

Photographs taken June 2021.