A rare opportunity to purchase a classical detached regency village house set within delightful gardens of approximately half an acre

DESCRIPTION

This handsome Grade II listed property, designed and built by the architect John Collyer for himself in 1820 and is the epitome of Regency elegance featuring fireplaces, multi-pane sash windows, some arched and bay windows, several with working original shutters, decorative cornicing, wide architraves and deep skirting boards, wooden floorboards and high ceilings.

The present owners have significantly enhanced the property retaining many of the classical period features whilst cleverly incorporating contemporary living, such as remodelling the kitchen with beautiful bespoke handmade units by Chalon, the addition of an en suite shower room to the principal bedroom. The accommodation is arranged over four floors.

The house sits on a plot of about half an acre with electric gated off-road parking, gardens to the front, side and rear including a secluded courtyard

Recently lapsed planning and listed building consent granted (19/03407/LBCALT) to replace existing Conservatory with sympathetic orangery including extension to ground floor WC.

SUMMARY

- Welcoming entrance hall with stairs to first floor.

- Elegant sitting room and study with bay windows. The sitting room has a door leading out to the side garden and a door leading to the conservatory.

- Spacious kitchen with granite worktops, AGA, Miele oven and grill, Smeg 2 ring induction hob, integrated fridge and freezer.

- Utility area with washing machine and tumble dryer. Stairs to the lower level.

- Two cellar rooms, pantry, gym and games room.

- On the first floor is the principal bedroom with ensuite shower room and dressing room.

- Three further bedrooms and family bathroom.

- On the second floor there are two bedrooms, a study area and bathroom.

- Leading from the kitchen is the secluded part-walled courtyard with broad paved terrace, rose beds and fountain, all with John Cullen scene lighting.

- To the rear of the garden is a delightful entertaining area with hot tub.

SITUATION

Farningham is a picturesque, predominantly 18th Century village displaying some lovely houses along its quiet High Street, which has the river Darenth running through it with pretty arched bridges. The Lion hotel serves as a restaurant/public house and there are two other pubs in the village, plus a Church dating from the 13th Century, village hall There is also a petrol station nearby with convenience store.

There are some lovely walks to be enjoyed along the river and through Farningham Woods Nature Reserve to the north of the village. Farningham has its own cricket club and Pedham Place Golf Centre is only 1 mile away. There are several golf clubs and courses to be enjoyed in the surrounding area. Brands Hatch race circuit is less than 3 miles away.

Sevenoaks about 9 miles in distance offering excellent shopping and recreational facilities, Bluewater shopping centre is just 8.6 miles away. Frequent bus services run through the village to Sevenoaks. There are also supermarkets in Otford (about 6.6 miles) and Swanley (about 3 miles).

The A20, that bypasses the village, provides quick and easy access to London, the M20 and M25.

Swanley railway station (3.4 miles) has services to London Charing Cross (London Bridge about 20 mins) and London Victoria (from 31 mins). Farningham Road (1.9 miles) and Eynsford rail stations (1.6 miles) both have services to London Victoria in about 45 minutes.

There is a local primary school in Eynsford and preparatory schools in Otford and Sevenoaks. Sevenoaks offers a wide range of schools in the private, public and state sectors.

The property lies within the Farningham Conservation Area, the Kent Downs Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty and is within the Metropolitan Green Belt, an area of Archaeological Potential and is a Biodiversity Opportunity Area.

DIRECTIONS

From the M25 take junction 3 (A20). At The roundabout, take the A20 exit towards West Kingsdown and Farningham. Continue straight over the next roundabout and at the third roundabout take the third exit to Farningham. At the end of the road turn right onto the High Street and then take the next left into Sparepenny Lane. The property will be found on the right-hand side.

From Sevenoaks follow the A225 north passing The Vine cricket ground and continuing straight over the crossroads at the bottom of St John’s Hill in the direction of Otford. In the centre of Otford follow the road round the pond, taking the exit towards Farningham. Continue along this road for about 5.4 miles, through Eynsford and into Farningham. Turn left into the High Street. After the bridge and The Lion hotel, take the next left into Sparepenny Lane. The property will be found on the right-hand side.

AGENTS NOTES

There is an opportunity to purchase a 3-bedroom former Coach House by separate negotiations

PROPERTY INFORMATION

- Services: Mains gas fired central heating. Mains water, electricity and drainage.
- Local Authority: Sevenoaks District Council
- Council Tax band: H (£4,345.06 2023/24)
- Fixtures and fittings are excluded from the sale but may be available by separate negotiation.

Farningham is a picturesque, predominantly 18th Century village displaying some lovely houses along its quiet High Street, which has the River Darenth running through it with pretty arched bridges. There is an excellent, traditional family run butcher, and an Indian restaurant within a few hundred yeards of the property. The Lion hotel also serves as a restaurant/public house and there are two other pubs in the village, plus a Church dating from the 13th Century, a village hall hosting various weekly clubs/activities and a doctors' surgery. There is also a petrol station nearby with convenience store.

There are some lovely walks to be enjoyed along the River and through Farningham Woods Nature Reserve to the north of the village. Farnigham has its own cricket club and Pedham Place Golf Centre is only 1 mile up the road. There are several golf clubs and courses to be enjoyed in the surrounding area. Brands Hatch race circuit is less than 3 miles away.

Sevenoaks about 9 miles to the South, offers excellent shopping and recreational facilities, and Bluewater shopping centre is just 8.6 miles away. Frequent bus services run through the village to Sevenoaks. There are also supermarkets in Otford ( about 6.6 miles) and swanley ( about 3 miles).

The A20, that bypasses the village, provides quick and easy access to London, the M20 and M25.

Farningham Road (1.9 miles) and Eynsford rail stations (1.6 miles) have services to London Victoria in about 45 minutes, or from Swanley (3 miles) the journey time is 35-40 mins.

There are local primary schools in Eynsford, Horton Kirby and Fawkham. There are preparatory schools in Otford and Sevenoaks and grammar schools in Dartford, as well as the grammar annexes in Sevenoaks. Sevenoaks offers a wide range of schools in the private, public and state sectors.

The property lies within the Farningham Conservation Area, the Kent Downs Area of
Outstanding Natural Beauty and is within the Metropolitan Green Belt, an area of Archaeological Potential and is a Biodiversity Opportunity Area.