OFFERS IN EXCESS OF £1,700,000

Bespokely constructed in 2002, Oaklea is an attractive and spacious five-bedroom, three storey detached family home with a substantial and versatile detached barn-style outbuilding that lends itself to a number of usages, would be ideal for a car enthusiast or similar use, and has the potential for redevelopment to residential use (subject to planning permission). The barn’s external staircase gives access to a first-floor recreation room which could alternatively be used as a home office, and adjacent to the barn is a store/workshop and four-vehicle carport.

Nestled in its 2.4-acre plot in Otford Hills, this characterful home has a variety of architectural detailing, including red brick elevations with imposing chimney stack and handmade clay vertical tiling under a gable tiled roof. Features include double glazed, black aluminium windows with oak sills, underfloor heating throughout, slate tiling to the ground floor, some exposed brickwork and oak staircase. The three reception rooms on the ground floor are well proportioned and include a double aspect drawing room with an impressive brick fireplace and French doors onto a paved terrace, whilst the triple aspect study to the front of the house makes for an ideal place to work from home. The bespoke fitted kitchen/breakfast room by Rencraft comprises an excellent range of oak painted storage cupboards with a central island unit and granite work surfaces. Appliances include a Rangemaster range cooker with five-ring gas hob, integral American style fridge/freezer and an integrated Neff dishwasher. The utility room is fitted to match the kitchen, with a large Belfast sink and space for washing machine and tumble dryer. A spiral staircase leads from the kitchen down to a basement room that has a fully tiled floor and offers a generous space with a resistance swimming pool.

The five bedrooms are located on the first floor, each enjoying attractive views over the gardens and two have en suite shower rooms. The principal bedroom also has doors leading onto a south-facing balcony. The cloakroom and bathroom are both finished with marble.

Externally, the electrically operated entrance gates with intercom system provide access to a sweeping driveway that is flanked by lawns and leads past the house to a wide parking area. Paved terraces surround the house with landscaped borders and conifer beds, while the gardens are mostly lawned and lie to the north, east and south of the property. The plot is very versatile with plenty of space for keeping horses or other livestock.

Offering vacant possession, this charming home comes chain-free.