*No onward chain* A beautifully extended Victorian cottage on a generous plot with views over farmland to the front and rear and studio in the garden

DESCRIPTION

This pretty half-tile hung cottage is believed to date back to the late Victorian era, and has been significantly extended by the present owners to provide modern family accommodation, whilst retaining a lot of its character and charm.

Internally the house benefits from oak doors, a bespoke solid oak staircase, oak beams and brick fireplaces. Several of the rooms benefit from views over farmland to the front and rear.

Externally, the property comes with a generous gravel parking area to the front and a West-facing garden to the rear with studio outbuilding.

FEATURES

- Underfloor heating throughout.

- Bright and spacious vaulted entrance hall with travertine tiled floor and bespoke solid oak staircase.

- Open plan kitchen/dining room with vaulted ceiling and skylights over the kitchen. Travertine floor tiles.

- Shaker-style wood fronted kitchen with a comprehensive range of wall and base units with "dalmation"' granite worktops. Integrated appliances include a dishwasher, washing machine, tumble dryer, wine fridge and fridge/freezer as well as a Ziplock "boiling" water tap. Space for a gas range cooker.

- Both the dining area of the kitchen and the front sitting room have feature brick fireplaces that can house woodburning stoves.

- A cloakroom completes the ground floor accommodation.

- The first floor has three bedrooms (2 doubles and a single). One of the doubles has access to a large eaves storage room. All the bedrooms have fitted wardrobes.

- Family bathroom with bath and separate shower cubicle with rainfall shower.

- The dual aspect vaulted principal suite is located on the second floor and has fitted wardrobes, dressing table and an ensuite shower room.

- The West facing garden is over 130' in length with fields to the side and rear. There is a substantial Indian sandstone terrace to the side and rear of the house. To the rear of the garden there are flower beds, a mature wisteria, pretty blossom trees and a decked area with pergola over.

- There is a large garden room with heating, power and lighting that could be utilised as a home office/gym. Additionally, there is a log store and three sheds in the garden, two of which have power and lighting.

- Generous gravel parking/turning area to the front of the house.

SITUATION

The property is set down a country lane on the rural edge of West Kingsdown, with views over fields and farmland to the front and rear. There are some lovely countryside walks in the local area, which is designated as an Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty.

West Kingsdown offers a good selection of local facilities including a pre school, Church of England primary school and Specialist Independent school, two pubs, a village hall, library and recreation ground and local convenience stores. More comprehensive shopping facilities are available at Sevenoaks (about 8 miles), Swanley (6.5 miles) and Bluewater shopping centre (9.5 miles).

In addition to the local schools, there are secondary schools in Wrotham, Meopham and Sevenoaks and preparatory schools in Otford and Sevenoaks.
For those that play golf, there are a number of courses nearby including London Golf Club, Redlibbets, Pedham Place and Darenth Valley. For motor enthusiasts, Brands Hatch is just under 2 miles away.

The nearby A20 provides quick and easy access to the M25, M20, M26 and London, and there are bus services running through the village with services to Sevenoaks, Tonbridge, Swanley and Dartford. The nearest rail station is at Eynsford (4.6 miles) with services to London Blackfriars in under an hour and London Bridge via Swanley or Sevenoaks from around 30-50 minutes. Direct services from Swanley (6.6 miles) and Sevenoaks (9 miles).

DIRECTIONS

From the M25, junction 3, exit onto the A20 East towards West Kingsdown. Proceed for about 5 miles, over two roundabouts, before turning right opposite The Portobello Inn into School Lane. The property will be found a little way down this lane on the right-hand side.

From the M20, junction 2a, take the exit onto the A20 North, and continue on the A20 over two roundabouts, into West Kingsdown, and then turn left into School Lane. The property will be found a little way down this lane on the right-hand side.

PROPERTY INFORMATION

- Services: Mains gas fired underfloor heating. Mains water, electricity and drainage.

- Local Authority: Sevenoaks District Council

- Council Tax band: D (£2,149.19 for 2023/24)

- Fixtures and fittings are excluded from the sale but may be available by separate negotiation.

The property is set down a country lane on the rural edge of West Kingsdown, with views over fields and farmland to the front and rear. There are some lovely countryside walks in the local area, which is designated as an Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty.

West Kingsdown offers a good selection of local facilities including a pre school, Church of England primary school and Specialist Independent school, two pubs, a village hall, library and recreation ground and local convenience stores. More comprehensive shopping facilities are available at Sevenoaks (about 8 miles), Swanley (6.5 miles) and Bluewater shopping centre (9.5 miles).

In addition to the local schools, there are secondary schools in Wrotham, Meopham and Sevenoaks and preparatory schools in Otford and Sevenoaks.

For those that play golf, there are a number of courses nearby including London Golf Club, Redlibbets, Pedham Place and Darenth Valley. For motor enthusiasts, Brands Hatch is just under 2 miles away.

The nearby A20 provides quick and easy access to the M25, M20, M26 and London, and there are bus services running through the village with services to Sevenoaks, Tonbridge, Swanley and Dartford. The nearest rail station is at Eynsford (4.6 miles) with services to London Blackfriars in under an hour and London Bridge via Swanley or Sevenoaks from around 30-50 minutes. Direct services from Swanley (6.6 miles) and Sevenoaks (9 miles).