Well-presented detached family property situated on the outskirts of the popular village of Knockholt.


Description

Dorrington is an attractive and spacious detached house, understood to date in part from the 1920’s with some later additions. The property is both well-presented and provides versatile accommodation arranged over two floors. Of particular note are the far reaching countryside views to the rear. Points of note include;

Exposed solid wooden floor, wall light points, decorative coving, and multi-paned leaded light windows.

Three superb reception rooms include a well-proportioned reception rooms include a well proportioned drawing room with French doors opening to the rear terrace and an attractive feature fireplace. The dining room and adjoining study have square bay windows to the front. The study has an attractive feature fireplace.

The shaker style kitchen is fitted with a comprehensive range of wall and base cupboards, granite work surfaces and a two oven gas fired Aga with integrated appliances. The adjoining breakfast room has doors to the rear and side terrace to create an excellent family living and entertaining space.

The utility room offers additional storage cupboards, space for appliances and direct access to the front drive.

Completing the ground floor is a bedroom with doors onto the rear terrace and a well appointed family bathroom with freestanding roll top bath and separate shower.

Arranged over the first floor is a triple aspect principal suite which enjoys far-reaching views to the rear and benefits from a well appointed en suite bathroom and wardrobe cupboards.

There are two further bedrooms, one with en suite shower room and both with eaves access.

The house is approached via a gravelled driveway providing off road parking.

Attractive gardens lie to both the front and rear of the property and comprise level lawns, interspersed and bounded by a variety of mature trees and shrubs including magnolia, roses and spring bulbs. The rear gardens adjoin open farmland with far reaching views.

Location

Local shopping: Knockholt village (0.5 miles) provides local amenities including a recreation ground, primary school, public houses, village hall and church.

Comprehensive Shopping: Orpington, Sevenoaks, Bromley and Bluewater.

Mainline Rail Services: Knockholt (2.5 miles) and Orpington (4.9 miles) to London Cannon Street/London Bridge/Charing Cross.

Primary Schools: Halstead, Pratts Bottom and Knockholt.

Grammar/State Schools: There are many highly regarded schools in Tonbridge, Orpington, Sevenoaks, Bromley and Tunbridge Wells.

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

Sporting Facilities: Various local golf clubs. Halstead and Knockholt Cricket Clubs. Sevenoaks Sports and Leisure Centre. Hockey, football and rugby in the Vine area of Sevenoaks.

All distances are approximate.

Square Footage: 2,149 sq ft



Directions

From Sevenoaks, proceed along the London Road through Riverhead and Dunton Green. Continue up Star Hill towards Knockholt. Bear right at the Harrow Inn and at the T-junction turn right onto Rushmore Hill. Dorrington will be found on the left hand side after about 0.3 of a mile.

Additional Info

Sevenoaks District Council
Band = E

All mains services