Offered for the first time in 48 years with no forward chain, detached four bedroom Victorian former gate house of approx 1560 sq ft on the rural fringes of Shoreham village with stunning views over the Darenth valley

DESCRIPTION

The original house was built in 1883 with later extensions doubling the size of this detached former Victorian Gate house with gable ends and pretty brick details.

Unlisted, this property now offers a superb opportunity for any incoming purchaser to renovate and modernise throughout, subject to obtaining the necessary planning consents.

Features of note include a woodburning stove in the sitting room, AGA, open fireplaces, good ceiling heights and outstanding countryside views over the Darenth Valley.

- Porch
- Entrance/Dining Hall
- Kitchen/Breakfast room with bay window. Range of cupboards with wooden worktops over, AGA and integrated fridge.
- Sitting Room with wood burning stove and patio doors leading to a covered courtyard and the garden
- Conservatory/Lean-to greenhouse
- 4 bedrooms
- Shower/wet room, Separate WC
- Balcony
- Tandem Garage
- Pretty garden with mature shrubs and plants

SITUATION

Darenth Hulme Cottage is situated on a quiet country lane on the rural fringes of Shoreham village, in an Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty on the North Downs. There are fantastic views of the surrounding countryside and there are many lovely walking opportunities, particularly along the river banks, up on to the North Downs and in nearby Lullingstone Park.

Shoreham is a picturesque village, tucked away in the Darenth Valley. It has a thriving community with many clubs, societies and annual events taking place. There are three public houses and a Vineyard in the village, plus a tea room, village store, church, museum, village hall with recreation ground, playground and tennis courts. It is fortunate to have its own primary school and the Darenth Valley golf course.

Shoreham railway station has services to London Bridge (about 34 minutes with 1 change) or Victoria/Blackfriars (about 1 hour). Orpington Station (5.3 miles) offers services to London Charing Cross / Cannon Street (London Bridge in about 16 minutes).

Junction 4 of the M25 is just 1.7 miles away, giving access to Gatwick, Heathrow, the Channel Tunnel Terminus, Dover Ferry terminal and the motorway network beyond.

Sevenoaks (about 6.2 miles) has more comprehensive facilities including shops, restaurants, cafes, The Stag theatre/cinema, M&S clothes and food store, Waitrose supermarket, schools and Knole Park. Further shopping is available at Orpington (5.4 miles) and Bluewater (12.6 miles).

Local golf courses include Knole and Wildernesse in Sevenoaks, as well as at Nizels Golf & health club in nearby Hildenborough.

There are a good number of well regarded schools in the local area including Primary schools in Shoreham, Otford and Eynsford. St Michaels and Russell House Preparatory Schools are in Otford. Sevenoaks is renowned for its excellent selection of schools in the private and state sectors, most notably Sevenoaks school, and now also benefits from grammar annexes. There are further grammar schools in Orpington, Dartford and Tonbridge. Sevenoaks, Swanley and Longfield all have secondary schools.

PROPERTY INFORMATION

- Services: Oil AGA (Hot water), Back boiler to Wood burning stove, mains electricity, water. Private (cesspit) drainage
- Local Authority: Sevenoaks District Council
- Council Tax band: F (£2645.22 for 2023/24)
- Fixtures and fittings are excluded from the sale but may be available by separate negotiation.

DIRECTIONS

From Sevenoaks, proceed through Otford Village past the station and bear to the left onto Shoreham Road. Continue about 1.7 miles, turn left into Station Road. At the end of the road, turn right and proceed through Shoreham, up the hill. At the end of the road turn left into Shacklands Road and the property can be found on the left.

From the M24, Exit Jct 4, follow the A21 a short distance to Hewitts roundabout and take the 1st exit onto the A224. After 1 mile at the next roundabout take the first left into Shacklands Road. Continue for 1.3 miles and the property will be on your right.

Darenth Hulme Cottage is situated on a quiet country lane on the rural fringes of Shoreham village, in an area of outstanding natural beauty on the North Downs. There are fantastic views of the surrounding countryside from and there are many lovely walking opportunities, particularly along the river banks and up on to the North Downs and in nearby Lullingstone Park.

Shoreham is a picturesque village, tucked away in the Darenth Valley. It has a thriving community with many clubs, societies and annual events taking place. There are three public houses and a Vineyard in the village, plus a tea room, village store, church, museum, village hall with recreation ground, playground and tennis courts. It is fortunate to have its own primary school and the Darenth Valley golf course.

Shoreham railway station has services to London Bridge (about 34 minutes with 1 change) or Victoria/Blackfriars (about 1 hour). Orpington Station (5.3 miles) offers services to London Charing Cross / Cannon Street (London Bridge in about 16 minutes).

Junction 4 of the M25 is just 1.7 miles away, giving access to Gatwick, Heathrow, the Channel Tunnel Terminus, Dover Ferry terminal and the motorway network beyond.

Sevenoaks (about 6.2 miles) has more comprehensive facilities including shops, restaurants, cafes, The Stag theatre/cinema, M&S clothes and food store, Waitrose supermarket, schools and Knole Park. Further shopping is available at Orpington (5.4 miles) and Bluewater (12.6 miles).

There are many sports clubs in Sevenoaks including cricket, tennis, golf, rugby, football and hockey. There are two golf courses at Knole and Wildernesse, as well as at Nizels Golf & health club in nearby Hildenborough.

There are a good number of well regarded schools in the local area including Primary schools in Shoreham, Otford and Eynsford. St Michaels and Russell House Preparatory Schools are in Otford. Sevenoaks is renowned for its excellent selection of schools in the private and state sectors, most notably Sevenoaks school, and now also benefits from grammar annexes. There are further grammar schools in Orpington, Dartford and Tonbridge. Sevenoaks, Swanley and Longfield all have secondary schools.