PROPERTY
This charming period cottage built in 1836 is situated on a quiet lane in the centre of Riverhead village.

The front door leads into the sitting room which has a lovely bay window to the front, exposed floorboards, built-in shelving and a feature fireplace with ornate tile surround. The wooden flooring flows through into the kitchen which has a handmade Rencraft kitchen in a Shaker style with a complimentary solid wood worksurface running over. The walls are partly tiled and there is a wonderful butler sink and space for a dining table. A part glazed door leads into a lobby area which houses the boiler and gives access to both the downstairs bathroom and also out to the garden. The bathroom is neutrally decorated with tiled floors and walls, which feature mosaic detailing. It is fitted with a white suite comprising bath with shower over and glass screen, WC, pedestal basin and heated towel rail.

Between the reception room and the kitchen, stairs descend down to the lower ground floor. This room is currently being used as a study however it offers versatility for it to be used for many purposes and benefits from natural light and central heating.

Ascending the stairs to the first floor the landing gives access to 2 double bedrooms, both of which benefit from a built in wardrobe and an original cast iron fireplace.

OUTSIDE
The property is set behind attractive black metal railings with a gated pathway leading to the entrance door.

At the rear there is a handy brick built outbuilding which has power connected and can provide a useful utility / storage area.

The garden itself is mainly laid to lawn and approximately 60 feet in length. The borders running along either side are planted with an array of colourful shrubs and flowering plants. There is plenty of space for children to play or to sit and relax in the sunshine. A timber shed to the back of the garden provides further outdoor storage.

LOCATION
The property is located on a one way street in the centre of Riverhead Village, 0.9 mile from Sevenoaks mainline station (fast rail services to London Bridge, Waterloo East, Charing Cross & Cannon Street in as little as 23 minutes).

There are numerous shops and amenities on the doorstep including a dentist, chemist, optician, barbers, butchers, a Tesco superstore and numerous other restaurants and food outlets in Riverhead itself. The property is also in close proximity to a number of parks and there is a footpath nearby to Sevenoaks Wildlife Reserve.

Sevenoaks High Street is approximately 1.5 miles away, where one can find a further range of shops and restaurants and recreational facilities including the leisure centre, the Stag theatre and cinema and the fantastic Knole Park with 1000 acres of deer parkland and Knole House to explore.

Access to the M25 (junction 5) and A21 can be found at the Chevening interchange which leads to the major motorway network providing easy access to Gatwick Airport, Channel Tunnel Terminus and the South Coast.

Schooling is excellent in the area with Riverhead Infants, Amherst Junior, Chevening and Sevenoaks Primary schools all within walking distance together with Knole Academy. Trinity School, Tunbridge Wells Grammar School Annexe for boys and the Weald of Kent Grammar Annexe are a short drive away and there are several top class private schools close by including the internationally renowned Sevenoaks School as well as further grammar schools for both boys and girls in Tonbridge and Tunbridge Wells. For younger families, the property is a short walk to Squiggles Day Nursery and Bright Horizons Nursery both in Riverhead.

Further places of interest within the local area include Chartwell (Winston Churchill’s former home), Ightham Mote, Hever Castle, Emmetts Garden, Penshurst Place, Old Soar Manor and Lullingstone Roman Villa.

TENURE
Freehold.

SERVICES
All mains services are connected.

ENERGY PERFORMANCE CERTIFICATE
EPC Rating D.

LOCAL AUTHORITY
Sevenoaks District Council - Band D