An attractive and spacious semi-detached house situated in a quiet location in the heart of Shoreham village with a south facing rear garden

DESCRIPTION

Shoreham Place is a quiet, residential development of houses built in the 1960's in a neo-Georgian style on the site of the original Shoreham Place stately home. All properties benefit from access to 7 acres of parkland communal gardens, mainly laid to lawn with many mature trees and frontage to the river Leat.

The property has been updated by the current vendor to include new bathrooms and a large open plan kitchen/reception room.

FEATURES

- Spacious double aspect open plan kitchen/reception room with hardwood flooring throughout incorporating a dining and sitting area with contemporary woodburning stove and doors leading to the south facing garden.

- The pale blue shaker style kitchen has a comprehensive range of cupboards with wooden worktops. Neff integrated appliances include a single oven, steam oven, microwave oven, warming drawer, induction hob and dishwasher. There is also space for an American style fridge freezer.

- Sitting room with open fire and stone surround, bay window overlooking the rear garden.

- Utility room with ample storage, space for a stacking washing machine and tumble dryer.

- A separate cloakroom completes the ground floor accommodation.

- Bright and spacious first floor landing, ideal for a desk/study area.

- Principal bedroom with fitted wardrobes and ensuite with walk in shower and twin sinks.

- Two further double bedrooms, both with fitted wardrobes.

- Family bathroom with twin sinks.

- Pretty south facing garden with terrace and electrically operated retractable awning. Mainly laid to lawn with borders of flowers and shrubs.

- There is a large area of lawn to the front and side of the house with a greenhouse, single garage and driveway providing ample parking.

SITUATION

Situated at the top of Shoreham village, in an Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty complete with 7 acres of communal parkland gardens with large lawn areas, mature trees and bounded on one side by the river Leat.

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, including The Samuel Palmer pub and Mount Vineyard which have both won awards. Additionally there is a tea room, village store, church, museum, village hall with recreation ground, playground and tennis court. It is fortunate to have its own primary school and golf course. There are many lovely walking opportunities, particularly along the river banks, up on to the North Downs and in nearby Lullingstone Park.

Shoreham railway station has services to London Bridge (about 34 minutes with 1 change) or Victoria/Blackfriars (about 1 hour). Sevenoaks Station (5.8 miles) offers fast and frequent services to London Charing Cross/Cannon Street (London Bridge in about 23 minutes).

Junction 4 of the M25 is just 3.5 miles away, giving access to Gatwick, Heathrow, the Channel Tunnel Terminus, Dover Ferry terminal and the motorway network beyond.

Sevenoaks (about 5 miles) has more comprehensive facilities including shops, restaurants, cafes, The Stag theatre/cinema, M&S clothes and food store, Waitrose supermarket and Knole Park. Further shopping is available at Orpington (6 miles) and Bluewater (11.5 miles).

Local golf courses include the Darenth and Lullingstone as well as Knole and Wildernesse in Sevenoaks, and 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. 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 and Tonbridge. Sevenoaks, Swanley and Longfield all have secondary schools.

PROPERTY INFORMATION

- Services: Oil fired central heating. Mains electricity, water and drainage.
- Local Authority: Sevenoaks District Council
- Council Tax band: G (£3607.15 for 2023/24)
- Service charge for communal gardens: £600 per anum
- Fixtures and fittings are excluded from the sale but may be available by separate negotiation.

DIRECTIONS

From Sevenoaks take the A225 and continue through Otford. After 1 mile, turn left signposted to Shoreham. Shoreham Place is the first on the left after the Darenth golf club. Follow the driveway until you reach a second set of brick posts. Turn left, number 7 will be the first house on the left.

Situated in the heart of Shoreham village, in an Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty complete with 7 acres of communal park like gardens with large lawn areas, mature trees and bounded on one side by the River Darent.

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 golf course. There are are many lovely walking opportunities, particularly along the river banks, up on to the North Downs and in nearby Lullingstone Park.

Shoreham railway station has services to London Bridge (about 34 minutes with 1 change) or Victoria/Blackfriars (about 1 hour). Sevenoaks Station (5.8 miles) offers fast and frequent services to London Charing Cross/Cannon Street (London Bridge in about 23 minutes).

Junction 4 of the M25 is just 3.5 miles away, giving access to Gatwick, Heathrow, the Channel Tunnel Terminus, Dover Ferry terminal and the motorway network beyond.

Sevenoaks (about 5 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 (6 miles) and Bluewater (11.5 miles).

Local golf courses include the Darenth, Lullingstone and Pedham as well as Knole and Wildernesse in Sevenoaks, and 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. 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 and Tonbridge. Sevenoaks, Swanley and Longfield all have secondary schools.