6 bedroom detached house for sale

Impressive Edwardian home with established gardens.

Description

27 Serpentine Road is an impressive, detached family home located in a desirable position within a mile from Sevenoaks town and 1.2 miles from the station. This classic Edwardian property has been in the same occupancy for over 20 years and been extended by the present owners in 2006. The superb part vaulted family/breakfast room is an excellent addition and ideal for modern family life, together with the elegant formal reception rooms. Also of note is the wonderful, established west facing gardens which provide a high degree of privacy.

Features include sash windows (some bay), period fireplaces, high ceilings, cornice, dado and picture rails, radiator covers, arched doorways and recesses, brass door furniture and oak flooring.

There are three principal reception rooms within the original part of the house, all with attractive fireplaces. The impressive family/breakfast room is located within the extension and provides a spacious area for everyday living.

The kitchen/breakfast room is fitted with a comprehensive range of bespoke cupboards by Grants of Sevenoaks including a dresser and island unit. Work surfaces are in oak and granite and incorporate a one and a half bowl sink. There is a gas fired Aga and space for a fridge and dishwasher.

An adjoining study area has a fitted desk and there is an adjacent utility room with access to outside and space for appliances.

There is a useful cellar comprising two rooms, ideal for storage.

Arranged over the first floor is the principal bedroom with an outlook to the front, a dressing room with fitted wardrobes and a well-appointed bathroom.

There are three further bedrooms, one of which is currently being used as a study, and a stylish family bathroom.

Arranged over the second floor are two further bedrooms and a spacious bathroom. Both bedrooms have access to eaves storage areas.

To the front of the house is an attractive brick wall with wrought iron railings and a gate leading to the front door. The established front garden comprises manicured lawns bound by well stocked borders. To one side is a brick block drive providing parking and leading to the garage. The garage has stairs rising to a useful studio room over.

The rear garden is a wonderful area with a generous paved terrace, several raised beds and a low brick wall. Steps lead to the level lawn which stretches the length and width of the plot with mature hedging and trees to the boundary. Interspersed in the lawn are well-stocked shaped beds and to the rear is a further paved seating area with a fire-pit. There is also a garden shed and compost area. Also of note is the pedestrian access to the rear access track, which in turn leads to St Johns Primary School.

Agent Note: Photographs taken in August 2019.

Location

27 Serpentine Road is conveniently situated a mile from Sevenoaks High Street with its multitude of shops, supermarkets, pubs and restaurants and within 1.2 miles to the station.

Comprehensive Shopping: Sevenoaks (1 mile), Tunbridge Wells (15 miles) and Bluewater (18.4 miles).

Mainline Rail Services: Sevenoaks (1.2 miles) to Charing Cross/Cannon Street/London Bridge.

Primary Schools: Riverhead infant and Amherst junior schools. St Thomas’ RCP, St John’s CEP, Sevenoaks CP, and Lady Boswell’s CEP Schools.

Grammar/State Schools: Sevenoaks, Tonbridge & Tunbridge Wells.

Private Schools: Sevenoaks, Sackville, Tonbridge and Walthamstow Hall Public Schools. Sevenoaks, Solefields and New Beacon Preparatory Schools amongst others in Sevenoaks. St Michaels & Russell House. Preparatory Schools in Otford. Radnor House in Sundridge.

Sporting Facilities: Golf clubs in Sevenoaks include Wildernesse and Knole with Nizels in Hildenborough which also has a private health/fitness centre. Sevenoaks sports and leisure centre. Cricket, rugby, football and hockey in the Vine area of Sevenoaks.

All distances are approximate.

Square Footage: 3,477 sq ft



Directions

From Sevenoaks High Street, head in a northerly direction on the A225 and turn right on to Seal Hollow Road. After approximately 0.7 miles turn left onto Bayham Road and take the second right hand turn onto Serpentine Road. No. 27 will be found shortly on the left hand side.

Additional Info

Local Authority: Sevenoaks District Council. Tax Band 'G'