4 bedroom detached house for sale
Key information
Property description & features
- Tenure: Freehold
- No onward chain
- Detached 4/5 bedroom home
- Gardens of approx 1/2 acre
- Countryside views
- 0.8 miles to Otford station
- Scope for modernisation/renovation
DESCRIPTION
A cherished family residence, built by the current vendor in the 1960s, boasting numerous personal touches throughout. The property enjoys wonderful views to the rear and is set within delightful gardens of approximately half an acre, in a sought-after location.
This property also presents an exciting opportunity to renovate or extend subject to the usual planning permissions.
FEATURES
- Approached over a brick-paved driveway with parking for three cars, alongside is a double garage currently set up as a woodworking workshop, equipped with an extraction system and many tools, negotiable separately.
- Wooden floor throughout the property.
- Glazed porch leading to a hallway with a spacious coats’ cupboard, leading to the study with fitted shelving.
- Snug/TV room with direct garden access and a door leading to a bedroom with fitted wardrobes and WC as well as a large cupboard formerly used as a kitchenette. All three rooms were previously used as an annexe.
- Spacious sitting/dining room featuring pine-clad walls and a unique brick built corner fireplace, views through the large windows to the garden and beyond.
- Octagonal conservatory leads to the garden from the sitting room, in need of some repair.
- The generously sized kitchen with bespoke wooden cupboards, Britannia and Lacanche range cookers, a walk-in larder and ample space for table and chairs. The adjacent utility room offers space for washing machine and tumble dryer.
- Cloakroom and storage cupboard complete the ground floor accommodation.
- Principal double bedroom with a comprehensive range of built-in wardrobes and en-suite shower room.
- Two additional double bedrooms, both with fitted wardrobes. The larger of the bedrooms was originally two bedrooms and was combined to create one large bedroom with dressing area. This could easily be converted back into two bedrooms, totalling four bedrooms on the first floor.
- Family bathroom.
- West facing rear garden, predominantly laid to lawn, interspersed with fruit trees and mature shrubs.
- At the rear of the property is a terrace ideal for outdoor relaxation and enjoying the afternoon sun. A mature grape vine sweeps across the rear of the house.
- Additional features include a log store, built in BBQ, greenhouse (in need of repair), shed, and rear access to the garage/workshop.
SITUATION
Located in an elevated position in an Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty with picturesque countryside views, yet conveniently close to village amenities, schools and Otford station for easy commuting to London.
Otford is a charming village with many picturesque period properties along its High Street and around the village pond. Passing through Otford is the Pilgrims' Way providing wonderful walking opportunities. Otford village a number of local services and shops, post office, 2 public houses, church, village hall, tennis courts and 12 acre recreation field used for football and cricket. Sevenoaks is about 4.5 miles distant and offers a wider selection of shops and facilities. Golf is available at The London Club, Wildernesse and Knole.
Otford station is 0.8 miles away with services to London Victoria/London Charing Cross from about 40 mins and London Bridge from 30 mins. Sevenoaks station (about 4 miles) offers alternative rail services to Cannon Street (London Bridge from 22 mins).
Otford has its own primary school, nursery and two preparatory schools. Sevenoaks area has many well regarded schools including the renowned Sevenoaks School, the grammar annexes and a choice of Preparatory schools. Further well-regarded grammar schools are in nearby Tonbridge and Tunbridge Wells.
The M25 is accessible at junction 5 (about 4.5 miles) and junction 4 (about 6 miles), providing access to the motorway network, Gatwick, Heathrow and Stansted Airports, Bluewater, Dover and the Channel Tunnel Terminus.
DIRECTIONS
From central Sevenoaks, take the A225 North towards Otford. Continue over the traffic lights that cross the A25. Continue past the retail park and over the roundabout until you reach the roundabout in Otford. Take the 2nd exit, continue past Otford Station and around the sharp left bend. Continue past Greenhill Road on your right and Tor House will be found a short distance afterwards on the left.
PROPERTY INFORMATION
- Services: Mains Gas, Electricity, Water and Drainage
- Local Authority: Sevenoaks District Council
- Council Tax band: G (£3,881.15 for 2024/25)
- Fixtures and fittings are excluded from the sale but may be available by separate negotiation.
Nestled in an elevated position in an Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty with picturesque countryside views, yet conveniently close to village amenities, schools and Otford station for easy commuting to London.
Otford is a charming village with many picturesque period properties along its High Street and around the village pond. Passing through Otford is the Pilgrims' Way providing wonderful walking opportunities. Otford village has a thriving commmuntiy and a number of local services and shops, post office, 2 public houses, church, village hall, tennis courts and 12 acre recreation field used for football and cricket. Sevenoaks is about 4.5 miles distant and offers a wider selection of shops and facilities. Golf is available at The London Club, Wildernesse and Knole.
Otford station is 0.8 miles away with services to London Victoria/London Charing Cross from about 40 mins and London Bridge from 30 mins. Sevenoaks station (about 4 miles) offers alternative rail services to Cannon Street (London Bridge from 22 mins).
The Sevenoaks area is renowned for the excellent schooling. Otford has its own primary school, nursery and two preparatory schools; Russell House and St Michaels. The Sevenoaks area has many well regarded schools including the renowned Sevenoaks School, the grammar annexes and a wide choice of Preparatory schools. Further well regarded grammar schools are in nearby Tonbridge and Tunbridge Wells.
The M25 is accessible at junction 5 (about 4.5 miles) and junction 4 (about 6 miles), providing access to the motorway network, Gatwick, Heathrow and Stansted Airports, Bluewater, Dover and the Channel Tunnel Terminus.
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