2 bedroom end of terrace house

CHAIN FREE. A bright and well presented 2 bedroom end of terrace house with driveway, garage en-bloc and a pretty garden. Situated in Riverhead close to great schools, shopping amenities and within walking distance to both Sevenoaks and Dunton Green Stations.

THE PROPERTY
This fantastic house was originally built in the 1970s and features an array of large windows making this a bright and airy home. The front door opens into a small entrance porch with a storage cupboard on the right hand side. A further glazed door opens into a large reception space, measuring 16 feet in length. There are carpeted floors and stairs to the first floor at the back of the room. The kitchen, which is located at the rear of the property features a contemporary range of fitted wall and base units with a worktop running over. Integrated appliances include an electric oven, 4 ring hob, extractor, fridge / freezer and dishwasher with space for a free-standing washing machine. There is room for a dining table and sliding doors leading out to the garden.

Upstairs, the first floor landing leads to 2 bedrooms and the family bathroom. The master bedroom is particularly spacious with a panoramic window looking out to the front. Bedroom 2 is a good-sized single room and benefits from built-in cupboards. The family bathroom is finished in a neutral style with tiled floor and walls and mosaic detailing. There is a white suite featuring a panelled bath, basin with built in vanity storage, WC and towel raditaor.

The property has mains gas central heating with a modern combi boiler and double glazed windows throughout. A number of the neighbouring properties have added single storey extensions off the back of the kitchen so there is some potential to add space and value (subject to obtaining the necessary planning consent).

OUTSIDE
The property is approached across a block paved driveway which provides off-road parking for one large vehicle. A pathway, flanked by decorative slate, leads to the front door and the property benefits from a garage en-bloc, located just around the corner. The delightful back garden is enclosed by a mixture of red brick walls and timber fencing and has a gate providing side access. To the immediate rear of the house is a paved patio, ideal for al fresco entertaining with an area of lawn for children to play. A further patio area at the rear of the garden is a real sun trap.

LOCATION
The property is located on a cul de sac in the centre of Riverhead Village. 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. Chipstead lake is close by where one can partake in sailing or open water swimming. Further leisure facilities close by include Chipstead Place Tennis Club, Chipstead Football Club, Chevening Amblers Cricket Club and Holmesdale Cricket and Bowls Club.

Sevenoaks mainline station (fast rail services to London Bridge, Waterloo East, Charing Cross & Cannon Street in as little as 23 minutes) is 1.3 miles away and Dunton Green Station (direct rail services to London in as little as 42 minutes) is 0.9 miles away. Access to the M25 (junction 5) and A21 can be found at the Chevening interchange approximately 1.2 miles away which leads to the major motorway network providing easy access to Gatwick Airport, Channel Tunnel Terminus and the South Coast. Sevenoaks High Street is approximately 1.8 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.

Schooling is excellent in the area with Riverhead Infants, Amherst Junior, Chevening and Sevenoaks Primary schools all within walking distance. 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 Busy Bees Nursery, Monique Montessori and Bright Horizons Nursery 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.

LOCAL AUTHORITY
Sevenoaks District Council. Council Tax Band D.

ENERGY PERFORMANCE CERTIFICATE
EPC rating C.