5 bedroom detached house for sale

Situated in a quiet and tucked-away position on a quiet lane on a plot of approximately 0.31 acres, this attractive detached house offers spacious and versatile family accommodation extending to approximately 1,960 sq ft. Originally dating from the 1950s and thoughtfully extended and improved over the years, the property combines character with modern family living and enjoys a delightful rear garden with a boundary to the River Darenth.

The welcoming entrance hall leads to a charming dining room with an attractive gas stove and French doors opening onto the garden. Adjacent is the impressive kitchen/family room, a bright and sociable space fitted with a central island, stone worktops and further French doors connecting the house to the terrace and gardens beyond. A practical utility room provides access to a conservatory overlooking the garden, together with a ground floor cloakroom. Also on the ground floor are two double bedrooms served by a family bathroom.

Stairs rise from the kitchen/family room to the first floor where the principal bedroom benefits from an en-suite shower room and extensive eaves storage. Two further bedrooms are served by an additional bathroom, with further eaves storage providing excellent practicality.

Outside, the property benefits from a detached garage, generous off-road parking and a versatile garden room/home office with log burner and adjoining decked terrace, ideal for remote working, hobbies or leisure. The attractive rear garden is predominantly laid to lawn with a terrace extending across the rear of the house, creating an ideal setting for outdoor entertaining.

Located on the edge of the historic village of Brasted with its village store and pub, The Close is ideally situated to enjoy the walks along the Pilgrims Way and in the National Trust grounds and woodland of Toys Hill, Emmetts Garden and Chartwell House which are dotted with established foot and bridle paths - a popular choice for hikers, cyclists and riders alike.

Nearby Sevenoaks benefits from The Stag theatre/cinema, a comprehensive selection of shops, restaurants & cafes, Waitrose and M&S food hall together with sporting facilities including a leisure centre, golf at Westerham, Knole Park and Wildernesse, as well as various football, rugby, cricket and tennis clubs.

Sevenoaks station offers fast and frequent services to London Charing Cross/Cannon Street and London Bridge from 22 minutes. The A21 and J5 of the M25 are a short drive away providing access to London, Dover and the national motorway network.

The Sevenoaks area is renowned for the excellent schooling. Local primary schools include Sundridge & Brasted, Westerham and Chevening. Independent school Radnor House in Sundridge offers co-ed places from 3-18. Grammar schools are available in Sevenoaks, Tonbridge and Tunbridge Wells, together with Independent schools such as Sevenoaks and Tonbridge public schools.