Property description
Entrance Hall, Cloakroom, Lounge, Dining Room, Kitchen, 3 Bedrooms, Bathroom, Gas Fired Central Heating, Sealed Unit Double Glazing, Detached Double Garage, Good Sized Gardens, Potential for Further Extension (STPP)
Although the original cottage fronts Main Road a new entrance hall was created when the cottage was enlarged and this is approached from Waylands Close which takes you to the rear of the property where there is a gate giving access to the front door.
DESCRIPTION Built around the turn of the century this quaint end of terrace cottage was extensively enlarged in 2007 in keeping with the original front elevation with the remainder being rendered and colour washed relieved by sealed unit double glazed windows and stands beneath a fully insulated tiled roof. Balancing both character and modern features the internal viewing of this extended property is highly recommended.
Internally the accommodation is undoubtedly spacious with rooms of generous dimensions and proportions for a cottage of this era and the appointments are to an excellent standard as is evident in the fitted farmhouse style kitchen, in the bathroom which is tiled and boast a white suite, fitted wardrobes in the main bedroom and of course there is the installation of gas fired central heating, sealed unit double glazing and the fitted carpets are to remain and are included within the guide price. The downstairs of the property benefits from an open plan design, making it ideal for entertaining.
It is worth noting that there is potential for further extensive enlargement subject to the usual consents.
The south facing gardens are of a very generous size, superbly landscaped they offer a picturesque backdrop for this fine family village home.
KNOCKHOLT The property is situated in the centre of this very desirable rural village with its local shop, inns and church, and lies about 2 miles away from Knockholt station with its good rush hour services to central London. Further shopping facilities can be found at Polhill Shopping/Garden Centre which is a short drive away as well as in Sevenoaks and Orpington which both offer excellent shopping facilities together with further railway stations. Bluewater Shopping Centre is within a 20 minute drive. Education is well catered for with a number of highly regarded state and private schools within a ten mile radius especially in Sevenoaks with Walthamstow Hall Schools for Girls and Sevenoaks Public School. Sport too, is of abundance with a variety of activities being available in the vicinity including badminton, swimming, tennis and bowls. Golf and horse riding are also available with several courses and schools close at hand. The M25 is a short car journey away allowing easy access to all the major road networks, Gatwick and Heathrow airports. Greenbelt countryside abounds the area providing a superb environment for the growing family. Knockholt sits just within the north downs area of outstanding natural beauty, giving excellent access to many walks and cycle routes for both experienced and casual pursuits.
ENTRANCE HALL: Lit by half moon double glazed panel set in front door and having inset light and slate style ceramic tiled floor.
CLOAKROOM: Lit by sealed unit double glazed window to side and having white suite of low level w. c. and wash hand basin. Heated towel rail and ceramic tiled floor.
LOUNGE: 14' x 12' Lit by sealed unit double glazed patio doors to front (formerly the rear) and sealed unit double glazed leaded light window to side and having the original charming Victorian cast iron fireplace with hand painted tiles, under stairs cupboard, two radiators, coved ceiling and fitted carpet.
KITCHEN: 12'2 x 10'9 Lit by sealed unit double glazed leaded light window to rear (Formerly the front) being half tiled and fitted with purpose built farmhouse style units comprising stainless steel sink with cupboards under, range of base units one housing stainless steel four burner gas hob with stainless steel oven under and extractor canopy above and eye level wall cabinets. Built-in washing machine and dishwasher, space for tall fridge freezer, inset lighting, radiator, coved ceiling, ceramic effect tiled floor and wide opening to:-
DINING ROOM: 13'6 x 9'3 Lit by sealed unit double glazed double doors to side opening on to patio and sealed unit double glazed leaded light window to rear (formerly the front) and having radiator, coved ceiling and ceramic effect tiled floor.
FIRST FLOOR - LANDING: With access to insulated loft, built-in storage cupboard above stairs, coved ceiling and carpet as fitted to stairs and landing.
BEDROOM ONE: 10'6 exluding wardrobes x 9'6 plus door recess of 5 x 3 Lit by sealed unit double glazed leaded light window to rear (formerly the front) and having triple built-in wardrobe with sliding doors, radiator, coved ceiling and fitted carpet.
BEDROOM TWO: 12 x 12 Lit by sealed unit double glazed windows to front (formerly rear) and side and having airing cupboard housing hot water copper cylinder with immersion heater, radiator and coved ceiling.
BEDROOM THREE: 12 x 7 Lit by sealed unit double glazed window to rear (formerly front) and having double radiator, coved ceiling and fitted carpet.
BATHROOM: lit by sealed unit double glazed sky light being fully tiled and having white suite of panelled bath with power shower, pedestal wash hand basin and low level w.c.. Ladder style heated towel rail and ceramic tiled floor.
DETACHED DOUBLE GARAGE: Approached from Waylands Close and having twin up and over doors, one being electric, light and power and personal door to garden. Further parking on driveway
OUTHOUSE: 8 x 5 Lit by windows to front and side.
GARDENS: Are of a very good size for a Victorian cottage, south facing and delightfully landscaped they comprise a paved patio skirting the house beyond which there is a generous area of lawn with colourful raised beds and borders dissected by a paved path leading to a productive vegetable garden. Fruit cage and greenhouse.
Property Features :
- ENTRANCE HALL
- CLOAKROOM
- LOUNGE
- KITCHEN
- DINING ROOM