Property overview
Introduction
A completely refurbished and extended two bedroom cottage on a private estate located in the centre of the popular village of Leigh with no onward chain.Description
Available to the market for the first time in over one hundred years, Garden Cottages is a private development of twenty two houses located around a communal green which have been extensively refurbished and extended by the current owners. Built in the Arts and Crafts style as workers cottages, the current developers have beautifully extended and modernised the properties to offer light and airy accommodation combined with the comforts of modern living. The enclosed entrance porch opens through to a living room with Victorian style cast iron fireplace with granite hearth. A door leads through to the impressive kitchen/breakfast/family room with bi-fold doors to the rear leading to the garden and part vaulted ceiling with two Keylite windows above flooding the room with light and staircase rising to first floor. The kitchen area has solid wood work surfaces with a range of cupboards and drawers beneath and wall mounted units above, integrated fridge, slim line dishwasher, washing machine, built in oven with four ring gas hob with extractor hood above and breakfast bar with stainless steel sink. A cloakroom completes the accommodation to the ground floor.
To the first floor, from the landing, there are two bedrooms and a bathroom with suite comprising panelled bath with hand held shower attachment, low level WC, wash hand basin with vanity unit beneath and cupboard housing boiler.
Externally, to the rear, a patio area runs adjacent to the house, while the remainder of the garden is laid to lawn with rear gate providing access to the parking. To the front, is an enclosed garden behind a picket fence which is laid to lawn. Internal viewing is highly recommended to fully appreciate the accommodation on offer.
Directions
Leave Sevenoaks in a southerly direction and at the bottom of River Hill bear left towards Hildenborough. Take the second turning on the right into Watts Cross Road and at the end of this road turn right onto Rings Hill which becomes Hildenborough Road. Follow the road into the village of Leigh and turn left shortly before the village green into Powder Mill Lane. Take the third turning on the right into Garden Cottages.
More information
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The average energy efficiency rating for a dwelling in England and Wales is band D (rating 60).
