Property overview
Introduction
A much loved period cottage which has been in the same family since 1973 and offers flexible accommodation whilst boasting a wealth of period features and enjoying spectacular far reaching views. The property also benefits from no onward chain.Description
A much loved family home which has been in the same ownership for over 50 years and was previously two cottages combined together and extended during the 1970s. The property is approached from the side and has an entrance door leading into the hall with parquet flooring, the hatch to the cellar and staircase to the first floor. There is a cloakroom with a WC and pedestal wash hand basin. A door leads through to a generous double reception room with exposed beams and inglenook fireplaces at each end. This spacious room opens through to a snug, leading to a sun room with a door out to the garden. There is a study with engineered oak flooring and display shelves. The large kitchen/breakfast/family room has a tiled floor and patio doors leading out to the garden. The kitchen area, with work surfaces, has cupboards and drawers beneath, incorporating a double stainless steel sink. There is a hob with extractor hood above, built in oven and space for appliances. There is a separate utility room with work surfaces, space and plumbing for a washing machine with a butler sink and tiled floor. A door leads out to the rear lobby to one of three garages which is used as a store with quarry tiled floor and space for a tumble dryer.
On the first floor, the landing has an airing cupboard and access to an extensive loft. There are four good sized bedrooms. Bedroom one is dual aspect and has a sink, a deep eaves storage cupboard, built in wardrobe and an ensuite bathroom. The other three bedrooms all enjoy stunning far-reaching views to the front. The family bathroom has a suite comprising panelled bath, WC and pedestal wash hand basin.
Externally, to the front, the property is set back from the road behind a white picket fence with a beautiful rose garden. The gravel driveway provides off road parking and access to the rear where there is a triple garage. The majority of the garden is to the side and is laid to lawn with hedges, mature trees and a summer house. There is a patio and the gardens enjoy far reaching views over the surrounding fields.
Council Tax Band G - £3,777.74 (2024/25).
Directions
Leave Sevenoaks on the A225 to Otford. Turn right at the duck pond and pass Otford station and continue along the Shoreham Road for approximately 1.3 miles before turning left into Station Road signposted to Shoreham village. Follow the road over the bridge and at the T-junction turn right onto the High Street. Follow the road for 0.6 of a mile and at the junction, turn left into Shacklands Road. Continue along for half a mile and the property will be found on the right.