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Uncompromising privacy sitting in its own private estate of approximately 2 acres of mature grounds. This truly is a rare opportunity to acquire this elegant period home with endless possibilities.
Follow the meandering driveway through the woods and you will come across Glebe Cottage, one of the areas best kept secrets. Sitting on the edge of Fawkham Valley the property affords stunning views over the surrounding area. Although giving total privacy the property has private access giving a 5 minute walk to the thriving village of Longfield and mainline railway station.
The main house extends to approx. 3,750 square feet, which has been thoughtfully extended and remodelled by the current owners creating this perfect country home.
The imposing vaulted and galleried reception hallway immediately gives you a feel of whats to come. The spacious triple aspect lounge with feature south facing bay window has stone open fireplace. The dining room is ideal for entertaining with bi fold doors opening onto hallway, ideal for grand parties.
The farmhouse air conditioned kitchen/family room is the real hub of the home with bespoke oak fitted kitchen by Andrew Stanley including an Aga. The family area has wood burning stove and twin sets of bi fold doors onto the gardens and pool area. There is walk in larder, utility, and boot room. A practical study and cloakroom/wc complete the ground floor.
The sumptuous master suite has air conditioning and an ensuite bathroom fitted by C P Hart of London. Stairs lead to large dressing room. The second bedroom is triple aspect and has an ensuite and there are two further double bedrooms on the first floor and the family bathroom. Stairs from the landing lead to two further rooms, the larger of which has air conditioning and is currently laid out as an office but would make an ideal teenage annex.
The swimming pool house comprises spacious lounge area with log burner. Bi fold doors open to patio and swimming pool. The kitchen area with bar hatch leads to shower and changing area. There are three further rooms, two of which have ensuite shower rooms.
Outside there is driveway parking for numerous vehicles with four garages, a large garden shed, a greenhouse and workshops in addition to tractor shed.
Glorious gardens wrap around the house with mature specimen trees, a true haven of peace and quiet. A place to unwind from busy lives and enjoy your forever home.
Location Hartley lies in the northern side of the North Downs between Sevenoaks and Dartford/Gravesend. The thriving village offers local shops including a co-op, post office and two outstanding primary schools. Hartley Country Club is set in 10 acres of glorious Kent countryside and offers a unique combination of sporting and social attractions. The village of Longfield offers comprehensive shopping facilities, including Waitrose, doctors surgery, a local bakery and butchers to name a few and a mainline railway station with services to London Victoria. Ebbsfleet international provides fast services to St Pancras and is within 5.5 miles. The Bluewater shopping centre with its varied range of shops and recreational facilities is approximately 5 miles from Hartley village.
Transport Information Longfield Railway Station: 0.4 miles
Ebbsfleet International Eurostar Station: 5.7 miles
The distances calculated are as the crow flies.
Education Please check with the local authority as to catchment areas and intake criteria.
Golf Clubs Corinthian Sports Club: 1.7 miles
Redlibbets Golf Club: 3.5 miles
The London Golf Club: 6.4 miles
Health Clubs Brandshatch Spa Ltd: 3.4 miles
Nuffield Health Chislehurst Fitness & Wellbeing Gym: 12.4 miles
Useful Information We recognise that buying a property is a big commitment and therefore recommend that you visit the local authority websites for more helpful information about the property and local area before proceeding.
Some information in these details are taken from third party sources. Should any of the information be critical in your decision making then please contact Fine & Country North West Kent for verification.
Council Tax We are informed this property is in council tax band G, you should verify this with Sevenoaks Borough Council.
Tenure The vendor advises us that this property is Freehold. Should you proceed with the purchase of the property your solicitor must verify these details.
Appliances/Services The mention of any appliances and/or services within these sales particulars does not imply that they are in full efficient working order.
Measurements All measurements are approximate and therefore may be subject to a small margin of error.
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