GUIDE PRICE £1,100,000 - £1,200,000.
Summerleaze is a circa 1920s chalet bungalow that has been extended and reconfigured by the current owners to make it this five bedroom detached family home that boasts detached garage with a versatile self-contained home office, which is located to the front of the main house and is ideal for those looking to work from home. The reconfiguration to the property, in our opinion, makes it an adaptable home for different family needs and includes the refurbishment of the existing kitchen and bathroom along with additional facilities. The versatile accommodation boasts various adaptable spaces with two bedrooms that are currently used as a study and family room to the ground floor, with a further three bedrooms to the first floor. Just two of the many spaces that are worthy of a mention to the ground floor are the kitchen/breakfast room, with adjoining utility room and the sitting room with a log burner, which makes for a lovely space to retreat to on winter evenings. Both the kitchen and sitting room lead out to the garden patio making a great entertaining space. Another space of note is the principal bedroom suite which has an ensuite shower room and walk-in wardrobe. The rear secluded garden boasts features of a large patio, pond and an additional decked seating area being a great outdoor entertaining space. This family home is located in the popular Kentish village of Otford and benefits from many local amenities including Otford main line station.
Location Otford a Heritage Village, dating back to Roman Times and in an area of outstanding natural beauty is 3.1 miles from Sevenoaks town centre. The village has wide range of shops; including a bespoke milliner, signature fashion jewellers, a florist, barbers, an art gallery, tennis and sport shop, post office and a selection of excellent cafés, restaurants, pubs and tea rooms in addition there are two village halls which hold regular events, Otford Primary School, playing fields and a recreation ground. Situated on The Green and surrounded by period properties is St Bartholomew’s a Grade l listed church with a fascinating history and origins dating back to Saxo-Norman times. In the centre of the village, the spring fed village duck pond is the only one known to have been granted listed status.
There are two private prep schools in the area: St Michael's school which takes children from age 2 to 13, and Russell House School. Otford has a mainline rail service with frequent services to Victoria. Sevenoaks mainline station is approximately 3 miles away and provides frequent services to London Bridge/ Charing Cross.
Seller Insight Situated on the edge of the sought-after village of Otford is this extremely attractive five-bedroom family home that has been beautifully extended and remodelled by the current owners. The house used to belong to my parents, and it just so happened that around the time my husband and I were looking for a place to buy in Otford, they decided that they wanted to downsize, so everything just fell into place, says Karen.
When we came here eight years ago it was a really nice three-bedroom dormer bungalow, but in the past few years we’ve had the whole property redeveloped and it’s now totally different and absolutely stunning. We began by taking off the roof and stripping it back until it was just four walls, so we essentially started from scratch. We then extended up, adding three good-size bedrooms, the layout on the ground floor was completely rearranged, a gorgeous new kitchen and stylish bathrooms were installed, and elements such as the electrics and plumbing system were overhauled. It’s basically a brand new house and it’s one that’s been designed with both modern family life and entertaining in mind.
The garden has always been a gorgeous feature of the property, but after all of the building work it was in need of a bit of TLC, and I have to say my husband has done an amazing job of restoring it back into a really stunning space, with a few added extras. He laid a lovely big patio, added a pretty pond and there’s also a decked seating area so there are lots of places for sitting out, relaxing and entertaining. We also have a large lawn where we have football goals and a trampoline so it’s also been a great space for the children. However, the thing I like the most is the fact it’s so peaceful and private out there; we literally can’t hear a thing so you get the feeling of being miles from anywhere.
Favourite room: One of my favourite rooms is the main living room. It’s really bright and airy, and when the sun is shining we can open up the bi-fold doors and bring the outside in.
Favourite aspect of the grounds or surrounding area: Otford is a gorgeous village with a very active and friendly community. It’s a place that I’d say offers a taste of countryside living with all the convenience of having great transport links, so it’s relatively easy to get just about anywhere.
Memorable event (if not another favourite room or unique feature): While the work was being carried out on the house, we also built a separate garage with an office space above, which has been really useful, and that also has another room downstairs that we use as a mini home gym. The home office is fantastic. I’ve enjoyed the fact I can have a sense of separation between home and work life, without an arduous daily commute.
What they’ll miss most / why they are leaving: What will I miss? Absolutely everything, says Karen. “It’s pretty much the perfect family home in the perfect location and so it’s going to be a real wrench to leave.
Transport Information Train Stations: Otford 0.5 miles
Shoreham 1.6 miles
Eynsford 3.5 miles
The property is also within easy reach of Ebbsfleet Eurostar International Station.
The distances calculated are as the crow flies.
Education Please check with the local authority as to catchment areas and intake criteria.
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