This well presented 1960's four bedroom extended detached family house occupies a sought-after cul-de-sac position in the heart of the village and offers spacious and versatile accommodation.

The property is approached via an ample driveway providing off-road parking and access to the impressive 31’ tandem garage. Internally, an entrance porch opens into the entrance hall, with the convenience of a ground floor cloakroom/WC. The generous living accommodation incorporates three separate reception rooms, comprising a sitting room, dining room and snug, providing plenty of flexibility for family life, entertaining or home working.

At the heart of the home is the well-appointed kitchen/breakfast room, fitted with a range of integrated appliances and providing space for informal dining. This is complemented by a useful utility lean-to/boot room, providing access to both the front and rear of the property.
To the first floor are four good sized bedrooms together with a family shower room. The property is presented in excellent decorative order throughout and benefits from gas fired central heating and double glazed windows.

Externally, to the rear, there is a 55ft secluded garden providing an attractive setting for the house, with patio and lawned areas offering space for outdoor dining, entertaining and family recreation.

Offering well presented and extended four bedroom accommodation, three reception rooms, generous parking, substantial garaging and a secluded rear garden, this is an excellent opportunity to acquire a spacious family home in one of Hartley’s established cul-de-sac locations. Viewing is highly recommended.

Dickens Close is an established residential cul-de-sac conveniently positioned within the sought-after village of Hartley. The property is within walking distance of local shops and amenities together with Hartley Primary Academy and Our Lady of Hartley Catholic Primary School. Secondary schooling is available locally, including Longfield Academy, while the area is also well placed for access to a number of highly regarded grammar schools, including Dartford Grammar School, Dartford Grammar School for Girls, Gravesend Grammar School and Mayfield Grammar School.

Neighbouring Longfield offers a further range of shops and everyday amenities together with a mainline railway station providing services to London Victoria. Ebbsfleet International is also within convenient driving distance, offering high-speed rail services to London St Pancras. Road connections are excellent, with the A2/M2 and M25 providing links towards London, the Kent coast and the wider motorway network.

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.

Directions    From our Clifton & Co office in Hartley Proceed down Church Road, take the next right onto Dickens Close where the property can then be found on the right-hand side.

Entrance Porch    Double glazed panelled door to front. Wood effect flooring. Textured ceiling.

Entrance Hall    Panelled door to front. Wood effect flooring. Radiator. Storage cupboards. Space under stairs. Storage cupboard, housing meters and alarm box.

Cloakroom 6'4" x 2'7" (1.93m x 0.79m). Double glazed frosted window to side. Wood effect flooring. Plain ceiling. Wash hand basin with mirror and lights. Tiled walls. Low level w.c.

Sitting Room 14'10" x 12'7" (4.52m x 3.84m). Double glazed Georgian style bay window to front. Carpet. Textured and coved ceiling. Two Radiators. Marble feature gas fireplace.

Snug 11'1" x 7'10" (3.38m x 2.4m). Carpet. Textured and coved ceiling. Radiator.

Dining Room 10'10" x 9'6" (3.3m x 2.9m). Double glazed Georgian style window to side. Double glazed French door to rear. Carpet. Textured and coved ceiling. Radiator.

Kitchen/Breakfast room 12'11" x 11'10" (3.94m x 3.6m). Double glazed window to rear. Door to side with frosted glass. Wood effect flooring. Radiator. Hotpoint hob with filter hood. Hisense oven. Fitted wall and base units with upstand and granite effect work tops over. Butler sink with mixer taps. Integrated fridge. Integrated Creda dishwasher.

Utility Room/Lean to 14'5" x 5'5" (4.4m x 1.65m). Composite door to front. Double glazed door to rear. Double glazed frosted window to rear. Glass roof. Wood effect flooring. Space for Washing Machine and Fridge Freezer.

Landing    Double glazed Georgian style frosted window to side. Carpet. Textured ceiling. Loft access. Cupboard.

Main Bedroom 15'1" x 11'2" (4.6m x 3.4m). Double glazed Georgian style window to front with shutters. Carpet. Textured ceiling. Radiator. Built-in wardrobe.

Bedroom Two 14'9" (4.5m) x 10'2" (3.1m) narrowing to 6'9" (2.06m). Double glazed Georgian style window to front with shutters. Carpet. Textured ceiling. Radiator. Storage cupboard over stairwell.

Bedroom Three 10'7" x 7'9" (3.23m x 2.36m). Double glazed Georgian style window to rear. Carpet. Textured ceiling. Radiator. Built-in wardrobe.

Bedroom Four 10' x 6'8" (3.05m x 2.03m). Double glazed Georgian style window to rear. Carpet. Textured ceiling. Radiator.

Bathroom 6'7" x 5'6" (2m x 1.68m). Double glazed Georgian style frosted window to rear. Tiled flooring. Plain ceiling. Heated towel rail. Shower cubicle. Wash hand basin in vanity unit. Low level w.c.

Rear Garden 55'1" (16.8m). Paved patio area. Lawn area. Fenced surround. Flower beds.

Garage 31'2" x 8'9" (9.5m x 2.67m). Up and over electric door. Double glazed window to rear. Double glazed door to side. Power and light.

Parking    Block paved drive.

Transport Information    Train Stations:
Longfield Station 0.7 miles
Meopham Station 2.2 miles
Farningham Road Station 3.2 miles

The property is also within easy reach of Ebbsfleet Eurostar International Station.

The distances calculated are as the crow flies.

Local Schools    Primary Schools:
Our Lady of Hartley Primary School 0.2 miles
Leigh Academy Hartley 0.3 miles
Rowhill School 0.7 miles
Leigh Academy Milestone 0.9 miles
Langafel Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School 0.8 miles

Secondary Schools:
Longfield Academy 0.7 miles
Rowhill School 0.7 miles
Leigh Academy Milestone 0.9 miles
Helen Allison School 2.4 miles
Ebsfleet Academy 3.8 miles

Information sourced from Rightmove (findaschool). Please check with the local authority as to catchment areas and intake criteria.

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 Clifton & Co for verification.

Tenure    The vendor confirms to us that the property is freehold. Should you proceed with the purchase of the property your solicitor must verify these details.

Council Tax    We are informed this property is in band F For confirmation please contact Sevenoaks Borough Council.

Appliances/Services    The mention of any appliances and/or services within these 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.

Viewings    Monday to Friday 9.00 am – 6.30 pm
Saturday 9.00 am – 6.00 pm
Viewing via Clifton & Co Hartley office.

Reference    HA/CB/KR - HAR260175 D1