GUIDE PRICE £650,000 - £675,000
Located in this sought after road in New Barn, this 1991 Billings built home is a three-bedroom detached bungalow offering a rare opportunity to secure a well-maintained single-storey home. Beyond the entrance porch, a welcoming hallway leads to two bedrooms at the front of the property with refitted family bathroom. The fitted kitchen breakfast room is well-appointed with practical adjoining utility room. To the rear of the property is a spacious sitting dining room with French doors opening directly onto a beautifully kept, south-facing rear garden, bathing the room in natural light. There is the main spacious principal bedroom also at the rear with views of the garden and a convenient adjoining en-suite shower room. The bedroom accommodation offers flexibility for use as a study / home office or separate dining room as the current owners are doing.
Externally, the immaculate rear garden offers a peaceful retreat with lawn and block paved patio area, bordered by mature hedging and an overhang covered sideway, complete with an outdoor tap and external power supply. Side access enhances convenience, and the frontage provides ample off-road parking for multiple vehicles leading to an attached 17' garage. The garage itself is a superb addition with conversion potential. The home benefits from replacement Everest double glazing throughout, is warmed by gas central heating and has a burglar alarm system. The property provides versatile living space and scope to extend, subject to the necessary planning consents.
Fawkham Avenue enjoys the reputation as being one of the most sought after locations in New Barn, with local amenities available in nearby Longfield, including a Waitrose, Co-Op, independent shops and cafés. Broadditch Farm Shop and Manor Farm Barn Bar & Restaurant in Southfleet, add to the village’s charm and convenience. The picturesque Gallops and local woodland provide delightful opportunities for countryside walks, with a charming pub at Longfield Hill within walking distance.
The area is well connected, with reputable nurseries, primary and secondary schools nearby with Longfield Academy within walking distance. School coaches and public bus services along New Barn Road provide easy access to Gravesend, Dartford, Wilmington Grammar schools, and Bluewater Shopping Centre. Commuters will appreciate the proximity to Longfield train station, offering a 30 minute service to London Victoria, and Ebbsfleet International, providing high-speed links to Stratford International and St Pancras in just 11 and 21 minutes, respectively. Additionally, the property enjoys excellent road links to the A2, M25, M2, and M20, making it an ideal choice for families and professionals alike.
Whether you're looking to downsize to single storey living or seeking a family home, or simply want a well-appointed bungalow in a sought-after location, this charming home is not to be missed.
Location New Barn is ideally situated within easy reach of Longfield shopping centre offering co-op and Waitrose supermarkets and variety of other shops, doctors and dentist’s surgeries and main line railway station to London Victoria. The A2/M2 motorways provide links to both Gatwick and Heathrow Airports, London, Bluewater shopping centre and the Channel ports. Within ten minutes drive is Ebbsfleet International Station providing a 20 minute link to London St Pancras.
Directions From our Clifton & Co Hartley office proceed down Ash Road and continue into Hartley Road. At the bottom of the hill turn right into Main Road, follow the road along and turn left into New Barn Road. Fawkham Avenue is the third turning on the right hand side and the property can be found on the right hand side.
Entrance Porch Double glazed door to front. Double glazed window to side. Tiled flooring. Textured and coved ceiling.
Entrance Hall Glazed door to front. Carpet. Textured and coved ceiling. Radiator. Access to loft via loft ladder with loft light.
Sitting Room 20'1" (6.12m) extending to 22'11" (6.99m) x 12'2" (3.7m). Double glazed window to side. Double glazed French bay doors to rear with windows to either side. Carpet. Textured and coved ceiling. Two radiators.
Kitchen/Breakfast Room 12'2" x 9'4" (3.7m x 2.84m). Double glazed window to side. Vinyl flooring. Textured and coved ceiling. Radiator. Fitted wall and base units with work tops over. Stainless steel one and a half bowl sink and drainer unit with mixer taps. Local tiling to walls. AEG oven and hob with filter hood over. Space for fridge/freezer.
Utility Room 8'7" (2.62m) x 4'2" (1.27m) extending to 6'5" (1.96m). Double glazed door to side. Vinyl flooring. Textured and coved ceiling. Fitted base unit with work top over. Stainless steel sink and drainer unit with mixer taps. Valiant hot water and central heating boiler. Space for fridge. Space and plumbing for washing machine and tumble dryer. Local tiling to walls.
Main Bedroom 17' x 14'4" (5.18m x 4.37m). Double glazed window to rear. Carpet. Textured and coved ceiling. Radiator.
En-Suite Shower Room 10' x 3'3" (3.05m x 1m). Double glazed frosted window to side. Tiled flooring. Textured ceiling. Heated towel rail. Low level wc. Shower cubicle.
Bedroom Two 14'4" x 6'10" (4.37m x 2.08m). Double glazed window to front. Carpet. Textured and coved ceiling. Radiator.
Bedroom Three 10'2" x 10' (3.1m x 3.05m). Double glazed window to front. Carpet. Textured and coved ceiling. Radiator. Built-in cupboard.
Bathroom 10'1" x 5'10" (3.07m x 1.78m). Double glazed frosted window to side. Tiled flooring. Textured and coved ceiling. Heated towel rail. Wash hand basin. Low level wc. Free standing bath. Tiled walls.
Rear Garden South facing. Block paved patio area. Shed. Lawn area. Hedge borders. Covered sideway with meter cupboard, external power and outside tap. Side gate and access.
Attached Garage 17' x 8'9" (5.18m x 2.67m). Up and over door. Fuse board. Power and light.
Parking Drive to front with turning point.
Transport Information Train Stations:
Meopham 1 mile
Longfield 1.5 miles
Sole Street 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:
Langafel Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School 0.6 miles
Istead Rise Primary School 0.8 miles
Rowhill School 0.8 miles
Our Lady of Hartley Catholic Primary School 1.2 miles
Sedley's Church of England Primary School 1.6 miles
Leigh Academy Hartley 1.6 miles
Steephill School 1.6 miles
Secondary Schools:
Rowhill School 0.8 miles
Longfield Academy 1 mile
Helen Allison School 1.7 miles
Leigh Academy Milestone 1.9 miles
Meopham School 2.2 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 E. For confirmation please contact Dartford 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.
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