SOLD VIA CLIFTON & CO
GUIDE PRICE £795,000 - £825,000
A fantastic opportunity to purchase this 1625 sq ft four bedroom detached versatile family home, which has the benefit of planning permission to be extended to 2200 sq ft which includes a 5th bedroom. Located on the edge of Farningham Village the property has uninterrupted views to the side, across the valley, viewing meadows and farmland providing an ideal opportunity for those looking for a semi-rural lifestyle. The ground floor comprises of entrance hall, cloakroom, kitchen, dining room and separate adjoining sitting room, an inner lobby leads to the utility room, study/snug and bedroom with en-suite shower room; this area of the house makes for an ideal annexe. To the first floor you will find three further bedrooms and a family bathroom. Internally the property has been recently decorated and benefits from central heating and double glazing and externally there is an 80’ rear garden with patio and off street parking to the front. Situated in a popular location this family home is ideally located for the Anthony Roper School and within walking distance of Farningham Village amenities and the River Darenth. This detached abode, with planning permission to increase the accommodation for a growing family or retained in its current format, will suit an owner that yearns for all the benefits of a home in the countryside which offers a village lifestyle, yet it is also within easy vehicular access to transportation links including Farningham Road and Eynsford train stations the A20 & M25, A2, Swanley town centre and Bluewater shopping facilities. This property comes chain free.
Location Farningham has a mainline railway station (Farningham Road) with regular services to London. Road links from the area giving access to A2/M2, A20/M20, M25 and Dartford Tunnel as well as Ebbsfleet International station , airports, the coast and Channel Tunnel. Farningham is believed to be home to Neolithic history – flint and other tools have been discovered and these can be found in the Dartford Museum. The Romans occupied the general area after their invasion in the 1st century and, along with evidence of habitation down the road in Lullingstone, there is also evidence of Roman habitation in Farningham. Three farmhouses and three villas have been unearthed. The River Darent provided excellent trout fishing and Charles Dickens was a regular visitor here. Farningham had a watermill, powered by the River Darent, the building of which survives. There was a windmill at Chimham’s Farm, which was moved in 1880 to West Kingsdown, where it still stands.
Directions From High Street Farningham, head south east towards Eynsford Road. At the T-junction take the left turning and then immediate right onto Beesfield Lane. Continue along Beesfield Lane and the property is approximately 0.2miles on your left-hand side.
Entrance Hall Double glazed frosted, leaded light window to front. Double glazed door to front with frosted leaded light panel. Laminate flooring. Plain coved ceiling. Radiator. Fitted carpet to stairs.
Cloakroom 6'2" (1.88m) (1.88) x 2'5" (0.74m) (0.74) extending to 4'10" (1.47m) (1.47). Double glazed frosted leaded light window to side. Tiled flooring. Plain ceiling. Radiator. Low level WC. Hand basin with splash back in vanity unit and hot and cold taps. Storage cupboard.
Kitchen 13'7" x 7'8" (4.14m x 2.34m). Double glazed window to rear. Double glazed door to side with leaded light panel. Laminate flooring. Plain ceiling. Base and wall units. Marble effect worktops. One and a half composite sink with mixer tap. Local tiling. Fridge Freezer. Russell Hobbs free standing dishwasher. Bosch electric oven. Stoves gas hob with extractor fan. Panasonic microwave. Consumer unit. Vaillant boiler.
Sitting Room 21'1" (6.43m) x 14'2" (4.32m) narrowing to 10'11" (3.33m) (21'1" (6.43m) x 14'2" (4.32m) narrowing 10'11" (3.33m)). Double glazed triple aspect windows to rear and sides. Original wooden herringbone flooring. Plain coved ceiling. Two radiators.
Dining Room 13' x 10'4" (3.96m x 3.15m). Double glazed leaded light window to front. Original wooden herringbone flooring. Plain coved ceiling. Radiator. Double doors leading to sitting room.
Lobby Fitted carpet. Plain coved ceiling. Access to the loft. Storage cupboard
Utility Room 7'2" x 5'8" (2.18m x 1.73m). Double glazed door to rear. Laminate flooring. Plain ceiling. Extractor fan. Radiator. Base & wall unit with laminate worktop. Stainless steel single sink with hot & cold taps. Space for washing machine. Space for tumble dryer
Study/Snug 8'5" x 5'8" (2.57m x 1.73m). Double aspect, double glazed windows to side and rear. Fitted carpet. Plain ceiling with downlights. Radiator
Bedroom 12'6" x 11' (3.8m x 3.35m). Double aspect, double glazed windows to front and side. Fitted carpet. Plain ceiling. Radiator.
En-Suite 8'5" x 5'8" (2.57m x 1.73m). Double glazed window to front. Tiled flooring. Plain ceiling with downlights. Extractor fan with light. Radiator. Fully tiled. Low level WC. Bidet. Washbasin with vanity unit, hot & cold taps. Walk-in shower. Shaver socket.
Landing Double aspect, double glazed leaded light windows to front & side. Fitted carpet. Plain coved ceiling. Storage cupboard housing water cylinder.
Bedroom 13'7" x 10'4" (4.14m x 3.15m). Double glazed leaded light window to front and side. Fitted carpet. Plain ceiling. Radiator.
Bedroom 12'8" x 10'10" (3.86m x 3.3m). Double aspect double glazed window to rear. Fitted carpet. Plain ceiling. Radiator.
Bedroom 9'4" x 7'10" (2.84m x 2.4m). Double glazed window to side. Fitted carpet. Plain ceiling. Radiator. Fitted wardrobe with sliding mirrored doors.
Bathroom 7'10" x 7'3" (2.4m x 2.2m). Double glazed frosted window to rear. Tiled flooring. Plain ceiling, access to loft. Radiator. Local tiling and wood panelling to walls. Bath with hot and cold taps, plus overhead shower and screen. Low level WC. Handbasin with hot and cold taps. Mirrored wall cabinet. Shaver point.
Rear Garden 80'9" (24.61m) at longest point x 52'5" (15.98m) at widest point. Shingled and paved patio with path. Flower borders with lawn. Partly fenced. 3 silver birches, newly planted.
Parking Drive to the front.
Transport Information Train Stations: Eynsford 1.3 miles Farningham 1.8 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: The Anthony Roper Primary School 0.6 miles Horton Kirby Church of England Primary School 1.6 miles Downsview Community Primary School 2.3 miles Fawkham Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary 2.3 miles Birtley House Independent School 2.4 miles Secondary Schools: Parkwood Hall Co-Operative Academy 1.9 miles Orchards Academy 2.8 miles The Annex School House 3.3 miles Milestone Academy 3.4 miles Longfield Academy 3.8 miles Information sourced from Rightmove (findaschool). Please check with the local authority as to catchment areas and intake criteria.
Tenure The vendor confirms to us that the property is freehold. Should you proceed with the purchase of this 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.
Opening Hours Monday to Friday 9.00 am – 6.00 pm Saturday 9.00 am – 5.30 pm Viewing via Clifton & Co Otford office.
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