House For Sale £695,000
A charming period cottage with origins dating from the mid 18th Century and a wealth of original and character features throughout. It includes 4 bedrooms, 2 Bathrooms, 3 Receptions plus a conservatory, workshop/garage and a delightful and private garden. Set in a pleasant position in the heart of knockholt village.
A surprisingly spacious period attached house with private aspects to the rear and versatile accommodation incliding A wealth of period and character features
price £695,000
Description
This is a charming character house, one of an adjoining pair, full of period features with its origins from the mid 1700s. It has had a substantial double storey extension in more recent times to create a spacious family home. The Initial appearance is deceptive as it is a lot larger than it looks, being wider to the rear. It is approached over a driveway providing ample parking for 5/6 cars and leading to both the garage and the entrance. The property has a lovely rear garden with open rear aspects adding to the privacy. It also benefits from a large and versatile workshop and store at the back of the garage.
The accommodation is arranged over two floors plus a useful cellar space. On the ground floor the entrance leads to a spacious study on the left and a large sitting room on the right. This room has an inglenook fireplace with a log burning stove and exposed beams. A door leads to the kitchen are and a further door to an inner hallway with stairs to the first floor. Off the hall are a cloakroom, utility and a downstairs bathroom. The kitchen, dining area and conservatory sit across the rear of the property creating a lovely open-plan living space overlooking and opening onto the garden. The kitchen area has a range of units with wooden work surfaces, space for appliances and a range cooker.
Upstairs there is a central landing with access to each room. All four bedrooms are doubles with two to the rear and two to the front, one of which has fitted wardrobes and the other a walk-in wardrobe. The main family bathroom has a suite comprising a freestanding roll-top bath, large shower cubicle, wc and washbasin in vanity unit all finished with tiling to walls and floor.
The property has gas central heating, all mains services and some double glazing.
Location
The property is located in a pleasant residential location in the small village of Knockholt and within easy walking distance of two local pubs and a shop. Close to the property is the St Katherine's Church of England Voluntary aided Primary School. There is a sports ground and several countryside walks including access to the North Downs Way accessible directly from the property. Knockholt Station is about two miles away from the cottage.
The larger towns of Sevenoaks and Orpington are about 5 and 6 miles away offering a much wider choice of shops. Fast trains to London from Orpington (zone 6), 15 minutes away.
There are schools and colleges for all ages in the surrounding area, the property is in the catchment area for St Katharine's Primary School. There is also a great choice of sporting and recreational facilities nearby.
M25 access at junction 4 for The Dartford River Crossing/Bluewater Shopping Centre and junction 5 for Gatwick and Heathrow Airports. Whilst also connecting with other motorway networks, The Channel Tunnel and the South Coast.
Directions
From Sevenoaks proceed to the top of Polhill to Knockholt village. Turn left into Harrow road and towards the end of the road Pound Lane will be seen directly ahead. The property will be found third on the right.
A surprisingly spacious period attached house with private aspects to the rear and versatile accommodation incliding A wealth of period and character features
price £695,000
Description
This is a charming character house, one of an adjoining pair, full of period features with its origins from the mid 1700s. It has had a substantial double storey extension in more recent times to create a spacious family home. The Initial appearance is deceptive as it is a lot larger than it looks, being wider to the rear. It is approached over a driveway providing ample parking for 5/6 cars and leading to both the garage and the entrance. The property has a lovely rear garden with open rear aspects adding to the privacy. It also benefits from a large and versatile workshop and store at the back of the garage.
The accommodation is arranged over two floors plus a useful cellar space. On the ground floor the entrance leads to a spacious study on the left and a large sitting room on the right. This room has an inglenook fireplace with a log burning stove and exposed beams. A door leads to the kitchen are and a further door to an inner hallway with stairs to the first floor. Off the hall are a cloakroom, utility and a downstairs bathroom. The kitchen, dining area and conservatory sit across the rear of the property creating a lovely open-plan living space overlooking and opening onto the garden. The kitchen area has a range of units with wooden work surfaces, space for appliances and a range cooker.
Upstairs there is a central landing with access to each room. All four bedrooms are doubles with two to the rear and two to the front, one of which has fitted wardrobes and the other a walk-in wardrobe. The main family bathroom has a suite comprising a freestanding roll-top bath, large shower cubicle, wc and washbasin in vanity unit all finished with tiling to walls and floor.
The property has gas central heating, all mains services and some double glazing.
Location
The property is located in a pleasant residential location in the small village of Knockholt and within easy walking distance of two local pubs and a shop. Close to the property is the St Katherine's Church of England Voluntary aided Primary School. There is a sports ground and several countryside walks including access to the North Downs Way accessible directly from the property. Knockholt Station is about two miles away from the cottage.
The larger towns of Sevenoaks and Orpington are about 5 and 6 miles away offering a much wider choice of shops. Fast trains to London from Orpington (zone 6), 15 minutes away.
There are schools and colleges for all ages in the surrounding area, the property is in the catchment area for St Katharine's Primary School. There is also a great choice of sporting and recreational facilities nearby.
M25 access at junction 4 for The Dartford River Crossing/Bluewater Shopping Centre and junction 5 for Gatwick and Heathrow Airports. Whilst also connecting with other motorway networks, The Channel Tunnel and the South Coast.
Directions
From Sevenoaks proceed to the top of Polhill to Knockholt village. Turn left into Harrow road and towards the end of the road Pound Lane will be seen directly ahead. The property will be found third on the right.
