House For Sale £2,000,000
Nestled amongst almost twelve acres of woodland and bluebells, and with its own private lake, you’ll find Old Rectory Cottage – one of Kent’s best hidden gems!
Offered to market with no forward chain.
With the original cottage believed to date back to the early 1850’s, the property has been substantially extended and reconfigured over time. It now boasts almost 5000sqft of versatile living accommodation with a total of six bedrooms, four bath/shower rooms, and a further two toilets.
With a sweeping, gated and tree-lined driveway, the property offers privacy and seclusion, and so here, you’re buying more than just a home – you’re buying a lifestyle.
There is ample off-road parking, with the driveway large enough to accommodate 8-10 vehicles, quite comfortably. There property also offers two double garages with a rear log-store, a separate barn, and two garden stores/sheds.
The home offers two receptions, with the main sitting room offering a beautiful, open Inglenook fireplace. To the ground floor, there is also a separate kitchen, a utility room, a conservatory, a formal dining room, a drawing room, a downstairs cloakroom and a study.
There is a basement, currently set up as a home Gymnasium, which could be utilised as a fantastic play or games room for children, perhaps a further TV room / lounge, or even a home-cinema.
Upstairs, there are two large and well apportioned en-suite bedrooms, both with double aspect. Bedrooms three, four and five will still accommodate double beds, whilst bedroom six is a smaller single, which could double up as a perfect nursery, an additional home office, or perhaps a dressing room. All of the bedrooms feature fitted storage space or wardrobes, whilst there is a further storage cupboard in the landing. An additional family bathroom and one further, separate shower room, complete the accommodation.
Externally, the main garden is laid-to-lawn and offers plenty of space for children to play, or pets to roam. The largest proportion is a sea of blue, with the woodland smothered by stunning bluebells.
The lake has its own fountain and wildlife, with the surrounding space the perfect area to sit for an evening drink, alfresco dining, or to watch the sun-set. The sitting room, kitchen and conservatory benefit from a southern orientation, for plenty of natural light.
Despite the peace and tranquillity, the home is still exceptionally well connected to road and transport links to London, with the nearest train station (Longfield) offering direct services to London Victoria in approximately 31 minutes. For those who may wish for a High-Speed link, Ebbsfleet International is just one junction along the A2, which is accessible within 10-15 minutes. This offers 11 and 21 minutes services to Stratford International & and St Pancras International (Kings Cross).
There are a number of reputable primary and secondary schools in the area, with nearby bus/coach stops providing access to a number of Grammar schools. There is also a private school (Steep Hill) in the neighbouring Hamlet of Fawkham.
The village of Longfield itself offers a Waitrose supermarket, a Post-Office, a Co-Op, a number of takeaway eateries, a Turkish/Meze style restaurant, a pharmacy, a doctor’s surgery and a dental practice. For those who enjoy walking or who have dogs, there are some stunning woodland walks in the neighbouring Hartley Woods. Within easy reach in both Meopham & Southfleet, there are a number of country pubs which offer a fantastic selection of food & drink.
The seller of the property describes this unique opportunity as a special corner of the world that belongs to her. If you’d like it to belong to you, enquire now to book your viewing slot.
Tenure: Freehold
Council tax band: F
Offered to market with no forward chain.
With the original cottage believed to date back to the early 1850’s, the property has been substantially extended and reconfigured over time. It now boasts almost 5000sqft of versatile living accommodation with a total of six bedrooms, four bath/shower rooms, and a further two toilets.
With a sweeping, gated and tree-lined driveway, the property offers privacy and seclusion, and so here, you’re buying more than just a home – you’re buying a lifestyle.
There is ample off-road parking, with the driveway large enough to accommodate 8-10 vehicles, quite comfortably. There property also offers two double garages with a rear log-store, a separate barn, and two garden stores/sheds.
The home offers two receptions, with the main sitting room offering a beautiful, open Inglenook fireplace. To the ground floor, there is also a separate kitchen, a utility room, a conservatory, a formal dining room, a drawing room, a downstairs cloakroom and a study.
There is a basement, currently set up as a home Gymnasium, which could be utilised as a fantastic play or games room for children, perhaps a further TV room / lounge, or even a home-cinema.
Upstairs, there are two large and well apportioned en-suite bedrooms, both with double aspect. Bedrooms three, four and five will still accommodate double beds, whilst bedroom six is a smaller single, which could double up as a perfect nursery, an additional home office, or perhaps a dressing room. All of the bedrooms feature fitted storage space or wardrobes, whilst there is a further storage cupboard in the landing. An additional family bathroom and one further, separate shower room, complete the accommodation.
Externally, the main garden is laid-to-lawn and offers plenty of space for children to play, or pets to roam. The largest proportion is a sea of blue, with the woodland smothered by stunning bluebells.
The lake has its own fountain and wildlife, with the surrounding space the perfect area to sit for an evening drink, alfresco dining, or to watch the sun-set. The sitting room, kitchen and conservatory benefit from a southern orientation, for plenty of natural light.
Despite the peace and tranquillity, the home is still exceptionally well connected to road and transport links to London, with the nearest train station (Longfield) offering direct services to London Victoria in approximately 31 minutes. For those who may wish for a High-Speed link, Ebbsfleet International is just one junction along the A2, which is accessible within 10-15 minutes. This offers 11 and 21 minutes services to Stratford International & and St Pancras International (Kings Cross).
There are a number of reputable primary and secondary schools in the area, with nearby bus/coach stops providing access to a number of Grammar schools. There is also a private school (Steep Hill) in the neighbouring Hamlet of Fawkham.
The village of Longfield itself offers a Waitrose supermarket, a Post-Office, a Co-Op, a number of takeaway eateries, a Turkish/Meze style restaurant, a pharmacy, a doctor’s surgery and a dental practice. For those who enjoy walking or who have dogs, there are some stunning woodland walks in the neighbouring Hartley Woods. Within easy reach in both Meopham & Southfleet, there are a number of country pubs which offer a fantastic selection of food & drink.
The seller of the property describes this unique opportunity as a special corner of the world that belongs to her. If you’d like it to belong to you, enquire now to book your viewing slot.
Tenure: Freehold
Council tax band: F
