GUIDE PRICE £550,000 - £575,000
Available for the first time to the market since built in 1966, this five bedroom detached chalet bungalow requires areas of modernisation but has bags of potential. Located in an elevated position with rural views to rear, the property is located in the popular village of Farningham. Comprising entrance hall, cloak room W.C., L'shaped open plan sitting/dining room, kitchen, three bedrooms, one of which could be used as a study and a bathroom completes the ground floor accommodation. To the first floor, are two further bedrooms which are spacious enough to potentially incorporate en-suites. To the rear and side is a hedged garden and to the side is a driveway for several cars leading to the detached garage. They say you should never judge a book by its cover and this is the case with this particular property as it is deceivingly larger on the inside than first appears with versatile accommodation as the five bedrooms could be used for other purposes. The property is just a short walk into the village which offers riverside walks, wonderful family pubs along with other attractions. This vacant possession home is now looking for a new custodian that will now refresh its interior and is sure to suit an array of buyers, including growing families or those from London looking for an ‘escape to the country’ and a 'get away from it all' experience and yet is still conveniently located for road and rail links into central London. The historic village falls in the Sevenoaks District of Kent and dates back to Roman times.
Location Farningham Village is a conservation area and can trace its history back to Neolithic times – 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 are three public houses in Farningham and its proximity to neighbouring Eynsford allows for further access to restaurants, tea rooms, shops and public houses. It also has a mainline railway station (Farningham Road) with regular services to London Victoria. Excellent road links from the area give access to Sevenoaks, A2/M2, A20/M20, M25 and Dartford Tunnel as well as Ebbsfleet International station, plus Eynsford station also runs to Sevenoaks and direct to London.
Directions From High Street Farningham, head southeast towards Eynsford Road (A225). At the end of the road, take the opposite road onto White Post Hill. The property is the first on your right-hand side.
Ground Floor
Entrance Hall Door to front. Window to front. Vinyl flooring. Textured and coved ceiling. Stairs leading to landing. Cupboard housing meters. Airing cupboard.
Sitting Area 16'9" x 14'7" (5.1m x 4.45m). Double glazed windows to front and side. Vinyl flooring with underfloor heating. Plain coved ceiling. Brick feature fireplace with gas fire. Open plan to dining room.
Dining Area 9'10" x 9'4" (3m x 2.84m). Double glazed patio doors to rear. Vinyl flooring with underfloor heating. Plain coved ceiling. Serving hatch to kitchen. Open plan to sitting area.
Kitchen/Breakfast Room 12'11" x 9'4" (3.94m x 2.84m). Double glazed window to rear. Double glazed door to rear. Tiled flooring with underfloor heating. Textured coved ceiling. Fitted wall and base units with work tops over and leaded light effect display units. Stainless steel sink and drainer unit. Space fridge. Washing machine, dishwasher and cooker to remain. Serving hatch to dining area.
Bedroom 13'10" x 10'10" (4.22m x 3.3m). Double glazed windows to front and side. Carpet with underfloor heating. Textured and coved ceiling.
Bedroom 11'5" x 8'5" (3.48m x 2.57m). Double glazed windows to rear and side. Carpet with underfloor heating. Textured and coved ceiling.
Bedroom/Study 9'4" x 8'11" (2.84m x 2.72m). Double glazed window to front. Carpet with underfloor heating. Textured and coved ceiling.
Bathroom 7'5" x 6'4" (2.26m x 1.93m). Double glazed frosted window to rear. Tiled flooring. Plain coved ceiling. Panelled corner bath with Triton shower over. Wash hand basin. Electric wall heater
Cloakroom 5'8" x 3'4" (1.73m x 1.02m). Double glazed frosted window to rear. Tiled flooring. Plain coved ceiling. Low level W.C.
First Floor
Landing Skylight window to rear. Carpet. Textured ceiling.
Bedroom 23'4" (7.1m) x 16'11" (5.16m) at widest point. Skylight window to rear. Papered walls. Baxi Brazilia heater. Arch entrance to store room.
Store 11'5" x 4' (3.48m x 1.22m). (Potential to be an en-suite)
Bedroom 16'11" x 16'11" (5.16m x 5.16m). Double glazed window to side. Two skylight windows to rear. Carpet. Panelled ceiling. Baxi Brazilla heater.
Garden Corner plot. Paved patio area. Lawn area. Paved patio to side. Outside tap. Embankment with shrubs. View to rear.
Parking Drive to side leading to garage.
Detached Garage 18'11" x 9'5" (5.77m x 2.87m). Panelled door to front. Door to side. Window to side.
Transport Information Train Stations
Eynsford 1.4 miles
Farningham 1.7 miles
Longfield 3.4 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 1.4 miles
Parkwood Hall Co-Operative Academy 1.8 miles
Downsview Community Primary School 2.2 miles
Fawkham Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School 2.2 miles
Secondary Schools:
Parkwood Hall Co-Operative Academy 1.8 miles
Orchards Academy 2.8 miles
Milestone Academy 3.3 miles
Longfield Academy 3.6 miles
Wilmington Grammar School for Boys 3.7 miles
Wilmington Academy 3.8 miles
Wilmington Grammar School for Girls 3.9 miles
Information sourced from The Good Schools Guide, please check with the local authority as to catchment areas and intake criteria.
Useful Informarion 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.
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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.
Opening Hours Monday to Friday 9.00 am – 6.00 pm
Saturday 9.00 am – 5.30 pm
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