For sale by Modern Method of Auction; Starting Bid Price £550,000 plus Reservation Fee.
• For Sale by Auction – T & C’s apply
• Subject to an undisclosed Reserve Price
• Reservation Fee applicable
• The Modern Method of Auction

Oakridge, a charming and spacious 1950s detached house located on the picturesque White Hill Road in Meopham, Kent. This extended 3/4 bedroom property offers versatile accommodation, perfect for families seeking a home with bags of potential. Situated on a generous plot of just over quarter of an acre, Oakridge boasts a large elevated frontage with ample parking, ensuring ease and convenience for residents and visitors alike. The expansive garden offers endless possibilities for outdoor living, entertaining and gardening.

The ground floor of the property features a comfortable sitting room and a separate family room, providing ample space for both relaxation and entertainment. The well-appointed kitchen, with an adjoining utility room, offers practicality and convenience, while the bright conservatory allows you to enjoy the garden views throughout the year. A key highlight of the property is the ground floor bedroom, complete with its own shower room, offering flexibility for various living arrangements, whether for guests, elderly relatives, or even as a home office. Upstairs, the additional bedrooms provide plenty of space for family members or can be adapted to suit your needs.

Oakridge is not just a house; it’s a home with immense potential, ready for its next chapter. Nestled in the heart of Meopham, Kent, Oakridge benefits from its prime location in one of the county's most desirable villages. Meopham is renowned for its beautiful countryside with an extensive network of public footpaths offering a perfect blend of rural charm and accessibility. The village is home to a variety of local amenities, including shops, traditional pubs, and highly regarded schools, making it an ideal setting for family life. Excellent transport links, including Meopham railway station with direct trains to London, make commuting a breeze, while the nearby A2 and M25 provide easy access to London and the coast.

This property is available with vacant possession, providing a smooth and hassle-free buying experience, offering a rare opportunity to secure a family home with ample space to grow and personalise. We highly recommend an early viewing to explore the vast potential that this home presents and to make this exceptional property your own.

Location    Meopham offers shopping facilities, restaurants and a main line link to London, road links give access to A2/M2, A20/M20, M25, Bluewater and Ebbsfleet International Station. Meopham village also benefits from schools going up to senior levels, a library and churches. The recreational facilities include a leisure centre and cricket on the green opposite the historic windmill.

Directions    From our Clifton & Co Hartley office proceed right along Church Road. Follow road round and bear right into Hartley Hill. Continue to the end and turn right into Hartley Bottom Road. Take first turning on the left into and bear left at junction into Idleigh Court Road. Continue into Shipley Hill Road, continue to the end and turn right into Wrotham Road. Take first turning on the left into The Street and first right into Whitehill Road where the property can be found on the right hand side.

Auctioneer's Comments    This property is for sale by the Modern Method of Auction. Should you view, offer or bid on the property, your information will be shared with the Auctioneer, iamsold. This method of auction requires both parties to complete the transaction within 56 days of the draft contract for sale being received by the buyers solicitor. This additional time allows buyers to proceed with mortgage finance (subject to lending criteria, affordability and survey). The buyer is required to sign a reservation agreement and make payment of a non-refundable Reservation Fee. This being 4.5% of the purchase price including VAT, subject to a minimum of £6,600.00 including VAT. The Reservation Fee is paid in addition to purchase price and will be considered as part of the chargeable consideration for the property in the calculation for stamp duty liability.

Further Auctioneer's Comments    Buyers will be required to go through an identification verification process with iamsold and provide proof of how the purchase would be funded. This property has a Buyer Information Pack which is a collection of documents in relation to the property. The documents may not tell you everything you need to know about the property, so you are required to complete your own due diligence before bidding. A sample copy of the Reservation Agreement and terms and conditions are also contained within this pack. The buyer will also make payment of £300.00 including VAT towards the preparation cost of the pack, where it has been provided by iamsold. The property is subject to an undisclosed Reserve Price with both the Reserve Price and Starting Bid being subject to change.

Referral Arrangements    The Partner Agent and Auctioneer may recommend the services of third parties to you. Whilst these services are recommended as it is believed they will be of benefit; you are under no obligation to use any of these services and you should always consider your options before services are accepted. Where services are accepted the Auctioneer or Partner Agent may receive payment for the recommendation and you will be informed of any referral arrangement and payment prior to any services being taken by you.

Entrance Porch    Composite panelled door to front with frosted window. Double glazed full length windows either side. Double glazed full length window to side. Vinyl flooring.

Entrance Hall    Double glazed door to front. Parquet flooring. Textured and coved ceiling. Radiator. Stairs leading to landing with understairs recess with cupboard.

Kitchen 10'6" x 6'8" (3.2m x 2.03m). Double glazed window to side. Vinyl flooring. Textured ceiling. Fitted wall and base units with work tops over. Neff stainless steel oven and Neff stainless steel gas hob with filter hood over. Stainless steel sink and drainer unit with mixer taps. Local tiling to walls. Space for dishwasher. Hatch to kitchen.

Utility Room 8'2" x 4'5" (2.5m x 1.35m). Double glazed door to front. Wood effect flooring. Plain ceiling. Spaces for washing machine and fridge/freezer. Cupboard housing fuse board.

Sitting Room 17'2" x 10'10" (5.23m x 3.3m). Double glazed windows to front and rear. Parquet flooring. Plain coved ceiling. Two radiators.

Family Room 16'10" x 10'11" (5.13m x 3.33m). Double glazed patio doors to rear. Parquet flooring. Plain coved ceiling. Radiator. Log burner. Hatch to kitchen.

Conservatory 15'9" x 10' (4.8m x 3.05m). Double glazed windows to rear and side. Double glazed patio doors to rear.

Lobby    Double glazed door to rear. Wood effect flooring. Plain ceiling.

W.C. 4'1" x 3'6" (1.24m x 1.07m). Wood effect flooring. Plain ceiling. Extractor fan. Heated towel rail. Low level W.C. Wash hand basin in vanity unit. Local tiling. Mirror tiles.

Bedroom/Office 18'4" x 7'10" (5.6m x 2.4m). Double glazed windows to front and rear. Carpet. Plain ceiling. Radiator. Storage cupboard. Meter cupboard.

En-Suite Shower Room 5'3" x 2'6" (1.6m x 0.76m). Wood effect flooring. Plain ceiling. Extractor fan. Shower.

Landing    Large double glazed window to front. Round doble glazed window. Carpet. Textured ceiling. Access to loft.

Main Bedroom 15'6" x 10'11" (4.72m x 3.33m). Double glazed window to rear. Carpet. Plain coved ceiling. Radiator. Built-in storage.

Bedroom Two 12'10" x 10'11" (3.9m x 3.33m). Double glazed window to rear. Carpet. Plain coved ceiling. Radiator.

Bedroom Three 10'11" x 6'6" (3.33m x 1.98m). Double glazed window to front. Carpet. Plain coved ceiling. Radiator.

Bathroom 10'3" x 6'7" (3.12m x 2m). Double glazed frosted window to side. Tiled flooring. Textured ceiling. Heated Towel Rail. Panelled bath with shower attachment and mixer taps. Shower screen. Low level W.C. Vanity wash hand basin. Local tiling to walls. Shaver point. Cupboard housing Gloucester central heating boiler.

Overage Plot Size 0.269 acres.

Rear Garden    Mainly lawned. Patio. Gravel area. Flowerbeds with shrubs. Fenced and hedged surround. Shed. Greenhouse.

Front Garden    Lawn. Flowerbeds with shrubs. Cess pit.

Parking    Drive to front with off street parking.

Transport Information    Train Stations:
Sole Street 1.4 miles
Meopham 1.5 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:
Meopham Community Academy 0.6 miles
Helen Allison School 0.7 miles
Culverstone Green Primary School 1.7 miles
Cobham Primary School 2.4 miles
Vigo Village School 2.5 miles
Istead Rise Primary School 2.5 miles
Milestone Academy 2.5 miles

Secondary Schools:
Meopham School 0.2 miles
Helen Allison School 0.7 miles
Milestone Academy 2.5 miles
Rowhill School 2.8 miles
Longfield Academy 3 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 Gravesham 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.

Ref    HA/CB/DH/240812 - HAR220190/D1



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