SOLD VIA CLIFTON & CO.
This four / five bedroom extended chalet style bungalow occupies a substantial plot measuring approximately 2.35 acres on the outskirts of the village of Hartley. The property is approached via a spacious frontage with ample parking for multiple vehicles. There is a double detached garage with office space above and there is also a double timber tandem garage store with doors to both front and rear giving access to the rear grounds. This structure offers further vehicle parking or a sizeable storage space. Internally the property offers versatile living accommodation so could suit families of varying sizes or even those that are multi-generational. The property is entered by a vaulted entrance hall which leads to a spacious sitting room with open fire and bi-folding doors leading to the garden and views over the grounds. There is an all-important study/home office and the kitchen/breakfast/dining room makes for a great entertaining space and is the hub of the home and also leads out to the gardens. There is a ground floor bedroom which alternatively could be used as a snug and a shower room completes the ground floor accommodation. Upstairs the main bedroom has French doors onto a flat roof with far reaching views of the grounds and there is a 10’ x 4’ wardrobe housing an air conditioning unit which has the potential to be converted into an ensuite. There are a further three bedrooms and family bathroom on the first floor. Externally the impressive plot offers a fantastic space within which you can entertain family and friends and is mainly laid to lawn with wooded area to rear with the benefit of being on level ground. This true gem of a plot is a lifestyle purchase and is now looking for a new custodian to enjoy the home and grounds as much as the current family have 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. This ideal family home is a short distance of the local parades which offer stores including a Co-Op, Londis and the village Post Office. The property is close to sought after primary schools of Our Lady of Hartley and Hartley Primary Academy. The nearby bus stop also provides school bus services to Dartford and Gravesend Grammar schools. The village of Longfield, is also within close proximity which offers a mainline station providing regular direct access to London Victoria in just over 30 minutes, whilst Ebbsfleet International station provides access to Stratford International and St Pancras International in 11 and 21 minutes, respectively - with this station just 4.5 miles away and a 15 minute drive away.
Location Hartley lies in the northern side of the North Downs between Sevenoaks and Dartford/Gravesend. The thriving village offers local shops including a co-op, post office and two outstanding primary schools. Hartley Country Club is set in 10 acres of glorious Kent countryside and offers a unique combination of sporting and social attractions. The village of Longfield offers comprehensive shopping facilities, including Waitrose, doctors surgery, a local bakery and butchers to name a few and a mainline railway station with services to London Victoria. Ebbsfleet international provides fast services to St Pancras and is within 5.5 miles. The Bluewater shopping centre with its varied range of shops and recreational facilities is approximately 5 miles from Hartley village.
Directions From our Clifton & Co Hartley office proceed right down Church Road and the property can be found on the left hand side.
Entrance Hall Oak effect door to front. Round window to front. Skylight. Herringbone wood flooring. Radiator with cover. Stairs leading to landing with understairs storage cupboard. Coat cupboard.
Shower/Cloakroom 5'9" (1.75m) x 5'7" (1.7m) at widest point. Tiled flooring. Plain ceiling with downlights. Extractor fan. Heated towel rail. Shower cubicle. Wash hand basin and vanity unit. Low level W.C. Tiled walls. Wall mirror.
Sitting Room 20'11"' x 19'11" (6.38m' x 6.07m). Bi-fold doors to rear. Two double glazed windows to side. Herringbone wood flooring. Plain coved ceiling with downlights. Three radiators. Period style cast iron open plan fireplace with surround.
Bedroom/Snug 11'9" x 11'2" (3.58m x 3.4m). Double glazed leaded light effect window to front. Herringbone wood flooring. Plain coved ceiling. Radiator.
Study 11'8" x 9'11" (3.56m x 3.02m). Double glazed leaded light effect window to front. Herringbone wood flooring. Plain coved ceiling. Radiator.
Kitchen 15'8" x 11'4" (4.78m x 3.45m). Double glazed French doors to rear. Wood effect flooring. Wood panelled ceiling. Fitted wall and base units with granite work tops over. Inset one and a half bowl butler sink and mixer tap. AEG oven. AEG hob. AEG grill. Filter hood. Neff Integrated dishwasher, fridge and freezer. Cupboard housing washing machine. Open plan to breakfast room. Wine cooler.
Dining/Breakfast Room 20'6" x 9'1" (6.25m x 2.77m). Double glazed leaded light effect window to front. Double glazed window to rear. Wood effect flooring. Plain coved ceiling. Radiator. Bench seat. Matching dresser to kitchen units.
Landing Carpet. Plain ceiling with downlights. Radiator. Eaves storage cupboard.
Main Bedroom 16'9" x 10'10" (5.1m x 3.3m). Double glazed French doors to rear with windows to either side. Carpet. Plain ceiling. Radiator. Built-in 10' x 4' wardrobe (housing air conditioning unit with potential to be an en-suite).
Bedroom Two 12' x 10' (3.66m x 3.05m). Double glazed leaded light effect window to front. Carpet. Plain coved ceiling. Access to loft. Radiator. Built in wardrobe.
Bedroom Three 13'3" x 9'1" (4.04m x 2.77m). Double glazed window to rear. Carpet. Plain coved ceiling. Radiator.
Bedroom Four 10'11" x 8' (3.33m x 2.44m). Double glazed window to rear. Carpet. Plain ceiling. Access to loft. Radiator.
Bathroom 10'3" x 9'6" (3.12m x 2.9m). Double glazed leaded light window to front. Wood effect flooring. Plain ceiling with downlights. Heated towel rail. Walk in shower cubicle. Free standing bath. Wash hand basin in vanity unit. Low level W.C. Wall unit with wall mirror.
Rear Garden
Garden Plot Approx. 2.35 acres. Crazy paved patios. Mainly laid to lawn. Greenhouse. One acre of approximate woodland to rear.
Garage / Garden Store 31'1" x 11'1" (9.47m x 3.38m). Panelled door to front. Panelled door to rear. Three windows to side. Door to side.
Parking Spacious drive to front.
Double Garage 18'3" x 18'2" (5.56m x 5.54m). Two roller doors. Door to side. Staircase to first floor.
Office area (14'3" x 9'2").
Transport Information Train Stations:
Longfield 1.4 miles
Meopham 1.9 miles
Sole Street 2.8 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:
Our Lady of Hartley Catholic Primary School 0.5 miles
Milestone Academy 0.6 miles
Hartley Primary Academy 0.6 miles
New Ash Green Primary School 0.8 miles
Langafel Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School 1.1 miles
Rowhill School 1.1 miles
Secondary Schools:
Milestone Academy 0.6 miles
Rowhill School 1.1 miles
Longfield Academy 1.2 miles
Helen Allison School 1.9 miles
Meopham School 2.1 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 G. 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 – 6.30 pm
Saturday 9.00 am – 6.00 pm
Viewing via Clifton & Co Hartley office.
Ref HA/CB/DH/240221 - HAR200073/D1
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This is a Freehold property.
