Shacklands Road, Shoreham, Sevenoaks, Kent

GUIDE PRICE £1,000,000 - £1,200,000

PROPERTY
A charming detached residence which offers four bedrooms, a large garden and stunning countryside views. The property offers scope for updating and is offered to the market with no forward chain.

This is a charming detached character house offering scope for the new owners to modernise and update. The property used to be two 18th Century farm worker's cottages which were combined into one residence in the 1970s with a large extension. The house has belonged to the current owners for the last 50 years as a much loved family home and is now offered with no chain.

The side entrance door opens into a generous hallway with exposed wooden parquet ?ooring. This leads into the main reception room which runs the length of the house and features a large fireplace at either end.

There is an abundance of exposed wooden beams adding to the overall character.  At the end of the room is a snug area which leads into the conservatory that looks onto the garden.  There is a downstairs WC off the hall.

There is a delightful ground floor study for those who work from home  The kitchen/diner is situated at the back of the house and is fitted with wall and and base units and has space for the necessary appliances. The kitchen leads to a well-sized utility room which  leads into the garage complex and store room.

Upstairs, the ?rst ?oor landing has an airing cupboard and leads to a large master bedroom suite with ensuite bathroom.  The room also benefits from a double aspect outlook to the garden and access to a large eaves storage area. The three other bedrooms are all positioned at the front of the house and two of them have fitted storage. The first floor accommodation is completed with the family bathroom which is fitted with a matching coloured suite with bath and shower.

OUTSIDE
The house is approached via a gated driveway.  The gravel stone drive provides plenty of off street patking and leads up to the triple garage.  One of the garages is currently used as a store room.

The front garden is fenced with an attractive white picket fence.  It is beautifully stocked with roses, making a wonderful feature of colour and scents to be enjoyed throughout the summer months.

The majority of the garden is to the side and is laid to lawn with hedges, mature trees and Summer house.  The gardens enjoy far reaching views over the surrounding countryside.

LOCATION
The property is located in a semi-rural position in Shacklands Road approximately 1 mile from Shoreham village.  It is surrounded by glorious open countryside with an abundance of wonderful trails and walks available right on your doorstep. 

Shoreham is a picturesque village on the banks of the River Darent. The village offers a local shop, 3 pubs, a tea room, primary school, church, railway station (Thameslink route), museum with another tea room and the popular Mount Vineyard which offers wine tasting and a restaurant.

The village has a genuine community feel and runs a number of events throughout the year including the duck race, fete, garden safari, midsummer festival, heavy horse show and many more.

Otford village, which is approximately 3 miles away, offers a variety of local shops and station with fast services to London Victoria. Otford has its own primary school together with Russell House and St. Michael's preparatory schools.

More comprehensive shopping and further educational facilities in both the state and private sectors can be found in Sevenoaks, which is 6.5 miles away. There are extensive sporting and leisure facilities in the area including golf at Darenth Valley in Shoreham itself and the leisure centre and swimming pool in Sevenoaks. Other places of interest nearby include Lullingstone Roman Villa, Sevenoaks Wildlife Reserve, Knole Park, Ightham Mote and Brands Hatch racing circuit.

TENURE
Freehold. 

SERVICES
Mains water & electricity
Private sewage system.

RESTRICTIONS
The property is located in the Green Belt and an Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty.

LOCAL AUTHORITY 
Sevenoaks District Council - Band G.

ENERGY PERFORMANCE CERTIFICATE
EPC Rating F.