Chipstead Lane, Sevenoaks, Kent

THE PROPERTY
This detached house was built in 1929 and has been a much loved family home. Positioned in a popular road in the centre of Riverhead it is within a mile of Sevenoaks Station.

Entering via the porch which has handy shelving you go through the front door into a spacious hallway with the stairs rising to the first floor immediately ahead along with a large storage cupboard.

To the right is the first reception room which is a generous size and has a large square bay window overlooking the front garden and fitted shelves along one wall. On the opposite side of the hallway is the second reception room which again is a good size and also has a large square bay window over looking the front garden along with a feature fireplace with tiled hearth and surround where you could have an open fire. A door leads into the kitchen which is fitted with a range of wall and base units with complimentary work surfaces running over and space for the necessary appliances. This leads into a further reception room which could be used as a breakfast room or study. A further door leads out to the conservatory which runs across the width of the house and is currently used as a storage / utility space and benefits from having a sink. From this room there is access to a downstairs W.C. and double doors lead out onto the garden.

Taking the stairs to the first floor there is a window immediately at the top of the stairs which fills the hallway with light and looks out on to the lovely rear garden and beyond. There is an airing cupboard housing the hot water cylinder and hatch to the loft which is boarded and has a light and pull down ladder.

The main bedroom is a lovely size and has fitted wardrobes along one wall and part of another. The second bedroom is also a good size double and has a built in wardrobe and cupboard, both of these bedrooms overlook the front garden. The third bedroom faces the rear garden and the accommodation is completed by the family bathroom which has a corner bath with shower over, sink with vanity unit underneath and W.C. There is a mirrored cabinet above the sink and towel rails fixed to the wall and under floor heating.

GARDENS AND GROUNDS
The property is accessed via the driveway with brick piers either side and from there steps lead up to the front of the house. The front garden is laid to lawn and the front boundary has a lovely stone wall with hedging behind offering privacy.

There are PV solar panels on the roof and the driveway extends to the side of the property where you will find the electric charging point and leads to a brick built garage with wooden double doors, power and light, two windows, a work bench and a mechanics pit in the floor.

A side gate gives access to the spectacular garden which is mainly laid to lawn with an array of mature shrubs and trees. As you walk down the garden there is a wood store and greenhouse before you come to the garden office which is fully insulated and has power, light and an internet connection, ideal for a home office or occasional guest room.

Further down the garden you will find various fruit trees including a cherry, apple and plum and at the end of the garden are two wooden sheds.

SURROUNDING AREA
The property is located on a one way street in the centre of Riverhead Village, 0.9 mile from Sevenoaks mainline station (fast rail services to London Bridge, Waterloo East, Charing Cross & Cannon Street in as little as 23 minutes).

There are numerous shops and amenities on the doorstep including a dentist, chemist, optician, barbers, butchers, a Tesco superstore and numerous other restaurants and food outlets in Riverhead itself. The property is also in close proximity to a number of parks and just down the road from Chipstead Common which is a great place for children to play.

Sevenoaks High Street is approximately 1.5 miles away, where one can find a further range of shops and restaurants and recreational facilities including the leisure centre, the Stag theatre and cinema and the fantastic Knole Park with 1000 acres of deer parkland and House to explore.

Access to the M25 (junction 5) and A21 can be found at the Chevening interchange which leads to the major motorway network providing easy access to Gatwick Airport, Channel Tunnel Terminus and the South Coast.

Schooling is excellent in the area with Riverhead Infants, Amherst Junior, Chevening and Sevenoaks Primary schools all within walking distance together with Knole Academy, Trinity School, Tunbridge Wells Grammar School Annexe for boys and the Weald of Kent Grammar Annexe all a short drive away and there are several top class private schools close by. For younger families, the property is a short walk to Squiggles Day Nursery and Bright Horizons Nursery both in Riverhead.

TENURE
Freehold.

SERVICES
All mains services are connected.

LOCAL AUTHORITY
Sevenoaks District Council - Band F.

ENERGY PERFORMANCE CERTIFICATE
EPC Rating C.

NOTE
The internal photos were taken in 2018.