The Drive, New Barn, Kent, DA3

Location

New Barn is ideally situated within easy reach of Longfield shopping centre offering co-op and Waitrose supermarkets and variety of other shops, doctors and dentist’s surgeries and main line railway station to London Victoria. The A2/M2 motorways provide links to both Gatwick and Heathrow Airports, London, Bluewater shopping centre and the Channel ports. Within ten minutes drive is Ebbsfleet International Station providing a 20 minute link to London St Pancras.

Directions

From our Fine & Country office proceed right along Ash Road and continue into Hartley Road. Turn right at mini roundabout into Main Road. The Drive is the first turning on the left hand side.

Seller Insight

The present owners say they had been looking at properties in the area for some time but none of them had matched their requirements. However, when they turned into The Drive and pulled up outside Number Three, they couldn’t believe their luck. They knew immediately, that this spacious family home was exactly the house they had been searching for. They loved the location along a quiet and private lane, and the lack of passing traffic made it a safe environment for the children. The four bedrooms were perfect for their young family, and there was generous parking and an attractive garden. The shops were within walking distance and there were excellent rail connections into London for easy commuting. The house hadn’t been touched since the eighties and needed a makeover, but this was also a bonus, as the owners saw the opportunity to make changes, and put their own stamp on the house. Working to the highest specification they built an extension above an existing (truncated)

Storm Porch

Entrance Hall

Double glazed door to front. Wood effect flooring. Plain coved ceiling. Radiator. Understairs storage cupboard.

Sitting Room

15' 11" x 10' 11" (4.85m x 3.33m)

Double glazed sash bay window to front with shutters. Radiator. Upright radiator. Plain coved ceiling.

Snug

12' 11" x 10' 0" (3.94m x 3.05m)

Double glazed sash window to front with shutters. Carpet. Plain coved ceiling. Radiator. Cast iron fireplace. Built-in units.

Kitchen/Dining/Family Room

24' 11" x 16' 1" (7.6m x 4.9m)

Double glazed sash window to rear. Double glazed bi-fold doors. Wood effect flooring. Plain ceiling with downlights. Upright radiator. Fitted wall and base units with Corean work surfaces over and breakfast bar. One and a half bowl stainless steel sink and drainer unit with mixer tap. Rangemaster with stainless steel canopy hood over and splashback. Integrated dishwasher and fridge/freezer. Wine cooler.

Utility Room

9' 11" x 7' 7" (3.02m x 2.3m)

Double glazed door to rear. Double glazed window to side with shutter. Wood effect flooring. Plain coved ceiling with downlights. Upright radiator. Fitted and wall and base units with work tops over. Spaced for washing machine and tumble dryer. Modern sink and drainer unit with mixer tap. Electric meter cupboard.

Wet Room

8' 2" x 6' 0" (2.5m x 1.83m)

Double glazed frosted window to rear. Tiled flooring with underfloor heating. Plain ceiling with downlights. Radiator with towel rail. Wash hand basin. Low level W.C. Shower cubicle. Storage cupboard.

Landing/Study

Double glazed sash window to front with shutters. Carpet. Plain coved ceiling. Currently used as a study area.

Principle Bedroom

5.18m into wardrobes (4.3m from wardrobes) x 3.38m - Double glazed sash window to front with shutters. Carpet. Plain coved ceiling. Radiator. Built-in wardrobes with doors to en-suite.

En-Suite Shower Room

9' 0" x 3' 9" (2.74m x 1.14m)

Double glazed frosted window to side. Tiled flooring. Plain ceiling with downlights. Heated towel rail. Shower cubicle. Wash hand basin. Low level W.C. Tiled walls.

Bedroom Two

13' 0" x 9' 11" (3.96m x 3.02m)

Double glazed sash window to rear. Carpet. Plain coved ceiling. Radiator. Built-in wardrobes.

Bedroom Three

11' 4" x 9' 11" (3.45m x 3.02m)

Double glazed sash window to front with shutters. Carpet. Plain coved ceiling. Radiator.

Bedroom Four

10' 9" x 10' 9" (3.28m x 3.28m)

Double glazed sash window to rear. Carpet. Plain ceiling with downlights. Radiator. Built-in wardrobes.

Family Bathroom

5' 9" x 6' 4" (1.75m x 1.93m)

Double glazed frosted window to side. Tiled flooring. Plain ceiling with downlights. Heated towel rail. Panelled bath. Low level W.C. Wash hand basin. Tiled walls.

Rear Garden

Approaching 38.1m - Paved patio and seating area with wrought iron railings. Laid to lawn. Hedging. Timber shed (9'6" x 7'7"). Side access. Walled sunbathing area. Rear decking area with views.

Parking

Drive to front leading to garage.

Garage

4.04m at widest point x 2.62m - Up and over door.

Transport Information

Train Stations: Longfiled 0.9 miles Ebbsfleet 3.6 miles Northfleet 3.6 miles The distances calculated are as the crow flies.

Local Schools

Primary Schools: Langafel Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School 0.2 miles Rowhill School 0.3 miles Our Lady of Hartley Catholic Primary School 0.9 miles Istead Rise Primary School 1.2 miles Steephill School 1.2 miles Hartley Primary Academy 1.2 miles Secondary Schools: Rowhill School 0.3 miles Longfield Academy 0.6 miles Milestone Academy 1.7 miles Helen Allison School 2 miles Meopham School 2.4 miles Information sourced from Rightmove (findaschool). Please check with the local authority as to catchment areas and intake criteria.

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 Dartford 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 Fine & Country Hartley office

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