Station Road, Eynsford, Dartford, Kent

PRICE RANGE £700,000 - £725,000.

THE PROPERTY
This wonderful detached family home has been renovated by the current owners to a high standard and offers generous accommodation with a modern decor. The front door opens into a large entrance hall with beautiful wooden flooring that flows through most of the downstairs space. There is a dedicated study on the left hand side which is ideal for those who work from home and on the right hand side is a trendy downstairs WC with copper basin and tap and colourful wooden panelling. A set of double doors leads through to an open-plan living / dining room which is more than 23 feet long and offers a fantastic space for entertaining. An attractive fireplace with wood burning stove provides a nice focal point to the living area and a set of French doors at the rear provides direct access onto the patio.

The kitchen is a wonderful space for those with a flair for cooking. There is a range of ‘shaker’ style wall and base units with solid wood worktops and painted glass splashback. A breakfast bar provides an informal place to sit and eat and there is a full range of integrated appliances including 2 electric ovens, 5 ring gas hob, extractor hood, microwave, dishwasher and wine fridge with space for an American Fridge/Freezer which is available by separate negotiation. There is a separate utility room with pantry storageand a side door leading outside.

Upstairs, the first floor landing has an airing cupboard and leads to 3 bedrooms and the family bathroom. The master bedroom benefits from fitted wardrobes and pleasant views out to the River Darent at the rear. Bedroom 2 is a good sized double room with a built-in cupboard and bedroom 3 is a large single room. The bathroom is finished with a tasteful combination of floor and wall tiles and features a modern white suite including bath, separate walk-in shower, basin with vanity storage, WC and towel radiator.

The property benefits from double glazed windows and mains gas central heating. There is a large loft which is boarded for storage with lighting and a pull down ladder.

OUTSIDE
The property is approached across a large shingled driveway which provides off road parking for multiple vehicles. There is a raised front garden with an area of lawn and several shrubs and flowering plants including a Christmas tree providing colour. A paved pathway leads to the entrance door and there is gated access to the rear on the left hand side.

The delightful back garden is flat and fully enclosed with timber fencing. It has been nicely landscaped with neat pebbled borders filled with a variety of flowering plants. To the immediate rear of the property is a beautiful decked patio providing an ideal spot for al fresco entertaining with a further seating area at the back of the garden allowing you to sit in the sun at all times. There is a good-sized area of lawn offering plenty of space for children to play and a shed providing handy outside storage.

LOCATION
The property is situated in the picturesque village of Eynsford a stone's throw away from the ford with its 450 year old stone bridge over the River Darent. The village has a general store, three public houses, tea room, butcher, hairdressers, the Castle Hotel, Church and village hall, all within a few minutes’ walk of the property. There is a wealth of history in the area, and places to visit close by include Eagle Heights bird of prey centre, Lullingstone Roman Villa, Lullingstone Castle and Eynsford Castle. There are an abundance of countryside walks and bridle paths close by with leisure activities including Eynsford cricket club, Pedham Place Golf Centre and Lullingston Park golf course. Brandshatch Place Hotel is a short drive away and includes a swimming pool, fitness suite and wellness spa.

Eynsford railway station is only 0.4 miles distant and has direct services to London Blackfriars in under an hour. Changing at Swanley provides fast services to London Bridge (34 mins), Waterloo East (40 mins) and Charing Cross (43 mins). Access to the M25 and M20 can be found at the Swanley interchange (junction 3) only 2.7 miles away, providing easy access to Gatwick Airport, Channel Tunnel Terminus, the South Coast and the excellent Bluewater shopping centre.

There are a number of well regarded schools in the area including the Anthony Roper primary school in the village which also includes pre-school and kindergarten. A wide choice of grammar schools for boys and girls are close by in Orpington, Wilmington, Dartford, Sevenoaks, Tonbridge and Tunbridge Wells. Preparatory schools locally include Birtley House in Fawkham, St Michael's and Russell House in Otford, Solefields, The Granville and New Beacon preparatory schools in Sevenoaks.

Further places of interest within the local area include Knole Park, Chartwell (Winston Churchill’s former home), Ightham Mote, Hever Castle, Emmetts Garden and Leeds Castle to name just a few.

TENURE
Freehold.

SERVICES
All mains services are connected.

LOCAL AUTHORITY
Sevenoaks District Council - Band F.

ENERGY PERFORMANCE CERTIFICATED.
EPC Rating D.

RESTRICTIONS
The property is located in a conservation area and area of outstanding natural beauty.