Crown Lane, Chislehurst, BR7

Stunning extended six bedroom detached family home (2,603 Sq.Ft) with off street parking and glorious garden, superbly situated in a sought after Chislehurst location neighbouring historic St Mary’s Church.  The property offers beautifully presented, versatile accommodation with a blend of character appeal and modern design, superbly finished with stylish interiors and high quality detail.  Flowing living space allowing room for all the family creates comfort and convenience, with village amenities on the doorstep and a lush green outlook providing a haven of peace and tranquillity.  Features include an impressive open plan reception/kitchen/diner with separate utility, further snug/family room, sunny conservatory, home office, ground floor bedroom suite with shower room, three additional first floor bathrooms (two en-suite), guest WC, gas central heating, double glazing, quality floor coverings, and ample inbuilt storage.  

Externally, the SW facing garden is laid mainly to lawn with mature well stocked beds and delightful terrace area to the rear of the house – ideal for al fresco dining.  The house is bordered by the church and a riding school offering green views on all sides.  

Accommodation comprises central entrance porch with access to home office, opening into the main hallway with access to guest WC and staircase rising to the first floor.  Double doors open through to the reception/kitchen/diner, flooded with natural light from overhead skylight windows and dual double doors spilling out onto the garden, with further doors leading through to the sunny conservatory.  The kitchen area comprises a high spec range of matching wall and base units with work surfaces and central island/breakfast bar, incorporating inset sink unit, induction hob with overhead extractor, double wall mounted oven/grill, and further integrated appliances.  A separate utility room off the hallway provides further inset ceramic sink unit, work surfaces, storage and space for appliances.  A family room/snug offers a versatile additional space for family life, whilst a  ground floor bedroom, (or versatile additional reception as required) with en-suite shower room represents an ideal guest bedroom or space for multi-generational living.    

To the first floor, there are five well proportioned bedrooms – two with luxury en-suite facilities -  plus a family bathroom with modern bath suite.  

The property is conveniently located within easy access of Chislehurst and Elmstead Woods stations, with numerous regular bus routes offering good connections to the surrounding area.  Chislehurst Village is close-by for a variety of fashionable shops, cafes, bars and restaurants, with Sidcup and New Eltham also within easy reach for a wider selection of shops and amenities.  The area is also well served by good local schools, including St Nicholas Primary, Coopers School and Bullers Wood, with excellent grammar school options also available in Kent.  The local area is also further complimented by glorious open spaces in addition to the neighbouring commons, including those at Hawkwood National Trust and Scadbury Woods.

Some words from the seller. (All details are based on information supplied by the seller and should be verified by your solicitor prior to exchanging contracts):

What made you want to buy the property? We think the house has great kerb appeal, and the wisteria around the door is the icing on the cake. With busy jobs in London and two young children we wanted the closeness and quick commute into the City, but a family home in a village environment and this home provided exactly that. We look out on to a lush green view, enjoying the fact that we’re not overlooked making it feel like we’re in a rural village, even though we could be in the heart of the City in under an hour.

What do you love most about your property? The property is a good family home that meets every need - we have our central family area where we can all be together, but there's the conservatory and snug should anyone want some time alone. Having an office at the front of the house has been perfect for working from home, and with its own entrance off the porch means you can make a clear delineation between work and home. Having a self-contained guest suite downstairs adds so much versatility, for instance an elderly relative could move in and be with the family whilst retaining privacy and independence, or a live-in nanny/au pair. We are sited in a unique location because it offers all the great benefits of Chislehurst such as bordering the historic, curated commons and having great schools, pubs, cafes, and shops all within a few minutes walk whilst being only a short distance from the railway station that can get you into the City within half an hour.

What do you love about the area? Our children both attended St Nicholas primary school (Ofsted Outstanding, and often in the Evening Standard's top ten Greater London schools) at the bottom of the lane, and had a fantastic time there in a caring, nuturing and small environment. Through the school, and its links and events at St Nicholas Church we have got to know the Chislehurst community and it does have a proper village feel. The location of the house is unique in that it is in exactly the right part of Chislehurst if you want a village/country home - because everything is in walking distance, and you don't need a car - the station is 20 minutes walk away, the Tiger's Head and Crown Inn are three minutes walk from here, the Royal Parade with its cafes and shops is only a couple of minutes further on, and the High Street is a short walk across the wide historic commons and through the protected and curated woodland. As a dog loving family we are spoilt with a choice of walking routes, with the large rambling National Trust Hawkwood on our doorstep, and Chislehurst people love dogs - we always end up in friendly conversation with fellow dog walkers we meet on our trails. We both have busy jobs and remain amazed that from Chislehurst station we can be in the City within half an hour. As a family we love going to shows and gigs - the Churchill in nearby Bromley always has a good programme of live theatre throughout the year, and its only a 25 minute drive to the O2 to see the big stars - even going to Wembley to see the superstars isn't a problem, as we can pick up the Jubilee Line at the O2 and travel straight through quickly in ease and comfort. Bluewater isn't far away for shopping trips and Gatwick nearby for trips abroad.

Garden

40.23m x 12.8m

Parking - Off street