High Street, Seal, Sevenoaks, TN15

This self-contained ground floor apartment is one of just five unique residences in this traditional period property which is rich in history. Bretaneby has origins dating back to the 17th century, and then was largely rebuilt in the 18th century with further later additions. This generously proportioned 2/3 bedroom apartment benefits from its own entrance, a private garden, a garage with parking, a spacious living area, an expansive cellar, and a comprehensive and contemporary kitchen, utility area and shower room, which have been modernised by the current owner. Offered with a share of the freehold and no onward chain.

Storm Porch

Approached via path through private garden. Outside light, wooden front door.

Enclosed Porch

Light, obscure glass window to side, four-pane glass door into entrance hall.

Entrance Hall

Spacious central hall with doors to utility room, bedrooms, living room and opening to lobby. Recess providing space for coat storage, radiator.

Living Room

5.7m x 5.59m (18' 8" x 18' 4") Window to side with radiator beneath, radiator with ornate cover, fireplace with wooden surround with tiling and electric fire, plate rail.

Principal Bedroom

4.27m x 4.42m (14' 0" x 14' 6") Double bedroom with original oak beams, a radiator and two sash windows to the side, original panelled wooden shutters.

Bedroom

3.21m x 3.97m (10' 6" x 13' 0") Double bedroom with sash window to the side with original panelled wooden shutters, radiator, fitted display cabinet believed to be original wig cabinet, borrowed light window to hallway.

Bedroom/Dining Room

4.32m x 2.72m (14' 2" x 8' 11") Versatile space which could be utilised as a bedroom with dressing area, but is currently used as a dining room with garden/storage room. Sash window to front, radiator, wall-mounted Ideal combination boiler, multi-pane door to garden room.

Garden Room

French doors to garden, tiled floor.

Utility Room/Cloakroom

Obscure glass sash window to front, low level WC, wall-mounted hand wash basin, radiator, space for stacked washing machine and tumble dryer with worktop between.

Lobby

Wood panelling, doors to shower room, kitchen and cellar, opening to hallway.

Shower Room

3.47m x 1.43m (11' 5" x 4' 8") Modernised by the current owner to provide an attractive white contemporary suite, and comprising low level WC with concealed cistern, vanity unit, LED mirror, extractor, large step-in shower, sash window to rear.

Kitchen/Breakfast Room

3.23m x 4.33m (10' 7" x 14' 2") Fitted by the current owner to a stylish and comprehensive kitchen breakfast room, comprising a range of matching wall and base units with quartz worktops, fitted dishwasher, ceramic sink inset to worktop with drainer grooves and pull-out mixer tap, cutlery drawers, fitted microwave, hidden waste storage, corner carousel cupboards, deep pan drawers, Neff double oven, integrated fridge freezer, and pull-out full length spice rack. There is a sash window to the front, a radiator and a breakfast bar.

Cellar

Cellar Room: 3.37m x 3.9m (11' 1" x 12' 10"), Cellar/Storage Room: 4.38m x 2.97m (14' 4" x 9' 9"), Central Cellar Room: 5.12m x 3.69m (16' 10" x 12' 1")
The cellar space is expansive.There is a door to a storage room and passageway to a further cellar room.

Garden

Delightful private garden area for use of Flat 1 only, sheltered by shrubs, bushes and a wall to the road side. Pathway to front door, outside tap, potting shed, lawn, gas meter.

Garage

2.95m x 4.7m (9' 8" x 15' 5")
Garaging area for the apartments. The garage for Flat 1 is at the end on the right hand side when facing. There is space for one vehicle and/or storage space, with an up-and-over door. NOTE: Old asbestos roof in garage.

Parking

There is parking available for the residents of Bretaneby on the drive, and spaces are agreed between residents by informal arrangement.

Lease

Share of Freehold. Current lease term 140 years from 2nd May 2019 (until 2165). Service charge approx. £200 per month (covering building insurance, sinking fund, managing agent fees). No ground rent.
Council tax: Band D (£2,369.26 2025/26 figure)