Common Lane, Dartford, DA2

Charming 3-Bedroom Semi-Detached Cottage with Planning Permission for Annexe – Chain Free **GUIDE PRICE £425,000 TO £450,000**

A rare opportunity to acquire a beautifully presented and characterful three-bedroom cottage in the highly sought-after village of Wilmington. Offered chain-free, this home comes with planning permission (and completed footings) for a self-contained one-bedroom annexe in the rear garden — an ideal addition for families, multigenerational living, or investors. With countryside walks on the doorstep, excellent schools nearby including Wilmington Grammar, and superb commuter links, this property combines rural charm with modern convenience.

The Property

Butterfly Cottage is steeped in character yet finished to a high standard throughout. The ground floor offers a bright and spacious living room complete with a feature log burner, leading through to a well-fitted kitchen and a conservatory at the rear, ideal for dining or relaxing while overlooking the garden. A versatile third bedroom is also located on the ground floor, perfect as a guest room, study, or playroom. Upstairs are two generous double bedrooms, along with a modern family bathroom.

Outside, the property enjoys a good-sized south-facing rear garden with a mix of lawn and decked seating areas, plus side access for added convenience. The front of the property offers a driveway providing off-road parking.

Additional Benefits

Chain free – move with ease

Planning permission granted for a 1-bedroom self-contained annexe – footings already complete

Character features including a log burner

Water softener installed

South-facing garden with lawn & decking

Off-road parking via driveway

Highly desirable Wilmington location

Excellent road links with easy access to the A2/M25

Local Area

Shopping & Leisure

Nearby Dartford town centre offers a wide range of shops, cafés, and restaurants, while Bluewater Shopping Centre — with over 300 stores, cinema, and eateries — is only a short drive away.

Parks, Walks & Nature

Scenic countryside walks right on your doorstep

Darenth Country Park and Joyden’s Wood for cycling, dog walking, and outdoor activities

Riverside walks along the nearby River Darent

Schools

The property sits within a highly regarded school catchment, including:

Wilmington Grammar Schools (just minutes’ walk away)

Wilmington Primary School

Dartford Grammar Schools and local academies

Key Facts

3 bedrooms

Tenure: Freehold

EPC Rating: D

Council Tax: Band D (approx. £2,039 p.a., Dartford Borough)

Total floor area: 81.1 m² (873 sq. ft.) approx.

Chain: Chain-free

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