Greenhill Road, Otford, Sevenoaks, Kent, TN14

Attractive and substantial detached period family home situated on a sought after private road just 0.6 miles from Otford station.

Description

Woodside Cottage is a handsome period family home, beautifully presented throughout in a contemporary style offering versatile living accommodation in excess of 4,200 sq ft together with a self-contained one bedroom annexe. Excellently positioned on the edge of Otford village on a sought after private road, just 0.6 miles of Otford station and 0.7 miles from the village centre.

A generous reception hall leads to the impressive drawing room, extending to over 32 ft in length and enjoying a triple aspect, double doors leading to the terrace and a striking fireplace.

The superb open-plan kitchen/dining/sitting room is a particular feature of the property with defined areas for all aspects of everyday family living combined to create a welcoming and informal entertaining space. The contemporary kitchen is fitted with an excellent range of full height, wall and base units, with an extending peninsular and breakfast bar, integral appliances including a wine fridge, a Quooker hot water tap and space for an American-style fridge/freezer. From the kitchen there is a well-proportioned dining area and an adjoining sitting room with floor to ceiling windows and doors opening to the garden.

The utility room can be accessed via cleverly concealed door in the kitchen and also from the reception hall, and offers an excellent range of additional storage, space for multiple appliances and access to the outside.

A cloakroom and understairs cupboard complete the ground floor accommodation.

To the first floor the principal suite comprises a bedroom with views over the garden, a walk-in dressing room and a luxurious en-suite. The suite also benefits from air conditioning.

There are two further bedrooms, both with built-in storage, and one with an en-suite shower room. A stylish well-fitted family bathroom and an open study area with fitted storage complete the first floor.

Arranged over the second floor there are two further bedrooms. One has built-in wardrobes and air conditioning and one has direct access to the shared shower room. Additional eaves and landing storage complete the upper level.

The property is approached via a gravel carriage driveway sweeping round an area of lawn, bordered to the front by established hedging providing privacy.

The detached garaging incorporates a useful utility/storage area to the rear, with externals stairs leading to the first floor and the ancillary studio accommodation with kitchenette and shower room, providing an excellent versatile space for guests or multi-generational living.

The landscaped rear gardens are laid to lawn, bordered by mature hedging, fruit trees and flowering shrubs and a terrace provide space for al fresco dining and entertaining. To one side is an area with artificial grass and a summer house with cloakroom, which is currently used as a home office and provides extra flexibility.

A fence separates the swimming pool area from the garden and comprises a terrace and pool house with cloakroom and plant room. There is also a striking slate-wall fountain and pond. Beyond, a meadow backs directly onto open farmland and is bordered by mature hedging screening it from the garden. In total the plot amounts to approximately 0.9 acres.

Location

Woodside Cottage is located on the edge of the popular village of Otford and is in an Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty. Otford has a good range of local amenities including a Post Office, general store and four public houses. Sainsburys Superstore and Homebase are within approx. 2 miles.

Local Shopping: Otford village with local shopping facilities, public houses, sports ground, children’s play area and a picturesque village pond.

Comprehensive Shopping: Sevenoaks, Tunbridge Wells and Bluewater.

Mainline Rail Services: Otford (approx 0.6 of a mile) to London Bridge/Victoria and Blackfriars (City). Sevenoaks (4 miles) to London Bridge/Cannon Street/Charing Cross.

Primary Schools: Otford, Chevening and Kemsing. Several in Sevenoaks.

Secondary Schools: Weald of Kent Girls Grammar, Tunbridge Wells Boys Grammar, Knole Academy and Trinity Schools in Sevenoaks. Several in Tonbridge, Tunbridge Wells and Maidstone. Wilmington boys and girls grammar schools in Dartford.

Private Schools: St Michaels & Russell House Preparatory Schools in Otford. Sevenoaks, Tonbridge and Sackville Secondary Schools. Solefields, The Granville, New Beacon and Sevenoaks Preparatory Schools in Sevenoaks. Walthamstow Hall School for Girls, Sevenoaks. Radnor House, Sundridge.

Leisure Facilities: Woodlands Golf Club in Otford. Otford has an excellent recreation ground with tennis courts, play area, village hall and recreation fields used for football and cricket. The London Golf Club in Ash. Golf clubs in Sevenoaks include Wildernesse and Knole with Nizels in Hildenborough which also has a private health/fitness centre. Sevenoaks sports and leisure centre. The Stag theatre and cinema in Sevenoaks.

All distances are approximate.

Square Footage: 4,282 sq ft


Acreage: 0.9 Acres

Directions

From Sevenoaks head north on the A225 into Otford Village. Turn right at the pond and follow the A225 towards Shoreham. Continue past Otford station and take the 4th right hand turning into Greenhill Road. Woodside Cottage, No. 9 Greenhill Road will be found along on the left hand side.

Additional Info

All mains services connected. Air conditioning to principal bedroom.

Greenhill Road Fund / Service Charge: approx. £150.00 per annum.

H & S: there is a pond within the garden and a swimming pool with a fixed cover.