Rye Lane, Otford, Sevenoaks, Kent, TN14

Versatile family home of character set in attractive gardens of 1.72 acres, with off road parking & approximately 0.8 miles from the popular village of Otford.

Description

Homecroft is an attractive detached family home of character and charm, offering versatile accommodation arranged over two floors and currently divided to suit multi-generational living, in need of some updating.

The impressive primary reception rooms comprise a sitting and dining room, both with feature fireplaces and attractive bay windows to the front.

The modern kitchen is fitted with a range of wall and base units with some integral appliances and leads to a utility room which provides additional storage, space for appliances and a door opening to the rear. A cloak room completes the primary ground floor accommodation. From the entrance hall stairs rise to the first floor and three double bedrooms, all served by a well-appointed family bathroom.

To the ground floor of the adjoining annexe is a modern kitchen, spacious family room with a triple aspect and doors opening to the rear terrace, a bedroom and en suite Jack & Jill bathroom. From the family room a spiral staircase leads to a bedroom/study with skylights and eaves access.

The impressive gardens are a real feature of the property and provide year round colour and interest, and are predominantly laid to lawn interspersed with a variety of specimen shrubs and trees.

Well-stocked flowerbeds flank the lawns and terrace, which spans the rear of the property and provides ideal areas for al fresco entertaining and to enjoy the attractive views over the gardens.

There is a pond adorned with aquatic planting towards the rear of the garden, and an area incorporating raised beds to the side terrace. The gardens amount to about 1.72 acres in total.

Location

Homecroft is located on the edge of the desirable village of Otford within the Metropolitan Green Belt. The village provides a Post Office, general store, doctors surgery, primary school, two preparatory schools, two public houses, a restaurant, tea shops, tennis, cricket and football clubs.

Shopping: Otford (0.8 miles), Sevenoaks (3.2 miles) and Bluewater (14 miles).

Rail Services: Otford & Dunton Green (1.2 miles). Sevenoaks (2.7 miles) to London Bridge (from 22 minutes)/Cannon St/Waterloo/Charing Cross.

Primary Schools: Otford, Dunton Green, Kemsing, Shoreham and Chevening.

Secondary Schools: Grammar, Academy and State Schools are all available in Sevenoaks, Tonbridge and Tunbridge Wells.

Private Schools: St Michaels (0.4 miles) and Russell House (0.5 miles) Preparatory Schools in Otford. Various in Sevenoaks, Tonbridge and Tunbridge Wells.

Leisure Facilities: Otford Tennis Club. Golf Clubs at Woodlands in Otford, Darenth Valley in Shoreham, Wildernesse and Knole in Sevenoaks and Nizels in Hildenborough. Sevenoaks Leisure Centre. The Stag Theatre & Cinema.

Please note that all distances, timings and measurements are approximate.

Square Footage: 2,302 sq ft


Acreage: 1.72 Acres

Directions

Head past Sevenoaks station on the left and continue into Riverhead. Take the 2nd exit/A25 & the 1st exit at the next roundabout to Dunton Green. Continue on the London Rd & take the 2nd exit on to Station Road/Rye Lane. Continue for approx. 0.9 miles, and as the road veers to the left, Homecroft can be found on the right.

Additional Info

Services: Mains water & electricity. Private drainage.

Council Tax Bands: Homecroft council tax = E
Littlecroft (adjoining annexe) = A

Health & Safety: Please be aware that there is a pond within the garden.