London Road, Dunton Green, Sevenoaks, Kent

PROPERTY
This attractive period house with elevations of red brick, was built in the Victorian era and was previously a village shop. The entrance door opens into a reception room with carpeted flooring that flows through most of the property. An open doorway leads through to a further reception room with stairs to the first floor on the left hand side. The kitchen is located at the back of the property overlooking the garden. It is fitted with a range of wall and base units with parquet effect flooring and tiled splashback. There is an integrated extractor fan and space for a freestanding cooker, washing machine and fridge. Adjoining the kitchen is a lean-to which provides additional storage and leads straight out to the garden.

The first floor landing leads to 2 good sized bedrooms and the family bathroom. The master bedroom is a generous size and overlooks the front of the property. Bedroom 2 can accommodate a double bed and has a built-in wardrobe. The bathroom has been finished in a neutral style with white wall tiles. There is a bath with shower attachment, pedestal basin, WC and a cupboard that houses the boiler.

The property benefits from mains gas central heating with a modern combi boiler and double glazed windows. The property was rewired shortly after the current owner purchased the property in 2000.

OUTSIDE
There is a small gated front garden set behind a low brick wall that leads to the entrance door. To the rear, there is a low maintenance garden, which is flat and South West facing. It is enclosed with timber fencing with a block paved patio providing an ideal spot for al-fresco entertaining in the sunshine. A flower bed runs down the right hand side filled with a wide variety of plants including roses and rosemary. A pergola at the rear has a beautiful wisteria growing up it with a shed providing outside storage. There is a right of way that provides access to the garden across the neighbouring gardens. There is no right of way across this property's garden.

Parking is on-road only with plenty of unrestricted parking to the front.

LOCATION
The property is conveniently located within a 0.4 mile walk of Dunton Green railway station (direct rail services to London in as little as 41 minutes) and is 0.7 of a mile from the Tesco superstore. There is a newsagent, pub, fish and chip take away and Indian restaurant in Dunton Green itself and Riverhead village about a mile distant has further shops and amenities. The property is in very close proximity to countryside walks and there is a footpath nearby that takes you to Sevenoaks Wildlife Reserve.  There is also a popular park opposite the property which has a tennis court, football pitch, basketball court and an excellent children's playground.

The nearest town is Sevenoaks approximately 2.3 miles away, where one can find an excellent range of shops and restaurants and recreational facilities including the leisure centre, Vine Cricket Ground and Knole Park. Sevenoaks mainline station (fast rail services to London Bridge, Waterloo East, Charing Cross & Cannon Street in as little as 23 minutes) is about 1.7 miles away. Access to the M25 (junction 5) is 1.9 miles away at the Chevening interchange.

Schooling is excellent in the area comprising of Amherst Junior and Riverhead Infants School, Dunton Green Primary School, Otford Primary School and Chevening Primary School along with a number of well renowned independent primary and secondary schools. There are also school buses for Tonbridge and Sevenoaks schools stopping in the village. For younger families, the property is also walking distance to Busy Bees Day Nursery in Riverhead.  

Further places of interest within the local area include Chartwell (Winston Churchill’s former home), Ightham Mote, Hever Castle, Emmetts Garden, Penshurst Place, Old Soar Manor and Lullingstone Roman Villa.

TENURE
Freehold.

SERVICES
All mains services are connected.

LOCAL AUTHORITY
Sevenoaks District Council. Council Tax Band D.

RIGHTS OF WAY/EASEMENTS
There are easements / rights of way associated with this property.

ENERGY PERFORMANCE CERTIFICATE
EPC rating D.