High Street, Chipstead, Sevenoaks, Kent, TN13

Charming cottage situated in the heart of the picturesque village of Chipstead with off road parking & excellently positioned for local schools all within approx. 0.7 miles.

Description

51 High Street is a well presented Victorian family home of character, situated within a Conservation Area in this sought after village. This charming property is believed to date from 1860, with accommodation arranged over three floors and character feel cleverly combined with contemporary styling to provide ideal areas for entertaining and family living. Salient features include lattice windows, some thumb latch doors, exposed beams and timbers and an impressive inglenook fireplace. An attractive rear garden features a versatile office with power and Wi-Fi connected and there is also driveway parking.

Also of note is the excellent proximity to the local sought after primary schools, three being within approx. 0.6 miles by footpath.

A welcoming sitting room features exposed timbers, a striking inglenook fireplace and fitted shelves and cupboards.

The kitchen/dining room is arranged over two levels, with a designated dining area with a step down into the kitchen, which is fitted with a range of wall and base units, some integral appliances and space for further white goods. A door leads through to a utility area which in turn provides outside access to the rear.

To the first floor there are two double bedrooms, one with fitted wardrobes, both served by a bathroom. Across the second floor is the third double bedroom with a fitted wardrobe completing the internal accommodation.

The garden is a lovely feature of the property with an area of lawn with steps to a paved terrace ideal for al fresco entertaining and well stocked borders. A versatile garden office sits towards the rear of the plot and there is a useful adjoining garden store.

To the front there is a brick paved driveway with an adjoining area of lawn and a paved path leading to the front of the property.

Planning permission [23/03523/HOUSE] is in place for the demolition of existing utility room to replace with a single storey utility room and WC extension with new rooflight to replace existing.

Location

51 High Street occupies a central position within Chipstead, benefitting from a common, two public houses including the locally renowned George & Dragon pub, a lake, sailing club, and the popular Amherst Juniors and Riverhead Infants Schools. Riverhead village is within approx. 0.4 miles providing a chemist, butcher, public house, coffee shop, church, library, wine merchants, convenience store, local shops, and a Tesco superstore.

Shopping: Sevenoaks (2.2 miles), Tonbridge (11 miles) and Bluewater (15.5 miles).

Rail Services: Sevenoaks (1.5 miles) to London Bridge/Charing Cross/Cannon Street/Waterloo.

Primary Schools: Amherst Juniors (0.6 miles), Riverhead Infants (0.7 miles), Chevening (0.5 miles) and various in Sevenoaks including Sevenoaks, St Thomas’ RCP, St John’s CEP and Lady Boswell’s CEP Schools.

Secondary Schools: Knole Academy, Weald of Kent Girls Grammar, Tunbridge Wells Boys Grammar and Trinity Schools in Sevenoaks. Several in Tonbridge and Tunbridge Wells.

Private Schools: Sevenoaks, Tonbridge, Sackville and Walthamstow Hall Secondary Schools. The Granville, Sevenoaks, Solefields and New Beacon Prep Schools. St Michael’s and Russell House Prep Schools in Otford. Radnor House in Sundridge.

Leisure Facilities: Sailing and water sports on Chipstead Lake. Holmesdale Cricket and Bowls Clubs. Chipstead Tennis Club. Wildernesse and Knole Golf Clubs in Sevenoaks. Nizels Golf and Fitness Centre in Hildenborough. Sevenoaks Leisure Centre. Cricket, hockey, football and rugby in the Sevenoaks Vine area. The Stag Theatre and Cinema.

All distances, timings and measurements are approximate.

Square Footage: 1,074 sq ft


Acreage: 0.05 Acres

Directions

From Sevenoaks town centre, proceed in a northerly direction along London Road passing the station. Continue along Amherst Hill and at the roundabout take the first exit up Worships Hill towards Westerham. At the traffic lights turn right onto Witches Lane and at the end of the road turn left onto Chipstead Lane. Continue towards the centre of Chipstead village, and No 51 is set back from the road on the right.

Additional Info

All mains services connected. EV Charger.

Agent note: The property benefits from a right of way enabling side access to the rear garden. There is a right of way in front of the terraced cottages. No 49 has a right of way over the pathway running across the rear of the cottages. There is further material information about this property. Please enquire with the office for further information.