Brookside Road,Istead Rise,Gravesend,DA13 9JJ

Situated in one of Istead Rise's popular residential roads, this substantial family home has been thoughtfully extended over the garage, a style of extension seen on many properties along Brookside Road. The result is a particularly versatile layout, providing four bedrooms upstairs and generous living accommodation downstairs, whilst retaining excellent outside space, further extension potential at the rear (STPP) and ample parking.

On the ground floor, the entrance hall leads into a superbly proportioned sitting/dining room measuring approximately 7.16m x 3.54m, providing plenty of room for both formal dining and comfortable everyday living. To the rear is the well-sized kitchen/breakfast room, measuring approximately 4.80m x 3.14m, with a useful door providing access to the garden. The ground floor accommodation is complemented by a conservatory, creating an additional reception space with views and access towards the rear garden.

A particularly practical feature is the downstairs WC, whilst the former rear portion of the garage has cleverly been sacrificed to create a utility room – ideal for the modern day family. This provides valuable space for laundry and household appliances without compromising the main living areas. The remaining garage area is now best considered as a useful store room, rather than a conventional car garage, and would be suitable for storing bicycles, motorcycles and general household items.

Upstairs, the accommodation is equally versatile, with four bedrooms arranged around the central landing. The master bedroom benefits from its own en-suite shower room, whilst the remaining bedrooms are served by a family bathroom. The bedroom sizes provide flexibility for a growing family, home working or guest accommodation, with the overall layout making particularly good use of the additional space created by the first-floor extension.

Externally, the property enjoys ample off-road parking, with a large block-paved driveway providing plenty of space for several vehicles. To the rear is a wonderfully manageable, tiered low-maintenance garden, designed to offer a number of distinct areas. There is a block-paved seating area, a rockery and steps leading up to a raised deck, with a further section laid to lawn. The garden provides plenty of scope for outdoor entertaining without creating a significant maintenance burden, and there is also the potential to consider further extension to the rear, subject to planning permission and the usual consents.

Istead Rise is a well regarded village community, offering an excellent balance of convenience, green surroundings and accessibility. The property is well placed for the village's everyday amenities, with the local shops, community centre, doctor's surgery, dentist and pharmacy all within easy reach. The community centre is a particular asset, providing a welcoming hub for local residents with a range of activities and groups throughout the year. 

For families, Istead Rise Primary School is conveniently located within the village, whilst Meopham Primary and Secondary Schools are also within easy reach. There are school coach services from the village to a number of schools, including the highly regarded grammar schools in Gravesend – Gravesend Grammar School for Boys and Mayfield Grammar School for Girls. 

The village is also particularly well positioned for commuters. Road connections provide straightforward access to the A2, M25, M2 and M20, whilst Meopham railway station offers direct services to London Victoria. Gravesend and Ebbsfleet International are also readily accessible, with both providing high-speed rail services into London and beyond. Bluewater Shopping Centre is just a short drive via the nearby A2, adding further retail and leisure options. 

Tenure: Freehold
Council Tax Band: D

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