Pembroke Road, Sevenoaks, Kent, TN13

Handsome Edwardian semi-detached townhouse with classic interiors, excellently located in central Sevenoaks, enjoying off road parking and lovely gardens, just 0.5 miles from the station

Description

Offered for sale for only the third time since its construction in 1904, the property has been sympathetically maintained by the current owners, combining a wealth of character features with refined presentation throughout.

Points of note include wood framed sash windows, period fireplaces throughout, wood flooring to reception rooms and bedrooms, window shutters, high ceilings and ornate cornicing.

The well proportioned entrance hall boasts a wealth of period features and an elegant staircase. The hall leads to the principal reception rooms comprising a sitting room with bay window and an impressive open fireplace, and the family room also with a fireplace and double doors leading to an adjoining garden room, with roof windows and quarry tiled flooring.

The welcoming kitchen/breakfast room is fitted with solid wood cupboards with worktops over, a period dresser with display shelves and cupboards under, some integral appliances with space for further. The central fireplace is inset with a Charnwood kitchen stove.

The garden room and kitchen/breakfast room enjoy a garden outlook, both with doors opening to the terrace.

Stairs from the entrance hall lead down to a useful cellar and a cloakroom completes the ground floor accommodation.

Stairs rise to the first floor and four bedrooms together with a versatile second floor annexe / guest suite.

To the first floor the principal bedroom enjoys a bay window with a southerly aspect and fitted wardrobes. There are three further bedrooms, a family bathroom and separate W.C to this floor.

The second floor offers an excellent suite of rooms which provide versatility for multi-generational living or for use as a guest suite. There is a well proportioned reception room with kitchenette, which leads to two further bedrooms (one with access to eaves storage) and a shower room.

To the front a gravel driveway provides off road parking and there is a superb Cypress tree providing some screening. No 18 features an elegant arched entrance porch with decorative tiled flooring and fine period detailing.

A pedestrian path leads down one side to the rear garden which is a delightful feature of the property. A paved terrace is ideal for al fresco dining and extends to an area of lawn with well-stocked flowerbeds to the perimeter, with a variety of established trees and shrubs. Beyond the lawn, a picket fence leads to a kitchen garden and a further terrace area to the rear.

Location

18 Pembroke Road is excellently located in a central spot, ideal for the station, town and local schools.

Comprehensive Shopping: Sevenoaks High Street (170 yards), Tunbridge Wells and Bluewater.

Mainline Rail Services: Sevenoaks (0.4 miles) to London Bridge (from 22 minutes)/Charing Cross/Cannon Street.

Primary Schools: Sevenoaks, St Thomas’ RCP, St John’s CEP and Lady Boswell’s CEP Schools.

Secondary Schools: Trinity School, Weald of Kent & Tunbridge Wells Boys Grammar Annexes and Knole Academy in Sevenoaks. Judd Boys Grammar in Tonbridge, Skinners and Tunbridge Wells Boys Grammars in Tunbridge Wells, Tonbridge and Weald of Kent Girls Grammar Schools in Tonbridge. Hillview School For Girls, The Leigh Academy Hugh Christie and The Leigh Academy in Tonbridge.

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

Leisure Facilities: Golf clubs in Sevenoaks include Wildernesse and Knole with Nizels in Hildenborough which also has a private health/fitness centre. Sevenoaks leisure centre and swimming pool. Cricket, rugby, hockey and tennis in the Vine and Hollybush areas of Sevenoaks. The Stag Cinema and Theatre in Sevenoaks.

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

Square Footage: 2,561 sq ft


Acreage: 0.12 Acres

Directions

From our office on Sevenoaks High Street proceed in a northherly direction. When you reach the traffic lights, turn left on Pembroke Road. No 18 can be found shortly after on the right hand side.

Additional Info

All mains services connected.

Agent Note: There is a TPO on the Cypress (Thuja Plicata) tree to the front boundary.

H+S: Steps down to the garden room on first floor. Bedroom four has doors opening to a balcony above the front door.