The Floats, Riverhead, Sevenoaks, Kent

An end of terrace 4 bed family house extended & renovated to an extremely high spec with garage, driveway, landscaped garden, B energy rating & stunning open plan kitchen. Located close to great schools & within walking distance of 2 stations.

PROPERTY
This wonderful family home has been extended and renovated throughout by the current owners and offers stunning open-plan accommodation in a convenient location. Internally the accommodation is immaculately presented, with tastefully chosen fixtures and a real eye for detail. The front door opens into a generous entrance hall with wood effect flooring that flows throughout most of the downstairs space. To the left-hand side there is a downstairs WC and a door leading into the garage, which is currently used as a home gym. At the rear of the house overlooking the garden is a fantastic open-plan kitchen / dining / living space which was extended in 2023 and designed for modern family living. The dining area boasts vaulted ceilings with skylight windows that flood the space with natural light. A set of bi-folding doors can be opened up to incorporate the garden into everyday life. There is a stunning German kitchen with extravagant Dekton worktops (burn proof, stain proof, scratch proof) and 4 in 1 instant hot water tap. A large island provides an informal place to sit and eat with plenty of space for a separate dining table and sofa. Integrated appliances include a dishwasher, fridge / freezer, induction hob with built in external extraction (Elica), oven and microwave oven with warming tray (both Neff). 

The generous sitting room is located on the first floor and is ideal for both relaxing and entertaining. There is attractive wood effect flooring, recessed lights and two large windows overlooking the front. Also on the first floor are two good sized bedrooms with carpeted flooring, a stylish shower room and a handy airing cupboard.

The master bedroom suite, another large double bedroom and the family bathroom can be found on the second floor. The master bedroom is particularly spacious and benefits from a full range of bespoke fitted wardrobes. The ensuite shower room is another stylish space finished to a high standard and includes a silent extractor fan. The family bathroom is fitted with a modern white suite, trendy black fittings and marble effect panels. There is a wall mounted sink with integrated vanity, large bath with shower over, WC and heated towel radiator.

The property has exceptional energy performance with increased insulation, double glazing throughout, 4kW solar panels with battery and mains gas central heating with Tado V2 smart system. 

OUTSIDE
A tarmac driveway provides off-road parking for up to 4 vehicles and leads to the integral garage which has an up and over door. A gate to the right hand side provides private access to the rear. The back garden offers a surprising sense of seclusion sitting beside the River Darent. It is west facing and flat with timber fencing and some attractive planting to the boundaries. It has been landscaped with beautiful porcelain tiles providing plenty of space for al fresco entertaining with an area of lawn for children to play. 

LOCATION
The property is located within Riverhead village on the popular Lakeside Development, close to the Tesco Superstore. There are numerous shops and amenities on the doorstep including a dentist, chemist, optician, barbers, butchers and numerous other restaurants and food outlets in Riverhead itself. Sevenoaks Wildlife Reserve is a short walk away with Chipstead Common and Dunton Green recreation ground also close by.

Sevenoaks High Street is approximately 1.5 miles away, where one can find a further range of shops and restaurants and recreational facilities including the leisure centre, the Stag theatre and cinema and the fantastic Knole Park with 1000 acres of deer parkland and Knole House to explore.

Dunton Green station is 0.8 miles away (direct rail services to London in as little as 31 minutes) and Sevenoaks mainline station (fast rail services to London Bridge, Waterloo East, Charing Cross & Cannon Street in as little as 22 minutes) is about 1.3 miles away. Access to the M25 (junction 5) is 1.6 miles away at the Chevening interchange which leads to the major motorway network providing easy access to Gatwick Airport, Channel Tunnel Terminus and the South Coast.

Schooling is excellent in the area with Riverhead Infants, Amherst Junior, Chevening and Dunton Green Primary schools all within walking distance together with Knole Academy. Trinity School, Tunbridge Wells Grammar School Annexe for boys and the Weald of Kent Grammar Annexe are a short drive away and there are several top class private schools close by including the internationally renowned Sevenoaks School as well as further grammar schools for both boys and girls in Tonbridge and Tunbridge Wells. For younger families, the property is a short walk to Busy Bees Nursery and Bright Horizons Nursery both in Riverhead.  

Further places of interest within the local area include Chartwell (Winston Churchill’s former home), Ightham Mote, Hever Castle, Emmetts Garden and Penshurst Place to name just a few.

TENURE
Freehold.

SERVICES
All mains services are connected.

LOCAL AUTHORITY
Sevenoaks District Council - Band F.

ENERGY PERFORMANCE CERTIFICATE
EPC Rating B