Brakefield Road, Southfleet, Kent, DA13
- PROPERTY TYPE
Terraced
- BEDROOMS
2
- BATHROOMS
1
- SIZE
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- TENUREDescribes how you own a property. There are different types of tenure - freehold, leasehold, and commonhold.Read more about tenure in our glossary page.
Freehold
Key features
- Unique 19th-Century Cottage Believed To Date Back To 1867
- Two Double Bedrooms
- Off Street Parking
- Spacious Sitting/Dining Room
- Ground-floor Bathroom
- Development Opportunity (STP)
- Established Rear Garden With A Large Garage And Shed
- Countryside Views And Rural Walks On The Doorstep
- Picturesque Village Location With Pub, Farm Shop And Church Nearby
- Excellent Connectivity To Ebbsfleet International And Longfield Station
Description
Nestled in the heart of the delightful semi-rural village of Southfleet, this charming and well-proportioned two-bedroom cottage comes to the market for the first time in nearly 4 decades. It offers an appealing blend of peaceful village living, original period character, and excellent connectivity.
As you enter the front door, you step into an exceptionally spacious sitting/dining room that immediately sets the tone. A beautiful staircase, brick fireplace, and a warm and inviting atmosphere, while the room flows directly through to a spacious kitchen that enjoys a lovely outlook over the rear garden. A practical and sizeable ground-floor bathroom completes the ground floor.
Upstairs, two good-sized bedrooms are light and airy, both enjoying attractive views across the surrounding countryside and woodlands. The private rear garden is largely laid with artificial grass, with areas of block paving providing various seating spaces. A sizeable garage and shed offer useful storage, while mature hedging and new fence panelling create a secluded and tranquil outdoor space ideal for relaxing or entertaining.
Southfleet is a peaceful, historic rural Kent village with a strong sense of community. Classic village amenities lie within easy walking distance: the Ship Inn (a Grade II listed timber-framed pub with origins in the 16th century or earlier, traditionally said to incorporate timbers from a ship that ran aground on the River Fleet), Broadditch Farm Shop (offering fresh local produce) along with all year round events, the Grade I listed St Nicholas Church and village hall along with the benefits from Sedley’s Church of England Primary School.
Longfield village, Gravesend town centre, and Bluewater are all readily accessible for further shopping, leisure, and educational facilities. Ebbsfleet International is a short drive away for high-speed services to London, the coast, and mainland Europe, while Longfield station provides convenient local rail connections. The A2, M25 and Dartford crossing are also easily reached.
This cottage represents a genuine opportunity to acquire a characterful period home with real potential (subject to planning) to extend and create a larger, forever family property in a sought-after countryside setting. This is a rare chance to secure a character cottage in one of Kent’s most appealing village settings, combining history, privacy, and practical potential.
Location
Southfleet is a delightful semi-rural village offering local primary school, church and public houses, ideally situated with easy access of the village of Longfield and Gravesend town centre providing further shopping recreational and educational facilities including mainline railway station to London on to Victoria and Charing Cross lines respectively. The A2 and M25 motorways together with Bluewater, the Channel Ports and Ebbsfleet International station providing a 20 minute link to London St Pancras are also within access.
Ground Floor
Sitting/Dining Room
23' 2" x 11' 10" (7.06m x 3.6m)
Front door, double glazed window to front, wooden staircase, Fisher electric storage heaters, laminate wood flooring, brick fireplace, textured ceiling and light pendants.
Kitchen
12' 11" x 11' 6" (3.94m x 3.5m)
Door to garden, door to bathroom, double glazed window to rear, kitchen cupboards with worktops, wall cabinets, space for a standalone oven with hob, fridge, freezer, washing machine and dryer. Fisher electric storage heater, sink with mixer taps, vinyl flooring, textured ceilings, light fittings and loft hatch.
Bathroom
8' 5" x 5' 2" (2.57m x 1.57m)
Door to kitchen, electric towel rack, bath with over the head electric shower, shower screen, hand basin with mixer taps, WC, vinyl flooring, mirrored wall cabinet, storage cupboard, textured ceiling and downlight.
First Floor
Bedroom
12' 4" x 9' 11" (3.76m x 3.02m)
Door to stairs, double glazed window to front, Fisher electric storage heater, storage cupboard, laminate wood flooring, plain ceiling and light pendant.
Bedroom
12' 4" x 9' 11" (3.76m x 3.02m)
Door to stairs, double glazed window to rear, Fisher electric storage heater, storage cupboard, laminate wood flooring, plain ceiling and light pendant.
Garage
18' 1" x 9' 4" (5.5m x 2.84m)
Space for a car with electric power and light.
Garden
Artificial grass, mature hedging, fence panels, block paving patio areas, shed and off street parking.
Transport Information
Longfield Railway Station: 1.2 miles Ebbsfleet International Eurostar Station: 2.4 miles The distances calculated are as the crow flies.
Local Schools
Primary Schools: Sedley's Church of England Primary School 0 miles Springhead Park Primary School 1.2 miles Ebbsfleet Green Primary School Bean Primary School Leigh Academy Cherry Orchard Secondary Schools: Northfleet School for Girls 1.3 miles Ebbsfleet Academy 1.7 miles Longfield Academy 1.5 miles Rowhill School 1.5 miles Northfleet Technology College 1.5 miles Information sourced from Rightmove (findaschool). Please check with the local authority as to catchment areas and intake criteria.
Useful Information
We recognise that buying a property is a big commitment and therefore recommend that you visit the local authority websites for more helpful information about the property and local area before proceeding. Some information in these details are taken from third party sources. Should any of the information be critical in your decision making then please contact Clifton & Co for verification.
Council Tax
We are informed this property is in council tax band C, you should verify this with Dartford Borough Council.
Tenure
The vendor advises us that this property is Freehold. Should you proceed with the purchase of the property your solicitor must verify these details.
Appliances/Services
The mention of any appliances and/or services within these sales particulars does not imply that they are in full efficient working order.
Measurements
All measurements are approximate and therefore may be subject to a small margin of error.
Viewings
Monday to Friday 9.00 am – 6.30 pm Saturday 9.00 am – 6.00 pm Viewing via Clifton & Co Hartley office.
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HA/FL/JT/221026 - HAR260189
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Particulars- COUNCIL TAXA payment made to your local authority in order to pay for local services like schools, libraries, and refuse collection. The amount you pay depends on the value of the property.Read more about council Tax in our glossary page.
- Band: C
- PARKINGDetails of how and where vehicles can be parked, and any associated costs.Read more about parking in our glossary page.
- Yes
- GARDENA property has access to an outdoor space, which could be private or shared.
- Yes
- ACCESSIBILITYHow a property has been adapted to meet the needs of vulnerable or disabled individuals.Read more about accessibility in our glossary page.
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