5 bed country house for sale

Birchin Cross Road, Knatts Valley, Sevenoaks, Kent TN15

Offered to the market with the rare benefit of no forward chain is this charming, grade II listed, farmhouse, nestled amongst the Kent countryside between Knatts Valley and Otford Hills, within close proximity to Kemsing, Shoreham and Sevenoaks.

Believed to have been built in the 17th century and extended in the Victorian era, the property is of a timber, flint and brick composition, with part-render under clay and slate roof tiles.

It offers a quirky feel, combining the cottage element with low beamed ceilings, against the contrast of the generous rooms with high ceilings, in the Victorian part.

Offering a well-kept, wrap around garden and plenty of off-street parking, the home is large enough to accommodate growing families, or could be the dream for someone looking to “escape to the country”.

Requiring some modernisation internally, the property is set across three floors to include a cellar, and comprises:

At ground level: Three separate living/dining spaces, two of which feature Franco Belge and clear view log burners, these rooms offering a fantastic level of versatility. A separate, country-style kitchen with feature Aga, original flooring and exposed beams, with this leading through to an incredibly spacious utility/boot room with WC and original bread oven, at the rear. Accessible via one of the living spaces is a separate, downstairs shower room.

At first floor level: Four double bedrooms and one smaller single (with three of these bedrooms accessible via a small staircase), with a family bathroom featuring separate bath and shower cubicle, completing the accommodation. There is attic/eaves storage, for added convenience.

At basement level: A cellar/store room, which could be perfect for wine-lovers, or simply a handy space for storage.

Externally, the plot is believed to measure approx 0.16 acres, with its main proportion laid-to-lawn, and the parking set across an area of hard-standing, perfect to turn in, or to manoeuvre a number of vehicles.

The home features oil-central heating and a septic tank, for drainage, with an absolute wealth of potential for someone looking to “make their mark”.

Whilst the property offers tranquillity, with its incredibly rural surroundings, it is actually very well connected, via road links to the M20, M26, M25, M2 and A2, meaning London, Gatwick, Heathrow or the Kent Coast, are all within easy reach.

The neighbouring villages of Otford, Shoreham, West Kingsdown and Kemsing offer a wide variety of amenities, and reputable schools, to boot! For those with dogs or who enjoy walking, there are some stunning countryside trails in close proximity, including the Heather Corrie Vale 100 acre nature reserve. Leisure facilities are also available at Reynolds Retreat in Borough Green, or Darenth Valley and Lullingstone Golf courses for the golf enthusiasts!

Train links from Otford or Kemsing provide links to Sevenoaks and/or London, with the capital accessible in just over 40 minutes.

Sevenoaks itself is within a 20 minute drive, for a wider selection of shops, restaurants, bars and cafes, or indeed – one of the best schools in the country.

Former derelict neighbouring agricultural buildings have now been converted in to high specification homes, giving the area a fantastic sense of community and safety.

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Tenure: Freehold
Council Tax Band: G
EPC: Exempt, given the Grade II listed status