Detached house for sale in Greenhill Road, Otford TN14

Set at the edge of the popular village of Otford in an Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty, a very well presented, detached property surrounded by delightful, mature gardens enjoying a slightly elevated position within a premier road. Carefully maintained and skilfully updated by the present owners, the house has exterior elevations of painted render under a pitched tiled roof with leaded light windows. Internally the accommodation extends to approximately 2,085 square feet (excluding outbuildings) and is arranged over two floors. Character features remain such as some period fireplaces and there is a warm and welcoming atmosphere throughout. There are wooden or laminate floors, 1930s inspired internal doors, an air circulation system and wood effect electric fires. There are three receptions rooms laid off from the half panelled reception hall, whilst the stylishly presented kitchen/breakfast room is fully fitted with a range of contemporary white gloss, handle free cabinetry, quartz work tops and integrated appliances by Neff. A utility area and guest cloakroom complete the ground floor layout. The first floor is given over to five, good sized bedrooms, all with fitted storage, three with charming fireplaces, supported by a family bathroom with separate shower cabinet and free-standing bath, a shower room and a second guest cloakroom.

Outside

The house is set back and approached via electric gates opening on to a brick paviour drive, providing ample off-road parking and turning. To one side is a quaint, east facing courtyard area – perfect as a breakfast or morning coffee. Recently new, resin bonded terracing has been laid, which traverses the rear of the house and has feature, brick retaining walls. Steps lead up to the lovely garden which has areas of well-tended lawn, herbaceous borders and a large variety of colourful shrubs and mature trees. A further terrace with pergola over sits beside a pond. At the far end of the garden is a detached timber chalet with surrounding decking, presently used as a gym, which could easily be used as a home office as it has power and water connected, as well as a gate which leads directly out to the Otford Hills. The former garage is used as an excellent games room with a fully fitted kitchen. External lighting has been laid throughout the gardens.

Situation

Greenhill Road lies on the outskirts of the popular village of Otford, which offers day-to-day amenities including a post office, four public houses, general store and various boutiques and antique shops with a Sainsbury’s superstore not too far away. Nearby Sevenoaks boasts a theatre, comprehensive selection of shops, restaurants and supermarkets including Waitrose and M&S together with sporting facilities including a leisure centre, golf at Woodlands, The London Golf Club in Ash, Knole and Wildernesse, as well as various football, rugby, cricket and tennis clubs. Road and rail communications links are excellent with trains from Otford (0.8 miles away) to London Victoria and Blackfriars and Sevenoaks station to London Charing Cross and London Cannon Street. The Sevenoaks area is renowned for the excellent schooling available at primary and secondary levels, in both the state and primary sectors including primary schools in Otford and nearby Kemsing, grammar schools in Orpington, Sevenoaks, Tonbridge and Tunbridge Wells, together with independent schools such as St Michaels and Russell House Prep schools in Otford, Sevenoaks and Tonbridge public schools, Walthamstow Hall, The New Beacon, Radnor House and Sevenoaks Prep.

Additional Information

Services: All mains services.
Tenure: Freehold
Local Authority: Sevenoaks District Council;
Tax Band G