5 bed detached house for sale

John Newington Close, Kennington TN24

Spacious 5-Bedroom Detached Home with Double Garage in Kennington Close to Schools and Amenities

Situated within the established residential setting of John Newington Close in Kennington, this substantial five-bedroom detached home offers generous proportions, a flowing layout, and the added benefit of no onward chain. Designed with family living in mind, it provides spacious and well-balanced accommodation, complemented by neutral décor that allows buyers to move in and gradually add their own mark.

The ground floor is centred around a welcoming entrance hallway that leads to a spacious lounge, ideal for relaxed family evenings, alongside a separate dining room perfect for entertaining. The kitchen/breakfast room forms the heart of the home, offering a sociable space for day-to-day living and family gatherings, with high-quality integrated Neff appliances combining style with everyday practicality. A separate utility room and cloakroom add further convenience, while the fifth bedroom provides a particularly useful addition to the ground floor accommodation. Generously proportioned, this room could also work exceptionally well as a home office, playroom, guest room or additional reception space depending on the needs of the household.

Upstairs, there are four generously proportioned double bedrooms, all offering ample space to comfortably accommodate super king-size beds. The principal bedroom benefits from fitted wardrobes and its own en-suite shower room, while a further bedroom also includes built-in storage. A family bathroom completes the first floor, fitted with a three-piece suite including a bath with shower over.

Outside, the property enjoys an attractive frontage with mature planting that enhances its kerb appeal. The property has been thoughtfully positioned and angled to ensure a degree of privacy, with no direct overlooking inside neighbouring homes. To the rear, a sunny walled garden offers a private and secure space for families, with a combination of lawn and paved patio, ideal for outdoor dining, children’s play, or relaxing in the warmer months. A driveway to the side provides off-road parking and leads to the double garage.

Kennington is a popular choice for families, offering a strong sense of community and excellent access to everyday amenities. Nearby you’ll find a range of local shops, supermarkets, cafés and takeaways, along with useful community facilities. The area is particularly well regarded for its schooling, with several primary and secondary options within easy reach, making it ideal for families with children of all ages.

For outdoor space, residents can enjoy nearby parks and green open areas, while Conningbrook Lakes Country Park is also within easy reach, offering scenic walks and leisure opportunities. The Ridge playing fields are nearby too, with tennis courts and football pitches providing further opportunities for sport and recreation, while Little Burton Park and the nearby rugby club add to the excellent choice of outdoor facilities available locally.

Ashford Town Centre is easily accessible, providing a wider selection of retail, dining and leisure facilities, including Ashford Designer Outlet. Commuters are well served by Ashford International Station, offering high-speed services to London St Pancras, as well as excellent road links via the M20.

This is a spacious and versatile five-bedroom family home in a well-connected part of Kennington, offering the room, flexibility and outdoor space to comfortably accommodate modern family life.

EPC Rating: C

Location

John Newington Close is situated in a well-regarded residential area of Kennington, popular with families due to its convenient access to everyday amenities, schools, and transport links. Local shops, supermarkets, cafés, and takeaways are all within easy reach, along with community facilities and green spaces.

The area is particularly appealing to those with children, with a selection of well-regarded primary and secondary schools nearby. For outdoor recreation, residents benefit from close proximity to Conningbrook Lakes Country Park, offering scenic walking routes, wildlife, and open green space. The Ridge playing fields are also nearby, providing tennis courts, football pitches, and recreational space for sports and leisure, while Little Burton Farm Park and the neighbouring rugby club further enhance the area’s family-friendly appeal.

Ashford town centre is a short drive away, providing a wider range of shopping, dining, and entertainment options, including Ashford Designer Outlet. Ashford International Station offers high-speed rail services to London St Pancras, while the nearby M20 ensures excellent road connectivity for commuters.

Hallway

UPVC door to the front with sidelight window, stairs to the first floor with under-stairs cupboard, doors to each room, radiator and laminate wood flooring.

Cloakroom

Window to the side, WC, wash basin, radiator and tiled flooring.

Study/Bedroom 5 (2.79m x 2.97m)

Window to the front, radiator and laminate wood flooring.

Lounge (3.84m x 4.69m)

Bay window to the front, feature fireplace with inset gas fire, radiator and laminate wood flooring. Double doors leading to the Dining Room.

Dining Room (2.68m x 3.23m)

Windows to the rear with French Doors leading to the garden, radiator and laminate wood flooring. Door into Kitchen.

Kitchen/Breakfast Room (4.29m x 3.23m)

Windows to the rear overlooking the garden, radiator and laminate wood flooring. Door into Utility Room.
Fitted kitchen comprising matching wall and base units with worksurfaces over, inset 1.5 bowl sink/drainer with mixer and filtered water taps, built-in eye-level oven/grill, 5-ring gas hob with extractor hood over, dishwasher and space and plumbing for American style fridge/freezer.

Utility Room (1.80m x 2.64m)

Window to the side and door leading to the garden, base unit with worksurface over, inset sink/drainer, wall mounted central heating gas boiler, plumbing and space for washing machine and tumble dryer, radiator and laminate wood flooring.

Landing

Double height above stairwell with window to the front, doors to each room, loft access, radiator and fitted carpet to the stairs and landing.

Bedroom 1 (4.21m x 3.79m)

Windows to the front, fitted wardrobes, radiator and fitted carpet.

En-Suite

Window to the side, rectangular shower enclosure with thermostatic shower, WC, wash basin, extractor fan, radiator, shaver socket, half height wall tiling (fully tiled to shower enclosure) and vinyl flooring.

Bedroom 2 (4.47m x 3.06m)

Windows to the rear, fitted wardrobes, radiator and laminate wood flooring.

Bedroom 3 (2.86m x 4.05m)

Window to the front, radiator and fitted carpet.

Bedroom 4 (2.51m x 3.07m)

Window to the rear, radiator and laminate wood flooring.

Bathroom

Window to the rear, bath with mixer taps, shower attachment and glass shower screen, WC, wash basin, extractor fan, radiator, heater towel rail, shaver socket, half height wall tiling, (fully tiled around the bath) and vinyl flooring.

Rear Garden

The rear garden has an enclosed walled space, offering privacy and security, with gated side access and personnel door to the garage. A paved terrace extends from the rear of the house, leading to an attractive octagonal patio-ideal for outdoor dining and entertaining. The garden is beautifully landscaped with planted borders and beds featuring a variety of flowering shrubs and plants, including palm, peonies, and roses, along with outside lighting and a water tap.

Front Garden

The front garden is well-established and landscaped, featuring a mix of mature trees, flowering shrubs, and plants. A pathway leads to the front door, with additional access to the side garden and driveway. Planting includes striking green and coloured cordyline complemented by blue geraniums.
A side pathway winds through established planting, creating a private and tranquil approach that leads to the rear garden and continues around to the front of the property.

Parking - Double Garage

Two lift up/over doors to the front, personnel door to the garden, lights and power sockets.

Parking - Driveway

Parking for up to three cars on the driveway to the front of the garage.