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About
A beautifully presented detached family home in an elevated position backing onto farmland in the sought after village of Farningham on the edge of Sevenoaks.
Offering versatile accommodation, the property features multiple reception rooms, a galleried kitchen with utility, and four generous bedrooms including a master with en suite and lovely rear views.
The garden is a real highlight, with a raised deck, paved seating area and open outlook over fields.
A tandem detached garage provides parking, storage and a studio or home office with potential to create an annex subject to consents.
The driveway that provides parking for several vehicles completes this superb home.
To Be Sold - Jack Charles are delighted to offer for sale this beautifully appointed detached family home, set in an elevated position backing onto open farmland.
Situated in the picturesque village of Farningham on the outskirts of Sevenoaks, the property enjoys charming views across the surrounding landscape and provides spacious, versatile accommodation ideal for modern family living.
Inside, the home offers an excellent selection of flexible reception rooms.
These include a snug or office, a delightful living room, and a separate dining room or third reception room that lends itself to a variety of uses throughout the seasons.
Both principal reception rooms open directly onto the decked entertaining area to the side and rear, creating a lovely flow for indoor and outdoor living.
The galleried kitchen connects to a useful utility room and leads seamlessly through to the snug or office, previously a dining room. To the first floor there are four well proportioned bedrooms.
The master bedroom features built in wardrobes positioned either side of the door to the en suite, and enjoys beautiful views over the farmland at the rear.
The en suite includes a walk in double shower, WC and wash hand basin, while the family bathroom offers a corner bath, separate shower cubicle, wash hand basin and WC.
Outside, the rear garden has been carefully maintained over the years, predominantly laid to lawn and complemented by a raised decked area with glass panels and chrome balustrade that takes full advantage of the far reaching views across the garden and fields beyond.
There is also a further paved seating area, and the garden is arranged in two sections with a garden shed and a variety of established trees.
The tandem detached garage is divided into two sections, with the front used as a garage and the rear arranged as a home office or studio, complete with its own side access and a balcony overlooking the garden.
Subject to the relevant consents, this space offers excellent potential to create a detached annex.
To the front, the driveway provides parking for several vehicles, together with an additional area of garden and access into the utility room.
Location - Farningham is a delightful and historic Kentish village on the edge of Sevenoaks, with a true village-like feel and easy access to schooling, amenities and countryside living.
For those who enjoy leisure time on the green, the area is served by a number of highly regarded golf clubs within just a short drive.
The London Club is just a short distance away, as are the Darenth Valley, Birchwood Park Golf and Country Club and the Lullingstone Park public courses.
Closer to Sevenoaks is Wildernesse Golf Club and Knole Park Golf Club providing golfers with a scenic 18-hole layout and a memorable experience among ancient trees and rolling terrain.
There are also popular gym and spa facilities, including the Brands Hatch Place Hotel and Spa, Rowhill Grange Spa, David Lloyd Leisure Centre at Dartford and the White Oak Leisure Centre at Swanley.
Families benefit too — there are a variety of reputable schools nearby, including Anthony Roper Primary School in Eynsford which also offers pre-school and kindergarten facilities.
Secondary school options include the sought-after grammar schools at Wilmington and Dartford, as well as academies in Dartford, Sevenoaks and Swanley.
Fastest trains to London offer a journey time of 30 minutes, and the ability to reach four major London terminal stations (Victoria, Blackfriars, Charing Cross and London Bridge), providing easy connections into both the West End and the City of London.
There is also easy access to the motorway network, M20, M25 providing a convenient commute by car to London, Airports and the Coast.
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