Hartley Bottom Road, Hartley, Kent, DA3 8LF

GUIDE PRICE £1,100,000 to £1,200,000 The Cottage sits on a peaceful plot measuring 0.6 acres which is surrounded by open picturesque countryside with far and wide stretching views.

This unique and individual home has had many improvements made to it by the current owners and comprises of three main structures and comes with many elements with multipurpose uses.

Starting with the main three bedroom part timber clad house we are advised this has parts dating back to Circa 1932 and has been completely renovated and doubled in size to its original form and is now a luxury 21st Century home with the benefit of further planning permission pending to extend it further.

Within the grounds is a self-contained one bedroom annex, which is currently used by the owners as a home office but could be used for either of these uses or just enjoyed as a garden room and entertaining space.

Then there’s a spacious 946 square foot self-contained office which is a dream for those that need to run their business from home, however, this structure could be made into residential subject to the planning consent.

So, whilst this property is likely to suit an array of buyers for different reasons, the plot’s location is truly its main selling point.

The wrap around lawned garden offers many elements, however, its main feature is a rear decking area with sunken jacuzzi, where you can sit and relax after a long day and capture the valley views and watch the sunset.

Whist the property benefits from an in and out electric gated entrance leading to a spacious gravel forecourt with ample parking and a double carriage carport and store.

Located in a peaceful Hamlet this home is now looking for a new owner that will enjoy its charm of living in your own little oasis in its valley which offers an ‘escape to the country’ and a 'get away from it all' experience, yet is still conveniently located for road and rail links into Central London being a 10 drive to the village of Longfield, which offers a mainline station providing regular direct access to London Victoria in just over 30 minutes, whilst Ebbsfleet International station provides access to Stratford International and St Pancras International in 11 and 21 minutes, respectively - with this station just 4.8 miles away and a 15 minute drive away.

Location   Hartley lies in the northern side of the North Downs between Sevenoaks and Dartford/Gravesend.

The thriving village offers local shops including a co-op, post office and two outstanding primary schools.

Hartley Country Club is set in 10 acres of glorious Kent countryside and offers a unique combination of sporting and social attractions.

The village of Longfield offers comprehensive shopping facilities, including Waitrose, doctors surgery, a local bakery and butchers to name a few and a mainline railway station with services to London Victoria.

Ebbsfleet international provides fast services to St Pancras and is within 5.5 miles.

The Bluewater shopping centre with its varied range of shops and recreational facilities is approximately 5 miles from Hartley village.

Directions   From our North Kent Fine & Country office proceed right along Church Road, bear right at fork into Hartley Hill, continue to the end and turn left into Hartley Bottom Road where the property can be found on the left hand side.

Seller Insight   “We were looking for a home which would also accommodate our business needs, when we came across The Cottage,” say the current owners.

“This three-bedroom detached house, with its large external office space to one side, suited all our requirements. What’s more, the peace and quiet of the property held great appeal.

Since moving in, the owners have made various improvements to the property.

“Most of the enhancements we have made have been external,” they say, “including the installation of electric gates and a car port, and relandscaping the garden.

We have also converted the summerhouse into additional office space, while leaving scope for it to be turned back into living accommodation should the next owners wish to do so.

Inside, the loft space has been transformed into a playroom, which our children love.”