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About
*Guide Price £700,000 - £750,000* Tucked away in the heart of the picturesque village of Farningham, Croft Cottage is a delightful period home believed to date back to the mid-1800s.
Enjoying a peaceful, private setting and excellent access to both road and rail links, this charming residence is offered to the market with no onward chain.
The sitting room benefits from a sunny south-westerly aspect, featuring elegant double doors that open onto a garden terrace, along with a welcoming fireplace fitted with a wood-burning stove.
An adjoining dining room creates a perfect space for both everyday family life and entertaining guests.
The kitchen overlooks the garden and is well-appointed with a comprehensive range of wall and base units, integrated appliances, and access to a practical utility room, which includes further workspace, outdoor access, and plumbing for additional appliances.
The main bedroom suite is located on the ground floor, featuring an en-suite shower room and French doors leading directly to the garden.
Two further ground floor bedrooms (one with fitted storage) are served by a family bathroom.
On the second floor, you’ll find two additional well-proportioned bedrooms, completing the spacious and versatile accommodation.
Externally, Croft Cottage is approached via a gated entrance with a generous private driveway offering ample parking.
The landscaped rear garden features a lawn bordered by mature planting, a patio ideal for outdoor dining, and an attached garage for further convenience.
Location Croft Cottage is ideally situated within the sought-after village of Farningham, known for its historic charm and friendly community atmosphere.
The village offers a selection of traditional pubs, a church, village hall, and a local primary school.
Comprehensive Shopping: Swanley (2.4 miles), Bluewater Shopping Centre (7.8 miles), and Sevenoaks (8.9 miles) Mainline Rail Links: Eynsford (1.8 miles), Farningham Road (1.9 miles), and Swanley (2.7 miles) offer services to London Victoria.
Sevenoaks (8.9 miles) provides connections to Charing Cross, Cannon Street, and London Bridge. Ebbsfleet International (9.5 miles) offers high-speed access to London St Pancras.
Schools: Primary: Farningham, Eynsford, Shoreham, and Otford Grammar & State: A selection of highly regarded grammar and state schools in Dartford, Tonbridge, and Sevenoaks Private: Sevenoaks School, Tonbridge School, Walthamstow Hall, Sackville, and preparatory options in Sevenoaks, Otford, and Sundridge (Radnor House) EPC Rating: E Location Location Croft Cottage is ideally situated within the sought-after village of Farningham, known for its historic charm and friendly community atmosphere.
The village offers a selection of traditional pubs, a church, village hall, and a local primary school.
Comprehensive Shopping: Swanley (2.4 miles), Bluewater Shopping Centre (7.8 miles), and Sevenoaks (8.9 miles) Mainline Rail Links: Eynsford (1.8 miles), Farningham Road (1.9 miles), and Swanley (2.7 miles) offer services to London Victoria.
Sevenoaks (8.9 miles) provides connections to Charing Cross, Cannon Street, and London Bridge. Ebbsfleet International (9.5 miles) offers high-speed access to London St Pancras.
Schools: Primary: Farningham, Eynsford, Shoreham, and Otford Grammar & State: A selection of highly regarded grammar and state schools in Dartford, Tonbridge, and Sevenoaks Private: Sevenoaks School, Tonbridge School, Walthamstow Hall, Sackville, and preparatory options in Sevenoaks, Otford, and Sundridge (Radnor House) Parking - Driveway Disclaimer All representations contained in the particulars are based on details supplied by the Seller.
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