Property description

A charming thatched property ideally located on the edge of the village surrounded by picturesque countryside - no onward chain Guide Price £900,000.

Description

As sole agents we are delighted to present this charming thatched cottage built in the 1920's and sitting in an idyllic rural location. Just a short distance from the historic village of Otford and yet in easy walking distance from the front door to numerous walking routes which can be accessed front he front door. Silverdale Cottage is approached by five bar gates onto a spacious driveway providing off road parking for several vehicles. This elegant thatched cottage offers versatile family accommodation for a modern family with a light and airy open plan Sitting/Dining Room/Kitchen. The conservatory looks out over the paddock providing a beautiful tranquil outdoor space and a perfect setting for outdoor entertaining. There are two Bedrooms and Family Bathroom on the ground floor. The Master Bedroom is on the first floor with a walk in Dressing Room, a further Bedroom and Family Shower Room. The cottage has been renovated by the present owners with great attention to detail and retaining many of the original period features including the stripped timber floors, latch doors and exposed beams. For those wishing to work from home there is a spacious outdoor home office /studio with light and power and garage. With no onward chain we strongly recommend early viewing as properties such as Silverdale Cottage are quite unique and rarely come onto the market

Location

Otford is a vibrant village offering a wide range of facilities and clubs for all ages including the Memorial Hall which holds a number of events throughout the year and the Recreation Fields with tennis courts and convenient footpath to the neighbouring village of Shoreham. The village is known for its' many historic and period buildings and famous pond. There are a number of boutique shops in the High Street including tea rooms, restaurants and public house however on the nearby Parade are a number of day to day shopping facilities including a post office and convenience store. There is surgery, a library and nearby station providing services to London on the Victoria/Blackfriars line into St Pancras. Sevenoaks Town Centre is approximately 3 miles away with a wide range of shopping facilities, sports centre, theatre/cinema complex and mainline station with fast services to London on the Charing Cross/Cannon Street line. Together with services through to Otford on the Blackfriars/Victoria line. There are a number of highly regarded schools in and around the area both state and independent and the property is in the catchment area for Judd, Weald of Kent and Tonbridge Grammar for girls. The M25 motorway can be joined just to the west of Sevenoaks at Chevening, Junction 5.

Entrance

Through solid front door into:

Hallway

Cloaks cupboard. Stripped pine timber floor. Staircase leading to first floor. Radiator. Step up to:

Upper Hallway

Exposed beams. Radiator

Open Plan Sitting/Dining Room/Kitchen

Feature open fireplace with limestone surround. Deep storage cupboard. Stripped pine timber floor. Television point. Exposed beams. Opening into a farmhouse style Kitchen with dual aspect double glazed leaded light windows to front and side. A comprehensive range of wall and base units with work surfaces over. Stainless steel sink with mixer tap. Space for cooker with extractor over. Space and plumbing for dish washer. Stripped timber floor. Radiator.

Conservatory

Fully double glazed surround with double glazed doors leading out to rear. Tiled floor.

Utility Room

Double glazed leaded light window to rear. Space and plumbing for washing machine and tumble dryer. Stainless steel sink unit. Tiled floor. Door leading to Boiler Room.

Bedroom

Double glazed leaded light window to front. Stripped timber floor. Radiator.

Bedroom

Double glazed leaded light window to front. Stripped timber floor. Radiator.

Family Bathroom

Double glazed leaded light window to rear. Suite comprising: Panelled bath with shower, vanity unit with wash hand bowl inset, wc. Heated towel rail. Tiled floor.

First Floor

Landing

Eaves storage space.

Master Bedroom

Vaulted ceiling. Exposed beams. Double glazed leaded light window to side. Eaves storage space. Door leading to walk in wardrobe.

Dressing Room

Walk in dressing room with hanging space.

Bedroom

Vaulted ceiling. Double glazed leaded light window to front. Eaves storage space.

Family Shower Room

Vaulted ceiling. Suite comprising: Fully tiled shower cubicle, wash hand basin, wc, bidet.

Outside

Front

Via 5 bar gates onto a spacious drive providing off road parking for several vehicles. Gate leading into paddock.

Double Garage

Double garage with steps leading up to home office/studio. Light and power. Velux windows.

Rear

Paved patio area providing a perfect setting for outdoor entertaining. A picturesque paddock which is surrounded by a variety of mature shrubs and trees.

Route To View

From the Otford office proceed in a northerly direction passing the station on the right hand side. Turn right into Pilgrims Way taking the next turning on the left into Row Dow. After a short distance turn right into Shorehill Lane where the property will be found on the left hand side.
Amenities

4 Bedrooms

Open Plan Sitting/Dining Room/Kitchen

Conservatory

Family Bathroom & Shower Room

Utility Room

Garage

Outdoor Office/Studio

Paddock

Many original period features

No onward chain