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"Charming EOT period cottage in a sought after quiet lane in Riverhead, conveniently located for local shopping facilities and within one mile of Sevenoaks station.

DESCRIPTION

A delightful end of terrace character cottage with two bedrooms, two reception rooms plus a small conservatory. Complemented with a delightful garden in a superb location with excellent local shopping facilities, and within one mile of Sevenoaks station.

FEATURES

Step through the front door, framed with climbing roses, into the inviting sitting room with original floorboards, a cosy brick fireplace with storage and shelving to the side, oak mantle and a wood burning stove. The period sash window with plantation shutters adds character.

The dining room has a storage cupboard and shelving, a view of the rear courtyard and a glazed door to the kitchen.

Tucked beneath the staircase is a discreet cloakroom.

Step down into the kitchen which has a range of units, space for an oven and tall fridge freezer and a door to the courtyard which also gives access via a side passage to the front of the cottage.

Adjacent to the kitchen the bright conservatory has additional storage, and a dedicated space for a washer dryer. Double doors open onto an attractive decking area with the garden beyond.

Upstairs, the principal bedroom enjoys a front facing aspect, complete with a sash window and feature chimney breast.

The second bedroom overlooking the garden has built in storage.

Accessed through the second bedroom, the stylish bathroom has a bath with overhead shower.

To the rear, a generous garden includes a decking area and is mainly laid to lawn with mature shrubs and summer flowering climbers. A convenient storeroom provides additional storage space.

SITUATION

Chipstead Lane is in the heart of Riverhead, a desirable village largely considered to be part of Sevenoaks due to its close proximity to the town and in particular the station. It has its own collection of facilities including a high quality butcher, pharmacy, convenience store, steakhouse, hairdresser, barber, dry cleaners and a number of boutique shops and cafes. There is also a nursery pre school. Less than a mile of the property there is also a Tesco superstore and the ever popular Amherst and Riverhead Schools. Sevenoaks mainline rail station is within a mile with fast and frequent services to London Charing Cross Cannon Street London Bridge from 24 minutes .

Sevenoaks town centre under a mile and a half offers a wider selection of shops and facilities including a theatre cinema, sports centre and numerous restaurants.

There is some lovely parkland, a wildlife reserve and Chipstead Lake all within half a mile of the property as well providing some delightful walking opportunities. There are also sports and social clubs to get involved with in the village and the town.

Sevenoaks offers a wide selection of well regarded schools in both the public and private sectors including Sevenoaks, Lady Boswell s, St Johns and Riverhead & Amherst Infant and Primary Schools; the renowned Sevenoaks School, Walthamstow Hall, Trinity and Knole Academy, the new Weald of Kent Grammar and Tunbridge Wells Boys Grammar annexes to name but a few. The Grammar Schools at Tonbridge and Tunbridge Wells are also accessible via bus.

Junction 5 of the M25 is just over a mile away providing excellent road links to London, the airports, ports and Bluewater shopping centre.

DIRECTIONS

From Sevenoaks station proceed in a northerly direction towards Riverhead. At the roundabout take the first exit and continue up Worships Hill. At the traffic lights turn right into Witches Lane and at the crossroads turn right into Chipstead Lane. Number 34 will be found on the left.

From the M25, exit at junction 5 and then take the first exit A25 towards Sevenoaks , continue through Bessells Green until you see a set of traffic lights. Turn left at the traffic lights into Witches Lane and at the crossroads turn right into Chipstead Lane.

PROPERTY INFORMATION

Services Mains gas, electricity, water and drains.
Local Authority Sevenoaks District Council
Council Tax band D £2,247.07 for 2024 25
Fixtures and fittings are excluded from the sale but may be available by separate negotiation.
Numbers 30 and 32 have right of way across the rear garden to access the side passage


Chipstead Lane is in the heart of Riverhead, a desirable village largely considered to be part of Sevenoaks due to its close proximity to the town and in particular the station.

It has its own collection of facilities including a high quality butcher, pharmacy, convenience store, steakhouse, hairdresser, barber, dry cleaners and a number of boutique shops and cafes. There is also a nursery pre school.

Less than a mile of the property there is also a Tesco superstore and the ever popular Amherst and Riverhead Schools.

Sevenoaks mainline rail station is within a mile with fast and frequent services to London Charing Cross Cannon Street London Bridge from 24 minutes .

Sevenoaks town centre under a mile and a half offers a wider selection of shops and facilities including a theatre cinema, sports centre and numerous restaurants.

There is some lovely parkland, a wildlife reserve and Chipstead Lake all within half a mile of the property as well providing some delightful walking opportunities. There are also sports and social clubs to get involved with in the village and the town.

Sevenoaks offers a wide selection of well regarded schools in both the public and private sectors including Sevenoaks, Lady Boswell s, St Johns and Riverhead & Amherst Infant and Primary Schools; the renowned Sevenoaks School, Walthamstow Hall, Trinity and Knole Academy, the new Weald of Kent Grammar and Tunbridge Wells Boys Grammar annexes to name but a few. The Grammar Schools at Tonbridge and Tunbridge Wells are also accessible via bus.

Junction 5 of the M25 is just over a mile away providing excellent road links to London, the airports, ports and Bluewater shopping centre."