5 bed country house for sale

Fawkham Avenue, Longfield, Kent DA3

Positioned along one of New Barn's most sought after, tree-lined roads is this beautifully presented, extended, detached family home.

Comprising five bedrooms and over 2600sqft of accommodation in total (to include the double garage) the property has been extensively refurbished by its existing owners, with a large, single storey extension to the rear, now offering versatile, open-plan kitchen-living-dining.

The gated driveway offers ample off-road parking, as does the double garage itself.

Upon entry and to the ground floor, the property offers a welcoming entrance hall, which provides access to a family room / lounge at the front of the home. This space is the perfect room to retire to, when you’ve finished entertaining, or is a fantastic room, within which you can shut away the children’s toys. It could even be used as a sixth bedroom! It’s Southern orientation and bay fronted window allow for an abundance of natural light, but the room still offers a warm and cosy feel. From the entrance hall, there is also access to a ground floor study, and an internal door to the garage.

The rear extension has completely transformed the rear of the ground floor. With impressive, double aspect and full width bi-folding doors and an enormous sky-lantern, the space again offers a wealth of natural light. It is finished with a luxury, herringbone style flooring and is a large enough space to be configured as you please. The kitchen is open-plan and is well equipped, to feature fully integrated appliances. Added convenience is provided in the form of a utility room and a downstairs cloakroom, which complete the accommodation on this floor.

Upstairs, the property offers an incredibly spacious master bedroom, which presents itself, much like a hotel suite. Located above the double garage, the room measures an impressive 17.3ft x 15.7ft and features lots of fitted wardrobes and a stylish again, generously proportioned en-suite shower room. The space is fully tiled and features bath with shower attachment, separate walk-in shower, WC and wash-hand basin with mirror, and separate storage cabinets beneath.

There are three further double bedrooms, two of which feature built-in-wardrobes, yet again. The fifth bedroom is a smaller single and is currently utilised as another home office. A family bathroom completes the accommodation on this floor, again finished to a contemporary standard and featuring bath, separate shower cubicle, wash-hand basin, WC and bluetooth mirror.

Externally, there is a mature, yet immaculately maintained rear garden. The space offers a large patio, with large slab tiles, a step down to its main proportion laid-to-lawn, and some established shrubs and trees to the permitter, adding to the level of privacy and seclusion on offer.

Amongst so much more, Further benefits to the home include side access, gas central heating and double glazing throughout, a large loft space for storage, and a feature fireplace to the dining area.

New Barn is well located for reputable nurseries, primary and secondary schools, as well as road links to the A2, M25, M2 and M20.

Nearby train stations include Longfield, which provides a 31 minute service to London Victoria, and Ebbsfleet International, offering services to Stratford International and Kings Cross / St Pancras in just 11 and 21 minutes, respectively.

School coach and public bus services stop along the nearby New Barn Road, offering services to Gravesend, Dartford and Wilmington Grammar schools, as well as Gravesend Town Centre and Bluewater Shopping Centre. A commuter coach service to London is also available.

The nearby Longfield village also offers a Waitrose, a Post-Office and independent businesses to include a butchers, a bakery, a barber shop, hair and nail salons and a diy store.

You can also enjoy a peaceful country walk across The Gallops, to the park at The Oval, or to the local pubs at the top of Longfield Hill, on New Barn Road, or at Southfleet Village.

Enquire now to book your viewing slot.

Tenure: Freehold
Council tax band: G