3 bed semi-detached house for sale

Hartley Road, Longfield, Kent DA3

Occupying a substantial, West-facing plot in the heart of Longfield Village is this characterful, Victorian, semi-detached home.

Dating back to the late 1800’s, the impressive property has been substantially, yet sympathetically improved by its existing owners, and is now offered to the market with the benefit of no forward chain.

Retaining lots of its original features, the home now offers a stylish combination of period features and contemporary class, with some ornate fireplaces, picture rails, decorative cornicing and wall mouldings, amongst more!

The property is set back from the road, with a striking kerb appeal and a large, retaining brick wall with front entrance gate. There is a shared driveway which splits to the rear, to a double gate in to the rear garden. There is a separate, private, newly laid block-paved driveway, which allows off-street parking for 2-3 vehicles quite comfortably.

Downstairs, there are three reception rooms, all boasting high ceilings and Amtico flooring. These include a main, bay-fronted lounge with large windows, shutter blinds and feature fireplace. Reception two is again bright and spacious, with double doors to the rear garden, whilst the dining room adjoins the galley-kitchen, and is thus a great space within which to host or entertain (particularly with its cleverly constructed drinks cabinet!)

The galley kitchen itself has been modernised and now features butler-style sink, integrated dishwasher and plenty of space for further free-standing appliances. To the rear of this, there is a utility space, with a downstairs shower room for convenience, and a door to the rear garden.

Take a moment to appreciate the grand entrance hall, before heading upstairs. This again boasts high ceilings and an "Original Style", Oxford patterned tile flooring, with each tile individually laid. Within this entrance hall, there is also a large under-stair storage cupboard and wooden panelling.

Upstairs, the property includes the rare benefit of three double bedrooms. All generously proportioned, the master is again bay-fronted, given its position above the main lounge. This includes another feature fire-place, shutter blinds and fitted storage/wardrobes. Bedrooms two and three both enjoy views over the rear garden, with bedroom three featuring another built-in wardrobe.

Externally, the rear garden measures approx 120ft and has been re-landscaped to include a newly laid patio, and a well maintained lawn which is split by a pathway to a rear garden gate. This offers direct access and a shortcut to the village shops, including Waitrose Supermarket.

As part of the refurbishment to this home, the windows, wiring and gas central heating have all been upgraded. The carpets on the stairs and landing are nearly new and are 100% Italian wool. A further benefit is the large loft space for storage (or with conversion potential, subject to the necessary permissions).

The village amenities also include its mainline station, which offers frequent, direct services to London Victoria and Bromley South, as well as the Kent Coast. There are a variety of shops to include the Waitrose Supermarket, a Co-Op, and a post-office, with a selection of dine-in and takeaway eateries, plus a Costa Coffee.

There is a good selection of reputable schools and nurseries within the area (see School Checker for more), with a school coach service offering a direct route to nearby Grammar schools.

Road links to the A2, M25, M2 and M20 are also fantastic, and provide easy access to Bluewater Shopping Centre for a wider selection of retail stores and leisure facilities, and Ebbsfleet International for a High Speed link to London.

Tenure: Freehold
Council Tax Band: E