3 bed detached house for sale

Rectory Lane, Sevenoaks, Kent TN13

The Catslide is a truly unique property, offering one of the most convenient locations in Sevenoaks Town, just a stone's throw from the High Street, yet enjoying charming views over St. Nicholas Church, within a modernistic designed house with sustainability and convenience in mind. Specifically designed to cater for the downsizing needs of its architect owners, the property enjoys 1870 sq.ft of manageable accommodation, spread over two floors, with a cellar and large garden store.

The ground floor entrance hall has fitted cupboards on both sides and leads into the hallway. To one side there is a well-proportioned light and bright sitting/dining room, with an adjoining kitchen, both south facing and doors which open onto the cottage-style garden and patio. At the opposite end of the house, is a further reception room, previously a large study, this room benefits from a dual aspect, with doors opening out to the rear, and a window to the front. Next door is a shower room and cloakroom w/c, allowing this room to also be utilised as a ground floor bedroom if needed. There is also a separate utility room with a further external door. The stairs from the hallway lead to the first floor, with a large double-high window filling this central area with natural light, whilst a further staircase leads down to the cellar, providing useful and accessible storage space. Upstairs there is a generous landing area, which leads to the three first-floor bedrooms. The principal bedroom has fitted storage, an ensuite shower room and double doors which open onto a south-facing balcony, with views over the garden and churchyard. There is a second double bedroom also with fitted wardrobes, a third bedroom with Velux window, suitable for a study or guest room and a good-sized family bathroom. The property was designed to incorporate many eco-efficient attributes, including photovoltaic solar roof tiles, an air source heat pump, a rainwater harvesting system and underfloor heating to both floors. Accessed via a shared entrance with Rectory Farm, both properties are set behind an attractive ragstone wall with a cobbled driveway.

The Catslide includes off-street parking for two vehicles. To the rear, a paved patio extends from the sitting room, shaded by a vine-covered pergola and ideal for outdoor dining. Steps lead to a raised, low-maintenance garden with mature planting and additional seating areas. The garden continues behind the house with further planted beds and a large patio area in front of the substantial garden store—perfect for tools and equipment. The property was designed to incorporate many eco-efficient attributes, including photovoltaic solar roof tiles, an air source heat pump, a rainwater harvesting system and underfloor heating to both floors. The property is noted as locally listed. Tenure: Freehold Heating: Air Source Heat Pump Photovoltaic solar roof tiles. Council Tax Band: G

Sevenoaks High Street: 0.2 miles away
Sevenoaks Station: 1.0 mile away
Sevenoaks School: 0.2 miles away
The Catslide enjoys an extremely private and quiet location whilst being, just 0.2 miles from Waitrose and the charming High Street, which offers a variety of shops, cafés, and restaurants. Rectory Lane provides a scenic route to the High Street, and the entrance to Knole Park—a 43-acre deer park perfect for walking and outdoor leisure. The property is set within the walled garden of Rectory Farm, offering charming views of St. Nicholas Church. Sevenoaks mainline station is approximately 1 mile away, providing direct rail services to London Bridge, Waterloo East, Charing Cross, and Cannon Street.The area offers a wealth of recreational facilities, including golf at both Knole and Wildernesse, cricket at The Vine, Sevenoaks Rugby Club, and the Sevenoaks Leisure Centre. Families are well served by a range of excellent schools, both state and independent. These include New Beacon, Solefield, The Granville, Walthamstow Hall, St Thomas's, Sevenoaks Primary, and the prestigious Sevenoaks School.