5 bed detached house for sale

Charterhouse Drive, Sevenoaks, Kent TN13

Impressive character home set on a private road, superbly situated for station, schools & High Street

Description
Little Garth is an impressive family home of character, superbly situated on a private cul-de-sac and with excellent access to the station, schools and the High Street. Built in 1880 with additions by the current owners, the spacious and well-presented accommodation is decorated in a neutral colour scheme throughout and provides ideal spaces for family living and entertaining.

Salient features include a modern kitchen and bathroom suites, an orangery with a striking vaulted ceiling and roof lantern, hardwood flooring, attractive fireplaces, established and private gardens, underfloor heating to both en suites, a detached double garage and ample driveway parking.

The principal reception rooms comprise a double aspect sitting room featuring exposed ceiling timbers, an open fireplace and a set of doors to the rear terrace and a triple aspect dining room also with ceiling timbers and currently utilised as a music room.

The double aspect kitchen/breakfast room is fitted with a comprehensive range of stylish cabinetry and integral appliances, and is open to the impressive orangery comprising informal dining and seating areas, with three walls of large multi-pane windows, a striking roof lantern and a set of doors to the terrace.

Completing this floor is a utility room and well-appointed cloakroom.

Arranged over the first floor is the principal bedroom, featuring a walk-in wardrobe and en suite shower room. There are four further bedrooms, one currently utilised as a study and another with fitted wardrobes and an en suite bath room.

A modern family bathroom with a separate shower completes the accommodation.

The landscaped gardens are a lovely feature, providing a wonderful backdrop and a high degree of privacy.

Sets of steps lead to the garden which is split into tiered areas of lawn, enclosed by well-stocked borders featuring mature herbaceous shrubs, colourful perennials, deciduous and evergreen trees, all providing year round interest.

An elevated seating area occupies a position towards the rear of the plot, affording delightful westerly views.

To the front, a set of electrically operated wooden gates and a driveway lead to the detached double garage. On from here, a paved path flanked by shaped areas of lawn and established planting leads to the front door and a generous adjacent terrace, ideal for al fresco dining.

Location
Shopping: Sevenoaks (1 mile), Tunbridge Wells and Bluewater.

Rail Services: Sevenoaks (0.4 miles) to London Bridge/Charing Cross/Cannon Street/Waterloo (from 22 mins).

Primary Schools: Various in Sevenoaks including St John’s cep, St Thomas’ rcp, Sevenoaks, and Lady Boswell’s cep Schools.

Secondary Schools: Knole Academy, Weald of Kent Girls Grammar, Tunbridge Wells Boys Grammar and Trinity Schools in Sevenoaks. Judd Boys Grammar, Weald of Kent and Tonbridge Girl’s Grammars in Tonbridge., Tunbridge Wells Girls Grammar, Tunbridge Wells and Skinners Boy’s Grammars in Tunbridge Wells. Several state secondary schools in Tonbridge and Tunbridge Wells.

Private Schools: Sevenoaks, Sackville, Tonbridge and Walthamstow Hall Secondary Schools. The Granville, Sevenoaks, Solefields and New Beacon Preparatory Schools in Sevenoaks. St Michaels & Russell House Preparatory Schools in Otford. Radnor House in Sundridge. The Somerhill Preparatory Schools, Hilden Grange and Hilden Oaks in Tonbridge.

Leisure Facilities: Golf clubs in Sevenoaks include Wildernesse and Knole with Nizels in Hildenborough which also has a private health/fitness centre. Sevenoaks leisure centre. Cricket, hockey, football and rugby on the Vine. The Stag cinema and theatre.

All distances and journey times are approximate.

Square Footage: 2,274 sq ft



Directions
From our Sevenoaks office proceed down London Road for approx. 0.5 miles, turning right on to Hitchen Hatch Lane. Turn left on to Bradbourne Park Road, passing Bosville Road on the left. Charterhouse Drive will found on the right, shortly thereafter and the gated entrance for Little Garth will be found at the end of the cul-de-sac.

Additional Info
All mains services. Gas central heating. Under floor heating to both en suite bathrooms.