A charming and characterful four-bedroom cottage, set in a peaceful rural location near Shoreham, surrounded by the beautiful Kent countryside. The property was originally two separate cottages which have been converted into one, with a double-storey extension added in the 1979s, and now offers spacious and versatile accommodation, rich in period features including exposed wooden beams, original inglenook fireplaces and exposed brickwork. We believe that the property offers potential for improvement, with versatile accommodation including a generous sitting room, a separate snug, while the conservatory, study and kitchen/dining room provide excellent space for both everyday living and entertaining. Upstairs, four bedrooms are complemented by an en-suite bathroom and a family bathroom. Outside, the mature wraparound garden offers a wonderful combination of lawn, patio and established planting, with gated driveway parking for numerous vehicles and three garages providing excellent storage. With far-reaching countryside views, a wealth of character and easy access to Shoreham village, local amenities, countryside walks and rail connections, this is a distinctive country home with plenty to offer. Open 7 days a week, 8 am - 6 pm.

SITUATION
Situated along Shacklands Road, a peaceful rural setting near the sought-after village of Shoreham, surrounded by the beautiful countryside of the Darent Valley. The area is ideal for those who enjoy country living, with scenic walks and woodland trails nearby, including Shoreham Woods. The charming village of Shoreham offers a selection of local amenities, including a village school, traditional pubs and a railway station, providing services towards London and Sevenoaks. The neighbouring villages of Otford and Halstead are also within reach, while the larger town of Sevenoaks offers an extensive choice of shops, restaurants, leisure facilities and schools. Road connections provide access to the wider Kent area and beyond.

ENTRANCE HALLWAY
A welcoming entrance hallway offering a lovely first impression, with three windows allowing natural light to brighten the space. There is room for coats and shoes, along with two useful storage cupboards and a hatch providing access to the cellar. Doors lead through to the principal ground-floor rooms, including the living room, study, kitchen/dining room and cloakroom WC, while carpeted stairs rise to the first floor.

SITTING ROOM
A wonderfully spacious and characterful reception room, combining the main sitting room with a versatile adjoining snug that can be separated if desired. Exposed wooden beams run throughout, complemented by exposed brickwork surrounding two impressive original inglenook fireplaces positioned at either end of the room, creating a warm and inviting atmosphere. The fireplace to the left incorporates an original metal bread oven, adding a fascinating touch of period charm. Three south-facing windows draw in plenty of natural light and frame far-reaching views across the surrounding fields, trees and greenery, with glimpses of the front garden and roses. Built-in storage provides useful practicality, while the adjoining snug offers additional space to relax, with carpeted flooring, a horizontal window overlooking the patio and a door leading through to the conservatory. The snug can be fully separated from the main room to suit your needs, offering flexibility for both everyday living and e

KITCHEN/DINING ROOM
A spacious and practical kitchen/dining room requiring modernisation, fitted with a range of wall and base units with worktops over, integrated appliances and a two-bowl sink with drainer. Two side-facing windows overlook the garden, bringing natural light into the kitchen, while part-tiled walls and fully tiled flooring provide a practical finish. There is ample room for a dining table and chairs, making this a sociable space for everyday meals and entertaining. A further window and double doors overlook and open directly onto the garden, creating a lovely connection between the house and outside space. A sliding door leads through to the utility room.

CONSERVATORY
A charming space from which to enjoy the garden throughout the seasons, the conservatory offers lovely views across the patio and surrounding greenery. Exposed brickwork adds character, while the tiled flooring provides a practical finish. With mature trees and bushes creating an attractive outlook, this is a lovely place to sit back and appreciate the property's outdoor surroundings.

STUDY
A generously sized ground-floor study offering excellent flexibility for modern living. There is ample room for freestanding furniture, making it ideal for working from home, hobbies or, if required, use as an additional bedroom. Engineered hardwood flooring runs throughout, while a large window overlooks the garden and surrounding landscape, creating a pleasant outlook while working or relaxing.

UTILITY ROOM
A useful addition to the kitchen, the utility room provides dedicated space for white goods and everyday household tasks. A rear-facing window allows natural light into the room, while fully tiled walls and flooring offer a practical finish. A door also leads outside to a covered porch area.

CLOAKROOM WC
Conveniently positioned on the ground floor, the cloakroom comprises a close-coupled WC and pedestal wash basin. A side-facing window provides natural light, while part-tiled walls and fully tiled flooring create a practical, easy-to-maintain finish.

FIRST-FLOOR LANDING
Carpeted stairs lead from the ground floor to a fully carpeted landing, with doors opening to the bedrooms and family bathroom. Two side-facing windows fill the space with natural light, while a useful storage cupboard provides additional practicality. A hatch also offers access to the loft.

PRINCIPAL BEDROOM
A characterful principal bedroom enjoying a dual aspect, with windows to two sides allowing natural light to fill the room. A large built-in wardrobe and additional doors leading to the eaves storage provide useful space for belongings. The room also benefits from a wash basin and a separate door leading through to the en-suite bathroom.

EN SUITE BATHROOM
The principal bedroom's en-suite comprises a panelled bath with shower over, a close-coupled WC and a side-facing window. Fully tiled walls and tile-effect flooring complete the room, providing a practical and easy-to-maintain space. The bathroom would benefit from modernisation to bring it in line with contemporary tastes and standards.

BEDROOM TWO
A generously sized, carpeted bedroom enjoying beautiful far-reaching views across the surrounding fields, where cows, mature trees and greenery create a wonderfully rural outlook. Two south-facing windows fill the room with natural light, complemented by a further window to the right. Characterful wooden beams frame the room, while built-in storage and space for additional furniture add practicality. A traditional wash basin set against attractive white and beige floral tiles provides a distinctive feature, while the original wooden doors and hot-air ventilation heating system complete the room.

BEDROOM THREE
Another spacious, carpeted bedroom enjoying delightful far-reaching views across the neighbouring fields, with mature trees and greenery creating a peaceful countryside backdrop. Two south-facing windows allow natural light to pour in, while an additional window to the left overlooks the surrounding shrubs. Original wooden beams along the sides and rear of the room add warmth and character, complemented by two built-in storage cupboards and space for further furniture. The original wooden doors enhance the room's traditional appeal, while the hot-air ventilation heating system serves the space.

BEDROOM FOUR
A characterful fourth bedroom featuring exposed beams and carpeted flooring throughout. A front-facing window enjoys far-reaching views across the surrounding landscape, creating a lovely outlook. Built-in shelving provides useful storage and display space, while the room's original features add to the property's charm.

FAMILY BATHROOM
The family bathroom features a panelled bath, close-coupled WC and wash basin. A side-facing window overlooks the garden, allowing natural light into the room, while fully tiled walls and lino-style tiled flooring provide a practical finish. The bathroom would benefit from modernisation to bring it in line with contemporary tastes and standards.

CELLAR
Accessed via a hatch from the entrance hallway, the cellar provides useful additional storage space. Exposed brick walls add to the property's traditional character.

GARAGES
The property benefits from three garages, offering useful parking and storage options. One garage features built-in cupboards and a side-facing window, with access through to the remaining two garages, which are currently used for storage. All three garages have up-and-over doors opening to the front of the property.

FRONT EXTERIOR
To the front, gated driveway parking provides space for numerous vehicles, alongside a large rose bed featuring mature rose bushes. The garages are accessed via their up-and-over doors, while a covered entrance provides sheltered access into the property.

GARDEN
The gardens wrap around the property, with mature hedging, established trees and well-planted borders creating a lovely sense of greenery and privacy. A generous lawned area sits to one side, while a large patio provides plenty of room for outdoor dining and seating. There is also access to a useful storage shed, adding further practicality to this attractive garden setting.

SERVICE AND AGENT NOTES
Freehold
Mains Services
Council Tax Band - G
Sevenoaks District Council.

ANTI-MONEY LAUNDERING REQUIREMENT
In line with current HMRC regulations, we are required to carry out Anti-Money Laundering (AML) checks on all purchasers once an offer has been accepted.
A non-refundable administration fee of £30 + VAT (£36) applies for each prospective purchaser.
Please note: Satisfactory AML checks, along with proof of funds, are required before a memorandum of sale is issued.

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