3 bedroom detached house

Council tax band: E

Linay & Shipp are pleased to offer for sale this unique detached period home, dating back to 1837, offering flexible living accommodation and a wealth of character features and enjoying a superb corner plot of just over a third of an acre. Originally a former gardener's cottage, set within beautifully maintained gardens which are a real salient feature of this home. Situated within the semi-rural hamlet of Kevington, with greenbelt countryside on the doorstep offering lovely rural walks and yet within a short drive of central Orpington and with easy access of Junction 4 of the M25.

This charming cottage offers 3 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms, a well fitted kitchen/breakfast room, a utility room, a spacious 22'3 reception room, a large 18'6 double glazed conservatory, a home office and has the added benefit of a self-contained annexe with further bedroom, shower room and open plan kitchen/lounge area. There is a detached triple garage building and various other outbuildings including a 'chicken house & run' all set within the delightful grounds of the property.

FRONT ENTRANCE:

with double glazed door: quarry tiled floor: radiator: open to:-

SPACIOUS RECEPTION ROOM:

22'3 x 12'3 (6.78m x 3.73m) with double glazed window to front aspect: feature fireplace with wood burner: oak wood flooring: built-in shelved dresser unit with cupboard: ceiling beams: wall lights: 2 radiators: stairs to first floor: doors to:-

DINING ROOM/BEDROOM 3:

12'9 x 10'9 (3.89m x 3.29m) dual aspect room with double glazed windows to side and front: fireplace: radiator: oak wood flooring: coved ceiling.

HOME OFFICE:

11'3 x 9'6 (3.43m x 2.90m) double glazed 'Velux' window to rear: built-in cupboard: fitted office furniture to remain including shelving and filing cabinet: oak wood flooring: radiator.

GROUND FLOOR SHOWER ROOM:

8'3 x 6'3 (2.51m x 1.91m) double glazed 'Velux' window to rear: fitted with contemporary suite comprising large walk-in shower: vanity wash hand basin with storage under: low level w.c.: heated towel radiator: ceramic tiled floor with under floor heating: part tiled walls.

LARGE DOUBLE GLAZED CONSERVATORY:

18'6 x 12'9 (5.64m x 3.89m) a spacious room with pitched roof and overlooking the superb gardens with double doors onto the patio area: air-conditioning unit: large radiator: ceramic tiled floor.

KITCHEN/BREAKFAST ROOM:

15'6 x 13'3 max. (4.72m x 4.04m) including kitchen entrance lobby: a dual aspect room with double glazed windows to front and side: fitted with a range of modern contemporary style wall and base units with granite work surfaces over: integrated 4-ring gas hob with extractor hood: integrated 'Zanussi' oven: integrated microwave: integrated dishwasher: integrated under-counter fridge: deep double bowl 'Butler' style sink with mixer tap: ceramic tiled floor: 2 radiators: stable door to garden: door to:-

UTILITY ROOM:

with double glazed window to side: fitted with floor-to-ceiling storage cupboards: space and plumbing for washing machine and tumble dryer: space for further fridge/freezer: access to loft area housing 'Worcestor Bosch' combi boiler (approx. 18 months old).

LANDING:

doors to:-

BEDROOM 1:

14'3 into dormer x 13'0 (4.34m x 3.96m) dual aspect with double glazed windows to front and rear: built-in cabinet: eaves access: radiator: air-conditioning unit: doors to:-

WALK-IN WARDROBE:

with double glazed window to side: shelved and hanging storage space.

EN-SUITE BATHROOM:

double glazed window to rear: fitted with suite comprising panel enclosed bath with central taps and hand/spray attachment: low level w.c.: vanity hand basin with storage under: part tiled walls: heated towel radiator.

BEDROOM 2:

14'3 into dormer x 11'0 (4.34m x 3.35m) dual aspect with double glazed windows to front and rear: eaves access: radiator: door to:-

EN-SUITE CLOAKROOM:

low level w.c.: vanity hand basin: oak wood flooring.

SELF-CONTAINED ANNEXE:

Approximately 371 sq.ft (34.5 sq.m):

Open plan accommodation comprising:
FITTED KITCHEN with LPG gas oven and hob: sink unit: space for fridge: LPG combi boiler: radiator.
LOUNGE AREA dual aspect with double glazed windows overlooking the grounds to the front and double glazed window to the side: radiator.
BEDROOM AREA with double glazed window to side: fitted wardrobes: radiator.
SHOWER ROOM comprising shower cubicle: vanity wash hand basin: low level w.c.: heated towel radiator.
ATTACHED SHED with plumbing for washing machine.

TRIPLE GARAGE BUILDING:

approached via electronic gates with entryphone system from Waldens Road: part gravel/part paved driveway: with double garage (having an alarm) and attached single garage: each garage has light and power and remote control doors.

GARDENS:

Occupying a substantial corner plot, approximately one third of an acre, the beautifully maintained grounds extend to three sides of the property with extensive lawn areas, mature shrubs and trees, several flagstone patio areas and pathways with feature brick archway, an ornamental fish pond, a chicken house and run with power and light, a greenhouse with power and light, a large shed with power and light, external lighting.

UTILITY SUPPLIES:

White Cottage is supplied with mains gas, water and electricity and has cesspit drainage (holding tank emptied on a yearly basis).
The self-contained annexe has mains water and electricity and LPG gas supply and also has cesspit drainage (holding tank emptied on a yearly basis).

COUNCIL TAX BAND:

London Borough of Bromley Band E.

EPC RATING:

Rating 'E'.

MEASUREMENTS:

All room sizes are taken to the maximum point and measured to the nearest 3".