2 bedroom detached house for sale
Key information
Property description & features
- Unique Detached 2 bedroom Victorian Cottage
- Self-Contained 1 Bedroom Garden Annex
- Occupying Beautiful, Corner Plot, Landscaped Garden
- Offering a Wealth of Original Features
- Detached Single & Double Garage
- Gated Plot with Ample Private Parking
- Within Short Drive of Central Orpington
- Easy Access of M25
White Cottage is a much loved Victorian home, on a corner plot of over one third of an acre, with a beautiful, charming, wrap around garden, containing colourful, established borders, shrubs and trees, fruit trees, vegetable and soft fruit gardens, accessible via multiple paths, leading to seating areas, a tree seat and fish pond in addition to practical areas, such as the potting bench section and greenhouse, allowing for a keen gardener to enjoy all aspects, current and future, of this thoughtfully designed and cherished garden. The house has attractive original features but has also been sympathetically updated to reflect a more modern lifestyle. The addition of a year-round conservatory overlooking the garden has enhanced the property further. There is flexibility with the use of the ground floor rooms in addition to the purpose-built annexe, allowing for anyone requiring ground floor only accommodation. On entering the property via the front door and lobby area, you are in the hub of the home, the sitting room, with feature fireplace and log burner, which also provides access to all other areas of the home: the kitchen and utility room, dining room (currently used as an additional bedroom), shower room, conservatory and study. The stairs also lead from the sitting room to the first floor, comprising two bedrooms, one with en-suite bathroom and walk-in wardrobe while the second has an en-suite W.C. Tucked away in an ample corner plot with an electronic gate and gravel drive, in the conveniently placed yet semi-rural hamlet of Kevington, White Cottage should be viewed to fully appreciate all it has to offer.
Rooms
Location
The Hamlet of Kevington is thought to refer to a 'place on a hillock', land owned by the Dutch financial merchant Herman Behrens who commissioned the building of Kevington Manor in 1769.
Kevington is a semi-rural hamlet located east of the village of Crockenhill and just a short drive to Orpington's shopping and leisure amenities and mainline station. There is a bus service to St Mary Cray station, with trains to various London stations as well as Medway and Ashford International. Other facilities locally include Nugent shopping park (M & S, Next, Boots etc); in the nearby town of Swanley, facilities at the White Oak Leisure Centre include a gym, swimming, and soft play area. Kevington and the surrounding areas have an abundance of open green spaces for outdoor leisure pursuits as well as easy access to Junctions 3 and 4 of the M25 and M2 and M20. Bluewater Shopping complex and Ebbsfleet International station are all accessible via A2.
Directions
From our office, proceed to the roundabout and take the first exit onto Station Road/A225. Continue to follow A225 into Shoreham Road leading to Eynsford Village. Continue from Shoreham Road into Station Road, Eynsford. Turn left into Riverside and then take the first right into Sparepenny Lane. Almost immediately take the left turning into Crockenhill Lane. Follow the road for approximately 1.3 miles, turning left onto Eynsford Road, leading into Main Road and Crockenhill Road (B258). Once you reach Sheepcote Lane on your right the property can be found on your left-hand side, on the corner of Crockenhill Road and Waldens Road.
Seller Insight
This picturesque cottage is set on a large parcel of land and is surrounded by its magnificent garden within the small, rural, hamlet of Kevington which has glorious panoramic outlooks into its adjoining meadows and woodland. Alongside other properties in the hamlet, it had once been a worker’s cottage on the Kevington Estate. Built around 1837 it has increased in size and been meticulously maintained throughout its history and has been the much loved home for the current owners for the past twenty-two years.
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“It was the garden and this fabulous location which first attracted us to view this property. Being garden lovers, we recognised the potential of both house and garden to become a magnificent home. Over the years, we have enhanced the cottage by adding many extra comforts and luxuries to provide a well-proportioned house with a highly practical, flexible, layout, offering many options for the configuration of living space. The year round conservatory, surrounded by the wonderful garden, is a much-loved room. We added a self-contained annexe which enables independent living, but has obvious potential for many uses.”
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Our stunning garden cleverly reflects its Victorian past with its wide lawns, fringed with colour, giving the garden a sense of space. Throughout the years, we have poured so much variety, imagination and ingenuity into our garden ensuring that it is a very popular venue for a multitude of events. We have also opened our garden on several occasions to raise funds for various charities. On a personal level, our beautiful home and garden is a very special venue to share with friends and family and we have held so many joyous occasion.”
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“Beautifully tucked away in this rural haven, yet everything required is just a short drive away including quality supermarkets and individual shops in both nearby Orpington and Bromley. Sport and leisure opportunities are plentiful, together with ease of access to the M25 and railway stations for stress free journeys into the capital.”
“After enjoying every single day of our life here, it is time for our next adventure and time for others to experience the enchantment of this beautiful house and magical garden, and we wish them much happiness.”
Cottage
Entrance Porch
Double glazed door to front. Tiled flooring. Plain ceiling. Radiator. Open plan to sitting room.
Sitting Room 6.78m x 3.66m (22' 3" x 12' 0")
Double glazed window to front. Ceiling with original beams and downlights. Wood flooring. Two radiators. Feature fireplace with wood burning stove. Built-in base dresser and bookshelves above. Stairs leading to landing. Glazed double doors to dining room.
Dining Room 3.66m x 3.25m (12' 0" x 10' 8")
(Currently used as an additional bedroom). Double glazed window to front. Two double glazed windows to side. Wood flooring. Plain ceiling with downlights. Built-in base cupboard. Open fireplace with brick and timber surround.
Shower Room 2.51m x 1.93m (8' 3" x 6' 4")
Skylight windows. Tiled flooring with underfloor heating. Plain ceiling, downlights, and extractor fan. Walk-in shower. Wash hand basin with cupboards under. Low level Roca W.C. Local tiling. Heated towel rail. Fitted mirror with light over. Shaver point.
Conservatory 5.56m x 3.73m (18' 3" x 12' 3")
Double glazed windows to rear and side. Double glazed French door to side. Tiled floor. Airconditioning unit and radiator. Built in storage unit and cupboard
Study 3.25m x 2.95m (10' 8" x 9' 8")
Skylight window. Wood flooring. Plain ceiling with downlights. Radiator. Built-in cupboard. Built-in desk with office cupboards, filing drawers and shelving.
Entrance Lobby
Wooden stable door. Double glazed window to side. Tiled flooring. Part glazed wooden door to Utility Room. Radiator. Open plan to Kitchen/Breakfast Room
Kitchen/Breakfast Room 4.57m x 2.57m (15' 0" x 8' 5")
Double glazed stable door to front. Two double glazed windows to front & double glazed window to side. Laminate flooring. Plain ceiling with downlights. Base drawer units with worktop over. Sink and drainer with mixer tap. Gas LPG hob. Electric oven. Cupboard housing LPG combi boiler. Space for fridge freezer. Carpet area. Radiator.
Utility Room 2.26m x 1.96m (7' 5" x 6' 5")
Double glazed window to side. Tiled flooring. Plain ceiling with downlights. Plumbing for washing machine. Ducting for tumble drier. Space for fridge freezer. Floor to ceiling storage cupboards. Access to loft space, housing Worcester Bosch combi boiler.
Landing
Carpet. Plain ceiling.
Main Bedroom 4m x 3.58m (13' 1" x 11' 9")
Double glazed windows to front and rear. Carpet. Plain ceiling. Radiator. Air conditioning unit. Built-in unit. Access to eaves storage.
Walk-in Wardrobe 2.72m x 2.06m (8' 11" x 6' 9")
Double glazed window to side. Carpet. Plain ceiling. Downlights. Built-in shelving and hanging rails.
En-Suite Bathroom 2.46m x 1.63m (8' 1" x 5' 4")
Double glazed window to rear. Carpet. Plain ceiling. Downlights. Heated towel rail. Panelled bath with mixer taps and shower attachment. Wash hand basin in vanity unit. Low level W.C. Local tiling to walls. Shaver point. Fitted mirror with light over.
Bedroom Two 3.6m x 2.62m (11' 10" x 8' 7")
Double glazed windows to front and rear. Carpet. Plain ceiling. Radiator. Eaves storage.
Ensuite W.C. 1.57m x 0.64m (5' 2" x 2' 1")
Wood effect flooring. Plain ceiling. Wash hand basin. Low level W.C.
Annexe
Kitchen/Lounge/Diner 5.8m x 3.53m (19' 0" x 11' 7")
Double glazed stable door to front. Two double glazed windows to front & double glazed window to side. Laminate flooring. Plain ceiling with downlights. Base drawer units with worktop over. Sink and drainer with mixer tap. Gas LPG hob. Electric oven. Cupboard housing LPG combi boiler. Space for fridge freezer. Carpet area. Radiator.
Bedroom 4m x 2.87m (13' 1" x 9' 5")
Double glazed window to side. Carpet. Plain ceiling. Downlights. Fitted wardrobes. Radiator.
Shower Room 2.26m x 1.63m (7' 5" x 5' 4")
Skylight windows. Tiled flooring with underfloor heating. Plain ceiling, downlights, and extractor fan. Walk-in shower. Wash hand basin with cupboards under. Low level Roca W.C. Local tiling. Heated towel rail. Fitted mirror with light over. Shaver point.
Grounds
Wrap Around Garden
Established grounds extending to one third of an acre with laid lawns, extensive flower beds, mature trees, fruit trees with pathways, patios and seating areas, soft fruit and vegetable gardens, tree seat, greenhouse, garden shed with fitted shelves, chicken shed, log store, composting area, potting benches, fish pond and gravel drive with and parking for several cars, accessed via electric gate with entry phone. (The Cesspit for both house and annexe is also located in the garden.)
Garage One 5.1m x 4.88m (16' 9" x 16' 0")
Electric up and over door. Lighting and electric sockets.
Garage Two 5.23m x 2.84m (17' 2" x 9' 4")
One electric up and over door. One static door. Door to side. Window to side. Lighting and electric sockets.
External Cupboard Adjacent to Annexe
Cupboard with plumbing for washing machine
Chicken Shed 4.93m x 3.05m (16' 2" x 10' 0")
Store 4.27m x 2.5m (14' 0" x 8' 2")
Transport Information
Train Stations:
St Mary Cray 1.3 miles
Swanley 1.7 miles
Orpington 2 miles
Petts Wood 2.3 miles
The distances calculated are as the crow flies.
Bus Service:
477 bus stops outside the property and runs from Dartford to Orpington, return, via Wilmington, Hextable, Swanley, Kevington & St Mary Cray.
Local Schools
Primary Schools:
Manor Oak Primary School 0.7 miles
St Philomena's Primary School 0.9 miles
St Paul's Cray Church of England Primary School 1.2 miles
St. Mary Cray Primary Academy 0.9 miles
Blenheim Primary School 1 mile
Harris Primary Academy Orpington 1 mile
Secondary Schools:
Harris Academy Orpington 1 mile
Bromley Beacon Academy 1.2 miles
St Olave's and St Saviour's Grammar School 1.7 miles
Browns School 1.7 miles
Riverside School 1.7 miles
Orchards Academy 1.7 miles
Newstead Wood Grammar School 2.7 miles
Information sourced from (findaschool). Please check with the local authority as to catchment areas and intake criteria.
Useful Information
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Tenure
The vendor confirms to us that the property is freehold. Should you proceed with the purchase of the property your solicitor must verify these details.
Council Tax
We are informed this property is in band E. For confirmation, please contact London Borough of Bromley.
Appliances/Services
The mention of any appliances and/or services within these particulars does not imply that they are in full efficient working order.
Measurements
All measurements are approximate and therefore may be subject to a small margin of error.
Viewings
Monday to Friday 9.00 am – 6.30 pm
Saturday 9.00 am – 5:30 pm
Viewing via Fine & Country.
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