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4 bedroom semi-detached house
Key information
Property description & features
- Tenure: Freehold
- Four Bedroom Circa Early 1800s Period Attached House
- Generous 0.8 Acre Plot
- Character Home with Attractive Architecture
- Believed to be the Ballroom Wing of the Original Manor House
- Inviting Double Height Entrance Hallway
- Grand Reception Room with Marble Fireplace
- Kitchen Breakfast Room
- Conservatory & Separate Gym & Cellar
- Substantial Detached Garage with Annex/Office Potential
- No Forward Chain
Wrotham Heath Place is located at the end of a shared private driveway and is an attractive double fronted attached period property, that is believed to have been the ballroom wing of the original manor house. The house with its red brick facade and sash windows benefits from being the end property, giving a more secluded feel. This attractive four bedroom period home of generous proportions dating originally from the early 1800s is set on a generous 0.8 acre plot and offers versatile accommodation and further extension potential, subject to planning permission.
The front door opens into an inviting double height tiled entrance hall with cloakroom provides access to the ground floor rooms and a staircase leading to the first floor. Double doors lead through to an impressive 24 ft. reception / sitting room which boasts intricate cornicing and pretty ceiling rose, two large sash windows with shutters and window seats, stripped wood flooring and a striking open fireplace with marble surround.
Further ground floor accommodation includes a study, downstairs WC, kitchen breakfast room with adjoining utility room and boot room, a bright conservatory/orangery overlooking the garden that the current owners use as a dining/family room. A second reception room with attractive wall panelling and French doors to the terrace is currently used as a gym but could equally be used as a playroom, library or snug. Access to the cellar is from this room via a trap door. The cellar potentially has conversion potential subject to planning and a buyer’s own investigations.
Stairs lead up from the hallway to a galleried landing on the first floor. The dual aspect main bedroom with focal fireplace overlooks the rear garden and benefits from a spacious recently refitted en-suite shower room. There are three further bedrooms and a refitted family bathroom with separate shower.
Outside the house sits on a plot of 0.8 of an acre, which includes a generous area for off street parking at the front that also provides access to the substantial detached garage / carport which has been extended by the current owners but requires finishing to fulfil its full potential and has annexe or home office potential. To the rear of the house there is a raised terrace area leading down to the garden which is mainly laid to lawn with mature trees and an ideal space to entertain family and friends.
Since purchasing the property, the owners have made various improvements and this vacant possession home it is now looking for a new custodian that will finish the elements that the current owners have yet to complete and is sure to suit an array of buyers, including growing families or those from London looking for an ‘escape to the country’ and a 'get away from it all' experience and yet is still conveniently located for road and rail links into central London and the coast.
This charming property is located in a secluded location in semi-rural position set off London Road in Wrotham Heath. Local amenities include a petrol station with shop, Chinese restaurant, Vineyard restaurant, Beefeater public house with restaurant and the Holiday Inn Hotel and Health Club. The village of St. Mary’s Platt is approximately a mile away and benefits from a primary school. A wider variety of shops and facilities are available at Borough Green.
Transport links include Borough Green & Wrotham train station 1.5 miles away, offering direct services to London Victoria and London Blackfriars, the Junction of the M20 is approximately half a mile away, giving easy access to the M26 (for M25) for access to Gatwick and Heathrow, as well as seaports and resorts on the South Coast.
Rooms
Location
Wrotham is a pretty village situated on the Pilgrim’s Way in Kent, at the foot of the North Downs. It is located one mile north of Borough Green and approximately five miles east of Sevenoaks. The area has shops, post office, public houses, hotels and recreation ground. Borough Green is approximately one and a half miles from Wrotham and offers shopping facilities, banks, train station and adult only retreat with spa. There are schools at Wrotham and Borough Green with further schooling within the Sevenoaks area. Sevenoaks is approximately 8 miles away and has a variety of shopping facilities, restaurants, main library, swimming pool and leisure centre as well as trains services on the Charing Cross/Cannon Street line. There is also access to M20, M26 and M25 links at Wrotham Heath.
Directions
From Junction 2A of the M20 proceed along the A20 London Road, just past the Holiday Inn the private driveway can be find on your left hand side. Proceed up the driveway which forks to the right where the property can be found at the end.
Seller Insight
“We decided to move during lockdown,” says the current owner of Wrotham Heath Place. “I had never enjoyed the city life and constant traffic, but we also needed to travel to work and visit family when needed, so not being too far from London with good transport links was also important. We had sold our house quickly, but were struggling to find anything that really took our liking. Whilst sitting waiting to view yet another property, I was scrolling for any new property listings, when up flashed Wrotham Heath Place. I instantly phoned the estate agents and had an impatient wait for the open day the following Saturday.”
Seller Insight
“As we drove up the private lane to the property, I fell in love with the secluded feel and all of the surrounding trees and greenery,” the owner continues. “We pulled onto the unmade drive and just love the cottage style house staring at us. When we went inside, the high ceilings, huge windows and years of life that the house had made it feel like home. Although run down, the potential and feeling we had in the house made us love it all the more. The garden was overgrown and also longing to be loved but we instantly knew this was the house we had to have.”
Since then, the owners have made various improvements to the property. “In the time we have lived here, the house has been decorated throughout,” they say, “with new bathrooms, a driveway, and starting the extension on the garage ready for the next owner to fulfil its potential moving forward.”
Seller Insight
“There isn't anything about this property we won’t miss,” continue the owners, “from the beautiful gardens in the summer months, to the open fire in the winter; from the huge Christmas tree to fill the large living area that once was a ballroom, to the peace the house has brought us in the time we have been here. I love every room in this house but my favourite has to be the garden – sitting out there, you could be anywhere in the world! The sun can be found over most parts of the garden and also on the front driveway, which is a lovely place to enjoy a cup of tea or glass of wine.”
Seller Insight
This is the ideal home for everyday life and entertaining alike. “We had a party here last year and invited all our family and friends, including our wonderful neighbours. We built a bar for the occasion and had live bands playing all afternoon and evening as over 200 people enjoyed the beautiful garden area - certainly a party we will always remember!”
The local area has much to recommend it, too. “Locally, you have Borough Green and West Malling, both of which are lovely,” the owners say. “Reynolds Retreat can be found in Borough Green, and the bakery there is amazing. The rail links are fantastic, with trains taking approximately 30 mins to London. West Malling has some wonderful restaurants, pubs and bars, all contributing to the buzzing nightlife of the town.”
Entrance Hall 5.61m x 3.76m (18' 5" x 12' 4")
Door to front. Sash window to front. Vaulted ceiling. Radiator. Understairs storage cupboard.
Cloakroom 2.44m x 1.55m (8' 0" x 5' 1")
Tiled flooring. Plain coved ceiling. Extractor fan. Radiator. Low level W.C. Wash hand basin.
Reception/Sitting Room 7.34m x 5.5m (24' 1" x 18' 1")
Two Georgian style sash windows to rear. Floorboards. Plain coved ceiling with ceiling rose. Two radiators. Feature period marble fireplace.
Snug 5.56m x 2.72m (18' 3" x 8' 11")
French doors to rear. Floorboards. Plain ceiling with ceiling rose. Access to cellar.
Cellar 5.4m x 2.67m (17' 9" x 8' 9")
Study 3.76m x 2.4m (12' 4" x 7' 10")
Georgian style sash window to front. Wood effect flooring. Plain ceiling. Picture rail. Radiator. Period fireplace.
Kitchen/Breakfast Room 5.54m x 3.5m (18' 2" x 11' 6")
Georgian style sash window front. Tiled flooring. Plain coved ceiling. Fitted wall and base units with Granite work tops over. Butler sink. Local tiling to walls. Stainless steel filer hood. Space for dishwasher.
Utility Room 3.07m x 2.08m (10' 1" x 6' 10")
Sash window to front. Tiled flooring. Plain coved ceiling. Access to loft. Radiator. Butler sink. Spaces for washing machine, tumble dryer and fridge/freezer.
Boot Room 4.6m x 2.72m (15' 1" x 8' 11")
In need of finishing.
Conservatory 5.72m x 3.3m (18' 9" x 10' 10")
Windows to rear and side. Double doors to rear. Tiled flooring. Radiator.
Landing
Sash window to front. Carpet. Plain coved ceiling. Radiator. Storage cupboard.
Main Bedroom 5.72m x 4.24m (18' 9" x 13' 11")
Georgian style sash windows to rear and side. Floorboards. Plain coved ceiling. Picture rail. Two radiators. Period fireplace.
En-Suite Shower Room 3.76m x 2.13m (12' 4" x 7' 0")
Sash window to front. Tiled flooring. Plain coved ceiling. Radiator. Walk-in shower. Vitra wash hand basin in vanity unit. Low level W.C. Tiled walls.
Bedroom Two 3.76m x 3.18m (12' 4" x 10' 5")
Sash window to front. Carpet. Plain coved ceiling. Radiator.
Bedroom Three 3.58m x 3.28m (11' 9" x 10' 9")
Georgian style sash window to rear. Carpet. Plain coved ceiling. Picture rail. Radiator
Bedroom Four 3.63m x 2.74m (11' 11" x 9' 0")
Georgian style sash window to rear. Carpet. Plain coved ceiling. Radiator.
Bathroom 2.74m x 1.96m (9' 0" x 6' 5")
Tiled flooring. Plain coved ceiling with downlights. Free standing bath. Shower cubicle. Wash hand basin in vanity unit. Low level W.C. Heated towel rail.
Garage 5.8m x 5.18m (19' 0" x 17' 0")
Carport 5.64m x 5.18m (18' 6" x 17' 0")
Grounds
Totalling 0.8 Acre Plot
Transport Information
Borough Green & Wrotham 1.5 miles
Kemsing Station 3.9 miles
Meopham Railway Station: 6 miles Shoreham Station 6.8 miles
Otford Station 6.2 miles
Eynsford Station 7.2 miles
Ebbsfleet International Railway Station: 9.9 miles
All distances are approximate and calculated as the crow flies.
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Council Tax
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Tenure
The vendor advises us that this property is Freehold. Should you proceed with the purchase of the property your solicitor must verify these details.
Appliances/Services
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Measurememt
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