5 bedroom barn conversion for sale
Key information
Property description & features
- Tenure: Freehold
- Impressive Entrance Hall
- Beautiful Landscaped Gardens
- Beautiful Period Features
- Immense Charm & Character
- Luxurious En Suite Shower Rooms
- Close To Transport Links & Amenities
- Situated On a Large Plot With Adjoining Field
West Barn is a stunning Grade II listed barn conversion that exudes charm and character, set on an expansive plot in the picturesque village of Horton Kirby, nestled within the sought-after Darenth Valley in a quaint private development.
This light-filled, versatile, and well-proportioned accommodation makes it an ideal family home, offering generous spaces for both entertaining and everyday living. Key features include a grand entrance hall, soaring ceilings, an inviting mezzanine reception room, and beautiful exposed beams and timbers. The property also boasts established wraparound gardens, an adjoining field, an outbuilding/garage, and excellent transport links, with Swanley providing a direct train service to London Bridge in approximately 20 minutes.
Upon entering, you are greeted by a substantial open-plan living area, enhanced by a sweeping staircase that leads to the first floor. The principal reception spaces include a magnificent kitchen, thoughtfully designed with bespoke wall and base units, an AGA, and convenient access to a utility room. The ground floor also features a study, a spacious double bedroom with an en-suite shower room, and an additional double bedroom, also complete with its own en-suite.
The first floor showcases the remarkable mezzanine living area, highlighted by an attractive feature fireplace and exposed timbers. The master suite is generously sized, equipped with ample built-in wardrobes and a stylish en-suite bathroom featuring dual washbasins. Additionally, there is another spacious double bedroom and a large, modern family bathroom complete with a shower.
The property is approached via a gravel driveway offering ample off-street parking with a separate outbuilding/garage.
The beautifully established gardens envelop the property, primarily laid to lawn and bordered by well-tended shrubs and mature trees, creating a serene environment with various seating areas perfect for enjoying long summer days. Adjoining the garden, a sizable wooded field offers a multitude of potential uses. In total, the plot extends to approximately 2 acres.
Location
West Barn, Franks Farm, is situated between Horton Kirby, and Farningham villages featuring local pubs, a shop, a doctors' surgery, village schools, cricket clubs, and churches.
Transport Links:
Farningham Road Station (0.9 miles) provides services to Bromley South, London Victoria, and London Blackfriars with one change.
Swanley (5 miles) offers a direct train to London Bridge in around 21 minutes.
Sevenoaks (11 miles) to London Bridge/Charing Cross/Waterloo, Eynsford (2.1 miles), and Ebbsfleet International (6.5 miles) are also within easy reach.
Schools:
The area is renowned for its excellent selection of private and state schools, including Horton C of E Primary School (0.7 miles), Sevenoaks School, Tonbridge School, St Michael's, Russell House, Dartford, and Wilmington Grammar Schools.
Communications:
Convenient access to the M25/Junction 3 (2.9 miles) and the M20, with Canary Wharf located 18 miles away and central London just 24 miles distant.
All distances are approximate.
Square Footage: 2,796 sq ft
Acreage: 2.19 Acres
Room sizes:
Entrance Hall: 14'5 x 11'0 (4.40m x 3.36m)
Cloakroom
Dining Area: 26'4 x 14'7 (8.03m x 4.45m) plus 6'9 x 9'1 (2.06m x 2.77m)
Kitchen/Breakfast Area: 16'2 x 15'6 (4.93m x 4.73m)
Utility Room: 8'3 x 7'7 (2.52m x 2.31m)
Inner Hall: 10'8 x 6'9 (3.25m x 2.06m)
Study: 10'0 x 7'9 (3.05m x 2.36m)
Bedroom 2: 17'2 x 11'6 (5.24m x 3.51m)
En-Suite Shower Room: 9'6 x 4'1 (2.90m x 1.25m)
Bedroom 4: 11'6 x 7'6 (3.51m x 2.29m)
En-Suite Toilet
Lounge: 21'0 x 14'8 (6.41m x 4.47m)
Inner Landing
Bedroom 1: 19'1 x 17'6 (5.82m x 5.34m)
En-Suite Shower Room: 14'3 x 6'6 (4.35m x 1.98m)
Bedroom 3: 17'5 x 13'7 (5.31m x 4.14m)
Bathroom: 10'4 x 7'1 (3.15m x 2.16m)
Formal Front Garden
Gravel Driveway
Large Rear Garden
Adjacent Field
Rooms
Parking - Driveway
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