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5 South Park
5 South Park
Sitting Room
Garden
Reception Hall
Kitchen/Breakfast Rm
Dining Room
Dining Room
Study
Master Bedroom
Garden
Garden
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3 bedroom apartment

Apartment
3 beds
2 baths
2030
Added > 14 days

Key information

TenureLeasehold
Service charge£1,700 per annum
Council taxBand E
BroadbandUltra-fast 1000Mbps *
Mobile signal
EEO2ThreeVodafone

Features and description

  • 2030 sq ft Duplex apartment
  • 3 Double bedrooms
  • High ceilings and period features
  • Private garden and balcony
  • Parking for 2 cars
  • Beautifully presented and updated
  • Short walk to the town centre and station
An elegant 2,030 sq ft duplex apartment in this Victorian building with private garden, balcony and parking, set off a private road between the town and railway station

Entrance Porch, Reception Hall, Sitting Room, Study, Dining Room, Kitchen/Breakfast Room, Utility Room, WC, 3 Double Bedrooms, 2 Bath/Shower Rooms (1 En Suite), 2 Parking Spaces, Private Garden, Balcony

DESCRIPTION

5a South Park is a substantial duplex apartment located within this Victorian building, occupying the first and second floors. The generously proportioned property, which benefits from high ceilings and lots of natural light, has a private staircase rising externally from the ground floor to a private entrance and comes with a private garden (separate stepped access) and parking for two cars.

The property has been updated and redecorated in the past couple of years, whilst retaining period features including sash windows (recently upgraded to double glazing) and fireplaces.

Agent’s Note:. The vendors of 5a also own the freehold for the whole of 5 South Park and are willing to sell the freehold.

FEATURES

- The property is approached via a gravel pathway from South Park Private Road to an external brick and tile faced staircase leading up to the first floor private entrance porch, with original Victorian mosaic flooring.

- The spacious and welcoming reception hall immediately makes you forget you are in an apartment with a turned staircase leading up to the bedroom accommodation and panelled pine doors leading into the living rooms and kitchen. Under-stairs storage cupboard.

- The kitchen/breakfast room has been updated with a modern range of wall and base units with quartz worktops. There is a range cooker with gas hob and electric oven, twin Butler-style sink, integrated dishwasher and microwave and space for a tall fridge/freezer.

- Separate utility room with space for a washing machine, tumble drier and under-counter fridge or freezer. Large pantry and sink.

- The beautiful South-West facing drawing room features an original fireplace and has a view out over the garden. Large storage cupboard.

- The study is accessed from the drawing room and is open plan to the dining room, which in turn leads back around to the reception hall. The dining room has a projecting bay window overlooking the garden and another feature fireplace.

- Cloakroom.

- From the second floor landing, a glass door opens out onto a private South-East facing balcony, with a lofty view over South Park.

- The dual aspect principal bedroom has a projecting bay with windows overlooking the garden and towards the Kippington estate. Extensive range of fitted wardrobes and drawers. En-suite bathroom.

- There are two further generous double bedrooms, both with feature fire places, and storage/fitted wardrobes/ shelves.

- Separate shower room. Both the bath and shower rooms have been updated with modern white suites.

OUTSIDE

- Steps lead down to the side of the building to a private South-West facing garden with an expanse of lawn, herbaceous borders and a decked seating/dining area. Garden shed.

- There is a large storage cupboard under the access staircase, ideal for storing garden implements/sporting equipment etc.

- Two off-road parking spaces for the sole use of and adjacent to the property.

SITUATION

The property is conveniently positioned within a short walk of Sevenoaks town centre, with its wide selection of shops, supermarkets (including Waitrose and M&S), restaurants, pubs and cafes.

Sevenoaks mainline rail station is just over half a mile away with fast and frequent services to London Bridge, Charing Cross and Cannon Street (London Bridge from about 24 minutes).

Leisure facilities in the area include the Stag cinema/theatre, Sevenoaks Leisure Centre, cricket at The Vine, tennis, rugby and football clubs, golf courses at Knole and Wildernesse and Nizels Golf and Fitness Centre in Hildenborough.

Knole Park is just over half a mile from the property offering acres of National Trust deer parkland with public footpaths.

There are excellent state and private schools in and around the town including nearby St Thomas Catholic Primary, Sevenoaks Primary, Sevenoaks Prep, New Beacon, Granville, Solefield, Trinity School, Knole Academy, Walthamstow Hall, Weald of Kent Grammar School and the renowned International Sevenoaks School. There are also grammar and state schools at Tonbridge and Tunbridge Wells.

The M25 (Junction 5) is 3.1 miles north of Sevenoaks providing links to the National Motorway Network, Gatwick, Heathrow and Stansted airports, The Channel Tunnel, Ebbsfleet International and Bluewater shopping centre.

DIRECTIONS

From Sevenoaks station turn right onto London Road heading south, and then immediately right onto Granville Road. Continue up this road for about half a mile, passing Argyle Road on the left-hand side. Immediately after, turn right into a private road (before St Thomas School) where 5a South Park will be found on the right-hand side.

PROPERTY INFORMATION

- Tenure: Leasehold.
- Lease: 189 years from 24 June 1979 (143 years remaining
- Ground rent: nil
- Service charge: to be agreed and shared proportionately between the four flats. 5A currently pays a 50% contribution and this has amounted to about £1,700 per year in the last 3 years.
- Additional charges: £75 per annum private road charge
- Services: Mains gas fired central heating. Mains water, electricity and drainage.
- Local Authority: Sevenoaks District Council
- Council Tax band: E (£2,867.25 for 2024/25)
- Fixtures and fittings are excluded from the sale but may be available by separate negotiation.

The property is conveniently positioned within a short walk of Sevenoaks town centre, with its wide selection of shops, supermarkets (including Waitrose and M&S), restaurants, pubs and cafes.

Sevenoaks mainline rail station is just over half a mile away with fast and frequent services to London Bridge, Charing Cross and Cannon Street (London Bridge from about 24 minutes).

Leisure facilities in the area include the Stag cinema/theatre, Sevenoaks Leisure Centre, cricket at The Vine, tennis, rugby and football clubs, golf courses at Knole and Wildernesse and Nizels Golf and Fitness Centre in Hildenborough.

Knole Park is just over half a mile from the property offering acres of National Trust deer parkland with public footpaths.

There are excellent state and private schools in and around the town including nearby St Thomas Catholic Primary, Sevenoaks Primary, Sevenoaks Prep, New Beacon, Granville, Solefield, Trinity School, Knole Academy, Walthamstow Hall, Weald of Kent Grammar School and the renowned International Sevenoaks School. There are also grammar and state schools at Tonbridge and Tunbridge Wells.

The M25 (Junction 5) is 3.1 miles north of Sevenoaks providing links to the National Motorway Network, Gatwick, Heathrow and Stansted airports, The Channel Tunnel, Ebbsfleet International and Bluewater shopping centre.

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Jackson-Stops - Kent and East Sussex
Jackson-Stops - Kent and East Sussex
52 High street Sevenoaks TN13 1JG
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The Jackson-Stops, Kent and East Sussex office is conveniently situated in a prominent position on the High Street, next to Waitrose, in the centre of this bustling market town, just 30 minutes by train to London and adjacent to the M25. Our experienced staff have an excellent track record for residential sales, lettings and probate valuations on a broad spectrum of properties in Kent. We pride ourselves in receiving a high amount of recommendations and repeat business, which we put down to our personal service and long-established position in the town. Directors Alastair Hancock and Gaynor Cooper, together with Senior Negotiators Chris Mason and Tracy Connor-Loader, Lettings Manager Sarah Leslie and the experienced lettings staff have deservedly earned a reputation for outstanding results. If you would like any further information or wish to discuss any aspect of the south east market please do not hesitate to contact us.
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