Noahs Ark, Kemsing, Sevenoaks, Kent

PRICE RANGE £450,000 - £475,000

PROPERTY
This attractive period house with elevations of red and blue brick was built in the early 1900s and has been improved by the current owners. It is presented with real style, offering a mixture of character charm and a contemporary high spec finish. The entrance door opens into an enclosed porch with space for coats and shoes. A further door leads into the open-plan living / dining room which boasts engineered oak flooring and a large sash window overlooking the front of the property. It is semi-open to the kitchen, making it an ideal space for entertaining and for modern family life. A wood burning stove set within the original fireplace provides a wonderful focal point to the room with fitted shelving either side.

The marvellous kitchen features a range of contemporary handle-less wall and base units with quartz worktops, tiled splashback and trendy floor tiles. There is plenty of cupboard space with 2 large skylights flooding the space with natural light. Integrated appliances include a fridge, freezer, extractor, electric oven, induction hob and double wine fridge.

The bathroom, which is located downstairs has been finished in a modern style befitting a boutique hotel with stylish black brassware and underfloor heating. There is a bath, separate walk-in shower with glass screen, floating basin with vanity storage, towel radiator and WC with hidden cistern and further storage.

Upstairs the first floor landing leads to two large double bedrooms which both benefit from fitted cupboards and carpeted floors. A further small bedroom is located at the rear (accessed through bedroom 2). It is currently used as a study but could also make an excellent nursery. The property benefits from mains gas central heating and the loft is fully boarded for storage with a pull down ladder.

OUTSIDE
There is a low maintenance front garden and a path that leads down the right hand side of the property providing access to the back garden. A separate drive to the left of the row of terraces provides vehicular access to a communal parking area at the rear. It also leads to the very back of the garden where there is a large timber frame garage, offering private-off road parking and plentiful storage space.

The garden itself is South West facing and measures approximately 100 feet in total length. It is mostly laid to lawn with a variety of herbaceous shrubs and plants to the borders. To the immediate rear of the house is a brick-built garden studio with light, power and plumbing for a washing machine and tumble dryer. It provides a wonderful reception space to enjoy the garden all year around and would also make an excellent standalone home office. A patio area adjacent to the garden studio provides a great spot for al fresco entertaining or simply to sit and soak up the sunshine.

LOCATION
The property is located in Noah's Ark, a picturesque hamlet on the outskirts of the popular village of Kemsing. Kemsing itself is centered around St Ediths Well, a shrine dedicated to St Edith a local legend and daughter of King Edgar I whose saintly presence has, according to legend, given the water healing properties. There are numerous amenities in the village including a general store, newsagents, greengrocers, The Bell public house, library, village church, recreation field and sports pavilion. There is an abundance of countryside walks and bridle paths in this area of outstanding natural beauty and Kemsing railway station, which serves London Victoria and has free parking, is only 0.7 miles away.

Sevenoaks town centre is about 3 miles distant, where one can find an excellent range of restaurants, cafes and shops as well as the Stag Theatre and cinema and Sevenoaks leisure centre with swimming pool and fitness suite. Sevenoaks mainline railway station is 3.5 miles away with fast rail services to London Bridge, Waterloo East, Charing Cross and Cannon Street in as little as 23 minutes.

There are a lots of well regarded schools nearby including Kemsing, Seal and Otford Primary Schools with a top class selection of private, comprehensive and grammar schools for both boys and girls in Sevenoaks, Tonbridge and Tunbridge Wells.

Access to the M25 (junction 5) and A21 can be found at the Chevening interchange 4.5 miles away which leads to the major motorway network providing easy access to Gatwick Airport, Channel Tunnel Terminus and the South Coast.

Further places of interest within the local area include Sevenoaks Wildlife Reserve, Knole Park, Chartwell (Winston Churchill’s former home), Ightham Mote, Hever Castle, Emmetts Garden and Penshurst Place to name just a few.

TENURE
Freehold.

SERVICES
All main services are connected.

ENERGY PERFORMANCE CERTIFICATE
Energy Rating D.

LOCAL AUTHORITY
Sevenoaks District Council. Council Tax Band D.

RESTRICTIONS
The property is located in the green belt.