Villa Road, Higham

Heritage Estates are delighted to offer for sale this period, Victorian cottage located in the desirable village of Higham. The property has a splendid, modern interior and a real 'wow factor' appearance. The property comprises of: an open-plan living room, dining and kitchen area; a modern contemporary, fully-fitted kitchen with an auto-mist smart-scan hydra sprinkler safety system; a downstairs cloakroom; three bedrooms over the first and second floors; a luxury, family bathroom. The low maintenance garden laid with artificial lawn is in excess of 100ft. Internal viewing essential to fully appreciate this lovely home. Ideal first or second time purchase; perfect buy to let.

Front View of Property
Dark grey, composite front door to front that opens into open-plan living space. UPVC double glazed windows to front are fitted with white, wooden shutters. The front façade looks very smart with the exposed brickwork sanded down and repointed by English Heritage.

Lounge, Dining and Kitchen Area 11.72m (38' 5") x 3.42m (11' 3")
Luxury, contemporary living, dining and kitchen space. Measurements are for the overall area. Karndean flooring (luxury vinyl tiles) in grey. Exposed brickwork to left hand side and stairwell allows this internally modern house to retain its cottage feel. White décor elsewhere. Quality, grey carpet to stairs with white handrail. Radiator under window. Storage cupboard under the stairs housing electrical circuit board. Space for dining table.

Kitchen
Modern, grey fitted kitchen in a range of wall and base units and breakfast bar for two. Inset stainless steel 1½ bowl sink and drainer with modern taps. Built-in double oven with grill and 'Zanussi' extractor fan over; integrated fridge and freezer; 'Lamona' integrated washing machine and dishwasher. Tiled walls above quartz-effect work surfaces in white. Spotlights to ceiling as well as lighting under the kitchen units. Two skylight windows allow natural light to pour into the space. The kitchen has been fitted with a 'Mistek' auto-mist smart-scan hydra sprinkler system which works automatically with vapour sprays in the event of a fire.

There are full length UPVC double glazed windows to rear with views over the garden, UPVC double glazed French doors to side with access to garden. Door to ground floor WC/cloakroom:



WC/Cloakroom 1.59m (5' 3") x 0.85m (2' 9")
UPVC double glazed, opaque windows to rear. White décor. Part-tiled walls. Karndean flooring in grey. White WC. White wash-hand basin set on small vanity cupboard. Radiator. Alpha Evoke boiler firing central heating and hot water.

First Floor Landing
Quality, grey carpet. Radiator. White banister and hand rail. Storage cupboard.

Stairs up from first floor landing lead to the second floor landing. Stairs and landing both have quality, grey carpet. UPVC double glazed windows to rear. Exposed brick wall continues the cottage theme.


Bedroom Two 3.38m (11' 1") x 2.87m (9' 5")
UPVC double glazed window to front is fitted with white, wooden shutters. Radiator under window. Quality, grey carpet. Double room. Full-length, mirrored, sliding door wardrobe provides hanging space and drawer storage

Bedroom Three 2.97m (9' 9") x 1.63m (5' 4")
UPVC double glazed windows to rear with view over garden. Radiator. Quality, grey carpet. Deep, built-in wardrobe.

Family Bathroom 2.81m (9' 3") x 1.75m (5' 9")
Grey ceramic floor and wall tiles. White suite compromising panel-enclosed bath with hand-held shower and taps. Wash hand basin set on vanity cupboard; WC; shower with shower screen and rain shower over as well as handheld shower head. UPVC double glazed opaque windows to rear. Two Velux style sky light windows to ceiling. Heated towel rail.

Bedroom One 4.93m (16' 2") x 2.47m (8' 1")
[x 3.22m (10' 7") widest]

UPVC double glazed windows to rear overlooking garden. Velux style windows to front. Inset spotlights. Fitted shelves with small, built-in hanging rail. The quality, grey carpet continues through bedroom one. View to front showing Velux window. This dual aspect room allows an airy, open, comfortable sleeping area. Access to small loft space for extra storage.


Garden
Sandstone steps lead up to a tier of Cornish cream pebbles, then two further tiers of artificial lawn. Real and flourishing mature planting throughout with a southwest facing aspect. Timber framed summerhouse. Fence panel enclosed garden. Garden length: approximately 100ft. Rear pedestrian gate.

Amenities
The village of Higham is steeped in history being the former home of Charles Dickens. The village offers a host of local amenities including shops; doctors surgery; a primary school with a good Ofsted report and private school at Gads Hill. Convenient access to the A2/M2 motorway leading to M25/M20 motorways. Higham British Rail station offers the links to the high speed service to London. Local pubs and restaurants: Gardeners Arms; The Knowle; Sir John Falstaff.