Istead Rise, Gravesend, Kent, DA13

Guide Price £725,000 - £750,000.

This unique Edwardian home is enviably positioned within the sought after village of Istead Rise, offering its lucky new owners a move with no immediate work required.
Believed to have been built in circa 1910, the property was the former Van Velden House and Brookside Nursery, occupying a plot that measures approximately 1/5 acre, set back from the road.

Boasting a wealth of character, the property offers versatile accommodation and could suit young and growing families, retirees, and/or those looking to escape London, to a semi-rural, yet well connected area.

Downstairs, the property offers a welcoming entrance hall, and there are two versatile, bay-fronted rooms at the front of the house. One is a well appointed sitting room with feature-log burner. The other is a more formal dining room, again with feature fireplace (feature only).

To the rear, there is an open kitchen-breakfast arrangement, a great space within which to entertain, with fitted units, and the convenience of a walk-in pantry, plus small utility room.

Beyond the kitchen-breakfast room is a bespoke Anglian conservatory, installed in 2021 and available for use year-round, with a mirrored ceiling and two sets of sliding doors to the garden.

A downstairs bathroom and separate WC complete the downstairs accommodation. The bathroom is stylishly finished, fully tiled and with shower-above-bath, sink and vanity unit, wall mirror and heated towel rail.

Upstairs, there are four double bedrooms. The master is tastefully decorated and boasts a huge window, allowing for lots of natural light. Bedrooms two and three are again of generous proportions, with bedroom three offering its own, walk-in/en-suite shower. The fourth bedroom is a slightly smaller double, but features built-in wardrobes and would otherwise make for a useful guest room, children’s bedroom, nursery, dressing room or home office. An upstairs, separate toilet completes the accommodation on this floor.
Further benefits include double glazing, gas central heating and a fully installed burglar alarm with security lights front, and rear. There is also a spacious loft for storage.

This plot/property also offers potential for planning or development (STPP) as it has the potential of rear access via Northumberland Road.

Externally, the property offers ample off-street parking, with a tandem driveway for 4-6 vehicles, depending on their size. There is also a garage with stable-style doors, with a storage room and log-store behind. The front garden is tiered, with a large patio, a few raised beds, a classic car which has been converted to a functional BBQ area, with some mature trees adding to the privacy on offer. There are also two sections that are laid-to-lawn.

The rear garden is largely laid-to-lawn, but features a raised patio and pergola, accessible from the conservatory. The space is deceptively spacious and “wraps around”, to an area that is gravelled, with a garden shed, and another raised seating area.

The property is well located for the village amenities, with a parade of shops including a Co-Op, dry cleaners, pharmacy and a popular Indian Restaurant. It is also within walking distance of the local Doctors and Dental surgeries, as well as the local Community Centre and CIU club.

There are a number of reputable primary and secondary schools in the area, with Istead Rise primary school just a short walk from the property. Meopham primary and secondary schools, and Gravesend/Mayfield Grammar schools are also within easy reach, with public bus and school coach services in the area.
Road links are fantastic, with the property just minutes from the A2 for access to the M25 and London. Ebbsfleet International train station is just two junctions along the A2 for those who may require a High Speed link to London, whilst Meopham station also offers direct services to London Victoria.

Bluewater shopping centre is also just a few junctions along the A2, for those who enjoy their retail therapy.

Tenure: Freehold
Council Tax Band: F