Listed for £700,000
August 9, 2024
Sold for £545,000
2021
Sold for £249,750
2004
Sold for £197,000
2002
A beautifully refurbished three bedroom house with south facing garden, tucked away in a private road in the heart of Shoreham village, with communal grounds bounding the River Darent
DESCRIPTION
This property has been completely refurbished by the current vendors to a high standard and now offers a contemporary home with new Amtico flooring, carpeting, internal doors, plantation shutters and blinds throughout as well as a new kitchen, bathroom and cloakroom. The private, south facing garden has been well landscaped incorporating a raised terrace and gazebo.
FEATURES
- Bright and spacious entrance hallway with cloakroom and large storage cupboard.
- Kitchen/dining room with French doors to the garden and made to measure electric blinds. The newly installed kitchen comprises a range of white shaker style cupboards and granite worktops. Integrated appliances include a Microwave, oven, induction hob, dishwasher, washing machine, tumble dryer and wine fridge.
- Sitting room with large picture window overlooking the garden complete with feature window seat.
- Three good size double bedrooms, all with plantation style shutters and built in wardrobes.
- Tiled bathroom with roll top bath and hand held shower.
- The south facing private garden has been thoughtfully landscaped with an Indian sandstone terrace providing space for al fresco dining. A path leads to the raised terrace and gazebo at the rear with the remainder of the garden being laid to lawn. Close boarded fencing provides privacy and a back gate gives rear access to that leads to the front of the property.
- To the front of the property is a lawned area with path leading to the front door. The property has a single garage within the garage en bloc with parking space in front and ample on street parking if required.
SITUATION
Situated in the heart of Shoreham village, in an Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty, Boakes Meadow is a quiet, private residential road with its own communal land bounded on one side by the river Darent. All the residents of Boakes meadow have a share in the communal land.
Shoreham is a picturesque village, tucked away in the Darenth Valley. It has a thriving community with many clubs, societies and annual events taking place. There are three public houses and a Vineyard in the village, plus a tea room, village store, church, museum, village hall with recreation ground, playground and tennis courts. It is fortunate to have its own primary school and the Darenth golf course. There are Drenthe many lovely walking opportunities, particularly along the river banks, up on to the North Downs and in nearby Lullingstone Park.
Shoreham railway station has services to London Victoria/Blackfriars (about 1 hour). Otford station (2.1 miles) offers services to London Charing Cross (London Bridge in about 30 minutes).
Junction 4 of the M25 is just 2.5 miles away, giving access to Gatwick, Heathrow, Bluewater, the Channel Tunnel Terminus, Dover Ferry terminal and the motorway network beyond.
Sevenoaks (about 5 miles) has more comprehensive facilities including shops, restaurants, cafes, The Stag theatre/cinema, M&S clothes and food store, Waitrose supermarket, schools and Knole Park. Further shopping is available at Orpington (6 miles) and Bluewater (11.5 miles).
Local golf courses include the Darenth, Lullingstone and Pedham as well as Knole and Wildernesse in Sevenoaks, and Nizels Golf & health club in nearby Hildenborough.
There are a good number of well regarded schools in the local area including primary schools in Shoreham, Otford and Eynsford. Sevenoaks is renowned for its excellent selection of schools in the private and state sectors, most notably Sevenoaks school, and now also benefits from grammar annexes. There are further grammar schools in Orpington, Dartford and Tonbridge. Sevenoaks, Swanley and Longfield all have secondary schools.
PROPERTY INFORMATION
- Services: Oil fired central heating. Mains electricity, water and drainage.
- Local Authority: Sevenoaks District Council
- Council Tax band: F (£3,274.03 for 2024/25)
- Service Charge: £400 per annum payable to Boakes Meadow Committee
- Fixtures and fittings are excluded from the sale but may be available by separate negotiation.
DIRECTIONS
From Sevenoaks take the A225 and continue through Otford. After 1 mile, turn left signposted to Shoreham. Proceed under the railway bridge into the village, continue past the Samuel Palmer pub and over the river. Shortly after The Kings Arms you will see the turning to Boakes Meadow on your right. Once in Boakes Meadow turn left and number 7 is on the left.
Situated in the heart of Shoreham village, in an Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty, Boakes Meadow is a quite, private residential road with its own communal gardens bounded on one side by the River Darent.
Shoreham is a picturesque village, tucked away in the Darenth Valley. It has a thriving community with many clubs, societies and annual events taking place. There are three public houses and a Vineyard in the village, plus a tea room, village store, church, museum, village hall with recreation ground, playground and tennis courts. It is fortunate to have its own primary school and the Darenth golf course. There are are many lovely walking opportunities, particularly along the river banks, up on to the North Downs and in nearby Lullingstone Park.
Shoreham railway station has services to London Victoria/Blackfriars (about 1 hour). Otford station (2.1 miles) offers services to London Charing Cross (London Bridge in about 30 minutes).
Junction 4 of the M25 is just 2.5 miles away, giving access to Gatwick, Heathrow, Bluewater, the Channel Tunnel Terminus, Dover Ferry terminal and the motorway network beyond.
Sevenoaks (about 5 miles) has more comprehensive facilities including shops, restaurants, cafes, The Stag theatre/cinema, M&S clothes and food store, Waitrose supermarket, schools and Knole Park. Further shopping is available at Orpington (6 miles) and Bluewater (11.5 miles).
Local golf courses include the Darenth, Lullingstone and Pedham as well as Knole and Wildernesse in Sevenoaks, and Nizels Golf & health club in nearby Hildenborough.
There are a good number of well regarded schools in the local area including primary schools in Shoreham, Otford and Eynsford. Sevenoaks is renowned for its excellent selection of schools in the private and state sectors, most notably Sevenoaks school, and now also benefits from grammar annexes. There are further grammar schools in Orpington, Dartford and Tonbridge. Sevenoaks, Swanley and Longfield all have secondary schools.
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