Listed for £990,000
October 25, 2024
Sold for £377,500
2001
A spacious home in Shoreham village less than 0.3 miles to the station, with private garden and views over 7 acres of communal parkland.
DESCRIPTION
Shoreham Place is a quiet, tucked away residential development of houses built in the 1960's in a neo-georgian style on the site of the original Shoreham Place stately home. Bordering The Darenth golf club, river Darent and benefitting from access to 7 acres of park-like communal gardens. This spacious terrace house, maintained to high standard, features four bedrooms, three reception rooms and a delightful private garden with direct access to communal grounds.
FEATURES
- The property is approached via a brick paved driveway with mature shrubs and lawn with parking for several cars. Upon entering, the large entrance hall features tiled flooring, built in cupboard and a cloakroom. All rooms benefit from double glazing and carpeting upstairs.
- Off the entrance hall is the main reception room which boasts parquet flooring. This generous light filled space is separated into a dining area with steps down to the sitting room. Both rooms have patio doors to the garden and parkland views. The sitting room is enhanced by a large bay window and an elegant stone surround electric fireplace.
- A door from the dining area leads into the front facing kitchen which is fitted with tiled flooring and built in cupboards with quartz worktops. Integrated appliances including Neff induction hob and double oven and an integrated dishwasher, bin store and large pantry cupboard.
- There is a separate porch and door off the kitchen giving direct access to the front. The adjoining breakfast/utility room, with dual aspect windows, has ample space for laundry appliances and a large fridge freezer. The garden is accessed via patio doors.
- A sweeping curved staircase leads to the first floor, where the principal bedroom has dual aspect windows overlooking the rear garden, with built in wardrobes and a tiled ensuite shower room with dual sinks. There are a further 3 double bedrooms on this floor all with built in wardrobes and a bathroom with shower over bath and a separate WC.
- The private garden with lawn, mature shrubs and a peaceful patio area has direct views over the communal grounds.
SITUATION
Situated in the heart of Shoreham village, in an Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty complete with 7 acres of communal park like gardens with large lawn areas, mature trees and 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 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 Bridge (about 34 minutes with 1 change) or Victoria/Blackfriars (about 1 hour). Sevenoaks Station (5.8 miles) offers fast and frequent services to London Charing Cross/Cannon Street (London Bridge in about 23 minutes).
Junction 4 of the M25 is just 3.5 miles away, giving access to Gatwick, Heathrow, 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 and Tonbridge. Sevenoaks, Swanley and Longfield all have secondary schools.
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 and the entrance to Shoreham Place can be found on the left hand side just after The Darenth golf club. Follow the driveway until you reach a second set of brick posts. Continue straight ahead and number 23 can be found on the right hand side.
PROPERTY INFORMATION
- Services: Oil fired central heating. Mains electricity, water and drainage.
- Local Authority: Sevenoaks District Council
- Council Tax band: G (£3,777.24 for 2024/25)
- Fixtures and fittings are excluded from the sale but may be available by separate negotiation.
Situated in the heart of Shoreham village, in an Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty complete with 7 acres of communal park like gardens with large lawn areas, mature trees and 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 Bridge (about 34 minutes with 1 change) or Victoria/Blackfriars (about 1 hour). Sevenoaks Station (5.8 miles) offers fast and frequent services to London Charing Cross/Cannon Street (London Bridge in about 23 minutes).
Junction 4 of the M25 is just 3.5 miles away, giving access to Gatwick, Heathrow, 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 and Tonbridge. Sevenoaks, Swanley and Longfield all have secondary schools.
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