Ashley Close, Sevenoaks, Kent, TN13

A well-proportioned detached family house offering superb scope to update, set on about a quarter of an acre, tucked away in a quiet cul-de-sac, under half a mile from the station and close to the town centre DESCRIPTION Coming to the market for the first time since the 1970s, The Ridgeway occupies a good-sized plot of about 0.28 of an acre, with off-street parking, double garage and a well screened, wrap around South and West facing garden. It is ideally tucked away on a quiet, residential cul-de-sac, close to the station and town centre amenities. The well-proportioned accommodation amounts to about 2,269 sq ft, arranged over two floors, and offers scope to update/ refurbish and possibly to extend, subject to the necessary planning consents. FEATURES - Generous triple aspect drawing room featuring an open fire with a large stone surround, French doors leading out to the conservatory and glazed bi-fold doors opening through to the dining room. - Double glazed conservatory with power and lighting and French doors leading out to the rear garden. - Formal dining room with a view out over the rear garden. - Double aspect sitting room overlooking the rear garden. - The Kitchen/breakfast room displays some vintage Elizabeth Ann units, incorporating a stainless steel sink with pantry. There is space for a fridge/freezer, washing machine, cooker and dishwasher. - Side boot room with door to the garden. - Ground floor WC. - The first floor has five bedrooms (4 doubles) and two bathrooms including the spacious principal bedroom suite with fitted wardrobes and en suite bathroom. Three of the other bedrooms have fitted wardrobes and one has a vanity unit. - The well-maintained rear garden is predominantly laid to lawn with mature shrubs, flower beds and seating areas. Two sheds and two greenhouses. - To the front of the house is a gated tarmac driveway and detached double garage with electric up/over door, power and light connected. Wrought-iron gates open off the close. SITUATION Ashley Close is a no-through residential close located off St Botolphs Road (via Ashley Road), just 0.4 of a mile from Sevenoaks railway station, about half a mile from the town centre and about three quarters of a mile from Knole Park. Sevenoaks offers a wide variety of shops, cafes, restaurants, banks, Waitrose and M&S supermarkets. Other facilities include The Stag cinema/theatre, library and sports centre. Sevenoaks mainline railway station has direct services to London Charing Cross (via London Bridge in 24 mins) and Cannon Street. Sevenoaks and the surrounding villages offer an excellent selection of schools in the private and state sector. In particular, St John's, Lady Boswell's, St Thomas's and Sevenoaks primary schools, Walthamstow Hall junior and senior school, The Granville School and The New Beacon are all within close reach of the property. There are also the grammar annexes as well as the well regarded Sevenoaks School. Further grammar schools are situated in Tonbridge and Tunbridge Wells. There are numerous sports clubs and classes in the town, including cricket, tennis and rugby clubs a short distance away at The Vine, and Knole and Wildernesse golf clubs. Nizels golf club and fitness centre is in Hildenborough. The M25 (junction 5) is under 3 miles away providing access to The Channel Tunnel, London, Gatwick (24.5 miles) and Heathrow Airports (46 miles) and the national motorway network beyond. DIRECTIONS From Sevenoaks station, head south on London Road towards the town and then turn left onto St Botolphs Road. After a few hundred yards, turn left into Ashley Road. Towards the end of the road turn right into Ashley Close. The Ridgeway will be found on the right-hand side. PROPERTY INFORMATION - Services: Gas fired central heating. All mains services connected. - Local Authority: Sevenoaks District Council - Council Tax band: G (£3,734.25 for 2023/24) - Fixtures and fittings are excluded from the sale but may be available by separate negotiation.