Saint Michaels Drive, Otford, Sevenoaks, TN14

A delightful, spacious and well-presented detached family house on a popular private no through road, situated in an elevated position with gardens extending to approx half an acre DESCRIPTION Originating from the 1920's and occupying an elevated position on a quiet, private no through road, Westwell sits in approximately half an acre of mature, well maintained gardens and offers approximately 2138 sq ft of accommodation. Over the past ten years, the current owners have enhanced the property, undertaking rewiring, replumbing, installing loft insulation, new fascias, soffits, and gutters, and replacing windows. Additionally, the vendors added a rear extension to create a generous kitchen/family room which benefits from underfloor heating, as do both bathrooms. FEATURES - The property is approached over a block-paved driveway providing parking for several cars, alongside a double garage. - Entrance hall leading to the reception rooms, cloakroom and large storage cupboard/pantry. - The bright and airy dual-aspect kitchen/family room boasts white shaker-style units, an island with pan drawers and quartz worktops. Appliances, include a fridge/freezer, dishwasher, double oven, 5 ring gas hob and cooker hood. The breakfast area and family room open onto the sunny south-facing terrace via patio doors. - Adjacent is the spacious utility/boot room, featuring quartz worktops and space for laundry appliances and a fridge. - A dining/reception room, benefits from a substantial wall of fitted bookshelves. A door connects to the triple-aspect sitting room featuring an open fire with a brick surround. - Principal bedroom benefitting from fitted wardrobes and an ensuite shower room with mosaic-tiled walk-in shower. - Three further double bedrooms and a family bathroom comprising corner shower cubicle and large bath with handheld shower complete the first floor accommodation. - Outside, a boiler room houses the Worcester Bosch pressurised heating system and water softener. - The well maintained, mature front and rear gardens offer a private, quiet space to enjoy the elevated outlook and include a rear sandstone terrace, vegetable patch, elevated seating area, shed and mature trees. The terrace at the front benefits from the south facing aspect. - A summerhouse with insulated floor offers a versatile space, alongside a separate area for garden storage and a wood store. SITUATION Saint Michaels Drive is a popular private road on the fringes of Otford in an Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty and is conveniently situated for the station, local schools & shops, yet set in a peaceful location with outstanding views. The village itself is charming with many picturesque period properties along its High Street and around the village pond. Passing through Otford is the Pilgrims' Way providing wonderful walking opportunities. Otford village has a thriving community and a number of local services and shops, post office, 2 public houses, church, village hall, tennis courts and 12-acre recreation field used for football and cricket. Sevenoaks is about 4.5 miles distant and offers a wider selection of shops and facilities. Golf is available at The London Club, Wildernesse and Knole. Otford station is 0.6 miles away with services to London Victoria/London Charing Cross from about 40 mins and London Bridge from 30 mins. Sevenoaks station (about 4 miles) offers alternative rail services to Cannon Street (London Bridge from 22 mins). The Sevenoaks area is renowned for excellent schooling. Otford has its own primary school, nursery and two preparatory schools; Russell House and St Michaels. The Sevenoaks area has many well regarded schools including the renowned Sevenoaks School, the grammar annexes and a wide choice of Preparatory schools. Further well regarded grammar schools in nearby Tonbridge and Tunbridge Wells. The M25 is accessible at junction 5 (about 4.5 miles) and junction 4 (about 6 miles), providing access to the motorway network, Gatwick, Heathrow and Stansted Airports, Bluewater, Dover and the Channel Tunnel Terminus. DIRECTIONS From central Sevenoaks, take the A225 North towards Otford. Continue over the traffic lights that cross the A25. Continue past the retail park and over the roundabout until you reach the roundabout in Otford. Take the 2nd exit, continue past Otford Station and turn right at the sharp left bend onto the Pilgrims Way. Saint Michaels Drive can be found on the left after approximately 0.3 miles PROPERTY INFORMATION - Services: Gas fired central heating. Mains electricity, drainage and water. - Local Authority: Sevenoaks District Council - Council Tax band: G (£3,881.15 for 2024/25) - Fixtures and fittings are excluded from the sale but may be available by separate negotiation.