Six Bells Lane, Sevenoaks, Kent, TN13

*Chain free* Grade II listed detached cottage occupying a unique, tucked away location, just off the High Street in the centre of town, close to Knole park and Sevenoaks school DESCRIPTION 8 Six Bells Lane is an idyllic 18th Century Grade II listed Cottage. Approached through a wrought iron gate, a path leads to an established rose garden, with jasmine and climbing roses which adorn the front of this charming property. This pretty walled front garden has a delightful patio area ideal for table and chairs. The Cottage has been sympathetically updated by the current owners, blending the character of the Cottage with modern amenities. The well-proportioned accommodation is arranged over three floors and includes original casement windows, fireplaces including an inglenook, exposed timbers and some panelled walls. There is planning permission in place (22/01426/LBCALT) for internal alterations to knock down a wall between the dining area and kitchen, put a Velux in the dining area and extend the cloakroom back to add a shower room. FEATURES - Spacious sitting room with a striking inglenook fireplace complete with an Esse wood burning stove and outlook over the front garden. - The dining room adjoins the kitchen which is fitted with a range of base units with space for appliances. A skylight allows natural light to flood in and a stable door opens to the front. - Bedroom/garden room with doors opening to the rear courtyard garden. - A study and cloakroom complete the ground floor accommodation. - Arranged over the lower ground floor is an office/store room and separate utility room. - Principal bedroom with built-in wardrobes and a view to the front. - Additional bedroom with feature fireplace and built-in wardrobe. - Family bathroom with panelled bath and shower over. - Laundry room to the top of the stairs. - To the rear is a delightful, south facing brick courtyard, with flower beds to the perimeter and a variety of established fruit trees and planting which offers an idyllic seating and entertaining area, along with a brick store room. SITUATION 8 Six Bells Lane is a charming cobbled lane, situated within the Sevenoaks High Street Conservation Area, close to the entrance of Knole Park at the top of Sevenoaks High Street, with all that the town has to offer including shops, restaurants, cafes, The Stag theatre/cinema, M&S clothes and food store, Waitrose supermarket and schools. Sevenoaks mainline station is just 0.7 miles away with fast and frequent services to London Charing Cross/Cannon Street (London Bridge from 22 minutes). Sevenoaks has its own Leisure centre with indoor pool, many sporting clubs including tennis, golf, rugby and hockey in the Hollybush area. Cricket is played on one of the oldest grounds in England at The Vine. There are two golf courses at Knole and Wildernesse, as well as at Nizels Golf & Health club in nearby Hildenborough. Knole Park, the historic, 1000 acre deer park, is just across the road from the property. The town is renowned for its excellent selection of schools in the public, private and state sectors, most notably Sevenoaks School, and now also benefits from Grammar annexes. The closest primary schools are St Thomas's and Lady Boswell's. The A21 at Chipstead gives access to the M25 (3.3 miles) and thereby the national motorway network, Gatwick, Heathrow and Stansted Airports, Bluewater, the Channel Tunnel terminus & ferry ports. PROPERTY INFORMATION - Services: All mains services connected - Local Authority: Sevenoaks District Council - Council Tax band: F (£2,738.45 for 2023/24) - Fixtures and fittings are excluded from the sale but may be available by separate negotiation. - Parking: Sevenoaks Town Car Park (£300 pa for 1st car, a 2nd car is an additional £600 pa) and residents on-street parking in Zone A (£50 pa for first car, a 2nd car is an additional £100 pa). DIRECTIONS From our office on Sevenoaks High Street proceed in a southerly direction. Six Bells Lane is the first turning on the right (pedestrian only) between the small public garden and Fusion Treats. No. 8 can be found on the left.