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PROPERTY FEATURES

  • No onward chain
  • 3 bedroom cottage
  • Renovation project
  • Off road parking
  • Village location
  • Sought after area

THE PROPERTY

Three bedroom cottage with off road parking, offering huge potential. Now requiring complete modernisation/renovation. Conveniently located close to schools, in the heart of this popular village. DESCRIPTION This three bedroom cottage benefits from a driveway and extensive garden, presenting an exciting prospect for potential buyers seeking to undertake a comprehensive renovation and modernisation project. This property offers any incoming purchaser the chance to transform it into a delightful residence within a sought after area. Additionally, there exists potential for extending (subject to obtaining the necessary planning consents). FEATURES - Front door leading to small lobby. - Ground floor shower room, installed approximately 5 years ago comprising shower cubicle, wc and pedestal basin. - Sitting room with fireplace. - Lower ground floor comprising kitchen/dining room with central chimney and door to rear garden. Some fitted cupboards, 4 ring electric hob and sink/tap. - Cellar - Two bedrooms on the first floor, further bedroom on the second floor. - Outside wc and store room. - The driveway provides off street parking for 2-3 cars. The garden, which is overgrown amounts to just under 0.1 acres. - Agents note: The water is currently disconnected to the property, and there is no central heating. SITUATION Nestled in the charming Chipstead village, this property is located within a conservation area and falls within the Amherst School catchment area. Chipstead itself is part of the picturesque Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty with two popular public houses, The George & Dragon and Bricklayers Arms. Nearby Riverhead has a good selection of local shops, including a convenience store, butcher and pharmacy. There is a large Tesco supermarket 1.1 miles away. Sevenoaks town centre offers a broader selection of shops, restaurants, cafes, banks etc. There are a good number of well regarded schools in the local area including nearby Riverhead Infants & Amherst Juniors and Chevening primary school as well as the grammar annexes in Sevenoaks. Additionally, there are grammar schools for both boys and girls in Tonbridge and Tunbridge Wells. Sevenoaks and Tonbridge public schools and numerous preparatory schools in and around Sevenoaks. Sevenoaks station (1.8 miles) and has fast and frequent services to London Charing Cross/Cannon Street (London Bridge from 22 minutes). The A21 at Chipstead (0.6 miles) gives access to M25 and thence motorway network, Gatwick, Heathrow and Stansted Airports, Channel Tunnel Terminus and Ports and Bluewater Shopping Centre. Leisure facilities include golf at Wildernesse and Knole in Sevenoaks and Nizels at Hildenborough, which has a health and fitness centre. Sevenoaks leisure centre, sailing at Chipstead Lakes and numerous sports clubs in the area including cricket, hockey, football, rugby and tennis. PROPERTY INFORMATION - Services: Mains water, electricity and drainage. - Local Authority: Sevenoaks District Council - Council Tax band: E (£2,746.72 for 2024/25) - Fixtures and fittings are excluded from the sale but may be available by separate negotiation. DIRECTIONS From Sevenoaks town centre take the London Road to Riverhead, passing Sevenoaks mainline station on your left. In the centre of Riverhead turn left at the mini roundabout and proceed up Worships Hill. Turn right at the traffic lights into Witches Lane. Turn left into Chipstead Lane which continues into the High Street and number 57 can be found on your right, shortly before The George & Dragon.