Kippington Road, Sevenoaks, Kent, TN13

*Available with no onward chain* Elegant, spacious apartment in a handsome Grade II listed building in an exclusive private road in Sevenoaks, about 1 mile from the station and town centre

DESCRIPTION

Kippington House is a handsome Grade II eighteenth century listed building that was refurbished and converted into nine high quality, uniquely designed apartments of varying sizes and layouts in the 1980s. The building is accompanied by well maintained communal gardens and parking for visitors.

Flat 7 is an elegant and spacious second floor apartment, benefiting from sash windows with fitted shutters and ceilings of a good height. The apartment comes with a private garage and parking in the car park. There is a lift in the building providing step-free access to the front door of the apartment.

FEATURES

- Wide entrance hallway with built-in cupboards providing ample storage.

- Spacious and bright, well proportioned dual aspect sitting room with electric coal effect fireplace complete with decorative surround and large sash windows overlooking the communal gardens.

- Kitchen/breakfast room with a comprehensive range of units, breakfast bar and granite worktops. Integrated appliances include a ceramic hob, single oven and microwave. There is space for a freestanding dishwasher and washing machine.

- The dining room is adjacent to the kitchen with a serving hatch connecting the two rooms. This could easily be used as a bedroom or study.

- Principal bedroom suite with built-in wardrobes and ensuite bathroom. An archway leads through to a further bedroom.

- Additional double bedroom with built-in wardrobes.

- Contemporary walk in shower room with WC and vanity.

- Communal cellar offering additional storage.

- Single garage within the garage en bloc.

- Well maintained south facing communal gardens to the rear comprising mature rhododendrons and trees as well as an expanse of level lawn with benches. In addition, there is a large level lawn to the front of the house giving a feeling of grandeur. The house, gardens, driveway and garaging extend to just under 1 ½ acres.

SITUATION

Kippington Road is a highly desirable private road set within a conservation area with a 20mph speed limit, speed bumps and road wardens. It meets the London Road close to Sevenoaks railway station and is just a short walk for commuters (just under 1 mile).

Sevenoaks station serves London Charing Cross/Cannon Street (22 mins to London Bridge). Sevenoaks also serves Ashford International.

Sevenoaks town centre (about 0.8 miles by car, closer on foot via footpaths) offers a good selection of shops, cafes, restaurants, pubs and facilities including The Stag theatre/cinema, library and sports centre.

Golf clubs in Sevenoaks include Wildernesse and Knole Park, as well as Nizels Golf & Health club in Hildenborough. There is cricket at The Vine and several sports clubs in the Hollybush area including rugby, hockey and tennis. Knole Park is just under a mile away and offers wonderful countryside walks through its 1000-acre deer park.

The town has an excellent selection of highly regarded schools including Sevenoaks School. Secondary schools include Trinity School and the grammar annexes as well as Lady Boswell's and St Thomas's primary schools. There are further well regarded grammar schools in Tonbridge and Tunbridge Wells, which are both easily reached by bus and train.

PROPERTY INFORMATION

- Services: Gas fired central heating. mains water, electricity and drainage.
- Lease: 125 years from September 1983
- Ground rent: n/a
- Current annual service charge: £2,580.00
- 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.

DIRECTIONS

From central Sevenoaks proceed south on the A225 in the direction of Tonbridge. At the Royal Oak Hotel turn right into Oak Lane. Continue along this road for about a third of a mile. Turn into Kippington Road, which forks off to the right. Kippington House will be found on the left after a short distance