Rare opportunity to purchase a beautifully presented, truly unique five bedroom detached flint and brick cottage dating back to the 1800’s on the edge of the pretty village of Downe.
This impressive residence is tucked away in a semi-rural location and occupies a large plot with wonderful views over the surrounding countryside.
The ground floor accommodation comprises a 22ft triple aspect kitchen/breakfast room with fitted wall and base units, integrated appliances with granite work tops, separate dining room with patio doors overlooking the garden. Double aspect 21ft reception room with inglenook fireplace. The ground floor is completed by a study and WC.
Upstairs, arranged over the first and second floor are five double bedrooms and a recently upgraded and well appointed family bathroom. The master bedroom includes an en suite bathroom.
Outside, to the front of the property is a gravelled driveway offering parking for several cars and access to a double car port. The garden surrounds the house, providing secluded areas of lawn and a high degree of privacy.
The property is situated in a prime location in the historic village of Downe once home to Charles Darwin. Downe village has an active village community with a great primary school, two pubs, restaurants and a tea shop steeped in history. Chelsfield and Orpington stations are a short drive with fast links into London (18 minutes).
Tenure: Freehold
Council Tax Band G
Talk to Oliver Pettman from John Payne (Estate agents in Locksbottom)
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