4 bed bungalow for sale

Calfstock Lane, Farningham, Kent DA4

Set behind impressive electric gates in an exclusive, private position, this superbly presented and remarkably spacious detached bungalow offers a rare blend of luxury, tranquillity, and versatility with planning granted in 2020 for a loft conversion to provide additional accommodation, a substantial driveway and a beautiful southerly-facing landscaped rear garden with a cabin/home office, workshop and delightful rural views, and no onward chain. Located on a desirable no-through lane, leading to Farningham Woods Nature Reserve. The historic and picturesque village of Farningham, with its local amenities, is approximately 0.7 miles away. Farningham Road railway station is approximately 1.2 miles away, and Swanley railway station, with services to London Bridge from only 20 minutes, is approximately 3.3 miles away.

Accommodation

The generous and flexible accommodation comprises entrance hall; living room with a gas (tbc) fire; conservatory/sitting room with a plastered insulated ceiling open-plan to dining room with French doors to the patio; a beautiful bespoke fitted kitchen with wall and base cupboards, drawers, granite worktops, sink with mixer tap, integrated appliances including; Miele Nespresso coffee machine, Miele steamer, Miele microwave, warming draw, dishwasher and fridge/freezer; and space for range style cooker with cooker hood above; a bespoke utility room with wall and base cupboards, drawers, worktops, butler sink and spaces for washing machine and tumble dryer; three bedrooms, reception room leading to a cinema/games room, a stunning bathroom with bath, shower, WC and vanity washbasin; and a shower room with a shower, WC and washbasin.

Outside

The impressive electric gates open up to a substantial block-paved driveway leading to a store room with a garage roller door and side gate leading to the rear. The property boasts a beautiful southerly-facing landscaped rear garden with delightful rural views, a lovely spacious Indian sandstone paved patio with a brick-built BBQ, the perfect space for entertaining, leading to lawns with borders stocked with well-established flowering plants, shrubs and trees. Towards the end of the garden is an insulated cabin/home office, workshop, shed and an additional lawn.

Location

Farningham is a sought-after, historic and picturesque village with beautiful period houses along its quiet High Street, and the River Darent running through it with pretty arched bridges. It offers an Indian restaurant, The Lion Hotel restaurant and pub, the Pied Bull pub, a village church, dating from the 13th Century, a village hall hosting various clubs and activities, a day nursery, a doctors' surgery, two garages, a petrol station with a convenience store and a cricket club.

The sought-after historic and picturesque village of Eynsford, with its pretty bridge and ford, castle, several pubs, a butcher, churches, a village shop, a popular primary school and a railway station, is approximately 1.5 miles away.

There are lovely walks at Farningham Woods Nature Reserve, Lullingstone Country Park and along the River Darent.

There are several local golf clubs, including Pedham Place Golf Centre, Lullingstone Golf Course and Darenth Valley Golf Course.

Swanley town centre, with its shops, supermarkets and railway station, serving London Bridge (from 20 minutes), Charing Cross (from 31 minutes) and Victoria (from 31 minutes), is approximately 3 miles away.

The grammar schools in Wilmington and Dartford are all approximately 5 miles away.

Bluewater shopping centre is approximately 6 miles away.

The highly sought-after town of Sevenoaks, with its excellent shopping, recreational and educational facilities, including grammar schools, is approximately 9 miles away.

Access to the M25, the M20 and the A20 can be found within approximately 2 miles.

Agents Note

The property is freehold and is in council tax band F, and benefits from double glazing, air-conditioning, gas central heating and mains gas, electricity, water and drainage.

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