4 bed detached house for sale

Dean Bottom, South Darenth, Dartford, Kent DA4

Offered to the market with the benefit of no forward chain is this enchanting Grade II listed farmhouse, located in a tranquil hamlet between Longfield and South Darenth, steeped in history and charm, whilst offering the comfort and versatility of modern living and superb connectivity to London, the M25, M20 and A2 major arteries.

Built in the early 15th century, this picturesque property sits within a group of just four homes at the bottom of a quiet country cul-de-sac in the historic hamlet of Dean Bottom, surrounded by open fields and wooded groves.

It occupies a substantial, mature, well-maintained plot measuring just under an acre. There is ample off-road parking with a gated driveway that can accommodate 8-10 cars quite comfortably.

The main house boasts close to 1600sqft of versatile accommodation across four floors (to include cellar), plus a detached utility room. There are also a number of outbuildings.

Downstairs, the property features a large, modern, stylish open-plan kitchen/dining room/family room, with oak worktops, plenty of cupboards over and under, with built-in dishwasher. In the dining area there is a stunning inglenook fireplace and exposed beams. There is a separate living/reception room, again with a beautiful open fireplace believed to be Elizabethan, and exposed C15th original oak floors and exposed beams. There is also a cleverly constructed cocktail cabinet, hidden away in a corner. The flint-lined cellar is clean and clear and ready to be stocked with wine and/or produce.

The bathroom, located on the ground floor, is bright and spacious and features a standalone roll-top bath, corner power-shower cubicle, heated towel rail and “his and hers” vanity sinks.

To the first floor, the home offers four bedrooms. Three are doubles, whilst one is slightly smaller and currently used as a music room. Each of the rooms again feature exposed beams and enjoy plenty of natural light.

To the top floor, there is a convenient and versatile space, which is currently used as a study. This could also make a great play den for children, or even an additional fifth bedroom. There is also a large clear loft space and there are eaves access points and storage spaces on the first floor.

Further benefits include modern oil central heating and a modern water treatment system (no mains drainage) along with other upgrades and modernisations.

There is a flint/brick-built utility room and WC/shower room. This features an oak worktop with cupboards over and under, plumbed for washer and dryer, a one-and-a half bowl sink, built-in fridge-freezer and boiler cupboard, with a separate toilet and shower room with heated towel rail.

Externally, the garden is a serene retreat with a number of different areas to enjoy. There are five outbuildings; a summerhouse, a home office/pottery studio, a workshop, a lawn-mower store, each with mains power, a storeroom and a log-store for convenience.

Within the well-maintained grounds, there are about 20 fruit trees laid out as an orchard, a variety of well planted shrubs, with the open areas laid to lawn where the sun can be enjoyed from sunrise to sunset. There is an enclosed potager kitchen garden with greenhouse and raised beds for fruit, vegetables and herbs, and a separate herb garden. There are plenty of seating areas to relax in, each offering different views of the garden and the fields which surround the hamlet. There is a wild area for picnics, and a large patio – both currently used for outdoor dining, entertaining and BBQ. Many a garden party have been enjoyed by the current owners with the space offering seclusion and privacy and a great one in which to entertain.

Whilst the property enjoys a rural setting and surroundings, the property is well connected to Longfield - just one-and-a-half miles away, with London Victoria 30 minutes by train. Ebbsfleet and Dartford stations offer alternative routes to London Charing Cross and St Pancras (17 minutes on HS2), and to the Continent. The A2, M20 and M25 are also accessible within less than ten minutes, as are reputable nursery, primary and secondary schools. Longfield includes a Waitrose and a Co-Op, and Bluewater Shopping Centre is approximately 10 minutes away by car.

This is an ideal location for those looking for comfortable modern living which oozes history, a tranquil lifestyle, great privacy, great local facilities, with easy connections to the wider world.

Tenure: Freehold

Council Tax Band: F

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