This exceptional riverside home is bordered on two sides by the River Darent. The house and grounds form a secret oasis of peace, completely hidden from the outside unless you know it’s there! The imposing five/six bedroom house with its white render facade has recently been refurbished to a high specification. Set over three floors with immaculate well-proportioned accommodation, the ground floor has been redesigned with modern living in mind. The bespoke kitchen is complimented with quality appliances and granite worksurfaces. The breakfast island opens to the dining and living areas ideal for entertaining with a separate sitting room. The upper floors offer generous private space for a sizeable family, which includes a master suite to the second floor comprising of bedroom, dressing room and ensuite. The house is set in stunning formal gardens with garage, store and cabin and is approached by a private shared gated driveway.
Set in this rural Kent village, where the property has been in the same family’s ownership since the 1960s and has has now come to the market for the first time since being built.
PLEASE NOTE: A 1.8 acre specimen carp lake on a 3 acre plot can be bought on a joint ownership with the neighbour in addition to the house.
Location
South Darenth is located on the right bank of the River Darent, south of Dartford and is a village in the civil parish of South Darenth and Horton Kirby in the Sevenoaks District of Kent. The village nestles in the Darenth Valley a few miles from Dartford. Its church is dedicated to St Mary and the nearest railway station is at Farningham Road. The A225 road between Dartford and Sevenoaks passes to the west of the village. There are road links from the area giving access to A2/M2, A20/M20, M25 and Dartford Tunnel as well as Ebbsfleet International station, airports, the coast and Channel Tunnel.
Directions
From Farningham Road Station, continue east on Station Road towards Main Road (A225). Turn left on to Main Road and take the first turning on the right, into Cedar Drive. Continue along Cedar Drive to the end. Turn right onto Devon Road and continue towards the T-junction at Holmesdale Road just before the bridge there is a private driveway on the left to Frog Island the property is behind electric gates at the end of the drive and the property can be found on the right hand side.
Transport Information
Farningham Road Railway Station: 0.3 miles
Eynsford Railway Station: 3.3 miles
Ebbsfleet International Eurostar Station: 4.3 miles
The distances calculated are as the crow flies.
Education
Please check with the local authority as to catchment areas and intake criteria.
Golf Clubs
Red Libbets Golf Club: 3.4 miles
London Golf Club: 4.5 miles
Health Clubs
David Lloyd Dartford: 2.5 miles
Mercure Dartford Brands Hatch Hotel & Spa: 3.1 miles
Brands Hatch Place: 3.3 miles
Useful Information
We recognise that buying a property is a big commitment and therefore recommend that you visit the local authority websites for more helpful information about the property and local area before proceeding. Some information in these details are taken from third party sources. Should any of the information be critical in your decision making then please contact Fine & Country for verification.
Council Tax
We are informed this property is in council tax band G, you should verify this with Sevenoaks Borough Council.
Tenure
The vendor advises us that this property is Freehold. Should you proceed with the purchase of the property your solicitor must verify these details.
Appliances/Services
The mention of any appliances and/or services within these sales particulars does not imply that they are in full efficient working order.
Measurements
All measurements are approximate and therefore may be subject to a small margin of error.
Opening Hours
Monday to Friday 9.00 am – 6.30 pm, Saturday 9.00 am – 6.00 pm
Viewing
Strictly via Fine & Country North West Kent
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Agents notes: All measurements are approximate and for general guidance only and whilst every attempt has been made to ensure accuracy, they must not be relied on. The fixtures, fittings and appliances referred to have not been tested and therefore no guarantee can be given that they are in working order. Internal photographs are reproduced for general information and it must not be inferred that any item shown is included with the property. For a free valuation, contact the numbers listed on the brochure. Copyright © 2023 Fine & Country Ltd. Registered office: Clifton & Co (Hartley) Limited, 2 High Street, Dartford DA1 1BY. Company Reg No. 6385219 VAT No. 924699676. Printed 26.01.2023
