Wilmington, Kent

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Great Mount Cottage

Great Mount Cottage is a four bedroom extended detached home located in the sought after private road and available to the market for the first time in over 30 years. This much loved family home in this peaceful location is set in a plot approaching 7.7 acres the stunning grounds are made up of established park-like formal secluded garden areas. There is also a separate gated access to the side leading to a small paddock to the rear with equestrian facilities of two loose boxes and tack room. The rest of the grounds are made up of mainly established woodland with a pathway that doubles up as bridle path or dog walking facility. The grounds offer a wide variety of birds and wildlife within your own tranquil oasis. Internally the house is well presented throughout with well-proportioned accommodation providing both formal and informal living with many unique spaces that are worthy of a mention of such as the contemporary kitchen breakfast room that is open plan to the large entrance dining hall that is really the central hub of the house and a superb entertaining space. By contrast the beamed grand sitting room with log burner is a space to retreat to of an evening especially on those winter nights. The sun lounge is a peaceful space where you can appreciate the formal gardens beyond. Another area to note is the huge principal bedroom suite with large walk-in wardrobes and expansive en-suite shower/ bathroom room. Externally to the front is a driveway with ample parking leading to a double garage. This home offers semi-rural living in a countryside location yet with many local amenities close by in Hextable village including Rowhill Gange Hotel and Spa. Nearby towns of Swanley, Bexley and Dartford offer broader facilities with Bluewater shopping complex only 8 miles away. Local rail stations of Swanley, Bexley and Dartford Stations provide access to London alternately Ebbsfleet International is 10 miles away. Road links of the A2, A20/M25 are all within easy access. There is a variety of good schooling in the area including being within catchment for local Grammar schools.

Location

Wilmington centre has one shop and three pubs: The Orange Tree, The Plough and The Horse and Groom at Leyton Cross and is considered to be one of the most affluent areas of Dartford. Part of the Joydens Wood estate lies within parish boundaries. Its most prominent landmark is the St Michael and All Angels Church, which is the site for the annual Wilmington Model Railway Exhibition. Hextable Village is a 10 minute walk and offers 2 convenience stores, Post Office, barbers, hairdressers, chemist and Church Community Centre. Swanley, Dartford and Crayford railway stations are close by with services to London. The shopping centres of Bluewater and Dartford offer many facilities including Prospect Place Retail Park, the Orchard Theatre, library and museum. 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.

Seller Insight

Great Mount Cottage has been a much loved family home and the owners, Tony and Sheila, recall how thirty three years ago they felt it would make the ideal home and location for their family. In a private, peaceful location and with stunning grounds, the house has easy access to local rail stations, the M25 and nearby Dartford. They knew it would give them the best of town and country living.

Tony explains that when they bought the house it was a small gardener’s cottage, but they saw its huge potential, and working to the highest standards, they extended the property to create a modern, spacious, and attractive home. It took eighteen months to complete the work and they didn’t move in until it was finished. Three years ago, they installed a large, well equipped, streamlined kitchen and a log burner in the main lounge.

The conservatory is part of the extension and is where you can really appreciate the beauty of the grounds. Sheila says she loves this very restful room which invites the garden into the house; it is the perfect place to settle for quiet downtime. They decided to make the kitchen and dining room open plan to ensure easy entertaining: and as they now have a large extended family it was an excellent decision. It is the sociable hub of the home where everyone can find a space and still chat to the cook.

The lounge is a spacious area, and the added beams add atmosphere, in keeping with the property: and with the flames from the log burner flickering across them, creating a warm glow, the room becomes a great winter refuge. Great Mount Cottage is a hospitable home and has been perfect for entertaining family and friends.

The easy maintenance garden is a wow factor in this special home, and Tony explains that some years ago he was able to purchase the seven acres of woodland behind the house. It has ensured the continued privacy of the property but also gives constant pleasure as you have endless dog walks from the garden, plus the pleasure of watching the changing seasons, the wide variety of birds and wild life that also enjoy the grounds. It is a peaceful oasis.

There is a small paddock to the rear of the property with two loose boxes and tack room, adding to the assets Great Mount Cottage has to offer.

It is a fifteen minute walk into Hextable village which has a primary school, post office, shops for everyday needs and activities centred round the community centre. Swanley with its sixty acres of parkland is only two miles away, whilst nearby Blue Water and Dartford are perfect for shopping and leisure. Tony and Sheila have loved the house and the area and are sad the time has come to downsize but take away many very happy memories.*

* These comments are the personal views of the current owners and are included as an insight into life at the property. They have not been independently verified, should not be relied on without verification and do not necessarily reflect the views of the agent.

Transport Information

Swanley Railway Station: 2.2 miles

Bexley Railway Station: 3.4 miles

Ebbsfleet International Eurostar Station: 10.1 miles

There are buses from Hextable to Bluewater and Dartford. The distances calculated are as the crow flies.

Education

Please check with the local authority as to catchment areas and intake criteria.

Golf Clubs

Birchwood Park Golf Club: 1.5 miles

Dartford Golf Club: 2.6 miles

Cray Valley Golf Club: 4.7 miles

Health Clubs

Birchwood Park Health & Fitness: 1.5 miles

Reynolds Fitness Spa: 2.6 miles

David Lloyd Dartford: 3.5 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 North West Kent for verification.

Council Tax

We are informed this property is in council tax band F, you should verify this with Dartford 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.

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