3 Bedroom Other

PROPERTY Park Cottage is believed to have originally been two 18th Century flint stone cottages which have been combined and extended in the middle of the 20th Century to create this lovely home.   Entering through the front door an inner hall gives access to the dining room which is well proportioned with a decorative fireplace, wood parquet flooring and dual aspect windows.  A further door leads to the living room, but is currently not used by the vendor. The living room is very generous in size with two lovely square bay windows along with two further windows letting the light flood the space.   There is a wood burning stove with brick surround, stone hearth and wooden mantel over. The living room flows through to the well appointed kitchen which is fitted with a range of base units with a wooden work surface running over.  There is a gas oven with hob over, integrated dishwasher, fridge and freezer. A large window overlooks the private rear garden and then going back into the hallway there is a generous cupboard which houses the boiler and there is space for a washing machine.  A door leads to the outside and a w.c. completes the downstairs accommodation. There is a cellar with ample headroom, ideal for storage. Ascending the stairs to the first floor there are three good size bedrooms.  The master bedroom has a dual aspect, large storage cupboard and wooden floorboards, bedroom 2 benefits from inbuilt wardrobes along one wall and bedroom 3 also has an inbuilt cupboard and is currently being used as a study. The family bathroom is fitted with a white suite incorporating a bath with shower over, wash hand basin, w.c., handy storage cupboard, wood panelling to dado level and exposed wooden floorboards.  Another large storage cupboard completes the first floor accommodation. OUTSIDE  The property sits just off Main Road in Knockholt and is approached through a 5 bar gate and across a shingle driveway which provides ample parking.  The front door has a storm porch over and part of the front boundary is a flint & brick wall.  The front elevation is an attractive mix of brick, flint stone and weatherboarding and all of the windows have recently been replaced with in keeping UPVC double glazed units. The rear garden is a lovely space with mature planting throughout and an ornamental pond.  There is a shingle patio area to the immediate back of the house, leading to an area of lawn and around to a greenhouse, large storage shed and a further area of lawn. A gate to the left takes you to another useful space which could either be used as a potting area or be incorporated into the main garden, LOCATION  Knockholt is a sought-after village conveniently situated just outside of Greater London amid the Kent  countryside approximately 6 miles north of Sevenoaks. Designated as an Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty, it benefits from excellent road and rail connections to London, international airports and Channel ports, along with a fine selection of schooling in both the state and private sectors including St Katherine’s CofE primary school in the village. Knockholt village itself has a local shop, public houses, an award winning garden centre and an ancient Church.  The market town of Sevenoaks is surrounded by some of the most stunning countryside in South East England. It has a fascinating history and evidence of Stone Age man has been found in Knole Park, the 1,000 acre deer park that once belonged to Henry VIII.  There are comprehensive shopping facilities with both national brands and individual businesses all easily accessible. The wide choice of social and recreational activities include the Stag Theatre and cinema, leisure centre with swimming pool, fitness suite and an extensive sporting programme, various golfing venues and a fine selection of restaurants.  For commuters, Knockholt Station is approximately 2.2 miles away and Orpington Station within 6 miles. Both provide easy access to London terminals at London Bridge, Waterloo East and Charing Cross with London Victoria trains also available from Orpington. Access to the national motorway system is via the M25 junction 4. TENURE Freehold.  SERVICES All mains services are connected. RESTRICTIONS The property is located in the Green Belt.  LOCAL AUTHORITY  Sevenoaks District Council - Band E. ENERGY PERFORMANCE CERTIFICATE EPC Rating E. AGENTS NOTE The property is attached to the neighbour but only via one wall of the storage cupboard on the first floor.  This cupboard technically has a flying freehold over the neighbour's access path to their front door. Taller parties should note the ceiling height in the kitchen is just over 6 ft.