Cobham, Kent

Seller Insight

Tucked away at the end of a quiet private road in the pretty hamlet of Sole Street is The Eden, a lovely five-bedroom detached family home that boasts a beautiful woodland garden. “Before moving here back in 2005 we were living in Brazil,” says the owner. “We relocated to the UK both for work and our daughter’s schooling, so when it came to choosing a location for our home, it was a toss up between Canary Wharf or somewhere close to Cobham Hall School. The school won, and it was absolutely the best choice. Sole Street is a small and peaceful hamlet with a store, a pub and a railway station. It is a short distance from Cobham Village which boasts a community store, a fabulous church and three pubs, one of which, the Leather Bottle, is famed for being a favorite haunt of Charles Dickens. We can walk to the local railway station and in less than an hour, be in London, so it is very convenient. Sole Street itself is surrounded by beautiful rolling countryside so it’s a place where we’ve been able to enjoy the best of both worlds.”

“The house was brand new when we bought it, we actually purchased it off-plan, and one of the things that impressed us most was the tremendous sense of space. During our time here we’ve increased the square footage by replacing the old conservatory and study with a gorgeous double height garden room extension. It links to the large kitchen/living room and creates a lovely sense of connection between inside and out. Even on the most miserable day we still get the feeling of being immersed in our beautiful woodland garden.”

“The garden is one of my favorite features of the property. Some time after moving here we purchased a large section of woodland so we have a substantial amount of outside space. Directly outside the new extension is a sizable patio terrace and from there steps lead down to the wood, which is a real haven for wildlife. I love to sit out and watch the birds and listen to the breeze rustling the leaves. It’s heaven!”

“The new garden room is my favorite. It has large sliding glass doors that essentially blur the line between the house and the garden, so when the sun is shining they can be pushed back to bring the outside in, and when it’s cold and wet we’re warm and cosy inside but we still get to enjoy a gorgeous view of the wood, and indeed the wildlife that it attracts.”

“This is a place where we’ve been able to enjoy all the benefits of village and countryside living with all the convenience of having access to good transport links as well as a good array of shops and amenities.”

“The house was built to a very high standard and so we’ve always found it to be very energy efficient. It’s really warm in winter – so much so that in the eighteen years we’ve been here we’ve never had the upstairs radiators on – and for the hotter summers we’ve added air conditioning to each of the west-facing rooms.”

“We’re moving back to Australia to be closer to our family, but it’s going to be a wrench to leave The Eden,” says the owner. “The house is a fantastic family home, but it will be this beautiful woodland setting that I’ll miss most.”

* These comments are the personal views of the current owner 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.

Step inside

Eden House

Set in this exclusive position offering peace and tranquillity. Built to the highest specification by Chapelwood homes this stunning five bed house comes to the market for the first time since construction in 2005. The current owners have seamlessly extended the property creating an open plan living space to the rear with full height picture windows and doors making the most of the stunning view of the gardens and woodland. This space includes the kitchen/breakfast room with granite worksurfaces and integrated appliances and a practical utility room leads from this. There is double aspect lounge with open fireplace and study/playroom. The first floor provides master bedroom with ensuite and fitted wardrobes. The second bedroom also offers ensuite, both of these bedrooms are complimented with air conditioning. There are three further double bedrooms and family bathroom. The whole ground floor has underfloor heating, with conventional radiators to the first floor. There is still further scope to enhance this property further by converting the loft space which the original build, we understand, has been designed to accommodate. Outside the long driveway provides ample parking and double garage. The true beauty of this house is the stunning garden, the wide natural stone patio has substantial summer house area with wine store and BBQ room with extractor fan ideal for alfresco dining. Steps from the patio lead to delightfully stocked wildlife gardens and woodland backing onto fields creating amazing adventures for little ones.

Location

Sole Street is a picturesque village offering a local village shop, public house and is adjacent to the beautiful village of Cobham. The village is within easy reach of Gravesend and Medway town providing further excellent schooling with the M2 and M25 motorways linking to both Gatwick and Heathrow airports, London, Bluewater and the International railway station at Ebbsfleet offering a 17 minute link to London and the Channel Ports. The commuter is well served with main line railway station at Sole Street for London Victoria.

Transport Information

Sole Street Station: 0.8 mile Meopham Train Station: 1.2 miles Longfield Railway Station: 3.6 miles Gravesend Train Station: 5.4 miles Ebbsfleet International: 7.0 miles The distances calculated are as the crow flies.

Education

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

Golf Clubs

Mid Kent Golf Club: 4.04 miles Rochester & Cobham Park Golf Club: 4.14 miles Redlibbets Golf Club: 6.49 miles London Golf Club: 10.59 miles

Health Clubs

Nuffield Health Medway Fitness & Wellbeing Health Club: 6.8 miles Brandshatch Health Club: 7.8 miles Rochester Health Club: 11.3 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 North West Kent for verification.

Council Tax

We are informed this property is in council tax band G, you should verify this with Gravesham 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. Ref HA/SD/SK/030523 - NWK230090/D1

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