New Barn, Kent

Seller Insight

The present owners say they had been looking at properties in the area for some time but none of them had matched their requirements. However, when they turned into The Drive and pulled up outside Number Three, they couldn’t believe their luck. They knew immediately, that this spacious family home was exactly the house they had been searching for.

They loved the location along a quiet and private lane, and the lack of passing traffic made it a safe environment for the children. The four bedrooms were perfect for their young family, and there was generous parking and an attractive garden. The shops were within walking distance and there were excellent rail connections into London for easy commuting.

The house hadn’t been touched since the eighties and needed a makeover, but this was also a bonus, as the owners saw the opportunity to make changes, and put their own stamp on the house. Working to the highest specification they built an extension above an existing extension, and added an ensuite to the master bedroom, installed a new kitchen, patio doors to the garden, a ground floor wet room and block paved the driveway. The house is now an inviting, comfortable, and modern home with generous spaces, large enough for everyone to be together but with room to find quiet downtime when needed.

The chic streamlined and light flooded kitchen is the sociable hub of the household and flows easily into the dining area. In summer with the bifold doors to the patio open, you create an al fresco dining area with the garden as a charming background. It was perfect when the owners were married, as guests could mingle freely between the house and garden.

The house enjoys an elevated position, which enables pretty views to the neighbouring woodland, especially from the bedrooms, and the garden. The owners say the garden is a calm and tranquil place where the woods attract a busy bird life. It is also a peaceful evening setting where they sit on the decking at the top of the garden, to enjoy a glass of wine and watch the incredible colours of the sky, as the sun sets behind the trees. If the afternoon sun is too hot, the magnificent Japanese cherry tree offers shade beneath its branches plus a superb display of pink spring blossom.

Longfield village is a fifteen minute walk away and has shops for everyday needs and restaurants and a primary and secondary school. There are also excellent local parks and open spaces for the children to enjoy. There is a good train service into London Victoria from Longfield station and for leisure and retail opportunities Blue Water is a ten minute drive away. The owners say that it has been a superb place to live, with something for the whole family. They will miss sitting in the garden listening to the bird song and the glorious sunsets and savouring the peace around them. They take away many 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.

Step inside 3 The Drive

This attractive elegant detached 1930’s style period home located in a private road has been extended and reconfigured by the current owners to make it a four bedroom family home that sits in a 0.25 acre plot, a modern and well-presented abode. The renovation to the property, in our opinion, has been completed to a high standard and includes the refurbishment of the kitchen and bathrooms. The bright and airy accommodation has many unique spaces that are worthy of a mention such as the contemporary kitchen/dining/ family room that really is the hub of the house, with bi-folds that lead out to the garden patio and makes for a great entertaining space. Another space to note is the spacious principal bedroom suite with built-in wardrobes concealing a hidden en-suite shower room. A good use of space is the landing area where a study zone has been created for those individuals that need a place to work from home. Externally to the front is a driveway leading to the garage and another great draw of this home is its large established rear garden which is approaching 125’ in length with various features including a seating area at the rear with far reaching views. On the whole this well-presented home offers the turn key package that can become a new family home with little need for improvement.

Location

New Barn is ideally situated within easy reach of Longfield shopping centre offering co-op and Waitrose supermarkets and variety of other shops, doctors and dentist’s surgeries and main line railway station to London Victoria. The A2/M2 motorways provide links to both Gatwick and Heathrow Airports, London, Bluewater shopping centre and the Channel ports. Within ten minutes drive is Ebbsfleet International Station providing a 20 minute link to London St Pancras.

Directions

From our Fine & Country office proceed right along Ash Road and continue into Hartley Road. Turn right at mini roundabout into Main Road. The Drive is the first turning on the left hand side.

Step outside 3 The Drive

Transport Information

Train Stations:

Longfiled 0.9 miles

Ebbsfleet 3.6 miles

Northfleet 3.6 miles

The distances calculated are as the crow flies.

Local Schools

Primary Schools:

Langafel Church of England Voluntary

Controlled Primary School 0.2 miles

Rowhill School 0.3 miles

Our Lady of Hartley Catholic Primary School 0.9 miles

Istead Rise Primary School 1.2 miles

Steephill School 1.2 miles

Hartley Primary Academy 1.2 miles

Secondary Schools:

Rowhill School 0.3 miles

Longfield Academy 0.6 miles

Milestone Academy 1.7 miles

Helen Allison School 2 miles

Meopham School 2.4 miles

Information sourced from Rightmove (findaschool). Please check with the local authority as to catchment areas and intake criteria.

Tenure

The vendor confirms to us that the property is freehold. Should you proceed with the purchase of the property your solicitor must verify these details.

Council Tax

We are informed this property is in band F. For confirmation please contact Dartford Borough Council.

Appliances/Services

The mention of any appliances and/or services within these 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 via Fine & Country Hartley office

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The Drive, New Barn, 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 in England and Wales. Company Reg No. 06959315. Registered Office: Morgan Alexander Kent Ltd (formerly Fine & Country Kent Ltd.) 36 King Street, Maidstone, Kent ME14 1BS. Printed 31.07.2023