Wiffens Farm Cottage Lower Road | Hextable | Kent | BR8 7PE
Step inside Wiffens Farm Cottage Sitting in the bottom of a valley this attractive four bedroom detached period property has lots to offer. We are informed the property was once two cottages, but its seamless renovation makes it difficult to envisage this. Overlooking fields to front and rear the home is located in a semi-rural peaceful position in Hextable. The property boasts a well-appointed kitchen and breakfast room with integrated appliances, which lead to the utility room. The large sitting room benefits from an open fireplace and triple aspect windows, and French doors opening onto a large patio and south easterly facing rear garden backing on to farmland. The dining room also enjoys French doors providing access to the patio for outdoor entertaining. The contemporary cloakroom completes the ground floor. The first floor provides a master bedroom with a walk-in closet and an ensuite bathroom. There are two further large bedrooms, one with en suite, a smaller fourth bedroom, a fifth room which makes an ideal office, and a shower room. To the front is a wide driveway with room for several cars, in front of the double garage, which has additional space used as a workshop. The property is in an idyllic location, with local shops within easy reach and also multiple train stations for days out or simply for the daily commute. Location Hextable is situated in north west Kent between the towns of Dartford and Swanley and over the last 100 years it has grown from a small hamlet to a semi-rural village of some 4,400 people. The village is surrounded by green belt land - much of it used by small farms, nurseries and livery stables. It is just 16 miles from Central London and is within the M25. However, Hextable still retains much of its rural character having its own post office, chemist, grocery stores and popular large cafe. The centre is marked by an attractive tree-lined village green with children’s play area, and there are several other large communal green spaces and also Heritage Gardens, which include the village hall, parish centre offices, open green space and lovely nature walks. A founder member of the Temperance Movement once lived in Hextable and to this day, historic covenants still mean the village has no public houses! 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 This impressive, spacious, family home is set along a quiet road, within walking distance into the rural village of Hextable, which sits within Green Belt land. Open meadows and fields adjoin the property, presenting a delightful, rural, location yet it is just a short journey into towns like Sevenoaks and Bromley South and conveniently close to Ebbsfleet and Bluewater. The owners were hunting for a larger family home and Wiffens Farm Cottage, plus its location, was ideal for them with its potential to become the family home they were looking for. Originally two farm cottages which had been converted into one home but, since coming to live here in 1991, the owners have tweaked, extended and enhanced the cottage for it to become the magnificent, spacious, family home that it is today. A home full of style and comfort, teamed with essential practicalities for a busy family life. In addition, the external features are equally enchanting, Doors from the dining and main reception room open out onto a spacious patio, thereby increasing and enhancing the living space, especially when thrown open wide on sunny, warm, days. The garden also backs onto a large meadow and on into open countryside. The owners love to share their home with friends and family and the large lawn is brilliant for family gatherings, even for a bouncy castle. The owners have also enjoyed lots of occasions when they have hosted summer dance parties. There are lots of pleasant walks direct from the house and the local area is popular for equestrian pursuits. The sociable village has many opportunities to pursue a wide range of interests and the coffee venue by the church is very popular. There is a primary school in the village with a variety of education establishments for older children close by. There are good amenities within the village, but large supermarkets and other outstanding facilities are very close. Road and rail links are excellent offering a choice of journeys into the capital, whilst access to major motorways is very convenient.The family have now flown the nest and it is for logistic reasons that the owners are moving to live closer to their daughter. They have adored living in this brilliant family home and wish new owners much happiness and contentment.*
* 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 Train Stations Farningham 1.6 miles Swanley 2 miles Dartford 2.5 miles Crayford 2.7 miles The property is also within easy reach of Ebbsfleet Eurostar International Station.
Secondary Schools: Wilmington Grammar School for Boys Wilmington Academy Wilmington Grammar School for Girls Parkwood Hall Co-Operative Academy Dartford Science & Technology College Dartford Grammar School for Girls Dartford Grammar School for Boys
The distances calculated are as the crow flies.
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Local Schools Pre-Schools: Several local pre-schools. Primary Schools: St Pauls’ Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School Wilmington Primary School Hextable Primary School Sutton-At-Hone Church of England Primary School Oakfield Primary Academy
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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. Tenure The property is considered to have a “virtual freehold” as the lease has over 957 years left to run, expiring in August 2981. There are no service charges and the ground rent is one peppercorn p.a., which K.C.C. have said they have no wish to collect.
Council Tax We are informed this property is in band F. For confirmation please contact Sevenoaks 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 Saturday
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