Horton, Kirby, Kent

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Step inside Ivy Cottage Ivy Cottage, a charming and interesting four bedroom extended detached house is set within the heart of the popular historic village of Horton Kirby. The original part of the house is believed to be one of the oldest properties in the village which has since been extended into to what is now a unique family home. The property boasts bags of character with the original part of the house being predominantly flint fronted with decorative brick work with later more recent additions to the side and rear. On entering the house you will find that you truly have found something a little out of the ordinary. Comprising of spacious entrance hall, cloakroom/wc, shower bathroom, drawing room with inglenook fireplace, sitting room and a rear kitchen dining room completes the ground floor accommodation. To the first floor, the property offers a gallery landing that leads to the four bedrooms, with many of the existing parts of the house having exposed beams. The fourth bedroom/study would make an ideal space for those needing to work from home and there’s a family bathroom which leads to a useful storeroom. The garden is generously proportioned but is a manageable size with patio and lawn area with mature boundaries making it a secluded space with a large versatile garden room which that could be ideal for entertaining friends and family or as a home office or garden gym. Also in the garden is a detached garage accessed from the electric gated gravel driveway to the side offering lots of off street parking. This charming, period property is enviably located in one of Horton Kirby’s most sought after locations with ‘The Street’ running parallel to the River Darent, offering riverside walks, wonderful family pubs as well as idyllic views of the village. This vacant possession home is now looking for a new custodian that will now refresh its interior and is sure to suit an array of buyers, including growing families or those from London looking for an ‘escape to the country’ and a ‘get away from it all’ experience and yet is still conveniently located for road and rail links into central London. The historic village falls in the Sevenoaks District of Kent and dates back to Roman times.

Location Horton Kirby is located on the right bank of the River Darent, south of Dartford and is a village in the civil parish of Horton Kirby and South Darenth in the Sevenoaks District of Kent.

Its church is dedicated to St Mary and the nearest railway station is at Farningham Road. The village nestles in the Darenth Valley a few miles from Dartford and the A225 road between Dartford and Sevenoaks passes to the west of the village. 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.

Directions Heading east along the A20, downhill from the M25 (Swanley exit), continue to the bottom of the hill to the roundabout. Take the second exit continuing along the A20/Main Road for approximately 0.5 mile, please take the left hand turning onto Eglantine Lane. Continue to the crossroads, where you take the left turning onto Rays Hill. Rays Hill leads into The Street at a right hand bend and the property is located on your right hand side.

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Seller Insight Situated parallel to the River Darent on the western side of Horton Kirby in the Sevenoaks District of Kent, this charming home boasts a rich history, with its original part dating back five centuries. Over the years, the house has undergone thoughtful extensions, expanding its size and flooding it with natural light while ensuring easy access to the rear garden.

Believed to have once been a milliner’s cottage, the property now features four bedrooms, two bathrooms, a galleried landing, and period elements like exposed beams and an inglenook fireplace. Recent updates include a complete redecoration and new flooring, bringing the house into a more contemporary era. Despite its traditional ‘chocolate-box’ appearance, the property offers modern conveniences such as a garage, parking for multiple cars, a generously sized summer house equipped with electricity, and a private rear garden featuring lawns, well-established flower beds, fruit trees and a sizeable patio geared towards entertaining. ‘It’s the perfect family house positioned in the most prestigious street in the village,’ says the owner. She adds, ‘the location is very convenient for accessing major road links, London, the Eurotunnel and both the Kent countryside and coast. It’s the ideal place to enjoy country life while not feeling cut off.’ A sought-after area boasting good schools, great equestrian facilities and well-regarded country pubs it is also within striking distance of Bluewater Shopping Centre and Brands Hatch racing circuit.

‘For an older property the house is filled with light, thanks to the likes of a bay window in the sitting room, a large roof lantern in the kitchen and double aspect windows and a Velux in the principal bedroom.’

‘Access from the house to the garden is excellent with a choice of double doors leading from the sitting room and the kitchen – the kitchen, large enough to accommodate a sofa and dining table, makes a great family area.’

‘The large, detached summer house has proved excellent for hosting social events but can also provide space for a home office or gym.’

‘The provision for storage is great, including eves storage running the whole length of the principal bedroom. The hallway has a wonderful walk-in larder.’

‘Recently neutrally painted throughout and carpeted upstairs and in the sitting room it’s a very up-together house. The kitchen however does present an opportunity for modernisation.’

‘The neighbours are friendly and helpful which contributes to a feeling of safely in the area.’* * 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.

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Transport Information Farningham Road Railway Station: 1.2 miles Eynsford Railway Station: 2.8 miles Ebbsfleet International Station: 5.7 miles The distances calculated are as the crow flies.

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

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 Sevenoaks Borough Council.

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.

Viewing Strictly via Fine & Country Sevenoaks Opening Hours Monday to Friday Saturday

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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.

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Asking price £ 6 5 0 , 0 0 0

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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 28.11.2023

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