DESCRIPTION

Recorded as one of the Historic Buildings of Kent, 17 High Street is a fine example of a Kentish Hall House dating back to the 15th Century. The property has been lovingly maintained by the current owners and provides adaptable and well proportioned rooms on split levels. The inviting and spacious sitting room is of special note, with its splendid inglenook fireplace and original exposed ceiling and wall timbers. The dining room has an unusual vaulted ceiling with a galleried mezzanine. As well as a small courtyard terrace, the property has a relatively secluded 100’ long garden. This is truly a home of immense charm and character.

DIRECTIONS

From our office, take the A25 eastwards to Brasted.  Shortly after entering Brasted, you will see Chart Lane on your right.  A little further along there are parking bays on your left and the property can be found just after the zebra crossing.

ACCOMMODATION

The timber stable front door opens into the Reception Hall/Snug: A versatile room with flagstone floor, exposed ceiling and wall timbers, exposed brick fireplace, timber shelving, and a window to the front with secondary double glazing.

The Sitting Room is a beautiful and well proportioned room full of character featuring a glorious Inglenook fireplace and exposed ceiling timbers.  The window faces the High Street and also has the benefit of secondary double glazing.

A door leads from the Sitting Room into a small lobby with access to a ground floor Shower Room.  A few stairs rise from the lobby into the splendid Dining Room, with its impressive vaulted ceiling with exposed timbers, timber staircase to a Galleried Mezzanine area and doors leading to the Kitchen/Breakfast Room.

The Kitchen/Breakfast Room has an attractive timber floor, separate dining area, and is fitted with an array of timber storage units and drawers under a tiled work surface.  Integrated appliances include a double oven, a 4-ring gas hob with extractor over, a double sink unit with mixer tap, integrated fridge, and wine storage unit.  There are windows to both the side and rear.

A door leads from the Sitting Room through into a versatile 23 ft long room, currently used as a study, but may be suitable as a playroom.  The Study/Playroom has a tiled floor, a number of cupboards, a window to the side and a separate side door to the rear terrace.

A Utility Room, accessed off the Hall, provides excellent space for laundry equipment and has plumbing available for a washing machine, dishwasher and tumble dryer.  The room has a tiled floor, timber base units with a sink, worktops and a useful storage cupboard.  In addition to the windows to the rear, there is a door leading onto a rear terrace.

A staircase leads from the Hall to the First Floor Landing, housing an airing cupboard and doors lead to the three bedrooms and the main bathroom.

The well proportioned Principal Bedroom features some stunning original oak floor boards, impressive exposed oak wall and ceiling timbers, and a built in oak cupboard.

Similarly, the other Two Bedrooms feature exposed timbers, with one of the bedrooms benefiting from a built in cupboard.  All the bedrooms have the benefit of secondary double glazing.

OUTSIDE

Accessed from either the Utility Room or Study, there is a rear terrace area with a low level brick wall boundary, providing an excellent area for outside entertaining.

The secluded rear garden is slightly detached from the house and is approached via a small private pathway.  Mainly laid to lawn, the garden is some 100 ft long by about 40 ft wide, and features established and mature trees, hedges and borders.  The garden also has a greenhouse, a useful garden shed and a lovely stream along its northern boundary.

BRASTED

The property is situated in the heart of the historic village of Brasted, with its church, off licence, coffee shop and numerous antique shops.  More comprehensive shopping, banking and restaurant facilities are available in Westerham, which is situated some 2 miles to the west.  Sevenoaks, with its larger shopping centre and mainline railway station providing fast and frequent rail services to London (Charing Cross/Cannon Street – approximately 32 mins) is some 3 miles to the east.  The immediate local area is well served by both private and state schools, including Westerham’s Churchill Primary School, Combe Bank School for Girls in Sundridge, Sevenoaks and Tonbridge Public Schools.  Junction 5 of the M25 is just over 2 miles to the east, providing access to the motorway network.

GENERAL INFORMATION

Services: Gas fired central heating, mains electricity, water, drainage and gas.
Outgoings: Tax Band ‘F’
Local Authority: Sevenoaks District Council (01732 227000)

VIEWING & FURTHER INFORMATION

Strictly by appointment via sole agents Karrison Residential: 01959 563888

GUIDE PRICE: £450,000

Viewing
Please contact our Westerham Office on 01959 563888 if you wish to arrange a viewing appointment for this property or require further information.

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