Location

Shopping: Sevenoaks (5.4 miles), Tonbridge (6 miles) and Bluewater.

Rail Services: Borough Green (2.3 miles) to London Victoria/London Bridge/Waterloo East/Charing Cross. Sevenoaks (5.9 miles) to London Bridge/Cannon Street/Waterloo East/Charing Cross.

Primary Schools: Ightham, Plaxtol, Shipbourne, Seal, Seal St Lawrence. Several in Sevenoaks.

Secondary Schools: Sevenoaks, Wrotham, Tonbridge & Tunbridge Wells.

Private Schools: Sevenoaks, Tonbridge, Sackville and Walthamstow Hall Secondary Schools. Sevenoaks, Solefields, The Granville, Walthamstow Hall and New Beacon Preparatory Schools in Sevenoaks. St Michaels and Russell House Preparatory Schools in Otford. Radnor House School in Sundridge.

Leisure Facilities: There are many footpaths in the local area. Ightham Mote (0.9 miles) and access to Knole Park (3.4 miles). Wildernesse and Knole Golf Clubs in Sevenoaks. Reynolds Retreat private health/fitness centre in Borough Green. Pool and fitness centre at the Holiday Inn, Wrotham. Nizels Golf Club with private health/fitness centre in Hildenborough.

All distances are approximate.

Description

Fairoaks is an attractive detached family home, coming to the market for the first time in 29 years, situated on a desirable cul-de-sac in a semi-rural position, within the Metropolitan Green Belt and about a mile from the centre of the historic and picturesque village of Ightham.

The well-proportioned and versatile accommodation is arranged over two floors, and has been well maintained by the current owners, offering scope for further modernisation and extension, having the benefit of lapsed planning permission. The property enjoys secluded, landscaped gardens of just over an acre with a swimming pool and excellent garaging.

The reception rooms comprise a dual aspect sitting room with brick fireplace inset with coal effect gas fire and double doors leading to the dining room with sliding doors leading out to the rear terrace. There is also a conservatory enjoying a south-westerly aspect and two sets of doors leading out to the gardens.

The kitchen/breakfast room is fitted with a range of wall and base units and integral appliances. The breakfast area has matching fitted units and a fitted breakfast bar with central peninsular table, creating an excellent space for informal dining.

The adjoining utility room is well-fitted with additional storage cupboards, fridge/freezer and access to outside.

A study with a view to the front and a cloakroom complete this floor.

To the first floor is the light and bright principal bedroom suite, served by a dressing area with generous fitted wardrobes, additional wardrobe to bedroom and an en-suite bathroom with a partially sunken bath, a separate shower cubicle and a walk-in storage cupboard.

There are three further bedrooms, two with fitted storage cupboards, served by a family bathroom, completing the internal accommodation.

The property enjoys a unique position, set well back from the road and approached via a sweeping, resin-bonded carriage driveway which provides ample parking and leads to an integral garage. Double gates leads to the rear gardens. Situated further along the driveway is an additional detached double garage.

To the front and extending to one side are areas of well-maintained lawns with established laurel and evergreen hedging, well stocked borders and mature evergreen and specimen trees.

The landscaped gardens to the rear create a wonderful backdrop and comprise a paved terrace that is ideal for al fresco entertaining, with steps leading up to an expanse of lawn, interspersed with established shrubs and trees and abundantly stocked borders, a swimming pool and summer house set away from the house, together with an additional terrace with a pond. In total just over 1 acre.

Directions

From Sevenoaks head in an easterly direction along the A25 through Seal village. Continue on the A25 and after Reuthe’s Gardens take the second turning on the right (Common Road). Continue over Sandy Lane and at the next crossroad, turn left onto Ismays Road. Take the next right turn into Tebbs Way and Fairoaks can be found on the left hand side.