Location

Shopping: Kemsing village includes a chemist, general store, public house and an Italian deli/coffee shop, all within approx. 0.2 miles. There is also a library, garage, GP surgery, village hall and a recreation ground with tennis and squash courts. Sevenoaks (4 miles) offering supermarkets and High Street shops.

Stations: Kemsing (1.2 miles) to London Bridge/Victoria and Blackfriars. Otford station (1.9 miles) to London Bridge/Victoria and Blackfriars (City). Sevenoaks (3.9 miles) London Bridge/Cannon Street/Charing Cross.

Primary Schools: Kemsing, Wrotham, Otford & Ightham. Chevening CEP. Various in Sevenoaks.

Secondary Schools: Tonbridge Girls and Judd Boys Grammar schools in Tonbridge. Tunbridge Wells Girls and Boys Grammar Schools and the Skinners Boys Grammar School in Tunbridge Wells. Knole Academy, Trinity and Weald of Kent Girls/ Tunbridge Wells Boys Grammar annexes in Sevenoaks.

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

Leisure Facilities: Tennis & Squash in Kemsing. Golf in Otford, Shoreham and Eynsford. Wildnernesse and Knole golf clubs in Sevenoaks. Leisure Centres in Sevenoaks, Hildenborough and Tonbridge.

All distances are approximate.

Description

Dormer Cottage is a beautifully presented 16th Century Grade II listed home, centrally located within the Conservation Area of the pretty village of Kemsing. The current owners have added a stunning oak-framed barn with underfloor heating, which complements the original building, providing a beautiful living space arranged over two floors.

Arranged over the ground floor of the main house are two reception rooms, one with views over and access to the rear garden and the other with an impressive inglenook fireplace inset with a wood burning stove.

The triple aspect kitchen is fitted with a comprehensive range of wall and base cabinetry, butler sink, integral dishwasher and Rangemaster oven. The kitchen has access to a sunny rear terrace, well-appointed utility room, cloakroom and useful office area.

Accessed via an oak staircase within the kitchen is a guest bedroom/studio with a striking vaulted ceiling and views over the rear garden.

Arranged over the first floor of the main house are two generous double bedrooms, both with fitted storage and loft access, and one served by a stylish en suite bathroom. An equally stylish family bathroom completes the accommodation.

The attractive rear garden has a westerly aspect and forms a lovely backdrop, with a flagstone terrace ideal for al-fresco entertaining.

An adjoining area of level lawn is bordered with well-stocked borders planted with herbaceous shrubs, evergreen and deciduous trees.

Within the garden are four ponds, a characterful brick-built outhouse, Victorian style greenhouse, an insulated summerhouse currently used as an office, two sheds, an enclosed chicken run and a small orchard area. In total, the plot amounts to about 0.25 of an acre.

To the front, the property is approached via a brick path and a brick and stone edged shaped bed planted with spring bulbs and perennials. An adjacent brick paved driveway provides ample parking and there is a EV charger.

Directions

From Sevenoaks High Street head north on the A225 and turn right on to Seal Hollow Road. After approx. 1 mile turn right at the traffic lights. On reaching Seal village, turn left on School Lane, then turn left on to Childsbridge Lane. Continue for 1.2 miles and then turn right on to West End. After approx. 0.6 miles turn right on to St. Edith’s Road and Dormer Cottage is on the left, towards the end of the road.