As you walk through the beautiful lychgate entrance with its multi-patterned path and brick exterior and see this impressive neo Tudor residence for the first time, you realise it is something special. Built in the late 1920s/early 30s and nestling on a generous plot, the fascinating exterior includes black and white elevations, mellow brickwork and Kent ragstone features, high chimney stacks, a charming covered porch and Tudor style front door, giving it amazing appeal even before you step inside. The current owners have lived in the house for about 40 years and are only the second family to have lived in the property since it was built. During their tenure they have upgraded and extended the house including the creation of a self-contained annexe, whilst still incorporating period features which gives the property a delightful internal character.
The spacious entrance hall includes a storage cupboard and double multi-pane doors to the light and bright, triple aspect sitting room with its French doors to the garden, original window reflected in the square and diamond paned double glazed replacement windows and an impressive brick fireplace and log burner, providing a warming focal point. Family and friends will enjoy a meal in the dual aspect formal dining room that also has French doors to the garden, an original hatch to the kitchen/breakfast area and an inset area ideal for a large sideboard or chest. The country style dual aspect kitchen/breakfast area is a real charmer with its brick archway and brick surround peninsular units providing a partial separation between the kitchen with its terracotta flooring and the breakfast area with its original wood floor. There is built in shelving and the wood units house a double oven and hob as well as stand-alone appliances while the large window provides delightful views over the extensive garden. The kitchen opens into a secondary hallway with a fascinating cathedral style external door, access to the utility room, a ground floor cloakroom, a workshop created from part of the attached garage and an internal door to the annexe.
Back to the entrance hall, the multi-pane door opens to a staircase leading to the first floor where you will find the galleried landing with a large airing cupboard, a family bathroom with a corner bath, separate shower and a vanity basin as well as four bedrooms. These include a delightful guest double with an en suite shower and a walk in wardrobe, another double with a wall of fitted cupboards and the first bedroom with built in bedroom furniture, mirrored wardrobes and an adjacent cloakroom as well as a single bedroom that would make an excellent study or nursery or could be converted to an en suite bathroom.
An extended driveway leads to the left of the property and a separate external entrance to the first floor annexe that has its own private garden and terrace. Stairs lead up from a private lobby to the charming lounge that includes a kitchen area with an oven, hob and fridge and a peninsular breakfast bar. This opens into a double bedroom with an en suite shower and a fitted cupboard and the whole area makes a wonderful place for an older teenager wanting a bit of privacy, an adult family member or could make an excellent air b and b holiday let.
As well as a pathway entrance via the lychgate there is also access to a large driveway where you can park a number of vehicles and the former garage/log store that is ideal for bicycles, motor bikes and a ride on mower. The drive is bordered by beautifully manicured lawns that wraparound much of the property and include delightful brick surround flower and shrub beds, mature trees and a lovely large terrace for al fresco dining. The secluded garden is totally enclosed so is very safe for children and pets and paved paths wind round the greenhouse and lead to two garden storage sheds, a gate that opens onto The Leas private road with access to delightful places to go for a walk. There is also a discreetly hidden gravel area for bins and a gate to a grassy area with trees leading back to the lychgate hidden by high hedging and providing additional privacy from the road.