High View Road | New Barn | DA3 7LT High View

This lovely four-bedroom detached Edwardian home, which was built in 1906, is set in secluded grounds of approximately one and a quarter acres backing onto woodland on the northern outskirts of New Barn. Located in the greenbelt, it is within easy reach of the A2 and the M25 as well as the station at , which connects to Victoria. Ebbsfleet station and Bluewater Shopping Centre, Sevenoaks and Rochester are also within easy reach, while local shops, including a Waitrose, are available in Longfield. The area has well-regarded schools for all ages, including excellent grammar schools.

The current owners were already living in the area and had liked the look of High View for some years before they purchased it in 2001, when it was in a sad and neglected state; it had not been updated in 50 years and had been occupied by just one family over that time. A year of work was required before the current owners moved in. The house was re-roofed, rewired, re-plumbed and re-plastered. Its character Edwardian features, which included original sash windows, ornate coving, fireplaces, doors, and the staircase, were all renovated. The owners say that restoration was a voyage of discovery as boarding was stripped away and all the original doors and fireplaces were revealed intact beneath.

The house retains its Edwardian layout and has three reception rooms, including a breakfast room, a lounge, and a dining room with French doors to the garden. The house also has a new kitchen, while on the first floor there are four bedrooms and a family bathroom. As the house is so set back from the road, all that can be seen from every room is a wonderful view of the garden and the wildlife it attracts. Secluded by mature trees, the garden has extensive areas of lawn, which provide plenty of entertaining space. The owners have used and enjoyed the garden for all kinds of parties, barbecues and activities, including their children’s 18th and 21st birthday parties, when marquees were erected on the lawn.

The owners need to down size but they will especially miss the character and seclusion of High View. This unique Edwardian property not only provides a lovely family home but also offers the potential for further development.*

* These comments are the personal views of the current owner 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.

A rare find! This unique detached four double bedroom Edwardian (circa 1906) ENTRANCE HALL KITCHEN/BREAKFAST ROOM family home is one of the few remaining undeveloped properties in the area. Period door to front with frosted glass windows to either side. Wood flooring. 13’ x 12’ (3.96m x 3.66m) Two sash windows to side. Wood flooring. Plain ceiling High View sits centrally in the middle of a mature plot in excess of 1 acre which Coved ceiling. Radiator. Stairs leading to landing. Door leading to basement/cellar. with downlighters. Fitted wall and base units with display cabinet and breakfast backs onto woodland. Modernised internally, but retaining many period features bar and integrated dishwasher with granite surfaces over and up stand. Double the property also benefits from three large reception rooms and a cellar. CELLAR Butler sink and surface drainer with mixer tap. Stoves oven, hob and grill. Space Externally one of the outbuildings is a stable garage with hay loft, the rear part Door leading to brick staircase from entrance hall. Ground level window to side. for fridge/freezer. of the garden would easily convert to a small paddock. This property is ideal for Radiator. Heatrae Sadia tank. Trianco boiler. Fuse board. a family looking for a house with charm and character. LANDING RECEPTION ONE Sash window to front. Carpet. Coved ceiling. Radiator. Period skirting. LOCATION 15’ 9” (4.80m) extending into bay 19’ x 13’ (5.79m x 3.96m) Sash bay window New Barn is ideally situated within easy reach of Longfield shopping centre to front. Carpet. Picture rail. Coved ceiling. Period skirting. Two radiators. Period MASTER BEDROOM offering co-op and Waitrose supermarkets and variety of other shops, doctors fireplace with cast iron inset and tiled sides. 16’ (4.88m) extending into bay 19’ (5.79m) x 13’ (3.96m) Sash bay window to and dentist’s surgeries and main line railway station to London Victoria. The A2/ front. Carpet. Coved ceiling. Two radiators. Period fireplace with cast iron inset M2 motorways provide links to both Gatwick and Heathrow Airports, London, RECEPTION TWO and tiled sides. Period skirting. Bluewater shopping centre and the Channel ports. Within ten minutes drive is 13’ 3” (4.04m) extending into bay 15’ 1” x 13’ 5” (4.60m x 4.09m) Sash bay Ebbsfleet International Station providing a 20 minute link to London St Pancras. window to side. Sash window to rear. Wood flooring. Picture rail. Coved ceiling. BEDROOM TWO Two radiators. 14’ 1” x 12’ (4.29m x 3.66m) Sash windows to front and side. Carpet. Coved DIRECTIONS ceiling. Radiator. Period cast iron fireplace. Period skirting. From Fine & Country proceed down Ash Road towards Longfield, at the mini RECEPTION THREE roundabout turn right into the Main Road, once past the three schools on your 14’ x 11’ 11” (4.27m x 3.63m) Sash window to side. French doors leading to BEDROOM THREE right handside take the second turning left into New Barn Road, follow this road porch. Door leading to conservatory. Wood flooring. Picture rail. Coved ceiling. 13’ 5” x 9’ 5” (4.09m x 2.87m) extending to 11’ 9” (3.58m) Sash windows to and once past Ridgewood cul-de-sac on your left hand side the property will be Radiator. Chimney breast housing cast iron wood burner. rear and side. Carpet. Coved ceiling. Two radiators. Period skirting. found along on the left handside marked by a Fine & Country For Sale Board. CONSERVATORY/LEAN TO BEDROOM FOUR STORM PORCH 11’ 11” x 8’ (3.56m x 2.44m) Windows to front, side and rear. Door to front. 12’ 11” x 11’ 7” (3.94m x 3.53m) Sash windows to rear and side. Carpet. Coved Raised paved patio porch. Tiled flooring. Space for washing machine and tumble dryer. ceiling. Two radiators. Period skirting. Wash hand basin.

BATHROOM All distances are approximate and calculated as the crow flies. For information COUNCIL TAX 9’ 1” x 7’ 3” (2.77m x 2.21m) Window to rear. Wood effect tiled flooring. Coved regarding travel please visit:- We are informed this property is in council tax band F, you should verify this ceiling. Access to loft. Period style suite comprising: claw foot bath with mixer tap www..gov.uk/roads_and_transport/getting_around.aspx with Borough Council on 01322 343434. and shower attachment, wash hand basin, low level flush W.C. and walk-in corner Information sourced from www.schools-search.co.uk shower. Part tiled walls. Period style radiator and towel rail. Please check with the local authority as to catchment areas and intake criteria. APPLIANCES/SERVICES The mention of any appliances and/or services within these sales particulars USEFUL INFORMATION does not imply that they are in full efficient working order. GARDEN PLOT We recognise that buying a property is a big commitment and therefore 1.1 Acres (0.485 ha) TBV. Formal mature garden surrounding the house with recommend that you visit the local authority website www.dartford.gov.uk and MEASUREMENTS large area to rear, ideal for a small paddock. Raised vegetable patch. Flower beds. the following websites for more helpful information about the property and All measurements are approximate and therefore may be subject to a small Paved path and patio. Summer House. Tool Shed. local area before proceeding. margin of error.

OUTBUILDINGS Some information in these details is taken from third party sources. Should any PERSONAL INTEREST 19’ 7” x 11’ 10” (5.97m x 3.61m) Mower store of the information be critical in your decision making, then please contact In accordance with the Estate Agents Act 1979 we must advise you that the 11’ 8” x 9’ 8” (3.56m x 2.95m) Garden store Clifton & Co for verification. vendor is a relative of a member of staff at Fine & Country.

STABLE/GARAGING WITH HAY LOFT USEFUL LINKS OPENING HOURS 14’ 5” x 12’ 3” (4.39m x 3.73m) Panelled doors to front. Ladder to loft space. www.mouseprice.com Monday to Friday 9.00 am – 6.30 pm, Saturday 9.00 am – 6.00 pm, Sunday 10.00 15’ 10” x 10’ 6” (4.83m x 3.20m) Workshop attached to garage. www.tfl.gov.uk am – 4.00 pm www.environment-agency.gov.uk TRANSPORT INFORMATION www.landregistry.gov.uk REF Longfield Railway Station: 2.2 miles www.gov.uk/green-deal-energy-saving-measures HA/CB/JT/150927 - 3910249/D1 Ebbsfleet International Railway Station: 4.4 miles www.homeoffice.gov.uk www.tkradon.org.uk www.fensa.org.uk http://list.english-heritage.org.uk

LOCAL SCHOOLS Primary Schools: South Fleet Primary School 1 mile Langafel COE Primary School: 1.3 miles Our Lady of Hartley Catholic School: 2.5 miles Hartley Primary School: 2.9 miles Primary Academy: 3.7 miles Primary School: 4.5 miles

Secondary Schools: Longfield Academy: 1.8 miles Mayfield Girls Grammar: 4.2 miles Meopham Academy: 4.3 miles Boys Grammar: 5.2 miles Wilmington Academy: 6.1 miles Leigh Technology Academy: 7.5 miles Dartford Girls Grammar: 9.8 miles Dartford Boys Grammar: 9.9 miles

Independent Schools: Steephill School: 3 miles Cobham Hall: 6.2 miles Gads Hill: 8.8 miles St Andrew’s Rochester: 11.8 miles King’s Rochester: 11.9 miles Agents notes: All measurements are approximate and quoted in metric with imperial equivalents 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. Printed Tel 01474 700009 Fine & Country North Kent 1 Church Road, Hartley, Kent DA3 8DL