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1 Snows Cottages, Luxted Road, Downe, Orpington, Kent, BR6 7JP 1 Snows Cottages, Luxted Road, Downe, Orpington, Kent, BR6 7JP 1 Snows Cottages, Luxted Road, Downe, Orpington, Kent, BR6 7JP A unique opportunity to purchase this charming Grade II listed two bedroom cottage built in 1745 and situated in the picturesque village of Downe. With an abundance of character and charm this property must be viewed at your earliest convenience. CHAIN FREE! Grade II Listed Cottage End Of Terrace Two Double Bedrooms Lounge With Stunning Fire Place Kitchen/Breakfast Room Family Bathroom Private Rear Garden Period Features Central Village Location Chain Free £445,000 DESCRIPTION Downe provides access to excellent walking routes over the beautiful Kent countryside. A unique opportunity to purchase this charming Grade II listed two bedroom cottage built in 1745 and situated ROUTE TO VIEW in the picturesque village of Downe. With an abundance of character and charm this property must be viewed at From our Biggin Hill Branch proceed north along Main Road and across the first set of traffic lights. Take your second right hand your earliest convenience. CHAIN FREE! turning into Jail Lane. Proceed along Jail Lane for 1.2m and keep left into Single Street. Proceed a further 0.8m and the lane becomes Beautifully presented accommodation laid out over Luxted Road, Carry on down the road for some distance and the three floors comprising; Master bedroom with feature property can be found on the left hand side just before you reach fireplace and fitted cupboards, Second double bedroom the village centre. with fitted cupboards, lounge with a feature cast iron log burner with original brick oven and stone hearth, fitted kitchen/breakfast room with views onto the level rear garden, well presented family bathroom with free- standing bath and a separate walk in shower. This stunning property benefits from a number of The full EPC period features and plenty of character. If you are is available on looking for cottage living in the heart of a beautiful request. village and countryside walks on your doorstep, then this could well be the home for you! There are bus routes through the village allowing access to central London via Bromley South or Orpington mainline IMPORTANT NOTICE: Howard Cundey, their clients and any joint agents give notice that: 1. They are not authorised to make or give any Stations. representations or warranties in relation to the property either here or elsewhere, either on their own behalf or on behalf of their client or otherwise. They assume no responsibility for any statement that may be LOCATION made in these particulars. These particulars do not form part of any offer or contract and must not be relied upon as statements or Downe village was home to naturalist Charles Darwin representations of fact. 2. Any areas, measurements or distances are approximate. The text, photographs and plans are for guidance only and for 40 years and open to the public is Down House are not necessarily comprehensive. It should not be assumed that the (English Heritage) where he lived and worked. The property has all necessary planning, building regulation or other consents house and its surroundings have been nominated to and Howard Cundey have not tested any services, equipment or facilities. Purchasers must satisfy themselves by inspection or otherwise. become a World Heritage Site. Downe provides village amenities including a church, village hall, two popular pubs, an Indian restaurant and a cake shop/cafe. There is also a new farm shop, two local golf courses, livery yards and a number of riding schools. In addition, SKETCH ROOM LAYOUTS - FOR IDENTIFICATION ONLY - Measurements and location of rooms, windows, doors etc is approximate and should not be relied upon - © Howard Cundey Biggin Hill 01959 572177 howardcundey.com Biggin Hill | Bletchingley | East Grinstead | Edenbridge | Forest Row Lingfield | Oxted | Reigate | Tonbridge | Tunbridge Wells | Mayfair .
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