Spacious and versatile family home arranged over three floors, well located for town, schools and station.
45 St James Road is a striking detached family home situated on a private road about one mile from Sevenoaks station. The property has been updated by the current owners and provides stylish and flexible family accommodation arranged over three floors. Also of note are the superb landscaped gardens which complement the contemporary design of the house.
The front door with a glazed side slip opens to the entrance hall with a staircase rising to the first floor, access to the integral double garage, under stairs storage area and built-in cupboards. There is also a double bedroom with a view to the front and a stylish shower room.
Arranged over the first floor is a light and spacious sitting room with sliding doors opening to a generous glass screened front balcony.
The light and stylish kitchen/dining room has lovely views to the rear garden and is fitted with a range of wall and base cupboards and a work top incorporating a 1½ bowl sink extending to a breakfast bar. Integrated appliances include an AEG eye level double oven, induction hob with extractor over and dishwasher, with space for a washing machine and American style fridge freezer. The dining area benefits from built-in cupboards and there is access to the decked rear terrace.
There are two further reception rooms on this floor, both with built-in cupboards which are currently being utilised as a playroom and a bedroom.
There are built-in storage cupboards on the first floor landing, and a well-appointed family bathroom completes the accommodation on this floor.
The second floor landing has a view to the rear and benefits from built-in storage and an airing cupboard.
The lovely double aspect master bedroom has Velux windows and benefits from a walk-in wardrobe and eaves storage, with a well-appointed en suite shower room.
There are two further double bedrooms both with full height windows and views to the front and rear gardens.
Completing the accommodation is a family bathroom comprising a bath with shower over, vanity unit, heated towel rail and WC.
To the front of the property is a paved driveway providing parking and leading to the wood pillared porch and integral double garage with an up and over door. There are a number of raised brick beds well stocked with a variety of shrubs and plants. There is gated pedestrian access to the rear garden from both sides of the house.
To the rear of the property is a generous decked area, ideal for al fresco entertaining and an area of lawn. The attractive south facing garden is landscaped and terraced, with paved staircases leading to further lawned areas. There is a delightful pergola with a built-in bench and raised beds, together with a pond with aquatic planting. The well-stocked and established borders include rhododendron, acer, delphinium, maple, conifer and evergreen shrubs and provide a high degree of privacy. There are also two sheds.
Agent note: There is an annual fee of £70.00 per household for maintenance of the private road.
View payable Stamp Duty for this property
A superb contemporary family home, the landscaped garden makes great use of the outside space. If you want a modern easy living home, then I would suggest a viewing immediately
Oliver Hodges