£850,000 /Sale price

GUIDE PRICE £850,000 - £875,000Court Hayes is a striking double fronted period home tucked away at the end of a private driveway, occupying a generous and secluded 0.4 acre plot in the very heart of Crockenhill village. With its graceful proportions and abundant character, this detached residence has been tastefully extended and improved by the current owners to suit the demands of modern family life, while offering scope for further enlargement, subject to the necessary planning consents.The house opens into a welcoming entrance hall, with two elegant bay fronted reception rooms positioned to either side, perfect for formal entertaining or relaxed evenings at home. To the rear, the show-stopping kitchen, dining and family room spans the full width of the property and provides a wonderful open plan space that is the natural hub of daily life, featuring a generous dining area and garden facing windows and doors that frame the outside beautifully. Adjacent to the kitchen, a separate utility room and ground floor WC add practical convenience.Upstairs, the first floor offers three spacious double bedrooms, each filled with light and offering lovely views over the grounds. A well appointed family bathroom and additional shower room serve the bedrooms, and the layout of the rear extension below has been intentionally designed to support a future first floor addition, creating the exciting potential for a fourth bedroom or an extended principal suite, subject to permission.Outside, the property enjoys wraparound gardens with a lovely sense of privacy and tranquillity. There is extensive parking as well as two detached garages, a workshop and a storeroom, all of which offer exceptional flexibility. These outbuildings could readily be adapted for use as a home office, or other uses, depending on individual needs. The plot also is generous enough to accommodate various additions to this family home subject to planning permission. Set back from the road yet moments from all that village life has to offer, Court Hayes is offered with vacant possession and represents a rare opportunity to secure a character home in one of the area's most desirable locations with space, seclusion and potential in abundance.Crockenhill is a traditional Kentish village that blends rural charm with excellent accessibility. Local amenities include a village store, post office, two popular pubs and a primary school rated 'Good' by Ofsted. The area is well served by schools more widely, including nearby St Olave's Grammar School, as well as independent options such as Radnor House and Farringtons. For commuters, Swanley mainline station is just over a mile away and provides fast, direct services to London Victoria in approximately 30 minutes, while the M25, M20 and A20 are all within easy reach, offering swift access to London, the coast, and major airports. The surrounding countryside offers wonderful walking and cycling routes, with Eynsford, Lullingstone Country Park and the historic Lullingstone Castle all within a short drive.