6 bedroom detached house for sale

Alice Dene is an impressive six/seven bedroom extended Georgian Grade II listed, detached property, dating back to1822 and is set in a private plot in excess of half an acre. Situated on Beechenlea Lane in Swanley Village, this substantial residence offers plentiful living space, making it one of the largest properties in the area.

On entering the residence via the portico porch and through the front door into a grand entrance hall with polished wooden floor.

The house retains many of its original features, character and charm ; including original fireplaces throughout, high ceilings with ceiling plaster decoration in the reception rooms, picture rails and dado rails. Both the dining and sitting rooms have French doors to the rear garden with the original shutters.

The conservatory, which is used as a gym has a zinc roof thereby regulating the temperature in both hotter and colder months and the glass has been replaced with double glazed units and heat retention glass panels for fuel economy. The property benefits from all mains services and Gas Central Heating. There are two downstairs cloakrooms and a cellar / games room.

The snug / drawing room has a reading room feel and has been recently redecorated in mellow relaxing shades. The kitchen/breakfast room and large adjoining utility room have been reworked and modernised with granite worktops, high end appliances and porcelain floor tiles, a hot water tap and pop-up worktop plugs. The downstairs study / office and adjacent cloakroom could easily be reorganised to provide a downstairs bedroom and ensuite for an elderly relative or used as a home workplace, should this be required.

The principal bedroom has a large ensuite with bath, shower, double wash basins, a bidet and toilet. The second bedroom has a shower room ensuite. There are four further bedrooms two of them have their own shower and sink. The family bathroom has been recently refurbished and features a cast iron roll-top bath with chrome floor mounted taps. There is also a convenient first floor kitchenette which could easily be converted back to a seventh bedroom if this was a preference.

The rear manicured parklike garden is predominantly laid to lawn, bordered by well-established plants and an ideal haven and perfect outside entertaining space. There is a rose garden well stocked with a variety of roses an extra-large garden shed and large greenhouse, raised flower bed as well as a patio and decking areas.

To the front is a sweeping gravel drive leading round to a double garage with up-and-over electric doors. The garage has a vehicle inspection pit and outside electric points for convenience.

The property has an immediate period “wow” factor and lends itself to perfect family living with space to work from home. It could easily accommodate multi-generation living either using the downstairs office or by sectioning off some of the upper floor rooms to provide a private area for adult children or older relatives. The garden is perfect for family fun or for fabulous garden parties. There is plenty of space to accommodate a summer house or outbuilding.

Alice Dene is situated in Swanley Village, close to two village pubs, the village green, St Pauls Church and St Pauls Church of England Primary school. There are dozens of walks direct from your door. The property boasts around 4500 sq ft of accommodation on its half an acre of private grounds with uninterrupted country views.

This period home has undergone comprehensive restoration and modernisation, blending its historic charm with modern amenities and is awaiting a new owner to appreciate its historic charm and spacious accommodation.

Swanley Village is a very sought after location with superb access to the M25/M2/M20 and A20 road links as well as Bluewater and Lakeside shopping centres and Ebbsfleet International. There are good bus routes and excellent mainline train services from Swanley Station (Oyster) direct to London Charing Cross, London St Pancras, London Blackfriars, London Victoria and London Bridge in approximately 20/30 minutes. It really is an excellent place to live the rural life but be so close to everything.