Summary - The Cottage, Birchin Cross Road TN15 6XJ
4 bed 3 bath Detached
Large four-bedroom cottage with heated pool, huge gardens and annexe potential STPP.
- 40 x 20 ft heated swimming pool with jacuzzi and pool house
- Huge plot with multiple patios, greenhouse and children’s play area
- Loft offers scope for self-contained annexe subject to planning (STPP)
- Spacious double garage with room for 3–4 vehicles
- Master bedroom with en suite, dressing area and balcony
- Mid-20th century build; cavity walls likely uninsulated
- Double glazing installed pre-2002; may need upgrading
- Council tax described as expensive; running costs likely higher
Set on a very large plot in Otford, The Cottage is a substantial four-bedroom detached family home with extensive grounds and strong leisure credentials. Living space is generous and versatile: an elegant dining room, family reception room, study, games room, wrap‑around kitchen with breakfast area, and a conservatory that looks out over the 40 x 20 ft heated pool, jacuzzi and pool house. The master bedroom has an en suite, a hidden walk-in dressing area and a balcony overlooking the gardens.
Outside is a major draw — well-kept lawns, multiple patio seating areas, an ornamental pond, greenhouse, children's play area and a sheltered outdoor entertainment space alongside a pool house with changing/shower facilities. The double garage (space for 3–4 vehicles) and gated in-and-out driveway provide plentiful parking and storage for a family with vehicles and hobbies.
There is significant scope to add value: the loft is large and could become a self-contained annexe subject to planning consent (STPP). The house has useful environmental fittings including air conditioning, a water softener and purifier. However, buyers should note the home dates from the mid-20th century and some fabric and services will reflect that era — cavity walls are assumed uninsulated and the double glazing was installed before 2002, so further upgrading may be needed to improve energy efficiency.
Practical considerations: the property is freehold, in a low-crime, semi-rural hamlet setting with fast broadband and reasonable mobile signal. Council tax is described as expensive. For a family seeking space, outdoor leisure and countryside living within reach of Sevenoaks and local schools, this property offers rare scale and adaptability, balanced by clear renovation and running-cost considerations.
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