Summary - PADDOCK COTTAGE HOLMESDALE ROAD SOUTH DARENTH DARTFORD DA4 9JP
5 bed 4 bath Detached
Historic village cottage on a generous private plot with strong family appeal.
Grade II listed detached cottage dating from 1608 with historic features
Five bedrooms, including ground-floor en-suite bedroom for flexible use
Large private plot with koi pond and mature garden planting
Double detached garage with power, sweeping driveway and multiple parking spaces
Modern comforts: double glazing, mains gas boiler and underfloor heating
High flood risk — affects insurance and emergency arrangements
Listed status will restrict alterations and require specialist consent
Local issues: slow broadband and above-average recorded crime
Paddock Cottage is a rare five-bedroom detached cottage that blends genuine period character with practical modern comforts, set back on a large, private plot in semi-rural South Darenth. Exposed oak beams, an inglenook fireplace and other original features give the house strong character, while upgrades such as double glazing, a modern boiler with underfloor heating and contemporary en-suites make it comfortable for everyday family life.
The grounds are a major asset: a sweeping driveway leads to a double detached garage, with ample off-street parking and mature garden planting around a tranquil rear garden and koi pond. The accommodation includes a ground-floor bedroom with en-suite that works well as a guest suite or home office, and five bedrooms provide flexibility for family living.
There are important practical considerations. The property is Grade II listed, so alterations will need specialist consent and may add complexity and cost to any changes. The site is in a high flood risk area, which affects insurance and emergency planning. Broadband speeds are slow locally and recorded crime is above average for the immediate area.
Overall this is a distinctive family home for buyers who value historic charm, a large private plot and village living, and who are comfortable managing the constraints of a listed building and local flood risk.
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