Summary - OLD BEAN COTTAGE SHELLBANK LANE BEAN DARTFORD DA2 8AX
5 bed 5 bath Detached
Large detached home with pool, annex and private gated grounds — near M25 and rail links.
Spacious detached house over 3,700 sq ft on ~0.53-acre plot
One-bedroom self-contained annex — ideal for guests or relatives
On-site swimming pool complex, sauna, shower and home cinema room
Gated driveway with parking for multiple vehicles
Good road links; ~7-minute drive to Greenhithe station (36 mins to London)
Very slow local broadband; may affect home working or streaming
Pool and leisure facilities will require ongoing maintenance and costs
Council tax quite expensive; area shows higher deprivation indicators
Set within about 0.53 acres, Old Bean Cottage is a substantial five-bedroom detached house with over 3,700 sq ft of living space and a gated driveway. The property combines a large main house with a one-bedroom self-contained annex, extensive outdoor entertaining areas, and a private swimming-pool complex with sauna and cinema room — features that suit a multi-generational family or buyers seeking on-site leisure and guest accommodation.
The home's layout includes generous reception rooms, a conservatory, and multiple patio areas framed by mature trees for privacy. Practical details favour everyday comfort: mains gas central heating, double glazing installed since 2002, and parking for several vehicles behind secure gates. The house sits on the edge of Bean with quick road links to the M25/A2/M20 and around a seven-minute drive to Greenhithe station (approximately 36 minutes to London), making it sensible for commuters who need car access.
Buyers should factor in running and maintenance considerations. The pool complex, sauna and cinema increase enjoyment but also ongoing servicing and running costs. Broadband speeds in the area are very slow and the wider area shows indicators of deprivation; council tax is described as quite expensive. Crime is average — not high, but not low — so the gated private entrance is a genuine advantage.
This is a character property from the early 20th century on a very large plot, offering scope for updating and further personalisation. It will particularly suit families wanting space, buyers seeking a home with leisure amenities and guest annex accommodation, or purchasers prepared to invest in maintenance and connectivity improvements.
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