Summary - Sheepwash Cottage, Downs View Road, Penenden Heath ME14 2JF
2 bed 1 bath Detached
Chain-free two-bed cottage with private garden, garage and great commuter links..
- Chain free detached house in quiet cul-de-sac
- Private, well-maintained rear garden with good privacy
- Garage and driveway providing off-road parking
- Neutral, immaculate presentation throughout — ready to view
- Built c.1900–1929; cavity walls assumed without insulation
- Double glazing fitted before 2002; potential window upgrades
- Above-average council tax; one main bathroom plus en-suite
- Convenient for shops, motorway links and strong local schools
Sheepwash Cottage is a well-presented, chain-free detached house set at the end of a quiet cul-de-sac on Downs View Road. The home offers a traditional layout with generous living room proportions, a separate dining room (or ground-floor bedroom), and a private, well-landscaped rear garden — ideal for families seeking outdoor space and privacy. A garage and driveway provide useful off-road parking.
The property is ready to occupy with neutral decor throughout, but buyers should be aware of a few practical points: the house was built circa 1900–1929 and has cavity walls assumed to lack insulation, the double glazing was installed before 2002, and council tax is above average. These are straightforward upgrade opportunities (insulation, modern windows) that could improve comfort and running costs.
Location is a strong selling point: local shops, amenities, and fast motorway links are nearby, and the area benefits from low crime, excellent mobile signal and fast broadband. Several well-rated primary and secondary schools are within easy reach, including two grammar schools ranked in the top 10%.
Overall this detached cottage suits buyers wanting a ready-to-live-in home with scope for energy-efficiency improvements and cosmetic modernisation. It will particularly appeal to families and buyers seeking a private garden, garage parking and convenient commuter access, offered with the advantage of being sold chain free.
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