Semi-detached house for sale in Sevenoaks TN15, 2 Bedroom

Sevenoaks, Sevenoaks, UK

Quick Summary

Property Type:
Semi-detached house
Status:
For sale
Price
£ 340,000
Beds:
2
Baths:
1
Recepts:
1
County
Kent
Town
Sevenoaks
Outcode
TN15
Location
High Street, Seal, Sevenoaks TN15
Marketed By:
Wisdom Estates
Posted
2019-05-03
TN15 Rating:
1 2 3 4 5





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Property Description

Main description Wisdom Estates are proud to welcome to the market, this truly historic 2 Bedroom property. Built circa 1473 and located in the quaint, yet vibrant village of Seal, this Grade 2 Listed period house truly has to be seen to be able to appreciate the space and original features which are on offer throughout. We highly recommended early viewing for this once in a lifetime house! EPC Rating 43 E

family room 13' 5" x 12' 1" (4.09m x 3.68m) Stepping into this property via the double-glazed feature front door you are certain to immediately ascertain the history and original features which are on offer throughout. Georgian style sash windows (with secondary glazing) provide bountiful natural light, whilst the original Oak flooring, Oak Rafters, and Original Ragstone wall (with lime-cement) compliment the true feature of this room. The Open Inglenook Fire. Dated 1473 it is beautiful in it's design and certain to impress.

Dining room 13' 1" x 12' 0" (3.99m x 3.66m) Leading naturally off of the Family-Room, the Dining Room is the perfect space in which to sit down with family and friends to enjoy a meal surrounded by history. The Rag Stone wall and Oak Rafters continue through, and a spiral staircase provides access to the first floor landing, whilst a wall-mounted radiator ensures warmth and comfort all year round. Please Note: Access to the Cellar is provided by a 'trap door' and stairs down.

Cellar 18' 5" x 12' 0" (5.61m x 3.66m) The surprisingly spacious Cellar is the ideal accompaniment to this historic property, and is the added bonus you have been looking for! Currently set up as a secondary reception area, this room has numerous other potential uses, and boasts both power and light, as well as an original feature fireplace, and a secondary glazed window to front. Please Note - Head height is approx. 5ft 8'.

Kitchen 8' 8" x 8' 8" (2.64m x 2.64m) The intelligently designed Kitchen is naturally well-lit by the glazed window and patio door to side. Comprising of a range of matching wall and base units (with worktops over), a sink and drainer unit (with mixer taps), plumbing for a washing machine / dish-washer, alongside easy to upkeep part-tiled walls and filly-tiled flooring.

First floor landing 11' 1" x 9' 7" (3.38m x 2.92m) The First Floor Landing provides the opportunity, to once again appreciate and take in the exquisite history and design of this property around you. Comprising of a further spiral stair case to the top-floor landing, a secondary glazed window to side, as well as original oak rafters, and oak flooring.

Master bedroom 12' 8" x 10' 5" (3.86m x 3.18m) The Master Bedroom offers the chance to witness history. Boasting Georgian style sash windows (with secondary glazing) to front, a wall-mounted radiator, alongside original oak flooring and rafters. The true focal point of this room is the Original 'Wattle & Daub' door. Having been preserved and protected, we are advised it is one of the best examples of this history for 100 miles.

Family bathroom 11' 0" x 5' 6" (3.35m x 1.68m) The Family-Bathroom is of a sleek and stylish design and encompasses secondary glazed windows to both the side and rear, alongside a 4 piece bathroom suite comprising of; a low-level W/C, a hand-wash basin, a walk-in shower cubicle, as well as a free-standing feature bath. The finishing touches are applied by the part-tiled walls, and original Oak Rafters.

Top floor landing The Top Floor Landing provides access to the allocated loft space as well as Bedroom Two.

Bedroom two 12' 6" x 8' 0" (3.81m x 2.44m) Located on the top-floor, Bedroom Two benefits from a secondary glazed window to side, a wall-mounted radiator, a plush fitted carpet, alongside Original Oak Rafters.

Garden The Garden offers an outside space in which to enjoy the warmer months and is accessible via the shared access.

Vendors comments A brief history of the property from 1995 to 2018.

I purchased the property in December 1995 for £48k, which was much less than the similar 44 High St across the road which sold around the same time for £60-65k. The property had been the subject of a dispute between the previous owner and the Sevenoaks District Council (sdc). The previous owner had installed double glazing to the road front windows. As the property was Grade II listed, the sdc was very concerned that the Georgian period windows had been replaced with modern double glazing windows. The sdc then started litigation against the owner, and so the owner elected to sell the property. I contacted sdc about getting reimbursement if I purchased the property and reinstated the Georgian windows. Sdc mentioned there was no guarantee of reimbursement, but would look favourably on my proposal once completed.

I then replaced the windows. The work was carried out by Arthur xxxx, who had worked on Igtham Mote and Knole House. He mentioned that he thought the property was older than Georgian, based on the large beam across the Victorian fireplace. He suggested removing the Victorian Fireplace to investigate. What we then found was the Inglenook fireplace. A friend who was into old buildings found the date on the beam (1473) on the large beam, which had been traditionally cut into the property. Arthur then mentioned that there should be oak floor beams, oak stud walls, rag stone walls, and there should be a cellar.

As the cellar was excavated we found leather tools indicating the property used to be a cobblers. Then we found a bread oven, indicating it was a bakery. Then we found a few bones which turned out to be sheep. Then some very old decayed brickwork on the floor which was all removed. I excavated about 300mm into the underlying red (called green) sand so that we could install a 300mm thick reinforced concrete floor slab.

I purchased some period grate, dogs and back plate for the inglenook fireplace. In the bedroom on the first floor we found the 'wattle and daub' doorway. Both No.55 and 57 used to be a school. As the wattle and daub is the best example for 50 miles, Arthur installed the Perspex to preserve and highlight this unique construction.

During 1996 to 1997 I then worked overseas and up north, and Arthur took the building back to it's original frame of oak stud walls and floor beams. Following sdc approval, the roof was re-tiled with Kent-peg tiles, and the road front wall tiles were also reinstalled. Steel tie rods were installed to hold the building together. The gas main that ran through the cellar, was relocated to the side of the house by British Gas, with the approval of sdc, British Gas, and the neighbour. A couple of rotten oak floor beams were replaced, and all the timber treated for insects. The cellar was dug out under both No. 55 and No. 57. This created a large space for both properties. As I am a Civil Engineer, I designed and installed a reinforced concrete ground slab complete with underlying waterproof membrane. This was approved by sdc and done in the summer of 1996. A dividing wall with old style bricks from Igtham mote were used to separate the cellars to the two properties.

The owners at No. 55 now had created a large storage space, and increased property value, so sold soon after.

Following sdc approval, I then removed modern particle board stairs, and installed the spiral staircases, and bathroom. The central heating, and plumbing to the bathroom etc was installed by Paul Baker, a Plumber friend from Otford. Lights, carpet etc were installed to the cellar.

From 2000 onwards I then rented out the property as I lived in Singapore then Hong Kong. A few years later my sister's partner, Rob Lusher from Seal Chart, installed a moderised kitchen. In 2016, I shifted back home to New Zealand with my family, and for tax reasons needed to sell the property within 4 years.

All up, between 1995 and 2000 I spent about £40k in developing the property and converting it to a classical period property. Sdc were very pleased and reimbursed about £5 to 7k. It remains Grade II listed. My friends and family really enjoyed the property, especially winter fires in the living room.

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