Coppings Brook Cottage, Leigh, Nr..

Coppings Brook Cottage is a 16th Century residence with pleasing elevations of brick, upper part with decorative hung tiles under a tiled roof. We understand that the property was extended during the 1930's and in 1989. The cottage retains much of its period features including an ingle nook fireplace, exposed beam work , latch doors but has now reached a stage where it requires a certain degree of modernisation, refurbishment and improvement.

General Information:
Services: Mains Water, Electricity, Oil Central Heating, Private Drainage

Local Authority: Sevenoaks District Council
(01732) 227000

EPC: E44

Council Tax: Band F

Coppings Brook Cottage is a 16th Century residence with pleasing elevations of brick, upper part with decorative hung tiles under a tiled roof.
We understand that the property was extended during the 1930's and in 1989. The cottage retains much of its period features including an ingle nook fireplace, exposed beam work , latch doors but has now reached a stage where it requires a certain degree of modernisation, refurbishment and improvement.

The accommodation comprises at ground floor level a porch leading to a family room, with feature ingle nook fireplace, Bessemer beam, display alcoves, flag stone hearth, log burner, exposed beam work and door to first floor staircase. An arch leads into a sitting room with further fireplace, window to front and door leading to a double aspect sitting room, taking full advantage of views over the surrounding garden. There is kitchen/breakfast room with floor units of drawers and cupboard, deep butler sink, space for fridge/freezer and would benefit from being re-fitted with modern units. A door leads to a rear lobby with door to outside and door to the utility room, with hand wash basin, space and plumbing for washing machine, floor mounted oil fired boiler serving domestic hot water and central heating system.

The first floor half landing serves a double bedroom with fireplace, airing cupboard and window to front along with a bathroom which would benefit from refurbishment. The landing leads to a further double bedroom with wardrobe cupboard, and to a master bedroom which is double aspect with window overlooking the garden and far reaching rural view. A door gives access to a small shower room which is in need of refurbishment.
From the landing there is a tight staircase giving access to a bonus room/study with window to front and limited head space.

The property which has a wealth of character would benefit from modernisation of the kitchen, refurbishment of the bathroom and shower room, replacement of the windows, remedial works to internal plastering and possible re-wiring. Once completed these works would provide an incoming purchaser with a highly desirable rural period residence

Outside
The front garden comprises a wide expanse of lawn with shaped flower borders with an abundance of spring bulbs, daffodils, a fir tree and allocated off road parking for 2 vehicles. A gate gives access to good sized side area of garden, laid out for vegetables and a pathway which leads on to the rear garden with soft fruit trees, sun terrace, outside tap and timber summer house. The remainder of the rear garden is laid to lawn. There is a further area of garden which is utilised for garden maintenance.

There is a driveway to the side of No 2 which provides access to an area of hardstanding with leads to a timber garage building.

Agents Note
We are advised that in 1999 the house flooded due to the extensive flooding in the UK at that time. This was partly due to block culverts and the Brook opposite which became overloaded. In May 2000 it was noticed that rainwater appeared under the sitting room floor and a pump was fitted to relieve this problem.
In December 2013 there was heavy rain and unfortunately the pump failed overnight leading to carpet damage in this room. The pump was replaced.
We are informed by the vendor that the Highways Agency now regularly maintain all drainage ditches which has made a considerable difference.
The property is currently insured.

General Information:
Services: Mains Water, Electricity, Oil Central Heating, Private Drainage

Local Authority: Sevenoaks District Council
(01732) 227000

EPC: E44

Council Tax: Band F