This wonderful detached home offers the unique opportunity to live the rural dream, and yet still be just 30 minutes commute from the City of London. Situated within a small but working sheep farm and surrounded by fields and protected woodlands, you could be forgiven for thinking you were in isolated countryside, but this property is incredibly accessible and well located for both shopping and leisure facilities.  Location: Equidistant to two commuter train stations, the property is located less than ten minutes drive from Sidcup train station (zone 5), which has regular services to both London Cannon Street and London Charing Cross (30 minutes by train).  Also less than 10 minutes drive is Swanley train station, which offers regular services to London Victoria (26 minutes by train). The Property: The property itself is a gorgeous bespoke green oak framed home, designed and built by the award winning company Border Oak (as featured on Grand Designs).  The house takes pride of place within its plot (approximately three quarters of an acre) with stunning views of surrounding fields and woodlands; quite literally a sea of green. Rooms This substantial property has three spacious bedrooms, two luxury bathrooms, a large double aspect kitchen-diner, a large double aspect reception/dining room with a beautiful oak staircase and galleried landing, a spacious triple aspect living room complete with wood burning stove, a home office, utility room and a downstairs WC.  The house has been finished to a very high standard and the quality of materials and craftsmanship is evident throughout.  Grounds: The home is a wonderful place to live throughout the seasons, but is particularly spectacular during the summer months with the house having French Doors from each of the principal ground floor rooms leading out onto an impressive 360 degree patio that wraps around the house. The surrounding area is very peaceful and quiet, and the house offers a much needed sanctuary after a hard day’s work.  Amenities: The recreational opportunities offered by this home are also second to none – with a riding school, equestrian facilities and a livery yard just a few meters on foot in one direction, access to Birchwood Park Golf Club just a few meters on foot in the other direction and access on foot to the Woodland Trust’s Joydens Wood and Chalkwood for woodland walks, horse riding, mountain biking, historic trails and picnic areas, you really are spoilt for choice at weekends!  Additionally, two local farm shops with tea rooms (Honeydale Farm and Stanhill Farm) are within walking distance for those days when a more leisurely stroll followed by brunch is in order!  But what really makes this home truly unique is that, despite its glorious setting and 360 degree rural views, the house is located only 16 miles from London, and is within easy reach of local shops and other leisure facilities.  Within five minutes drive are Tesco and asda superstores as well as Swanley and Sidcup High Streets for everyday shopping needs.  Also within five minutes drive are three private gyms - David Lloyd, la Fitness and Horizones at Birchwood Park Golf Club, as well as Bromley Ski & Snowboard Centre for dry slope skiing, and White Oaks Leisure Centre for swimming, water flumes and squash.  Comprehensive shopping and leisure facilities can also be found at Bluewater Shopping Centre, just fifteen minutes by car. Summary: In summary this property is a wonderful house in a stunning and convenient location, with a manageable sized plot surrounded by wonderful views and recreational facilities.  The property also boasts a detached garage which has been converted by the current owner into a spacious games/party room of approximately 22ft x 12ft, a large garden shed for storage and an Anderson Shelter, converted by the current owner into a one of a kind wine cellar!  This is genuinely a unique property and a unique opportunity that does not come up often – if you work in the City and want to live the rural life without having to spend several hours on a train commuting to your rural pile, this could well be the home for you! Council Tax: Band G (£204.00 Per Month ) Entrance Hall/Dining Room: The impressive double height Entrance Hall features a beautiful oak staircase and galleried landing and is open plan to the Dinning Area which benefits from a feature fireplace, French Doors to the garden and a characterful beamed ceiling. This impressive double aspect reception room gives access to the kitchen through a doorway to the left (beneath the feature staircase), while beautiful solid oak glazed double doors lead off to the living room to the right.(Room width: 5.94m (19ft 6 in) Room length: 3.63m (11ft 11 in)) Living Room: The spacious triple aspect living room has features a beautiful fireplace with a solid oak mantel, newly installed wood burning stove and a brickwork hearth. The depth of the chimney breast provides ample storage for firewood and the chimney breast is adjoined by feature windows to either side. This spacious room accommodates two oversized sofas and plenty of additional furniture with ease, and features a characterful beamed ceiling, solid oak flooring and French Doors leading onto the garden.(Room width: 5.99m (19ft 8 in) Room length: 3.78m (12ft 5 in)) Kitchen Diner: The fabulous bespoke kitchen was handcrafted by Greenwich Woodworks and features a wonderful Butlers Sink, solid granite worktops, integrated appliances and a traditional aga, housed within a characterful brick and oak surround. The kitchen has a characterful beamed ceiling, flagstone style floor and is double aspect, with a large window overlooking the garden to the rear, as well as French Doors with views across the garden to the adjoining sheep fields.(Room width: 5.97m (19ft 7 in) Room length: 3.43m (11ft 3 in)) Study: The lovely double aspect study adjoins the kitchen and features a stable-door which gives access to the garden and makes the room a particularly pleasant one to work from in the summer months. The room is spacious enough to accommodate a desk and large shelving unit, and the flagstone style floor runs through from the kitchen to the study giving it a spacious and airy feel.(Room width: 3.3m (10ft 10 in) Room length: 3.02m (9ft 11 in)) Utility Room: The Utility Room has space for a washing machine and separate tumble dryer, housed beneath a white worktop. The room enjoys views over the garden and benefits from a floor to ceiling cupboard which the current owner uses as a food pantry.(Room width: 1.73m (5ft 8 in) Room length: 1.73m (5ft 8 in)) Downstairs WC: The spacious Downstairs Toilet is light and airy and features characterful beadboard wainscoting, an integrated toilet, sink with small storage cupboard below and a heated towel rail. The obscured glass window gives views across the garden to the adjoining sheep fields.(Room width: 1.07m (3ft 6 in) Room length: 1.73m (5ft 8 in)) Master Bedroom Suite: The double aspect Master Bedroom features a beautiful vaulted ceiling with characterful oak beams, which gives the room a very spacious feeling. One end of the room accommodates a Kingsize bed, bedside tables and large console table, while the other end of the room features an open plan dressing area which is spacious enough to accommodate plenty of wardrobes and chests of drawers. The room features beautiful solid oak flooring throughout, and a solid oak door leads through to the en-suite bathroom.(Room width: 5.97m (19ft 7 in) Room length: 3.43m (11ft 3 in)) En-Suite Bathroom: The luxurious En-Suite bathroom features a double ended roll top bath with claw feet, a beautiful two legged console basin, a close coupled toilet and a heated towel rail. The light-coloured marble flooring, chandelier-style ceiling and wall lights and Venetian style mirror add to the glamorous feel of the room, which enjoys views across the garden and adjoining sheep fields.(Room width: 2.95m (9ft 8 in) Room length: 2.69m (8ft 10 in)) Bedroom Two: The Second Bedroom features a characterful dormer window with oak surround giving views across the garden to the adjoining horse fields. The spacious room benefits from solid oak flooring and a solid oak door.(Room width: 3.76m (12ft 4 in) Room length: 3.1m (10ft 2 in)) Bedroom Three: The Third Bedroom features a characterful dormer window with oak surround giving views across the garden to the nearby horse fields. The spacious room benefits from solid oak flooring, a solid oak door and a solid oak loft hatch giving access to the loft space which provides ample additional storage.(Room width: 3.76m (12ft 4 in) Room length: 3m (9ft 10 in)) Family Bathroom: The luxurious wetroom-style bathroom features high quality fixtures and fittings including a bespoke frameless shower screen, heated wet room style flooring, marble countertops and skirting board and fiber optic ceiling lighting for the ultimate spa-style showering experience! Characterful solid oak beaming is also featured in this room, and a solid oak airing cupboard door is in keeping with the rest of the house. The airing cupboard houses a large water cylinder and provides heated storage for towels and dressing gowns. The room features a dormer window with oak surround. The window is partly obscured for privacy, but still affords views across the garden and adjoining horse fields.