* NO FORWARD CHAIN * A fabulous newly refurbished and substantially extended detached period cottage, set within 7 acres of private woodland. The property is believed to be formally occupied by the gamekeeper for Leeds Castle and dates back to the late 17th century.

The property is situated within a beautiful setting and comprises 4 double bedrooms, 2 with en-suite shower rooms, and over-all spans nearly 2,200 sq ft with spacious, light and airy rooms, and includes features such as solid oak flooring, log burners, luxury fully fitted kitchen/breakfast room, freestanding Range cooker, vaulted ceilings, exposed beams, underfloor heating, security system, wrap around garden, outside office with cloakroom, gravel driveway, excellent parking and electronic entrance gates. Council Tax Band: F

Property Information - The accommodation comprises large sitting room which was part of the original house with fireplace and log burner, as well as solid oak flooring which continues through to the family room past the staircase and the side entrance door. The luxury fitted kitchen/breakfast area with all integrated appliances, apart from the freestanding Range cooker, leads into the stunning dining room with vaulted ceiling, log burner and bi-fold doors opening onto the wrap-around patio seating area, overlooking the wildflower garden and private woodland. In addition, there is a utility room leading to a downstairs cloakroom/shower room.

Upstairs, the principal bedroom boasts an amazing vaulted ceiling with open storage area and modern en-suite shower room, whilst there are three further double bedrooms, one with en-suite, and a luxury family bathroom, all of which have subtle period touches with exposed beams and original doors.

Externally, there is a large wrap-around patio seating area with outside kitchen incorporating the original Rayburn from the house and wash facilities. The outside office with its own cloakroom has also been fully refurbished and could be used as guest accommodation as it is heavily insulated providing usability all year round. There is additional storage space above and also within the boiler and air source heat pump room. The gravel driveway to the front provides parking for multiple vehicles and is accessed via the electric entrance gates.

Additional benefits include zonal underfloor heating throughout, a video entry phone and security camera system which, along with the heating, can be controlled using a smartphone, as well as Wi-Fi boosters throughout the property and in the outside office.

Location - The property is situated in a rural position approximately one mile from the popular village of Hollingbourne with its local shopping facilities, primary school, pubs, parish church and London line station (with free parking) that goes directly to Victoria and is just two stops from the county town of Maidstone which is approximately 5 miles away. Motorway links in the area are very good with J8 of the M20 within one mile, providing easy access to London and the Coast. The village of Bearsted is just 3 miles away with its picturesque Village Green and a selection of fantastic pubs and restaurants. Nearby leisure facilities include Bearsted golf, bowls, tennis clubs and nearby leisure centres, whilst the beautiful grounds of both Leeds Castle and Mote Park are also close by.

If the c6.5 acres of private woodland isn't an advantage to a prospective purchaser, the vendor is willing to offer the property with the immediate garden only, at a reduced price.

Accommodation -

The Ground Floor Comprises: -

Entrance Hall -

Sitting Room -

Family Room -

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Utility Room -

Cloakroom/Shower Room -

The First Floor Comprises: -

Principal Bedroom -

En-Suite Shower Room -

Bedroom 2 -

En-Suite Shower Room -

Bedroom 3 -

Bedroom 4 -

Family Bathroom -

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Viewing: - Strictly by arrangement with the Agent's Bearsted Office, 132 Ashford Road, Bearsted, Maidstone, Kent ME14 4LX . [use Contact Agent Button].