*Offered with no onward chain * An impressive Kiln Oast of 3628 sq ft in a delightful rural hamlet with wonderful countryside views and riparian rights to the river Medway

DESCRIPTION

This delightful property with magnificent views over the countryside is tucked away down a private and quiet country lane. Approached via wooden electrically operated gates, a gravel driveway leads to a detached double garage and parking area for several cars.

Anglers Oast is a fine example of a square Kiln Oast dating from the 1830's and converted in the late 1990's. The elevations are brick and traditional weatherboard under a pitched Kent peg and slate roofs with double glazed windows and doors throughout. Internally, the property has solid oak flooring, ensuite shower/bathrooms, exposed brickwork and timbers and impressive vaulted ceilings.

FEATURES

- The accommodation is arranged over three floors offering spacious and versatile accommodation with most rooms benefiting from superb views over the attractive walled gardens and surrounding countryside.

- Entrance Hall with exposed brick wall and open oak staircase.

- Dual aspect Kitchen/breakfast room with range of wall and base cupboards, a peninsular unit and granite worktops. Appliances include a 3-oven electric AGA, integrated microwave and American style fridge freezer and space for a dishwasher. There is an oak stable style door leading to a secluded terrace in the pretty walled garden, which catches the morning sun.

- Dual aspect sitting room and family room with attractive brick fireplace and a bressummer over the wood burning stove. From here a door opens onto the walled garden and terrace. A cloakroom completes the ground floor accommodation.

- The first floor has a guest suite with ensuite shower room and two further first floor double bedrooms, one with ensuite and one with fitted wardrobes.

- Family bathroom with feature bath and basin by William Holland and Limestone flooring.

- The spacious principal bedroom suite with vaulted ceiling, fitted wardrobes and ensuite shower room with underfloor heating can be found on the second floor. There are two further double bedrooms, both with fitted wardrobes, one with ensuite bathroom.

- The utility room is situated on the second floor and has ample storage cupboards, double butler sink and space for washing machine and tumble dryer. Additionally, there is laddered access to the loft space.

- The pretty east facing walled garden is a wonderful feature of the property and is part of the original walled garden from the Court Lodge Estate. Mainly laid to lawn with mature, well stocked borders and shrubs including wisteria, willow, and buddleia.

- A York stone pathway leads through a gateway to the rear garden which is mainly laid to lawn with mature trees and hedging. There is a broad, attractive Limestone terrace edged by a brick retaining wall. A Shepherds hut complete with wifi, power and wood burning stove sits in a prime location to take advantage of the stunning views. In all approximately 3/4 acre. Post and rail fencing opens to a communal 8-acre field shared with 4 other properties leading to the river Medway with exclusive fishing rights.

SITUATION

Situated in a rural location on the outskirts of the Hamlet of West Farleigh, surrounded by picturesque countryside with West Farleigh cricket club and the All Saints church on your doorstep. West Farleigh has an active sports club with teams for cricket, football and netball. Golf clubs in the area include Kings Hill, Wrotham Heath, The Ridge and Bearsted. Nearby Teston Bridge Country Park has beautiful riverside walks to both Wateringbury and Maidstone.

The well-regarded Tickled Trout pub is just down the road and the pretty market town of West Malling (6.7 miles) has a range of shops, restaurants and a David Lloyd sports and health club.

Coxheath village (3.1 miles) has shops including a Post Office, Tesco, convenience store, newsagents, bakery and doctors’ surgery. More comprehensive shopping and Leisure facilities can be found in Paddock Wood (7.6 miles), Maidstone (4.4 miles) and West Malling (6.7 miles).

There are numerous schools in the area including primary schools in Wateringbury, Hunton, East Farleigh and Coxheath. Secondary schools include Cornwallis Academy (Linton), Mascalls (Paddock Wood) as well as the grammars in Maidstone, Tonbridge and Tunbridge Wells. Independent schools include Sutton Valence preparatory and senior school, Dulwich preparatory school (Cranbook) and in Tonbridge there are the Somerhill Schools, Kent College Pembury and Tonbridge School.

Paddock Wood railway station (7.7 miles) serves London Charing Cross/Cannon Street in 52 mins (London Bridge from 40 mins). Wateringbury station (2 miles) provides a branch line service to Paddock Wood station (10 mins).

The M20 motorway at Jct 4 provides access to the M26/M25 to Gatwick, Heathrow and London as well as to Dover and the Channel Tunnel terminus.

DIRECTIONS

From the M20 Jct 4, take the A228 southbound in the direction of Paddock Wood until Mereworth. Here, take a left onto the A26 towards Maidstone. After 2.8 miles turn right onto the B2163; proceed over the level crossing and Teston bridge. At the end of the road turn left onto the B2010. Take the first left into Church Lane, at All Saint's Church turn right down the track marked ‘private’ which continues behind the church. The private lane to Anglers Oast will be found on the right-hand side behind a set of wooden gates.

PROPERTY INFORMATION

- Services: Oil fired central heating. Mains electricity & water. Private drainage.
- Anglers Oast is 1 of 5 properties that form the Court Lodge Farm Management Co. Ltd that manage the communal grounds, driveway and private drainage system. Current contributions are £55 per month.
- Local Authority: Maidstone Borough Council
- Council Tax band: G (£3765.92 for 2023/24)
- Fixtures and fittings are excluded from the sale but may be available by separate negotiation.

Situated in a rural location on the outskirts of the Hamlet of West Farleigh, surrounded by picturesque countryside with West Farleigh cricket club on your doorstep. West Farleigh has an active sports club with teams for cricket, football and Netball. Golf clubs in the area include Kings Hill, Wrotham Heath, The Ridge, Bearsted and Tudor Park. Nearby Teston Bridge Country park has beautiful riverside walks to both Wateringbury and Maidstone.

The well-regarded Tickled Trout pub is just down the road and the pretty market town of West Malling (6.7 miles) has a range of shops, restaurants and a David Lloyd sports and health club.

Coxheath village (3.1 miles) has shops including a Post office, Tesco, convenience store, newsagents, bakery and doctors surgery. More comprehensive shopping and Leisure facilities can be found in Paddock wood (7.6 miles), Maidstone (4.4 miles) and West Malling (6.7 miles).

There numerous schools in the area including primary schools in Wateringbury, Hunton, East Farleigh and Coxheath. Secondary schools include Cornwallis Academy (Linton), Mascalls (Paddock Wood) as well as the grammars in Maidstone, Tonbridge and Tunbridge Wells. Independent schools include Sutton Valence preparatory and senior school, Dulwich preparatory school (Cranbook), Somerhill Schools, Kent College Pembury and Tonbridge School.

Paddock Wood railway station (7.7 miles) serves London Charing cross/Cannon street in 52 mins (London Bridge from 40 mins). Wateringbury station (2 miles) provides a branch line service to Paddock wood station (10 mins).

The M20 motorway provides access to the M26/M25 to Gatwick , Heathrow and London as well as to Dover and the Channel Tunnel termius.