Beautifully presented 4 bedroomed home, half of a converted 1850s watermill with river frontage, established gardens and grounds.

Description

On the market for the first time in over 20 years this picturesque four bedroomed property is one of two homes set within a charming and historic watermill dating from c1854. As well as river frontage and abundant wildlife it has established gardens and an orchard together with a communal meadow and woodland of almost 9 acres.

The property is situated on the edge of Yalding village with its village shop, post office, pubs, pre- school nursery, primary school and GP surgery.

The stylish accommodation combines original and modern features arranged over four floors making ideal areas for both family living and formal entertaining. Salient points include a welcoming country kitchen with an Aga, exposed cast iron and timber beams; four bedrooms, three stylish bath/shower rooms, allocated parking and a double garage.

Spacious entrance hall with attractive tiled flooring and well- proportioned cloakroom.

A generous kitchen/dining room is a delightful element of the property, it has original cast iron and timber beams and a range of oak wall and base units together with an island,complemented with granite work surfaces over. There are several integral appliances including a gas Aga, an attractive slate floor and a stable door leading out to the rear terrace.

To the first floor, a double aspect lounge with views over the rear gardens and mill “stilling” pond. There is an attractive brick fireplace with wood burner and exposed wood floorboards. Double doors lead to a charming, enclosed, balcony room with tiled flooring and windows to three sides.

There is also a well-proportioned study to the first floor, it has a bank of fitted bookshelves and excellent views up the river and of the meadow to the front of the property.

Arranged over the second floor is the principal bedroom with built in wardrobes and a modern en suite shower room, a further bedroom also with built in storage and a family bathroom.

Situated on the third floor are two further bedrooms, one being double height with a row of bespoke fitted wardrobes, and a contemporary shower room.

To the front of the property is a grassed and wooded area which runs alongside the River Beult, it is for the exclusive use of the property.

The terraced rear garden is a real feature, it forms a stylish backdrop to the property. A raised decked balcony adjoins the house and provides a wonderful, elevated view over the “stilling” pond, mill leat and gardens into the orchard beyond. A sloped pathway leads down to a decked terrace and down further to a paved terrace adjoining the river. From the decked terrace, the gardens lead away from the property, past a summer house, along the mill leat through a small orchard and on to the River Beult.

The gardens are mainly laid to lawn bounded on one side with mature hedging and shrub borders. The lawns are interspersed with established plants and trees and are a beautiful space for relaxing and entertaining. In total the gardens amount to about 1.92 acres.

The communal grounds are for the exclusive use of the three properties at the development and comprise two hay meadows and a small wood; they provide a wonderful environment rich in wildlife. In total, the communal grounds amount to about 8.8 acres.

Location

Comprehensive Shopping: Paddock Wood (5 miles), Maidstone (5.6 miles), Tonbridge (10.5miles). Tunbridge Wells (11 miles).
Mainline Rail Services: Paddock Wood (5.4 miles) to London Bridge/Cannon Street/Charing Cross.

Primary Schools: Yalding, Laddingford and Collier Street.

Grammar Schools: Maidstone - Maidstone Grammar School, Maidstone Grammar School for Girls, Invicta Grammar School, Oakwood Park Grammar School. Tonbridge - Tonbridge Grammar School, Weald of Kent Grammar School, The Judd School. Tunbridge Wells - Tunbridge Wells Grammar School for Boys, Tunbridge Wells Girls’ Grammar School, The Skinners’ School.

State Schools: Maidstone, Tonbridge and Paddock Wood.

Private Schools: The Preparatory Schools at Somerhill. Hilden Grange and Hilden Oaks in Tonbridge. Sutton Valence. Tonbridge and Sevenoaks Public Schools.

Leisure Facilities: David Lloyd Health Club at Kings Hill. The Hop Farm and Country Park in Paddock Wood. Leisure centres in Paddock Wood, Tonbridge, Tunbridge Wells and Maidstone. Poult Wood Golf Course in Hadlow, Kings Hill Golf Club and West Malling Golf Club.

All distances are approximate.

Square Footage: 2,498 sq ft


Acreage: 1.9 Acres

Directions

From Sevenoaks High Street head south on the A225. Continue down River Hill bearing right towards the roundabout. At the roundabout take the second exit onto the A21. Continue for approx.5.4 miles and take the A26 exit to Tonbridge. At the roundabout take the second exit onto the A26. At the next roundabout take the third exit onto the B2017 (Tudeley Road). Continue for approx.3.7 miles and at the next roundabout take the first exit onto the A228 (Maidstone Road). At the following roundabout take the third exit onto the A228 and after 0.4 miles turn left onto Beltring Road. At the end of the road take a slight left turn onto Lees Road and continue into Yalding village. With the village post office on your left, take the next left turning onto High Street. After 0.2 miles turn right into Vicarage Road and continue forward for approx.. 0.7 of a mile and at the junction, turn left on to West Street and the driveway for 1 The Watermill will be found on the right hand side.

Sat Nav Lat / Long 51.22024N, 0.44438E

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Additional Info

Maidstone Borough Council
Tax Band = G

Service Charge
Approximately £1,000 per annum dependent on communal expenditure.

Services
Private drainage and LPG gas
Mains water and electricity.

Agent Note
There is a small area of unregistered land within the boundary of the property further details available via the agent