8 bedroom detached house for sale

Description

Now requiring updating - A contemporary, well-proportioned 5 bedroomed timber framed detached family home offering substantial versatile living accommodation with lapsed planning to be extended (Ref. No: 22/503527/FULL) via Maidstone Borough Council Planning website for further details. It is set in a secluded gated entrance plot of approximately 6 acres and is located along a country lane, on the edge of Staplehurst, and is surrounded by farmland. The grounds include well maintained lawns, a variety of mature trees, beech hedging, as well as established flower and shrub beds, a large natural pond and old tennis courts. There is a detached timber double garage, and ample off road parking.

There is a separate detached three bedroom single storey annexe, stable block and swimming pool with pool house.

The property offers further potential for development, subject to the relevant planning permissions. The main accommodation comprises of an entrance hall leading into the large dining room, and doors leading off to the three reception rooms, each a generous size and offering flexible accommodation. The living room and sitting/family room, plus two of the bedrooms all have sliding doors with garden access.

On the ground floor there are four bedrooms, three with ensuites, and a downstairs cloakroom. A staircase leads you to the first floor where you will find Bedroom No. 5 with an ensuite. All bedrooms are full of natural light and each with a generous amount of fitted storage.

Situation

Approached over a private driveway, tucked away behind a gated entrance, and being located within a convenient drive of numerous and varied facilities and amenities. Staplehurst Village (about 1.5 miles) offers some local facilities including a primary school, nurseries, a coffee shop, a Sainsburys, and a mainline station with frequent direct services to London (the journey taking just under an hour), and Ashford International. Being less than 4 miles from the pretty village of Marden, again offering local facilities, and on the main line to London, and less than a 20-minute drive of Maidstone, the county Town of Kent. Therefore, there is plenty of choice for excellent schooling, bus services, access to major road networks, and to many local attractions including a number of vineyards, castles and historic woodland walks.
 

Directions

From the centre of Cranbrook proceed down the High Street into Stone Street, and bear left out of the Town merging with the Angley Road/A229. Continue for about 3.9 miles, and as you start to approach the village, and before you go up the hill, turn right into Frittenden Road (first turning after the petrol station). Proceed for approximately 0.9 mile and then turn left into Cradducks Lane and the property will be found on the right hand side approximately 0.7 mile.

Agents Note: - Maidstone Borough Council. Tax Band H. In line with money laundering regulations (5th directive) all purchasers will be required to allow us to verify their identity and their financial situation in order to proceed.

Tenure: Freehold