4 bedroom detached house for sale

This is a rare opportunity to purchase a lovely Grade II listed property, nestled at the foot of the North Downs which is a designated area of outstanding natural beauty. Situated in the parish of Boxley but on the border of Penenden Heath, this is in a highly sought after and prestigious area of Maidstone. Previously a farmhouse this Grade II listed property dates back to the 17th century and is bristling with period features.

So, what’s on offer here? This property retains many of its period features including peg tile roofing, inglenook fireplaces and beams to the ceilings. This is a family home arranged over three floors with kitchen, bathroom, pantry, two homely reception rooms and four spacious bedrooms – two with walk in wardrobes and one with on-suite shower room. It benefits from secondary double glazing and gas fired central heating. There is a beautiful cottage garden to the front and driveway to the side leading to a rear courtyard with further parking and a garage.

How are the rooms configured downstairs? Well, on the ground floor there is the kitchen with family bathroom, a sizable pantry, family room and living room. A hallway from the front door leads to the family and living rooms both with that cosy feeling, beautiful inglenook fireplaces and beamed ceilings. There is a lobby from the back door with stairs leading down to the cellar, which can have a variety of uses.

What's upstairs? Here there are two large bedrooms, one with an en suite shower room and both benefiting with walk-in dressing rooms.

So, what’s on the top floor? You will discover two further sizable bedrooms, one with an eaves cupboard for storage, so handy.

What’s outside the property? Externally there is a well-established cottage garden to the front with lawn, flower borders and low close boarded fencing. There is a driveway offering parking to the side and rear of the property. The enclosed rear courtyard/garden features a patio area, further flower borders, shrubs and a garden shed. There is also a useful garage with up and over door. This property is EPC exempt having Grade II listed status.

What is nearby? This charming property is surrounded by some beautiful countryside and outdoor spaces. Public footways and woodland walks provide an enjoyment of nature alongside vineyards, grazing land and sweeping landscapes. Penenden Heath shops are a stone’s throw away together with the Heath, an open space with leisure facilities such as tennis, football and bowls. Local pubs are within walking distance providing an opportunity to conveniently socialise and dine.

The property is offered chain-free ready for immediate viewings and occupation. The property’s location provides easy access to Maidstone town centre, motorway links and public transport. Located close to excellent schools, this home is perfect for families looking to provide their children with top-tier education, including grammar schools, secondary and primary schools. Sandling primary school is a short walk away which continues to receive good Offsted reports. Rail services, with direct access to London and the Kent coast, are situated in Maidstone town. The town itself is a short walk with its full range of shops, amenities, restaurants and services.

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