An attractively constructed, extremely spacious and well-proportioned detached 5 double bedroomed, 4 receptioned family home with a large loft considered to offer potential for conversion subject to relevant permissions. Set in a substantial plot within walking distance of the village centre and mainline station. Internal viewing is essential to appreciate exactly what is on offer, being over 3.500 sq.ft!

This handsome property originally constructed early 1900s, extended in the 1970s and 1990s, offers ample, flexible living space on the ground floor comprising kitchen, utility, sitting room, family room, dining room, study and large conservatory. On the first floor there are 5 generous, light and airy double bedrooms and 2 bath/shower rooms. The garden offers an extremely large patio suitable for entertaining, overlooking the south facing garden comprising lawn, mature firs and shrubs, a workshop, 2 sheds, an ornamental pond, and additional 'paddock' type area. There is extensive parking for up to 7 cars on the spacious forecourt with a EV charging point and integral garage with wide remote controlled up and over door. Benefiting from gas central heating and replacement double gazed windows and doors throughout. Conveniently located within walking distance of Staplehurst village centre, and within a 15 minute walk to the mainline station offering services to London Bridge, Charing Cross, and Cannon Street (all just under 1 hour) and to Ashford International. Set within the catchment areas for multiple top-ranked state grammar schools and the much favoured Cranbrook School.


SITUATION


Located about a 15 minute walk of the mainline station and a short walk from a range of amenities including a convenience store, chemist, post office, butcher, doctors' surgery, dentists, library, local primary and nursery schools. Cranbrook town centre is about 5 miles and offers comprehensive shopping, schooling, banking and recreational facilities. There is easy access to the M25 for Gatwick and Heathrow airports and the M20 to Dover and Ashford International Station. Set within the catchment of multiple top ranked selective state grammar schools including the much favoured Cranbrook School.


DIRECTIONS


From the centre of Staplehurst heading towards Maidstone, at the main crossroads, turn left into the Marden Road, continue along, over the roundabout, and after a short distance the property is found on the left hand side.


ACCOMMODATION


Ground Floor:- Front door to: Porch window to side and door to: spacious Entrance Hall which is certainly a feature with window to front, open tread split level wooden staircase rising to 1st Floor and doors leading to: Study square bay window to front, brick fireplace with open chimney and gas point, shelving to either side and wooden panelled feature wall. Dining Room double aspect windows to side and rear. Sitting Room 2 windows to front, brick fireplace with gas living flame fire inset, double opening multi-paned doors to Inner Hall with ceiling storage hatch, and door to: Family Room 2 windows to rear and door to: Integral Garage with power and light, window to side, and wide remote controlled up and over electric door. From Inner Hall: double multi-paned doors to large Conservatory overlooking the feature patio and garden, part brick, UPVC double glazed windows with custom blinds, French doors to patio, and additional door back to Inner Hall with further doors to: Cloakroom frosted circular internal window, tiled floor, low level WC and wash hand basin set in vanity unit. Kitchen window to side, range of wooden fronted wall, base and drawer units, integrated twin oven, electric hob with extractor over, 2½ stainless steel sink, space and plumbing for dishwasher, space for full height fridge/freezer, serving hatch to Dining Room, feature internal circular window, door back to Entrance Hall and doorway to: Utility Room double aspect windows to side and rear, space and plumbing for washing machine and tumble dryer, stainless steel 1½ sink and drainer with storage under, Worcester gas fired boiler (2019), spaces for fridge/freezers, part-glazed door to patio.
First floor:- Landing window to front, stairs leading to extremely spacious boarded loft with considered potential for conversion subject to relevant permissions. Doors to: Bedroom 2 2 windows to front and 5 single fitted wardrobes. Bedroom 3 window to the front. Bedroom 1 2 windows to rear, 2 full height fitted storage cupboards. Bathroom high level window to rear, feature internal circular window, part-tiled walls, bath, shower cubicle, pedestal wash hand basin, low level WC, built-in storage with fitted mirror and shaver point over. Shower Room frosted window to rear, feature internal circular window, part-tiled walls, corner curved shower unit, low level WC, pedestal wash hand basin, and airing cupboard.
Bedroom 5 being double aspect with windows to side and rear, built-in double wardrobe cupboard. Bedroom 4 double aspect with windows to front and side.


EXTERNALLY


To the Front: large walled brick paved driveway bordered by mature shrubs/hedging, parking for up to 7 cars and an EV charging point. Gates each side leading to the Rear South Facing garden: large semi-circular patio ideal for entertaining, steps up to lawn with central and side pathways, mature firs/shrubs, fully functional ornamental fish pond with waterfall feature, an extremely spacious workshop with power and light, 2 sheds and gate leading to fenced rear 'paddock' type area.


Notice: Whilst great care has been taken to be as accurate as is realistic these details, photographs and floor plans, are for guidance only, all measurements are approximate. We can not be held responsible for the content of these particulars and none of the services, fittings or appliances at the property have been tested by the agent. We assume that the property has all necessary permissions, regulations and consents. Purchasers should satisfy themselves that any of the aforesaid mentioned in the particulars are correct, or in working order. These details can not be incorporated in any offer, or contract.