A BEAUTIFULLY PRESENTED AND EXTENDED EDWARDIAN SEMI-DETACHED FAMILY HOUSE SITUATED WITHIN THE VILLAGE OF STAPLEHURST AND SET IN BEAUTIFULLY MAINTAINED GROUNDS
DESCRIPTION This is an outstanding example of a beautifully refurbished but preserved larger Edwardian semi-detached house. The accommodation is spacious and well laid out. The kitchen forms a feature as does the second sitting room/dining room which looks over the beautiful gardens to the rear. The property benefits from recently fitted double glazing and gas-fired central heating. The two-family shower rooms have been refitted recently with the added extra of under floor heating. An internal inspection is highly recommended.
AGENTS NOTE: It is considered that, subject to planning permission, further accommodation could be added within the attic area.
The property is set on the outskirts of the popular Wealden village of Staplehurst with its range of local amenities including post office, supermarket, primary school and mainline station providing commuter services to London Charing Cross, Waterloo, London Bridge and Cannon Street (approximately 55 minutes). The County town of Maidstone is approximately 9 miles away providing a wider range of both shopping and leisure facilities. The property falls within the Cranbrook School catchment area.
The accommodation with approximate dimensions: -
ENTRANCE PORCH Approached over original tiled flooring. Original front door with leaded glazed panelling opening through to:
ENTRANCE HALL Fitted carpeting. Radiator. Door off to:
MAIN SITTING ROOM 13'3" into double glazed bay window to front with quality shutters x 13'2". Shaped radiator. Fitted carpeting. Original Edwardian traditional fireplace with tiled sides and original mantel. Four uplighters.
ADDITIONAL SITTING ROOM/DINING ROOM Overall measurement: 24'2" x 16'3" narrowing to 9'6". Two double glazed windows to side and double-glazed rear door opening onto terrace. Fitted carpeting. Two radiators.
KITCHEN 14'0" maximum x 8'9". Refitted out with quality base and eye level units finished with oak worktop surfaces. Inset quality enamel single drainer sink unit with mixer tap. Integrated Smeg gas-fired range with electric over under and Rangemaster extractor hood over. Integrated Bosch dishwasher. Space for fridge freezer. Tiled splashbacks. Floor covering as laid. Radiator. Leading through to:
REAR LOBBY Door opening onto terrace.
CLOAKROOM/UTILITY ROOM Window to rear. WC. Heated towel rail. Wall units. Space and plumbing for washing machine.
STAIRCASE Fitted carpeting. Leading to:
GALLERIED LANDING Radiator. Access to loft area (possible additional living area could be created subject to planning permission).
BEDROOM 1 13'3" into bay double glazed window with quality fitted shutters x 13'1" Triple wardrobe cupboard. Fitted carpeting. Radiator. Original Edwardian ducks nest fireplace.
BEDROOM 2 13'1" x 12'4". Double glazed window to side. radiator. Fitted carpeting. Triple wardrobe cupboard.
BEDROOM 3 7'7" x 6'0". Double glazed window to front with quality fitted shutters. Fitted carpeting. Radiator.
SHOWER ROOM Double glazed window to rear. Recently refurbished. Walk-in shower cubicle with power shower. Vanity hand wash basin. Medicine cabinet with mirrored doors. WC. Chrome heated towel rail. Part-tiled walls and flooring.
SECOND SHOWER ROOM Fitted shower cubicle. Vanity hand wash basin. WC. Chrome heated towel rail. Tiled walls and flooring.
OUTSIDE The property is approached over a spacious gravelled driveway with parking for at least six cars with neat, fenced boundaries with beautifully maintained herbaceous borders and lighting. Side gate opening through to paved service area with useful shed. To the rear, an important feature of this house is the paved terrace and additional matching paved path passing another area of terrace leading through to the rear. The rear garden is laid mainly to shaped lawns with herbaceous borders and additional borders within brick retaining walled area, leading through trellis and pergola with lighting to a further paved terrace area with neat and attractive borders. Mains garden lighting and outside power points. At the end of the garden is a quality constructed office/gym (18'7" x 15'7") with double glazed triple windows opening over the terraced area, two radiators and fitted spotlights. Additional garden shed.
COUNCIL TAX Maidstone Borough Council Tax Band E
MONEY LAUNDERING REGULATIONS Intending purchasers will be asked to produce identification documentation at a later stage and we would ask for your co-operation in order that there will be no delay in agreeing the sale.
ENERGY PERFORMANCE CERTIFICATE EPC Rating: D
These details have been prepared to comply with the 1991 Property Misdescriptions Act. Great care has been taken to be as accurate as is realistic. Please note that it should not be assumed that any fixtures or fittings are automatically included within the sale of this property. None of the services, fittings or appliances within the property have been tested by the Agent and, therefore, prospective purchasers should satisfy themselves that any of the aforesaid mentioned in the Sales Particulars are in working order. All measurements are approximate, and these details are intended for guidance only and cannot be incorporated in any contract.
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