An outstanding and beautifully presented family residence believed to have been built in 1938. Sympathetically extended and now offering quality family living. Situated within the Cranbrook School Catchment Area.
LOCATION Conveniently situated within the village of Staplehurst enjoying its excellent range of local amenities including post office, new Sainsburys supermarket, primary school and mainline station within easy walking distance 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.
DESCRIPTION Dating back to approximately 1938, this substantial detached family residence has been sympathetically extended and refurbished to a very high standard whilst preserving some of the traditional original features as required. Finished to the highest possible standard, the bathroom and kitchen fittings are of high quality and well-presented. A lovely feature is the old original leaded stain glass window in the hall and breakfast room area. Benefitting from full replacement double glazed units and cavity wall insulation. An internal inspection is highly recommended.
GROUND FLOOR On entering the property through a traditional front door opening into the RECEPTION HALL, a well-appointed CLOAKROOM lays to the left, the LIVING ROOM enjoys a bay fronted window facing the front of the property. The DINING ROOM is spacious and features an original fireplace. The FAMILY ROOM overlooks the rear garden and the STUDY faces the front of the property. The KITCHEN is fitted out with high quality base and eye level units with integrated white goods and benefitting from Velux roof lights, there is space for an American style fridge freezer and a gas Tecnik gas range. There is a large wine cooler integrated in the kitchen as well. Additionally, a useful UTILITY AREA with space for washing machine and tumble drier and there is a Valliant gas-fired boiler serving domestic hot water and central heating installed in this room. Access through internal door to garage.
FIRST FLOOR The carpeted staircase leads up to the first-floor landing leading into BEDROOM 1 facing the front of the property, a feature is the oriel window to the side, there is a door leading off to ENSUITE which is beautifully fitted out with quality units and walk-in shower. There are a further THREE GOOD SIZED BEDROOMS which are beautifully presented and a high-quality FAMILY BATHROOM with quality fitments throughout.
SECOND FLOOR A second staircase leads to second floor, providing a further BEDROOM with washing facilities and useful storage attic room.
OUTSIDE The property enjoys the original brick walled and gated frontage with gravelled driveway providing parking for up to five cars with access to the garage. There is a side access also leading through to the rear garden. The garden is one of the outstanding features of this property, paved and shaped terraces lie to the immediate rear incorporating a feature well-stocked fishpond. To the side is a covered but open bar/BBQ area which has been well fitted. Useful storage area being the former outside WC. The remaining garden is well-stocked with herbaceous borders and plants. A brick winding path leads to a further paved area and the remaining garden lays to the rear with garden shed.
COUNCIL TAX Maidstone Borough Council Tax Band G
ENERGY PERFORMANCE CERTIFICATE EPC Rating: D
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.
DISCLAIMER 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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