4 bedroom detached house for sale

Property Description: This beautifully presented detached, Grade II listed farmhouse dates back to 1635 and is steeped in history with original features throughout. The property has been sympathetically modernised by the current owners to create a wonderful family home with an expertly crafted blend of contemporary and traditional charm.

You enter the property over flagstone flooring into the impressive double height entrance hallway with original beams and exposed brickwork instantly highlighting the history of this property. The entrance hallway gives access to the principal rooms and the cellar.

The flagstone flooring continues into the recently renovated shaker kitchen which is beautifully in-keeping with the style of the property. The kitchen has been finished to an exceptional standard with granite countertops, Mielle appliances and a Brittania range cooker. There is also a large breakfast bar, ideal for casual dining and entertaining.

The living room is a grand 27ft x 13ft with exposed beams and a magnificent inglenook fireplace at its centre. Double doors lead out onto the terrace creating a versatile space ideal for hosting family gatherings and entertaining guests. Off the living room are two further reception rooms currently used as a snug and a home office, providing flexibility to be utilised depending on your families needs. The formal dining room is across the entrance hallway and there is a useful cloakroom.

Upstairs there are four well appointed bedrooms, each showcasing the enchanting original features of the property. The second bedroom has a double height vaulted ceiling with exposed beams and an open fireplace and the single bedroom has an inglenook fireplace. The principal bedroom has an ensuite shower room and there is an additional family bathroom with an elegant free standing roll top bath.

Outside: Set back from the road and secluded by trees providing privacy, the house is approached via a gravel drive with parking for several vehicles. There is a detached double garage accessed via a secure gate at the end of the garden, with two additional parking spaces in front. The property sits in just under a third of an acre and is enveloped by an established wrap around garden enclosed in ragstone walls. The immaculate lawn, adorned with mature fruit trees, provides a serene retreat for outdoor activities whilst the large south-facing terrace provides an ideal spot for al fresco dining.

Location: The property is situated in the beautiful village of East Farleigh just outside the county town of Maidstone. The village is known for its Grade I listed East Farleigh Bridge crossing the river Medway which was built in the 14th century and is considered one of the oldest in Kent. The surrounding North Downs area of Natural Outstanding Beauty provides beautiful countryside walks on your doorstep. The village is well serviced with three pubs including the popular 'Walnut Tree' which is just a short walk from the property. East Farleigh train station is just 1 mile away and East Farleigh Primary school is also 1 mile away. The property is also within close proximity of several well regarded state and private schools and Maidstone town centre is just a ten minute drive away.

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Council Tax: Band E (correct at time of marketing). To check council tax for this property, please refer to

Local Authority: Maidstone Borough Council[use Contact Agent Button]. Kent County Council -[use Contact Agent Button]

Services: Gas central heating, mains water, drainage and electricity. For broadband and mobile coverage, we advise you check your providers website or refer to

Tenure: This property is freehold and is sold with vacant possession upon completion.

Additional Property Notes: The property is timber framed sitting on ragstone with a clay tile roof. There is a step up into the property and into the garden and an internal staircase up to the bedrooms. There is driveway parking for several cars immediately in front of the property and a double garage with 2 further parking spaces at the rear of the garden.

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