An immaculately presented modern five bedroom family home in popular village of Sutton Valence. DescriptionOccupying an elevated position, Sandhurst is a beautifully presented modern five bedroom family home, built in 2013 by Clarus Homes. It features light and airy accommodation together with a substantial summerhouse/recreation room, landscaped garden and double garage. The property has CAT 5 wiring in place, underfloor heating to the kitchen/breakfast/family room, recessed ceiling or wall speakers to the principal rooms and Keylite roof windows with rain sensors.Ground floor accommodation includes an entrance hall with multi paned doors opening to an impressive central reception/dining room enjoying direct access to the rear garden, landscaped by the current owners. This lovely double height room features a dividing staircase rising up to the galleried first floor landing. Further reception rooms include a dual aspect sitting room with wood burning stove and a TV room. There is also a home office/study with fitted cupboards.A particular feature is the excellent kitchen/breakfast/family room with underfloor heating and access, via French doors, to the enclosed garden. There is an extensive range of cupboards, central island and appliances include a Mercury range cooker, a Quooker boiling water tap, dishwasher, wine cooler and waste disposal unit. The utility room is fitted to match with further storage with space for a various white goods. On the first floor there are five attractive bedrooms (one currently used as a dressing room), served by a family bathroom and three en suite shower rooms, all with stylish contemporary sanitary ware and chrome fittings. The main bedroom has an excellent dressing room with fitted hanging and shelving and together with bedroom two both benefit from Juliet balconies and views over adjoining farmland to the rear. Whilst the remaining bedrooms enjoy far reaching southerly views Most of the bedrooms have fitted cupboards.Sandhurst is approached via a drive, owned by the house and shared with two other properties. Electric gates open to a driveway where there is parking for several cars and access to a detached double garage, via electric up and over door, with rafter storage and power and light connected.The current owners have had the garden professionally landscaped, lying to either side and the rear of the house, it has been designed with low maintenance in mind and it comprises artificial grass, a range of shrubs, acers and porcelain paved terraces which offer the ideal spaces for for al fresco entertaining. There is an excellent summerhouse/recreation room with bar and fridge.LocationSutton Valence has a post office/farm shop, primary and private schools and several public houses. More extensive shopping can be found in Headcorn, Maidstone, Tenterden, Tunbridge Wells and Bluewater.Headcorn (3.5 miles) and Staplehurst (4.3 miles) stations offer commuter services to Charing Cross/Cannon Street and London Bridge in about 50 to 60 minutes. Eurostar trains are available from Ebbsfleet International and a high speed service runs from Ashford to London St Pancras in about 37 minutes.There is an excellent selection of schools in the area including Sutton Valence Preparatory and Senior Schools, Cranbrook Grammar, Benenden School and Grammar Schools in Ashford, Tonbridge, Tunbridge Wells and Maidstone. The M20 J8 connects with the remainder of the country's motorway network providing links with Gatwick and Heathrow Airports, London and the Channel Tunnel Terminus.*All mileages and journey times are approximate.Square Footage: 3,062 sq ft Acreage: 0.25 AcresDirectionsFrom Biddenden take the A274 to Sutton Valence. Halfway up the hill turn left into the Chart Lane, the drive up to Sandhurst will be found shortly on the right hand side. Additional InfoServices: Mains gas fired central heating via radiators and underfloor. Mains electric and water. Private shared drainage. Solar panels.
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As you approach the property, you are immediately greeted by the spacious vaulted entrance hall and oak features, setting the tone for the elegance and comfort that awaits within. Moving through the home opens up to an expansive dining and sitting room, perfect for hosting gatherings with family and friends. For more intimate moments, there's a separate snug/sitting room, offering a cosy escape. The heart of the home lies in the spacious bespoke handcrafted kitchen fitted with all the modern fixtures, fittings and appliances. Adjacent to the kitchen, a utility room and downstairs WC/cloakroom provide practicality and convenience.The ground floor also accommodates four bedrooms, one of which is currently utilized as a study, offering versatility to suit various lifestyle needs. Additionally, two well-appointed bathrooms ensure comfort and privacy for residents and guests alike.Ascending to the first floor via a spacious landing, you'll discover the epitome of luxury living. The principal bedroom beckons with its own dressing room, en suite bathroom, and a balcony that overlooks the gardens below. Two further double bedrooms provide ample accommodation.Outside, the estate unfolds into a haven of leisure and entertainment. The 5 acres, which have all been thoughtfully designed offer a verdant oasis and tranquil backdrop for outdoor gatherings on the extensive stone patio & BBQ area, outdoor swimming pool as well as adjoining fields, suitable for equestrian facilities and serene strolls. As part of the architects grand master plan, the indoor leisure complex compromising of a featuring vaulted ceiling, indoor spa pool, jacuzzi, sauna, and shower room provide indulgent relaxation year-round. For entertainment, a separate oak framed cinema complex, complete with a kitchenette, shower/utility room which also has potential to be a self-contained annex (subject to planning). There is also planning permission for oak framed, glass vaulted link between the main house and cinema room. Practical amenities include other outbuildings such as a three bay oak framed barn, large garage/garden shed , ensuring ample storage space for vehicles and gardening equipment.A separate dwelling (converted stables) is currently being utilized as a dog grooming facility, offers potential for ancillary accommodation for multi-generational living or a versatile opportunity to tailor the property to your specific needs.Kingswood is a sought after village on the outskirts of the county town of Maidstone and is just approx. four miles away from junction 8 of the M20 motorway network providing access to London and the coast. Nearby towns include Maidstone, Ashford, Headcorn, Tenterden. Nearest villages include Sutton Valence, Kingswood, Leeds, Lenham. Local to many public/private schools including Sutton Valence, Sutton Valence Preparatory, Maidstone Grammar schools, Benenden School to name a few. Main line stations (Headcorn, Hollingbourne, Lenham) offer easy commutes to Charing Cross and London Victoria.Perfect situated in rural setting with no passing traffic, the property is close to Leeds Castle, and Kings Wood (part of Leeds Castle Estate), The Ridge Golf club and ready access to footpaths/bridleways/byways/cycle routes such as Pilgrims Way.
An impressive Grade II listed 16th century hall house in a sought-after location overlooking the village green. DescriptionBell House is a fascinating Grade II listed property of historic note with it's stunning timber framed facade it's believed to date from circa 1530 with later 18th and 20th century additions. The principal accommodation amounts to in excess of 4,500 sq ft and the property is situated in a prominent position overlooking popular Bearsted village green. Internally, the property exudes a wealth of charm and character with fine oak timbers and beams, inglenook fireplaces, leaded light windows with ornate fitments and beautiful old floral stencil work is still in evidence. Of particular note are the beautifully proportioned principal rooms which include the welcoming reception hall with exposed paneling and the magnificent sitting room with a delightful double aspect via casement windows with vistas over the green. The formal dining room with an inglenook fireplace flows seamlessly though to the double aspect family room with a conservatory to the rear enjoying the garden views. An inner hallway leads through to the ground floor shower room and on to the study, pantry and store room. The kitchen is fitted with a range of cupboards and AEG appliances including an oven, combi microwave/oven, induction hob and coffee machine, off the kitchen is a utility room.Over the first and second floors are six attractive double bedrooms. The generously proportioned principal bedroom enjoys a walk through wardrobe an en suite bathroom with jacuzzi bath and separate shower cubicle. Bedroom two is also an impressive room with a staircase which leads down to the ground floor shower room, ideal for guests. The remaining bedrooms are served by a well proportioned family bathroom with a jacuzzi bath. Located in a Conservation Area, Bell House sits within beautifully maintained manicured gardens of about 0.65 of an acre, planted with conifer hedging to the perimeter, stone garden steps lead up to the mature lawned area with a pathway lined with spring bulbs. Approached over a shared access to a private gated driveway with off street parking for several cars and access to the double garage with light, power and electric car charging point. To the front of the property, wrought iron gates open to a pretty pebbled front garden with a brick pathway leading around to the side flanked with mature shrubs.LocationThe property is situated in the centre of the sought-after village of Bearsted which provides good local shopping including Crouch family butchers with delicatessen and bakery, a fish restaurant, several pubs, Bearsted Golf Club, Bearsted and Thurnham Tennis and Bowls Clubs and Bearsted cricket club. Tesco supermarket can be found in Grove Green (2.1 miles) and further shopping facilities at Eclipse Park (2.3 miles). More comprehensive shopping can be found in Maidstone (3.7 miles), Aylesford (5.8 miles) and Ashford (17 miles). Rail services run from Bearsted (0.2 miles) to London Victoria from 1 hour 9 mins, Staplehurst station (10.2 miles) to London Charing Cross from 1 hour 1 min and London Bridge from 52 minutes. Eurostar trains and high speed London services are available from Ebbsfleet. The high speed service from Ebbsfleet to London St Pancras takes 16 to 17 minutes. Like many parts of Kent there is an excellent selection of schools. In the state sector there are primary schools including Thurnham Church of England Infant School and Roseacre Junior School with an Outstanding Ofsted Report, grammar schools for boys' and girls' in Maidstone, Cranbrook and Tonbridge. In the private sector there are excellent independent girls, boys and co-educational schools in Sutton Valence, Canterbury and Tonbridge at both junior and senior level. There is something for everyone in the area including beautiful National Trust homes, Leeds Castle is under 3 miles away and there is a network of footpaths and trails through 26 acres of woodland and countryside nearby. Motorway links include the M25 via the M20/M26 can be accessed at J5 and the M20 (6 miles) via J8 both providing links to Gatwick and Heathrow airport and other motorway networks. *All mileages are approximateSquare Footage: 4,504 sq ft Acreage: 0.65 AcresDirectionsFrom junction 8 of the M20 (Leeds Castle) take the first exit and then take the second exit onto the Ashford Road/A20. Continue for about 1 mile passing Milgate Park on your left hand side and turn right onto Roundwell which merges onto The Street. On approaching The Oak on The Green pub, turn left onto Church Lane and take the first right onto The Green and the property will be found on your left hand side. Additional InfoServices: All mains services connected. Gas fired central heating.
A beautiful Grade II listed country house in immaculate condition throughout. DescriptionClose to Sutton Valence school, this historic property benefits from excellent secondary accommodation with beautiful and extensive gardens and grounds. All set in a delightful rural position with far reaching southerly view.Main HouseApproached over a tree lined and lake side private drive that winds from the lane to the property. Entrance hall, sitting room, family room, wc, utility room, laundry room, drawing room, dining room, kitchen/breakfast room, pantry, cellar.Principal bedroom suite with dressing room and en-suite bathroom, a further six bedrooms with five en-suite bath/shower rooms.The Granary2 Garage/tractor stores, store room, 2 workshops, shower room and gardener's wc, boardroom with wc and small kitchen area. Office space with kitchen, shower room, and store room giving access to a kitchen/living room and shower room with 2 bedrooms over.Pool Complex16m x 8m heated pool with jacuzzi, fire pit, stone built-in pizza oven, fully equipped covered outdoor kitchen and dining area, WC, two changing rooms with shower rooms, useful store room and plant room.Outbuildings & CourtyardNew modern 29m x 9.5m barn. Workshop, extensive garaging for over 20 cars, with 3.5t in-ground hydraulic vehicle ramp. mezzanine storage floor, air conditioning, a WC with utility area. Four electric car charging points, a car wash bay and hardstanding for ample external parking.Planning Permission has been granted for the single storey barns on the south west side of the courtyard to be demolished and replaced with an indoor swimming pool (Maidstone Borough Council 17/501482/FULL)Gardens & GroundsMature gardens including a walled kitchen garden, a heated greenhouse, potting shed, fully enclosed chicken house and run, octagonal summer house/treatment room. Floodlight 5G surface football pitch, basket ball and tennis court. Pavilion with mixed changing rooms, shower rooms and viewing area. Paddocks and 7 acre lake. In all about 14.545 acresLocationComprehensive Shopping: can be found in Staplehurst (3.9 miles), Maidstone (5.9 miles), Tunbridge Wells (18.6 miles) and Ashford (19.1 miles). Bluewater shopping is located just off the M25 Junction 2 (A2/M2).Mainline rail services: to London Charing can be found at Staplehurst (3.5miles) or from Maidstone East station into London Victoria. LeShuttle trains are available from Folkestone (33 miles)Education: Like many parts of Kent there are an excellent range of schools nearby. In the state sector there are grammar schools for boys and girls in Maidstone, Cranbrook (boarding) and Tonbridge. There are also some local primary schools with excellent Ofsted reports. In the private sector there are independent girl and boy's schools in Sutton Valence, Canterbury and Tonbridge.Motorway links: The M25 via the M20/M26 can be accessed at J5 and the M20 (6 miles) via J8 both providing links to Gatwick and Heathrow airport and other motorway networks.Square Footage: 5,736 sq ft Acreage: 14.54 AcresDirectionsFrom our Cranbrook office and heading north towards Staplehurst, continue over the railway bridge and on for about 1.5 miles and turn right at the (former) Cross in Hand garage signed to Chart Sutton. Proceed along this road for approximately 2.1 miles (passing The Lord Raglan public house) and the driveway to Heronden will be on the left hand side. Additional InfoFurther adjacent land up to a total of 81.84 acres is available by separate negotiation. As is Tawny Lodge, a recently built and stylishly presented detached property of 2,267 sq. ft. over two floors that again is adjacent in a large garden accessed over a separate private drive.Ancillary Accommodation Council Tax BandThe Granary Tax Band: A
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