Barn conversion for sale in The Street, Detling, Maidstone ME14

***Guide Price £1,000,000 - £1,250,000***A unique opportunity to purchase this chain free 18th century oak framed Tithe Barn. Totally remodelled by the present owners who have created a stunning living space. Located in the centre of the village in a conservation area close to St Martins church for which historically tithes were paid. Detling is located nestling at the base of the North Downs on the famous Pilgrims Way, the medieval pathway from London to Canterbury. The property exudes character and features vaulted ceilings, exposed beams, Inglenook fireplace with wood burner, oak theatrical staircase and galleried landing together with cast iron pillared gun metal radiators, terracotta tiled floor. The current owners consider themselves custodians of this landmark building and are happy to pass the Tithe Barn onto a new family confident in their thorough modernisation and sympathetic refurbishment. Set amidst an encircling secluded plot beautifully landscaped, with wonderful shrubs and trees, featuring a bespoke garden lodge, gazebo with hot tub and a special secret garden. There is ample parking and turning for numerous vehicles leading to a triple garage and security gates.

On The Ground Floor

Entrance Canopy

With downlighters.

Reception Hall

Oak framed wall of glass 14' x 14', double glazed, enjoying an eastern aspect. Terracotta style ceramic floor. Central theatrical staircase dividing at half landing with concealed lighting. Oak balustrade and newel posts overlooked by the galleried landing with plate glass balustrade and oak handrail. 30ft vaulted ceiling with exposed beams. Wall light points. Pillared, gun metal cast iron radiators.

Living Room (29' 3'' x 24' 8'' (8.91m x 7.51m))

Inglenook fireplace with heavy oak bressumer beam. Handmade, reclaimed brick pillars and hearth, fitted wood burning stove with recessed log stores. Terracotta style ceramic floor. Four cast iron pillard radiators in gun metal fed by chromium pipework and valves. Triple aspect windows which incorporate 2 windows to east, south and west with casement door to rear garden. Exposed brickwork to dado height with recessed downlighters with colour changing mood lighting. Heavy oak exposed beams.

Kitchen/Family Room (29' 3'' x 24' 0'' (8.91m x 7.31m))

Traditional bespoke farmhouse style fitted kitchen with cream door and drawer fronts with ceramic furniture and inset pilasters. Black granite with copper flecks working surfaces and raised upstand and display shelf. White ceramic Belfast sink with chrome mixer tap including waste disposal unit. Central island incorporating Nexus dual fuel Rangemaster, 5 burner with Wok cradle and side ceramic hob and bread proofing drawer. Contemporary extractor hood above. Pull out spice drawer. Dresser unit with concealed doors and drawers beneath. Terracotta style ceramic floor. Triple aspect windows. 4 cast iron pillared radiators. Recessed downlighters. Steps to:-

Inner Lobby

Terracotta style ceramic floor. Built in storage cupboards. Walk in linen cupboard with mega flow twin cylinder hot water tank coupled to a Bosch Worcester gas fired boiler supplying central heating and domestic hot water throughout. Scandia walk in fridge (8' x 5'). Utility area with shelving.

Cloakroom

Terracotta style ceramic floor. Low level W.C. Wall hung wash hand basin with mixer tap and white high gloss drawer beneath. Chromium plated heated towel rail. Recessed downlighters.

On The First Floor

Landing (39' 0'' x 16' 5'' (11.88m x 5.00m))

Oak flooring. 20ft vaulted ceiling. Oak balustrade with glass panels. Beautiful galleried landing (39' x 16'5) currently used as an additional reception area and gym with potential to create 2 further bedrooms. 4 pillared radiators. Bespoke built in wardrobe cupboards in oak with inset walnut panels.

Bedroom 1 (15' 2'' x 12' 6'' (4.62m x 3.81m))

Window to side. Gun metal pillared radiator. Oak flooring. Exposed beams. Mezzanine with window - northern aspect.

Dressing Room/Potential Bedroom 4 (14' 0'' x 12' 4'' (4.26m x 3.76m))

Window to side. Recessed downlighters. Oak flooring. Gun metal pillared radiator.

En-Suite

High gloss ceramic tiled floor. Recessed downlighters. Claw foot slipper bath. His and hers wash hand basin, chrome mixer taps with black high gloss drawers beneath. Twin shower cubicle. Thermostatic controlled shower with rainforest shower head. Tiled walls. Low level W.C. Fitted mirrored wall cabinet with lighting over. Chromium plated heated towel rail. Under floor heating. Window to side.

Study/Bedroom 3 (14' 3'' x 11' 3'' (4.34m x 3.43m))

Two windows to rear. Oak flooring. Recessed downlighters. Gun metal pillared radiator.

Bedroom 2 (15' 8'' x 12' 3'' (4.77m x 3.73m))

Window to side. Mezzanine with window southern aspect. Gun metal pillared radiator. Oak flooring.

Dressing Area/Potential Bedroom 5 (13' 8'' x 12' 3'' (4.16m x 3.73m))

Window to side - southern aspect. Gunmetal pillared radiator. Oak flooring. Recessed downlighters. Exposed beams.

En-Suite Bathroom (12' 2'' x 10' 0'' (3.71m x 3.05m))

Window to rear. Whirlpool white corner bath with glass panel, jets and hand shower. Mosaic marble flooring. Twin shower cubicle with travertine tiled walls and decorative border. Chromium heated towel rail. Low level W.C. Wall hung wash hand basin with drawers beneath. Travertine tiled splashbacks. Under floor heating. Integrated sound system.

Outside

Beautifully landscaped gardens featuring Indian sandstone terrace adjacent to house with radial patterns enjoying a south western outlook. Raised bedrooms well stocked with ornamental shrubs themed to produce all year round colour. Herb bed. Decorative conifers, Acers, contorted hazel, fig and spruce. Concealed working area with granite shingle side garden flanked by laurel boundary hedge. Dining area with radial patio leading to
Contemporary Garden Lodge 20' x 14'6. White porcelain tiled floor, bifolding doors to two sides with floor to ceiling glass and fitted electric blinds. Contemporary fire. Door to cloakroom with white contemporary suite, low level W.C. Wash hand basin. Recessed downlighters.

Cobbled path flanked by box hedging. Secret garden providing total seclusion inclined to the South with Indian sandstone patio, radial pattern. Well stocked shrub beds. Original ragstone wall with Ivy forming the rear boundary. Access to 9' x 9' oak framed cart barn style pergola with clay tiled roof which provides a canopy for an 8 berth hot tub.

Triple garage measuring 18' x 24' with electric roller shutter doors. Recessed downlighters.

Hardwood sliding automatic 5 bar gate providing access to blocked paved driveway with parking for up to 5 vehicles.