Detached house for sale in Pleasant Valley Lane, East Farleigh, Maidstone, Kent ME15

A detached five bedroom property with about two acres of beautiful gardens located in a semi rural location.

Description
Situated in an idyllic location at the end of a private lane, Pleasant Valley Farm is a five bedroom detached property understood to date from circa 1650 with later 21st century additions incorporating a modern extension to the rear. The property now provides beautifully presented, highly adaptable accommodation with a modern twist arranged over two floors.

To the front, the property is accessed via a long driveway flanked on either side by lawns and fruit trees providing a beautiful setting.

The ground floor features multi-zone underfloor heating and boasts three reception rooms; a sitting room with beautiful dual aspect sash windows and a log burner, a family room which is open to the games room, both with oak flooring and French doors opening to the glorious gardens. This room is a fabulous socialising space as it can be used as one generously proportioned room or two separate rooms. There is also a flexible study and a WC.

The kitchen is equipped with a range of cupboards, central island and granite worksurfaces, there are various integral appliances including an oil fired Aga, electric oven and hob, microwave and dishwasher. There is space for a fridge/freezer. Off the kitchen steps lead down to a utility room with space for white goods and a useful larder. Joining the 17th century part of the house with the new, 21st century addition is a light and airy breakfast/dining area with a vaulted ceiling and direct access, via bi fold doors to the rear terrace.

Stairs lead from the hall to the lovely light filled gallery landing. There are five bedrooms, three with en suite bath/shower rooms and a family bathroom with a separate shower cubicle and a velux window. The main bedroom enjoys a double aspect overlooking the mature gardens and a dressing area.

Attractive and well maintained gardens wrap around the property and comprise level lawns with yew hedging, an array of seasonal flowers and a lovely paved terrace, ideal for al fresco dining. There is a beautiful laburnum arch, various trees including red maple and cobnut and attractive flower beds with a gravel walkway between and various seating areas to enjoy both the morning and evening sun. To the front, there is turning circle with ample parking and access to the double garage and garden shed.

Location
Coxheath (0.9 miles) and Loose (2.3 miles) provide good local shopping with more extensive shopping, sport and leisure facilities in Maidstone (2.9 miles), Aylesford (6.6 miles) and Tunbridge Wells (14 miles). Bluewater shopping is located just off the M25 Junction 2 (A2/M2).

An excellent selection of educational opportunities exist within the area in both the private and state sector, at all levels. These include Coxheath, East Farleigh and Loose primary school. Sutton Valence School, Bethany, and Benenden School at secondary level and grammar schools in Maidstone, Tonbridge and Tunbridge Wells.

Rail links to London can be found at nearby East Farleigh station (1.9 miles), Marden Station (5.4 miles) and Maidstone West station (3.3 miles) with frequent services to London Charing Cross and London Bridge. Ebbsfleet International station offers a high speed service to London St Pancras.

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.

*All mileages are approximate.

Square Footage: 3,485 sq ft

Acreage:
1.96 Acres

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Additional Info
Services: Mains water and electricity. Air source heat pump. Underfloor heating. Private drainage.