Cottage for sale in Lenham Road, Platts Heath, Maidstone ME17

The Old Forge is a beautiful 17th Century period cottage presented in delightful order. Over the last 6 years the present owners have created a wonderful home bursting with charm and character. The gardens are a joy to behold with terraced seating areas, deep shrubbery borders and meandering pathways backing onto Forestry Commission land, ideal for spotting the varied local wildlife including owls and buzzards. The present owners have added a superb annexe within the rear garden, affectionately Wisteria Lodge, which is entirely self contained and may perfectly suit blended families, a home office, or a potential additional income. With off road parking and a detached garage, what more could you possibly ask for!

On The Ground Floor

Entrance Hall

Oak entrance door with black iron furniture, brick herringbone flooring, two windows, partly glazed oak internal entrance door to:

Dining Room (13' 7'' x 10' 11'' (4.14m x 3.32m))

Stunning Inglenook fireplace with a heavy oak bressummer beam above, natural brick hearth and surround, cast iron firedog, beaten copper canopy above, heavily beamed ceilings and walls, oak wood flooring, built-in fireside display cabinet, two windows to the front, radiator, wall light points, open tread oak staircase to first floor. Open plan to:

Lounge (12' 8'' x 10' 11'' (3.86m x 3.32m))

Continuous oak wood flooring, heavily beamed ceiling and walls, Inglenook fireplace with wood burning stove and iron canopy, natural brick hearth and stone surround, heavy oak bressummer beam above, built-in fireside storage cupboard, built-in shelving unit, window to front, two radiators, wall light points.

Kitchen (10' 6'' x 6' 9'' (3.20m x 2.06m))

Ceramic tiled floor, dove grey cabinets with complimenting quartz working surfaces, integrated oven with electric hob and extractor hood above, metro tiled splashback, enamel sink, Beko integrated American fridge freezer with external drinks dispenser set within a bespoke unit with wine racks, integrated dishwasher, window and door to:

Garden Room (12' 8'' x 10' 11'' (3.86m x 3.32m))

Oak wood flooring, contemporary vertical radiator, part brick walls, low voltage recess lighting, insulated roof, windows with fitted blinds overlooking the beautiful garden, double doors to rear garden opening onto the decked terrace seating area.

Rear Lobby

Sky light, radiator and spotlights.

Shower Room

Ceramic tiled floor, walk in shower with mixer tap, white washed wood panelling to dado height, wash hand basin with cupboard underneath, WC, contemporary towel rail, window to rear.

Utility Room

Wooden cabinets with complimenting quartz effect working surface, space for washing machine and tumble dryer, wash hand basin with cupboard underneath, built-in storage cupboard housing consumer unit, radiator, window to rear.

On The First Floor

Landing / Study (11' 9'' x 8' 5'' (3.58m x 2.56m))

Spacious landing which is currently being used as a study area, dormer window to the front, exposed beams, radiator, wall light points, access to roof space.

Bedroom 1 (12' 0'' x 9' 3'' (3.65m x 2.82m))

Window to front with a southern aspect, radiator, two built-in wardrobes, exposed beams, light wall points.

Bedroom 2 (11' 5'' x 10' 3'' (3.48m x 3.12m))

Dormer window to the front with a southern aspect, radiator, exposed beams, built-in wardrobes and storage, wall light points.

Bedroom 3 (15' 1'' x 7' 3'' (4.59m x 2.21m))

Window overlooking the rear garden with stunning views of the surrounding countryside, exposed beams, built-in wardrobes, radiator, wall light points.

Bathroom

White suite, wash hand basin with cupboard underneath, WC, panelled bath with overhead shower, wood laminate flooring, partly tiled walls, contemporary towel rail, exposed beams and window to the rear with stunning views.

Outside

To the front of the property there is a brick paviour driveway with parking for 1-2 vehicles, planted borders including Lavender and Begonias, climbing Rose, privet hedge, outside lantern light, charming period doorbell. Detached garage close by measuring approx 15'1 by 9'10.

The rear garden extends to 100 ft and is beautifully landscaped with an extensive brick paviour terrace adjacent to the house with dwarf wall, log store, shallow steps lead to the extensive decked sun terrace overlooking the formal and well stocked garden, which are approached by a twisting brick paviour pathway, deep shrub borders featuring Cotoneaster, Clematis, Hydrangea, Wisteria, Honey Suckle, shaped artificial grass area, two water butts, outside tap and outside lighting. There is an outside store / workshop which houses the Calor Gas Worcester fired boiler.

At the end of the rear garden is Wisteria Lodge, and behind that a store currently being used as a studio with electric, light and power. There is also a gate which leads directly onto forestry commission land, perfect for dog walking or a stroll enjoying the Countryside!

Wisteria Lodge

At the end of the rear garden is a stunning stand-alone cabin which is currently being used as 1 bedroom Annexe which has been completed to a very high specification (approx 3 years old). This would be ideal for a family member or to rent out as an Airbnb. Inside there is an open plan lounge / kitchen / breakfast area, with beautiful wood effect laminate flooring, grey gloss units with complimenting wood effect working surfaces, stainless steel sink, integrated fridge, freezer, washing machine and dishwasher, a small breakfast bar perfect for a meal for two! In the lounge area there is an electric log burner with double doors leading onto a pleasant patio seating area with outside lighting. There is electric heating and spotlights throughout. There is a room perfect to be used as a study with a sky light, a double bedroom with built-in wardrobes and a window with fitted blind overlooking the garden. A contemporary shower room with step in shower, WC, wash hand basin with cupboard underneath, towel rail, window with fitted blind and extractor fan. Approximately 300 sq ft.