Property description
An opportunity to purchase a well presented four bedroom semi detached property with stunning rural views to the rear and large garden. The tastefully decorated and versatile accommodation flows beautifully to provide entrance hall, sitting room with open fireplace, dining room with Rayburn stove, study/playroom, large farmhouse style kitchen/breakfast room, utility/cloaks/shower room. On the first floor are 4 bedrooms and a family bath room. Outside is a mature garden to front and rear together with ample off road parking.
LOCATION
Benover offers a rural location with family public house, church and Collier Street school. Close by are the villages of Marden and Yalding which provide excellent amenities for everyday needs, with general stores and post offices, libraries, doctor's surgery/dispensing clinic plus many historic buildings, ancient churches, fine pubs and restaurants. Collier Street Primary school is nearest and enjoys an excellent reputation. The area is well served by secondary schools in Tonbridge, Paddock Wood and Maidstone (including a number of outstanding grammar schools). Marden and Paddock Wood both have mainline railway stations with great commuter services to London.
DESCRIPTION
A lovely family home built circa 1936 and has been updated and extended to provide well presented, versatile accommodation. The house is decorated in a 'soft focus' colour scheme, matching panel doors throughout, double glazed bay windows to the front, fabulous open fireplace to sitting room and if you are looking for the kitchen to be the 'heart of the home' then look no further - the kitchen really is the 'hub' and comprises of an excellent working area and seating area bringing the family together with enough space to accommodate everyone. Utility room is well positioned and forms part of the extension offering low level w.c., and shower. The first floor, excellent family bathroom in contemporary colour scheme, the bedrooms are of good size and the rear rooms take full advantage of rural views. Outside the garden is a real delight and we strongly recommend viewing to fully appreciate the rural ambience.
Front
Fenced to front and side. Expanse of lawn with mature trees and shrubbery. Spacious gravel driveway offering ample off-road parking. Right of way across the front to neighbouring property.
Entrance hall
Spacious, attractive entrance hall with front door offering fanlight glass to the top, turned stairs rising to First Floor with carpet as fitted. Under stairs cupboard. Attractive panelled doors leading to respective rooms. Double radiator. Telephone point.
Sitting Room - 14' 7'' x 11' 0'' (4.44m x 3.35m) narrowing to 12'3\" x9'\" at chimney brest.
A feature of this room is the contemporary open fireplace with stone surround. Double glazed bay window to the front and blinds as fitted. Double radiator. Light coloured carpet as fitted. Picture rails to walls and TV point for wall mounted television.
Dining Room - 15' 6'' x 9' 0'' (4.72m x 2.74m)
A feature of this room is the small Rayburn range stove with the original 'Patent as pending' plate inset into brick surround fireplace with fitted cupboards to the side and glass display shelving. Original strip wood floor. Panelled door to kitchen/breakfast room. Double radiator. Double glazed window offering fabulous views over the garden and farmland beyond.
Kitchen/Breakfast Room - 24' 6'' x 10' 9'' (7.46m x 3.27m) narrowing to 21'8\" x 7'6\"
Kitchen: Measurement to include a range of base and wall mounted units with contrast laminate work surfaces. Integrated dishwasher. Stainless steel type sink with mixer taps. Five ring gas hob with stainless steel style splash back and glass extractor hood over. Under pelmet lighting to wall mounted cabinets. Down light to ceiling and spot lights to dining area. Built in double oven. Dresser-style unit to include spice drawers, plate racking and two display cupboards with under pelmet lighting. Basket drawers beneath. Overhang breakfast bar area. Space for American fridge freezer. Double glazed sliding doors leading out to rear garden. Double radiator. To the Dining Area is a double glazed bay window with radiator beneath. Double glazed window to the side and open aspect leading into Hall. Tiled floor to both Kitchen and Dining Area.
Playroom/Study - 10' 8'' x 8' 2'' (3.25m x 2.50m)
Double glazed window to the side. Part double glazed door with cat flap leading to rear garden. Double radiator. Carpet as fitted. Panelled door leading to Utility Room.
Utlity Room - 6' 0'' x 5' 5'' (1.83m x 1.65m)
Fitted with recess shower cubicle offering double glazed opaque window, tiling to walls. Further high level small double glazed window. Low level W/C. Plumbing for washing machine. Square sink set into contemporary double base unit with mirrored storage cupboard to the side. Heat Store wall mounted heater fan. Shaver socket. Down lights to ceiling. Wall mounted gas boiler and thermostat. Loft hatch. Laminate floor.
First Floor Landing
Split staircase to top of Landing. Double glazed window. Two loft hatches. Centre pendant light (not included).
Bedroom 1 - 16' 8'' x 15' 6'' (5.08m x 4.72m)
Light and sunny room with measurement to range of stylish fitted wardrobes to include three doubles. Picture railing to walls. Double glazed widow to the front. Radiator. TV point.
Bedroom 2 - 12' 4'' x 8' 11'' (3.76m x 2.72m) narrowing to 7'8\" at chimney brest rear
Double glazed window overlooking rear garden, taking full advantage of the fabulous views across Kent countryside. Carpet as fitted. Radiator.
Bedroom 3 - 10' 10'' x 9' 1'' (3.30m x 2.77m)
Stylishly decorated with luxury cream carpet. Radiator. Double glazed window taking full advantage of views. Picture railing to wall.
Bedroom 4 - 8' 10'' x 7' 6'' (2.69m x 2.28m) widening to 8'9\" into recess area
The recess to this room offers built in tall double wardrobe with storage space above. Double glazed window to the front. Radiator. Carpet as fitted.
Bathroom - 9' 1'' x 7' 7'' (2.77m x 2.31m)
Fabulous bathroom offering a white suite to include double curved shower cubicle with sliding doors fitted with Aqualisa shower and contrasting blue tiling to walls. Double ended contemporary footed bath with centre mixer taps. Pedestal washbasin. Low level WC. Heated towel rail radiator (ladder style). Double glazed window taking full advantage of the views. Localised contrasting blue tiling to walls. Down lights to ceiling. Extractor fan. Wall mounted towel rack.
Garden
Striking garden which overlooks rural Kent countryside offering a large expanse of paved patio area with attractive pergola with seating area on gravel and feature pond. Large garden, predominately laid to lawn with mature hedging. Low level close boarded fencing to the rear, taking full advantage of rural views with small summer house and an area which could be decked and ideal for al fresco dining. Garden shed. Tree house. Ample space for trampoline. Outside lighting. Shed to side access with gate to the front.
SPECIFICATION
Gas fired heating to a system radiators, private drainage with shared cess pit to neighbouring property. As we understand the cess pit is sited to the adjoining land. Double glazed windows.
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Property Features :
- Four Bedrooms
- Ample off road parking
- Ground floor shower room
- Fabulous Garden
- 21ft Kitchen/dining room