Smiths Hill House West Farleigh Kent

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1 Smiths Hill House West Farleigh Kent

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3 Smiths Hill House Smiths Hill - ME15 0PQ Offers In The Region Of 1,000,000 (Freehold) For Sale Extensive unlisted 5 bedroom detached farmhouse full of character situated in an idyllic rural location with stunning views, integrated selfcontained annexe and substantial unconverted barn Charming 5 double bedroom unlisted detached farmhouse Three spacious reception rooms & study Integrated self contained annexe with own kitchen, living room/bedroom, bathroom & cellar Set within 0.9 acres of established gardens with southerly aspect & stunning views Vast unconverted barn with space for multiple vehicles & storage No onward chain 0.4 miles from the Tickled Trout pub 1.2 miles from Wateringbury train station East Farleigh primary school just 1.4 miles

4 The Property Smiths Hill House is a charming unlisted farmhouse believed to date from the 17th Century situated in an idyllic rural location with stunning views from its elevated position. Set in 0.9 acres of established gardens the farmhouse is full of character with exposed timbers, brick Inglenook fireplaces and lead light windows. The property has well-proportioned reception rooms, a rustic farmhouse kitchen, five double bedrooms and two bathrooms. The attached self-contained annexe provides additional accommodation and the detached barn currently provides garage and storage space. The front door opens into a porch with access to the cloak room and large reception hall where there is access to the kitchen/breakfast room, dining room and stairs to the first floor. The drawing room and dining room both have beautiful exposed timbers and beams, inglenook fireplaces with wood burning stoves and overlook the garden. The drawing room offers the potential to knock through to the adjoining reception room of the annexe. From the dining room there is also access to the study which connects the house to the barn. The kitchen/breakfast room has a range of base and drawer units with an oil fired Aga set into the chimney recess, griddle/hob and space for dishwasher and fridge. The kitchen has direct access to the side garden and benefits from a boot/coats cupboard. The breakfast area is divided from the kitchen by a peninsular bar and has a door to a second staircase to the first floor. On the first floor is a large galleried landing with five double bedrooms, two have wash basins, one has a part vaulted ceiling with exposed rafters and all have wardrobes with delightful views over the gardens. There is also a large family bathroom and additional shower room. The annexe has its own entrance into a fully fitted kitchen with electric hob/oven and space for a washing machine. There is also a spacious living room/bedroom with direct access to the garden, a bathroom and cellar.

5 Outside Smiths Hill House is approached over a brick block driveway with five bar gates set on brick pillars, which extend to provide raised rose beds on one side. The driveway provides ample parking for a number of cars with access to the barn. There is an area of lawn planted with mature trees including pine, holly, silver birch and cherry. There is a stone and brick wall with a wrought iron gate dividing the front and rear garden and there is an established beech hedge along the perimeter. The south facing rear garden has a large gravel seating area and a path continues around the house with brick and stone retaining walls and raised beds. The lawn continues to the far boundary and is interspersed with trees and shrubs including maple, weeping ash and pine. There is a side gate leading to a right of way behind the barn and onto the lane. In total the area measures approximately 0.9 of an acre. The substantial adjoining brick built barn is just breath taking and has full height double doors and a pedestrian door to one side and provides excellent garaging space with workshop and utility space. There are two mezzanine floors providing storage which are accessed via two ladders. To one side is a store room which leads to the connecting door in the study. The barn is unlisted and offers endless possibilities subject to individual needs and the necessary planning permissions. Location Smiths Hill House is set down its own long driveway on a small farm complex comprising a number of other dwellings. West Farleigh is a gorgeous semi-rural village on the outskirts of Maidstone. The popular Tickled Trout is a cosy pub/boutique hotel in the village serving great food and drink seven days a week and on the picturesque Green is the family run Good Intent pub serving delicious homemade food. Neighbouring villages are close by with various local shops, schools and amenities. The closest primary schools are in Wateringbury and East Farleigh. The closest secondary school is Oakwood Park Grammar which is 2.6 miles away. West Farleigh Sports Club has played football for over 100 years and cricket for over 80 and prides itself on close links with the village. The West Farleigh walk starts by the river and takes in Teston Bridge and Farleigh Green with stunning views of the Medway Valley. The nearest motorway connection is the M20 with links to the M2, M26 and M25.

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8 PROPERTY INFORMATION Council Tax To check the Council Tax for this property, please refer to Local Authority Maidstone Borough Council Kent County Council Services Oil fired central heating, mains electricity and water supply with drainage services. Tenure This property is Freehold and is offered for sale with vacant possession upon completion. DIRECTIONS Take the Tonbridge Road A26 out of Maidstone to Farleigh Lane. Turn left onto Farleigh Lane and continue onto to Station Hill. Turn right onto Lower Road/B2010. Continue for 1.7 miles onto Smiths Hill. Continue for 0.4 miles, at the bottom of the hill the turning for Smiths Hill House is on your right. Proceed up the tree lined driveway and the property is located at the top on the left hand side. IMPORTANT NOTICE Sandersons UK for themselves and for the Vendors of this property, whose agents they are, give notice that: Viewing strictly by appointment through Sandersons UK Maidstone branch maidstone@sandersonsuk.com 78 Bank Street Maidstone Kent ME14 1SJ twitter.com/sandersonsuk 1. The particulars are intended to give a fair and substantially correct overall description for the guidance of intending purchasers and do not constitute part of an offer or contract. Prospective purchasers and lessees ought to seek their own professional advice. 2. All descriptions, dimensions, areas, reference to condition and necessary permissions for use and occupation and other details are given in good faith, and are believed to be correct, but any intending purchasers should not rely on them as statements or representations of fact, but must satisfy themselves by inspection or otherwise as to the correctness of each of them. 3. No person in the employment of Sandersons UK has any authority to make or give any representations or warranty whatever in relation to this property on behalf of Sandersons UK, nor enter into any contract on behalf of the Vendor. 4. No responsibility can be accepted for any expenses incurred by intending purchasers in inspecting properties which have been sold, let or withdrawn. All measurements are approximate. facebook.com/sandersonsuk