THE COVERS EAST FARLEIGH, ME15 OJW

Transcription

1 THE COVERS east farleigh

2 THE COVERS EAST FARLEIGH, ME15 OJW An immaculately presented spacious 4 bedroom attached period home with 17th century origins, completely refurbished and extended with no expense spared by the vendor to create a stylish contemporary home, yet retaining character features, including an inglenook fireplace, exposed brick walls and timbers. The large private enclosed garden is mainly laid to level lawn and features an extensive paved terrace with covered bar area featuring a hot tub for outdoor entertaining. Set in grounds of 0.35 acres in the sought after semi rural location of east farleigh, only 3 miles from the county town of Maidstone. A further area of approximately 0.40 acres is available by separate negotiation. The immaculately presented spacious accommodation comprises an entrance hall, amazing kitchen / dining/ family room with wall to wall bi folding doors opening out onto a large paved terrace, along with a separate utility room and cloakroom. The drawing room and second reception room complete the ground floor accommodation. Upstairs, the master bedroom has a fabulous en-suite shower room and there are also three further double bedrooms and a family bathroom. The extensive driveway to the front provides ample parking and gives access to a large double timber garage. LOCATION & HISTORY: The Covers is located on the outskirts of East Farleigh, an historic village mentioned in The Domesday Book. Its position on the south side of the upper reaches of River Medway provided an excellent river crossing and the Grade I bridge, built in the Middle Ages is believed to be the oldest in Kent. It provided the crossing point for the Parliamentary forces in the Battle of Maidstone during the Civil War. The village 12th-century church is dedicated to St Mary, where two sons of William Wilberforce, were both vicars. The population of East and West Farleigh grew significantly in the early 1800 s with the increase in hop production, which sadly died out in the mid 1940 s. This was primarily replaced by fruit production which continues to this day. LOCALITY: Along with the church there is a village hall, primary school, four country inns including The Bull in the centre of the village and a regular farmers market. Further shopping facilities are to be found in the nearby county town of Maidstone some 2 miles away, which offers a wide variety of in and out of town shopping centres, supermarkets, theatres, cinemas, restaurants and bars. Positioned well for the commuter, East Farleigh railway station (some 1 mile away) provides services via Paddock Wood to London Bridge, Waterloo, Charing Cross and Cannon Street. Maidstone East Station provides services to London Victoria in an hour or so. Tonbridge also connects to Ashford International which provides a fast service to St. Pancras and Europe. The Motorway network (M20) can be easily accessed at Junction 4 or 5 near Maidstone. Kent is renowned for the quality, choice and commitment to excellence of its educational system in both the public and private sector. Noteworthy schools in the area include: Sutton Valence Independent School (preparatory and senior) and the Maidstone Grammar Schools. The Covers is also well placed for Benenden(girls) and Tonbridge(boys) Schools.

3 DESCRIPTION: The Covers is a stunning attached period home with 17th century origins, completely refurbished and extended with no expense spared by the owners to create a stylish contemporary home, yet retaining character features, including an inglenook fireplace, exposed brick walls and timbers. Constructed in brick with striking sash windows to the front under a slate tiled roof this fabulous home is located within the village conservation area. Step up to wooden front door to: ENTRANCE HALL: Double glazed sash window to the front. Painted panelled wall with shelves to side, storage baskets below, cloaks hooks above. Oak staircase to the first floor. Tiled floor. Hatch with steps down to good size cellar. Double opening part glazed oak door to: KITCHEN/ DINING/FAMILY ROOM: 10.40m x 5.70m Wall to wall bi-folding doors leading out to the terrace. Roof lantern above. Exposed brick walls. Painted brick fireplace inset with cast-iron wood burning stove on stone plinth with oak bresummer beam over. Fitted with extensive range of contemporary style white and coordinating wood effect units. Silestone worktop over inset with stainless steel sink unit, instant hot water mixer tap and separate filtered water tap, with matching upstands. Recycling unit, integrated AEG dishwasher, corner carousel cupboard. Range of full height wood effect cupboards with integrated larder fridge and freezer. Twin side by side AEG ovens, one with matching microwave over and steam oven over the other. Large central island with matching worktop over inset with AEG touch control induction hob, incorporating a breakfast bar. Space for large dining table. Contemporary white high gloss wall hung storage unit. Obscure glazed door to: UTILITY ROOM: 2.30 x 1.60m Wood effect base unit with wooden worktop over inset with single bowl single drainer stainless steel sink unit with mixer tap. Coordinating white high-gloss eyelevel cupboards above. Full height storage cupboard Plumbing for washing machine, space for tumble drier. Inset ceiling lights. Matching slate floor. Metro tiled walls. Part obscure glazed door to:

4 CLOAKROOM: Fitted with back to wall WC, wall hung wash hand basin with Metro tiling, exposed brick wall, matching tiled floor. From the hall painted panelled walls, opening to: SNUG: 3.60m x 2.80m (max). Exposed brick fireplace inset with double sided cast iron wood burning stove. Painted panelled walls, ceiling beam. Matching slate tiled floor. Opening to: DRAWING ROOM: 5.30m x 5.00m Two double glazed sash windows to the front, window opening out onto the terrace. Exposed brick fireplace inset with double sided cast-iron wood burning stove. Built-in range of shelves and cupboards, TV point, two wall light points. Exposed brick wall. Matching tiled floor. Feature Oak staircase with matching handrail to: FIRST-FLOOR LANDING: lights. Two wall light points. Matching oak doors to all rooms. Inset ceiling MASTER BEDROOM: 6.00m x 5.00m (max). Double glazed windows overlooking the terrace, garden and enjoying views beyond, window to side and sash window to the front. Range of six doored wardrobe cupboards with hanging rails and shelves. Inset ceiling lights. Door to: EN-SUITE SHOWER ROOM: Double glazed sash window to front. Fitted with contemporary style suite comprising back to wall WC, basin set on wooden surround with storage unit below, walk-in shower cubicle with large circular rain head shower, smoked glass screen to side. Fully metro tiled walls. Wood effect floor. Inset ceiling lights. Two wall light points. Black towel radiator. BEDROOM TWO: 3.80m x 5.00m Twin double glazed sash windows to the front. Exposed brick fireplace. Wall light points. Vaulted ceiling with oak cross beams. Chrome radiator. Door to cupboard housing high-pressure hot water cylinder with slatted shelf over and gas fired boiler servicing hot water and central heating.

5 BEDROOM THREE: 3.90m x 3.90m (max). Window overlooking the rear enjoying far-reaching rural views Vaulted ceiling with extensive exposed beams. Exposed brick stepped fireplace. Two wall light points, spotlights, inset lights. Mezzanine level above. FAMILY BATHROOM: Vaulted ceiling with crossbeam. Fitted with contemporary white suite comprising back to wall WC, conical one piece pedestal wash hand basin, freestanding clawfoot double ended bath with telephone shower over. Two wall light points. Chrome heated towel rail. Highgloss Ceramic tiled floor. BEDROOM FOUR: 3.90m x 2.60m Window overlooking the terrace and garden to the side. Two wall light points. Range of five door opaque glazed wardrobe cupboards. OUTSIDE: The property is approached from the road over extensive gravelled driveway with old stone wall and hedge to the front boundary, leading to the large double detached open fronted garage. The adjoining garden is fully fenced with a gate giving access to the rear garden. The rear garden is of good-size, extending to 0.35 acres with extensive paved terrace featuring raised planted beds, outside lighting, heating and sound. A paved pathway leads to the outside covered, open fronted covered leisure area with built in bar and hot tub for outdoor entertaining. The property also benefits from two further outbuildings and a potting shed/ garden store. The rest of the garden is mainly laid to level lawn, is fully fenced to all sides and adjoins farmland to the rear. A further fenced plot of 0.4 acre is available by negotiation. SERVICES: Mains Electricity, Water, Mains Drainage and Gas Fired Central Heating.

6 LOCAL AUTHORITY: Maidstone Borough Council. COUNCIL TAX BAND : F EPC RATINGS : E

7 GROUND FLOOR FIRST FLOOR

8 DIRECTIONS: From the M20 J5 take the A20 exit to Aylesford/Maidstone West. At the roundabout take the 3rd exit to Coldharbour Lane, A20 towards London /West Malling. At the traffic lights turn left into Hermitage Lane (B2246), continue straight over the traffic lights into Fountain Rd and the over the second set of lights into Farleigh Lane. Cross over the railway line and the bridge and onto Station Hill. At the junction turn right onto Lower Road (B2010), after 0.25 mile The Covers will be found on the left hand side. From Maidstone - Heading west taking the Tonbridge Road (A26). Continue into Barming. At the traffic lights intersection (B2246 and Farleigh Lane) turn left into Farleigh Lane. Continue for 0.5 mile crossing the railway line and then over East Farleigh bridge to the top of the hill (Bull Inn) Turn right into Lower Road (B2010), after 0.25 mile The Covers will be found on the left hand side. VIEWING: All viewings by appointment through the Country Property Group. A member of the team will conduct all viewings, whether or not the vendors are in residence. IMPORTANT NOTICE: The Country Property Group provides these particulars in good faith for guidance purposes only. The vendors of the property have supplied to us the aforementioned measurements of garden, and/or land sizes. We wish to stress that the Country Property Group, whilst able to digitally measure land sizes, takes no responsibility for any errors or omissions incurred as a result of this process. We strongly encourage purchasers to satisfy themselves that the particulars contained herein are accurate prior to entering into negotiations and/or incurring any professional costs. Please note that we have not conducted a structural survey of the property nor have we tested any of the heating, drainage, services, fittings or sanitary items in this property. London Office (Park Lane) Tel: Country Equestrian Tel: Country Cottages Tel: countrypropertygroup.co.uk sales@countrypropertygroup.co.uk Tel: