5 bedroom house for sale

Overview

A striking unlisted Victorian five bedroom property set in attractive gardens on a country lane in Staplehurst

A striking unlisted Victorian five bedroom property set in attractive gardens on a country lane in Staplehurst. DescriptionThe Old Vicarage is a stunning Victorian family home of generous proportions, understood to date from circa 1880 with later additions and occupying a country lane position amidst attractive gardens, whilst being less than 0.5 of a mile to local amenities and, within Cranbook School catchment area. The property retains features typical of the period with high ceilings, sash windows and picture rails to period-style fireplaces and enjoys extensive family accommodation arranged over three floors.Principal reception rooms comprise drawing and dining rooms with open fireplaces and glorious double aspects to enjoy the gardens surrounding the property. A well-proportioned sitting room with a door leading to the side of the property, a family room with wood burner and a dining room with a useful butler's pantry. There is an excellent kitchen/breakfast room with bi-fold doors leading out to the attractive paved entertaining area with outdoor speakers, which acts as a convivial area between the main house and the outbuilding. The kitchen is equipped with a range of fitted cupboards and various integral appliances. A door leads through to the utility room where there is further cupboard space and space for various white goods.Located on the first floor is the main bedroom suite which enjoys a generously proportioned en suite shower room. Also on this floor is the second bedroom which is served by a family bathroom and separate dressing/storage room with ample fitted cupboard and wardrobe units. A further staircase leads up to the second floor where there are three further bedrooms which are served by a shower room. Electrically operated gates provide access to a gravel driveway with parking for several cars. The manicured gardens wrap around the property and extended mainly to the rear with decorative box hedging, attractive flower beds and a range of mature trees. Situated to the east of the main house and boasting an excellent socialising space is a flexible outbuilding which could be used as ancillary accommodation, subject to the necessary planning and building control requirements.LocationThe Old Vicarage is located in a rural yet convenient location in the village of Staplehurst with shops catering for everyday needs including Sainsburys supermarket, post office, chemist and public house. Marden village (4 miles) also has a variety of shops catering for everyday needs. More comprehensive shopping can be found in Maidstone (9.4 miles) and Tunbridge Wells (16.4 miles). Bluewater shopping centre is located off the M25 junction 2 (A2/M2). Mainline rail services to London Charing Cross and London bridge can be found at Staplehurst (1.3 miles) and Marden (3.9 miles) stations. A high speed train service runs from Ashford to London St Pancras in about 37 minutes. There are excellent schools in the area in both the state and private sectors at primary and secondary levels. The M25 via the A21 can be accessed at J5 and the M20 via J8 both providing links to Gatwick and Heathrow airport and other motorway networks and channel tunnel terminus. *All distance and travel times are approximate.Square Footage: 3,526 sq ft Acreage: 0.62 AcresDirectionsFront the central traffic lights in Staplehurst, proceed in a southerly direction towards Cranbrook, passing The Kings Head pub on your right hand side. Take the next left onto Frittenden Road and the property will be found on your left hand side opposite the cricket field. Additional InfoServices: All mains services connected. Gas fired central heating. For more details and to contact: https://realtyww.info/houses_tonbridge-d196392/for-sale_i68018677

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