8 bed detached house for sale

Old Ashford Road, Lenham, Maidstone, Kent ME17

This handsome and substantial Grade II listed property is believed to date back to the early 1800’s with later additions made and occupies a prime yet discreet location in the heart of the historic village of Lenham.

The accommodation totals over 6,500sq.ft and has been carefully refurbished throughout to provide an exceptional family home whilst still retaining the charm and character expected in a wonderful country house. Period features include detailed cornicing, ornate fireplaces and original wooden shutters. The rooms are generously proportioned with excellent ceiling heights throughout the property and the large sash windows (many of the ground floor windows are full length French doors) provide an abundance of natural light.

The ground floor comprises of an impressive and welcoming entrance hall with solid wood flooring an attractive curved staircase and access to the cloakroom. The large drawing room offers a marble fireplace with a cast iron crate, double French doors and original shutters. The double aspect dining room also offers a sizable space with an attractive fireplace, vertical radiators, and double French doors with original shutters.

The modern fitted kitchen comprises of an extensive range of fitted units, integrated appliances, a gas aga and offers an open plan arrangement to the spacious family room. There is a separate utility room.
The extensive cellar has been partially converted into a gym and offers further excellent storage space.

The first floor provides the primary double aspect bedroom with a large en-suite bath and shower room with fitted wardrobes. There are seven further double bedrooms (two sharing a Jack & Jill en-suite) and two family bathrooms. The owners currently use three of the bedrooms on the wing of the property as a study, games room, and music room with the large landing space outside these room set up as a bar/entertainment area.

There is an external spiral staircase from the games room offering the potential to create a self-contained annexe arrangement if required.
Externally there are two large storerooms and a double garage which are considered to offer further potential to be converted into accommodation subject to the usual consents.

The property is enclosed by mature trees and hedging ensuring offering excellent privacy with the carriage driveway providing access to the rear with space for ample off-road parking. The total plot extends to approximately 0.7 acre and is arranged with areas of lawn and a raised terrace.

The charming and historic market village of Lenham is within walking distance where there is a good variety of shops catering for everyday needs together with restaurants, public houses, a library and several schools.

More extensive shopping can be found in Maidstone (9.9 miles) and Ashford (10 miles). Bluewater shopping is located just off the M25 Junction 2 (A2/M2). Ashford Designer Outlet is 11 miles away.

There are numerous schools in the area including Sutton Valence, Maidstone Grammar schools for girls and boys and Ashford School and Highworth Grammar in Ashford.

Frequent services run to London Victoria and Ashford International station from Lenham station (0.7miles) in about 73 minutes and 12 minutes respectively. A high speed train link runs from Ashford International to London St Pancras in about 38 minutes.

The M20 is accessible providing access to both the channel ports but also to the M25, London, the airports at Gatwick and Heathrow as well as the wider UK motorway network.

*All distance and travel times are approximate.