5 bed detached house for sale

Church Road, Offham, West Malling ME19

Located in the heart of the charming village of Offham, West Malling, this remarkable property on Church Road offers a unique blend of history and modern living. Originally built in the 17th century, this former public house was thoughtfully converted in 1996, preserving its period features while providing the comforts of contemporary life.

With five spacious reception rooms, this house is perfect for both entertaining and family living. The generous layout allows for a variety of uses, whether you envision a formal dining area, a cosy sitting room, or a vibrant playroom. The property boasts five well-appointed bedrooms, providing ample space for family and guests alike. Additionally, there are four bathrooms, ensuring convenience for all.

One of the standout features of this home is the large double chamber cellar, offering potential for storage or even a creative project. The cellar adds a unique touch to the property, reflecting its rich history while providing practical benefits.

Situated in the heart of Offham Village, residents will enjoy the peaceful surroundings and the sense of community that this location offers. The village is well-regarded for its picturesque scenery and friendly atmosphere, making it an ideal place to call home.

This property is a rare find, combining historical charm with modern amenities in a sought-after location. Whether you are looking for a family home or a place to entertain, this house on Church Road is sure to impress.

Description

Red Lion House has recently undergone refurbishment and offers the new buyer a turn key opportunity to purchase a home in the heart of the highly popular village of Offham. Full of period charm as you enter into one of the main reception rooms you are confronted by its inglenook fireplace with huge Bessemer beam, oak parquet herringbone flooring and exposed timber ribs to the ceiling. If you look closely you can see indications that beams have been reused from old ships as this was common in the time of build. A great characterful start to this fabulous home. Moving through to a central hallway the character continues with access to a pantry, downstairs cloakroom and stairs to the upper floors as well as the lower cellar chambers. A classic styled kitchen diner with range cooker, quarry tiled floor and shaker style kitchen units fits so well with this type of home and is one of the most used rooms in the house.

To the other side of the hallway is a reception room that is currently used as a study / office and offers great flexibility with its period fireplace and beam continues the characterful theme. Access to the rear lobby that includes a good sized utility / boot room, and large storage cupboard. A conservatory / orangery room sits the other side of the study and continues the journey into the coach house. A substantial room, over 33 ft long with double aspect windows and exposes A frame beams to the vaulted ceiling. One of the vendors favourite rooms to take in the great garden to the rear and this space boasts a downstairs shower room. This in our opinion could be adapted to be an annexe of some kind given its size and facilities to be adapted for the need of an older family member. As previously mentioned a two chamber cellar with indications of its former use as a coaching inn with its raised barrel supports. An area that is a great store or could offer options for further conversion.

To the first floor the house has three bedrooms including the principal room with ensuite shower and built in wardrobe aside the feature fireplace. Exposed beams are present in all the bedrooms. Two large double bedrooms share the use of the four piece family bathroom with roll top bath and separate walk in shower.

The second floor is split into two smaller bedrooms separated by the central shared bathroom and staircase. This could be used by one family member, maybe an older child looking for some independence or used as study areas.

Externally the property has great presence with its gravel drive for multiple vehicles and its private enclosed rear garden. Mature planting including silver birch trees and hedgerows offer seclusion including a sociable patio area for entertaining.

Offham Village

Red Lion House occupies a prime position in the heart of this popular old Kent village. Offham has a local primary school (rated Outstanding by Ofsted), village pub, tennis club and Spadeworks Nursery which has an excellent farm shop and cafe. Offham is renowned for having, what is believed to be, the only medieval quintain (a jousting target) remaining in the country, located on the village green.

Nearby is the historic market town of West Malling with a broad high street of specialist shops, as well as doctor's surgery, Post Office, Boots Pharmacy and Tesco stores and a great selection of restaurants and public houses. West Malling and Borough Green railway stations serve London (Victoria). Tonbridge, Sevenoaks and Maidstone town centres offer a wide range of shopping, educational and leisure facilities as well as main line stations (Charing Cross/Cannon Street). There are a good number of well regarded state and independent schools in the area. There is easy access to the M20's Junction 4 which links to the M26/M25 Motorway network, Dartford Tunnel, Channel Tunnel Terminus and ports, Heathrow and Gatwick International Airports, London and suburbs. There are golf courses at Wrotham Heath. Kings Hill and Addington and indoor leisure centres at Larkfield and Kings Hill.