5 bed detached house for sale

Back Street, Leeds, Maidstone, Kent ME17

Set within approximately 2.4 acres of beautiful, established grounds, this five-bedroom detached property offers superb internal space, a wealth of character, and excellent potential to modernise and tailor to your requirements.

The property, approached via a generous private driveway that sits alongside an asphalt tennis court and leads to a double garage, provides ample parking and storage.

Upon entering the house you're welcomed into a generously sized kitchen with door leading to the spacious bright conservatory stretching the length of the house, ideal for relaxing and taking in views of the beautiful garden. Adjacent to the kitchen is a utility room and a separate dining room, currently fitted with a lift, which could be removed to reinstate a formal dining area or additional reception room.

The sitting room features original timber beams and a large traditional fireplace, now fitted with a log-burning stove which provdies a cosy centrepiece.

A magnificent staircase leads to the first floor which has three bedrooms along with a family bathroom and family shower room while the second floor provides two additional bedrooms, one of which benefits from an ensuite.

The outside space is truly impressive. The gardens are planted with a diverse array of mature trees, shrubs, and wild areas that create a serene, natural setting, perfect for families and garden lovers alike. In addition to the tennis court, the grounds include a swimming pool (currently not in use, but with potential to be reinstated), and a large victorian style greenhouse, ideal for growing produce or ornamental plants.

While the property would benefit from updating it has been well maintained, with the exterior freshly repainted in 2021.

Offering a rare combination of space, idyllic setting, and scope to improve, this is a great home for those seeking a country lifestyle within easy reach of local amenities and good transport links.

Nestled down a country lane on the rural edge of the village of Langley, Inverarnold enjoys a prime position within a peaceful and desirable rural setting. The property sits along Back Street with close proximity to the stunning Leeds Castle, often described as “the loveliest castle in the world”.

Despite its tranquil, countryside feel, the location offers excellent connectivity. The nearby M20 motorway (Junction 8) is just a short drive away, providing swift access to London, Ashford, and the Channel Tunnel. Railway stations at Bearsted (approximately 2.5 miles) Staplehurst and Maidstone East offer regular train services to London Victoria and London Charing Cross making this an ideal location for commuters.

Langley village has a strong sense of community and is home to popular local pub, The Potting Shed. For day-to-day amenities, the larger villages of Bearsted and Headcorn are close by in addition to the county town of Maidstone, offering a wide array of shops, restaurants, supermarkets, and leisure facilities including The Tudor Park golf & country club as well as Bearsted and The Ridge golf clubs.

Families are well-catered for with excellent educational options in the area. Nearby schools include the Leeds and Broomfield and Sutton Valence Primary School and highly regarded grammar schools in Maidstone, such as Invicta Grammar School, Maidstone Grammar School. Sutton Valence School, an Independent school co-ed school from 3-18 years old is just 2.2 miles distant.

Surrounding villages such as Bearsted, Headcorn and Sutton Valence offer local shops, dining options, traditional pubs, and countryside attractions, while the Kent Downs Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty lies just to the southeast, perfect for outdoor pursuits and weekend escapes.