5 bed detached house for sale

Canon Lane, Wateringbury, Maidstone, Kent ME18

An elegant and beautifully presented Georgian residence, Broomscroft Place is set over three floors spanning more than 3,700 sq ft. Nestled along a peaceful country lane in the heart of Wateringbury village, this striking home boasts timeless architectural features including stone quoins and a traditional slate roof.

The property is approached via a block-paved driveway with ample parking for multiple vehicles. A flight of steps leads to the front entrance and a generous reception hall, setting the tone for the character and scale of the interiors beyond.

The welcoming family room features a charming fireplace with a wood-burning stove and two walls of bespoke shelving. Opposite, the formal south-facing drawing room enjoys an abundance of natural light, with a feature fireplace and a bay window, perfect for enjoying the garden views.

At the heart of the home is a spacious kitchen/breakfast room, thoughtfully designed with a comprehensive range of cabinetry, granite worktops, a large central island, and integrated appliances. A cream aga and additional range cooker provide both practicality and traditional charm. Bifold doors open into a glazed sun room with direct access to the outdoors, ideal for entertaining and family living. Adjoining the kitchen is a well-equipped utility room with external access, along with a convenient ground-floor cloakroom.

The lower ground floor offers flexible living space, including a cosy sitting room with fireplace and fitted shelving, which leads into a bright and elegant orangery. With its south-facing outlook over the garden, this is a tranquil spot to unwind and has French doors leading to the terrace. This floor also includes two storage rooms and a versatile additional bedroom, also suitable for use as a home office, guest room, or hobby space.

On the first floor, the dual-aspect principal bedroom enjoys a stylish en-suite bathroom. Three further bedrooms, two of which feature fitted wardrobes, are served by two additional contemporary bathrooms, making this an ideal family layout.

Externally, the gardens are beautifully landscaped, featuring mature trees, flowering shrubs, and a variety of attractive elements throughout and extend to over an acre. A charming pond adds to the tranquil atmosphere and enhances the garden's appeal. A lower ground floor terrace opens to a semi-walled garden with access to the driveway, while a first-floor terrace with elegant stone balustrades offers a picturesque setting for relaxing or entertaining. The property benefits from a detached double garage with an adjoining storage room.

Situated in a conservation area in the heart of Wateringbury village, Broomscroft Place is ideally situated to enjoy all the benefits of the countryside, yet being conveniently located close to road and railway links.

Wateringbury is a small village with a lively community and benefits from a village hall, post office, convenience store, hairdressers, tea room/antiques store and pub/restaurant as well as a good primary school and railway station.

Wateringbury station (about 3/4 mile) serves Paddock Wood and Maidstone West. Paddock Wood has services to London Charing Cross in around 55 mins. Alternatively, West Malling station (4.7 miles) serves London Victoria/Charing Cross in about 55 mins (London Bridge in 44 mins).

The M20 (Jct 4) is 6.3 miles distant and provides access to the M26/M25 motorways and thence the motorway network beyond, Gatwick, Heathrow and Stansted airports, Channel Tunnel terminus, Dover and Bluewater shopping centre.

In addition to Wateringbury primary school, there are other primary schools in Kingshill and Mereworth. Maidstone and Tonbridge both have well regarded grammar schools for boys and girls. Independent schools include Tonbridge School, Kings Rochester, Sevenoaks School, Sutton Valence School and numerous preparatory schools in the Tonbridge and Sevenoaks area.

Nearby, the market town of West Malling has a good selection of popular restaurants and cafes. Maidstone, Tonbridge and Tunbridge Wells have large shopping centres, restaurants, cafes, bars and leisure facilities. Manor Park and Teston Bridge country parks are both close by and offer wonderful walking opportunities.

The area is well served for sports enthusiasts with Wrotham Heath, West Malling and Kingshill golf clubs nearby. Kingshill has a David Lloyd Health Club as well as football, cricket and tennis clubs and rugby is played at Aylesford and Tonbridge.