5 bed detached house for sale

Olivine Close, Chatham ME5

Tucked away in the highly sought-after Walderslade Woods, this exceptional five-bedroom detached home, fondly known as The Pool Party House, offers a rare blend of family comfort, versatile living and outstanding entertainment potential. Set at the end of a peaceful cul-de-sac with no through traffic, this property promises the perfect balance of privacy, security and convenience.

From the moment you arrive, the home’s welcoming presence is clear, with its private driveway, single garage and leafy surroundings. Step inside the spacious entrance hallway and you’ll find a thoughtfully designed layout that works just as beautifully for busy family life as it does for hosting guests. To your left, the fully fitted kitchen gleams with high-end integrated appliances, ready for everything from weekday breakfasts to gourmet dinner parties. Beyond, two generous reception rooms offer elegant yet comfortable spaces for relaxation and entertaining, while a third reception room doubles as a fifth bedroom, ideal for guests, older children or multi-generational living, served by a modern downstairs shower room.

The real showstopper lies beyond the patio doors, where a beautifully secluded outdoor haven awaits. To the rear, the east-facing garden catches the morning sun, while the south-facing side garden soaks up daylight well into the evening. Surrounded by mature woodland and not overlooked, it is a private sanctuary where you can truly unwind. The highlight is a heated outdoor swimming pool complete with a dedicated pool house, perfect for lazy summer afternoons, fun-filled family days or unforgettable evening gatherings. For dog owners or nature lovers, private gate access leads straight into Walderslade Woods for scenic walks year-round.

The centerpiece is the heated, in-ground swimming pool, designed for year-round enjoyment and ultimate luxury. Featuring an underwater light for stunning nighttime ambiance, the pool runs on a cheap EV tariff with mains gas heating available when needed, though the recent weather has kept it beautifully warm without assistance. A solar cover draws in the sun for natural heating, while a winter cover ensures it stays protected during the colder months. Filtration is managed via a sump and skimmer with sand filter in the plant room, ensuring crystal-clear water at all times. This pool is as practical as it is beautiful, making it the perfect feature for families and those who love to entertain in style.

Upstairs, four well-proportioned bedrooms each feature fitted wardrobes, offering plenty of storage. The master suite boasts its own en-suite with an Aqualisa digital shower, while a stylish family bathroom serves the remaining rooms. The home also includes a fully boarded loft for extra storage, a garage with power and lighting and a full alarm system for peace of mind.

This property is more than just a house, it is a lifestyle. From morning swims and woodland walks to dinner parties that spill out onto the terrace, every day here feels like a retreat. Located in a prime school catchment area and within easy reach of local amenities, plus excellent access to the A2 and M2, it is perfectly positioned for both family life and commuting.

The Pool Party House is ready to welcome its next chapter, one that could be yours. Properties of this calibre in Walderslade Woods are rarely available and this one truly needs to be seen to be believed.

If you are interested in viewing this property contact the agent who would be delighted to show you around. Viewings strictly by appointment only. When calling please Quote Ref: TD0352.

• EPC Rating: C (75)
• Tenure: Freehold
• Local Authority: Maidstone
• Council Tax Band: D - £2,357.88 pa for 2025/2026
• Sq. Feet: 1703 (including garage & pool house)
• Sq. Meters: 1583 (including garage & pool house)
• Heating: Mains Gas Central Heating - Potterton Boiler
• Boiler Installed: Approximately 15 Years Ago
• Boiler Last Serviced: 2025
• Whole house alarm which can be set as separate zones (Whole house, Floor 1, Ground floor, Garage)
• Kitchen - Majority of the appliances are Neff/Bosch, 5 Ring Hob, Oversized Fridge/Freezer, Washer Dryer, Dishwasher, Built in Microwave, Wine Fridge, 3 Leaver Water Tap (Hot/Cold/Filtered)
• Lounge - Leather Sofa built to fit room (to the finest mm) - Can stay subject to negotiation. TV & Sound System - Can stay subject to negotiation. Room built around this, high end cabling and all concealed. 5.1 Dolby surround sound
• Built in Wardrobes in Every Upstairs Bedroom
• En-Suite to Master - Aqualisa Digital shower, Remote operated, 4 pre-sets for flow and temperature so individuals can have different temperatures.
• Garden - External power sockets, 3 external gates giving various access points including direct access into woods, Water point, External lights.
• Pool - Heated, in-ground swimming pool, designed for year-round enjoyment and ultimate luxury. Featuring an underwater light for stunning nighttime ambiance, the pool runs on a cheap EV tariff with mains gas heating available when needed, though the recent weather has kept it beautifully warm without assistance. A solar cover draws in the sun for natural heating, while a winter cover ensures it stays protected during the colder months. Filtration is managed via a sump and skimmer with sand filter in the plant room, ensuring crystal-clear water at all times.
• Pool House - Power with multiple sockets, Internal and external lighting, Mains gas supply to pool boiler, Built to residential spec with full insulation.
• Garage - Power with double strip lights. Multiple sockets. 32amp commando socket for a EV charger.
• Loft: Fully boarded - whole footprint of the house. Multiple power sockets. Lights.
• Surface Water - Yearly chance of flooding: Very Low
• Rivers & Sea - Yearly chance of flooding: Very Low
• Flooding from groundwater is unlikely in this area.
• Flooding from reservoirs is unlikely in this area.

Nearest:

Train Station: Chatham. (4.7 miles)
Hospital: Medway Maritime Hospital (6.3 miles)
Doctors: Tunbury Avenue Surgery, 16 Tunbury Ave, Walderslade, Chatham ME5 9EH (1.1 miles)
Pharmacy: Fenns (Chemist) Ltd, 418 Walderslade Rd, Walderslade, Chatham ME5 9LL (1.7 miles)
Post Office: Permark Post Office, 363,367 Walderslade Rd, Walderslade, Chatham ME5 9LL (1.8 miles)
Supermarket: Co-op Food - Walderslade, Walderslade Rd, Walderslade, Chatham ME5 9LL (1.8 miles)
Household Waste and Recycling Centre: Capstone Household Waste Site (3.8 miles)
Gym: Lordswood Leisure Centre, N Dane Way, Chatham ME5 8YE (2.7 miles)
Green Space: Tunbury Park and Playground, Chatham ME5 9HP (1.1 miles)

Walderslade Woods is a highly sought-after residential area within Medway, Kent, known for its peaceful, leafy setting and strong community feel. Surrounded by woodland and green open spaces, it offers a tranquil lifestyle while remaining well-connected to the rest of Medway and beyond. The area benefits from excellent transport links, with quick access to the M2 for commuting to London or the coast, and nearby train stations in Chatham and Rochester providing high-speed services to the capital in around 40 minutes. Local amenities include the nearby Walderslade Village Centre, with a supermarket, pharmacy, post office, cafés, and takeaway options, while Hempstead Valley Shopping Centre is just a short drive away for a wider retail offering. Families are well served by highly regarded local schools such as Tunbury Primary and Walderslade Primary, with secondary options including Walderslade Girls' School and Greenacre Academy, plus access to Medway's grammar school system. Outdoor enthusiasts will enjoy easy access to Capstone Farm Country Park and surrounding woodlands, ideal for walking, cycling, and enjoying nature. With its blend of natural beauty, excellent schooling, and commuter convenience, Walderslade Woods offers a fantastic quality of life for families, professionals, and downsizers alike.

What the owners say...

"We have lived in this house for 24 years, we initially purchased it for the corner plot with space, no one looking into you and for being in the woods. The outdoor space is amazing and its very peaceful, extremely private yet on the door to all the major motorways. The pool was a bonus and at the time, not something we were looking for but what an addition, the parties, the family, the kids were born with it and became water babies, it has been a stunning social aspect and you will fight to keep people away, weather that be friends or family, or the kids with their friends, this house is a focal point. We are very very sad to leave the house and area, and living here for 24 years is proof of that but it is time to move on to new things."

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