6 bed detached house for sale

Lughorse Lane, Hunton, Maidstone, Kent ME15

An attractive family home offering well-presented and spacious six-bedroom accommodation, including A games room, set at the end of A long private drive in an elevated and secluded position

The Rookery was originally part of the historic Gennings Estate, the main house of which dates back to 1745. In the late 19th century, the estate was associated with Sir Henry Campbell-Bannerman, who later served as Prime Minister from 1905–1908 and he and his wife used Gennings Park as their country residence during this time. There is also a link to Jane Austin, with suggestions that the estate may have inspired elements of Pride and Prejudice, though this is not conclusive.

Approached via a long private driveway, The Rookery has ample space for parking several cars. Entering into the front door there is a small hallway with a large understairs cupboard convenient for coats and shoes. The door opens into a bright and airy kitchen/breakfast room, thoughtfully designed with both style and practicality in mind, featuring a window lantern that floods the space with natural light creating a welcoming hub ideal for family life and informal entertaining. There are patio doors providing access to the conservatory plus a door to the garden and an opening into the sitting room.

Accessed from the kitchen/breakfast room is a thoughtfully converted garage which provides a flexible living space currently being used as a games room. This area leads to a utility room and downstairs cloakroom, with stairs up to a double bedroom with en suite.

The stairs from the front entrance take you up to the first floor where there is a family bathroom, principal bedroom with ensuite and dressing room and two double bedrooms. Further stairs take you to the second floor with two further bedrooms which are currently being used as studies.

The garden wraps around three sides of the house and is mainly laid to lawn, with large established trees at the boarders making it feel secluded, there is also a large decked area perfect for alfresco dining and a small shed.
Features

- Large sitting room with wood burner, double aspect windows and patio doors leading into a large glass roof conservatory

- Good size west facing conservatory with tiled flooring, with doors and view to garden

- Kitchen/breakfast room with central island and storage, wooden countertops, ceramic single sink, eye level double oven, coffee machine and microwave, separate electric hob, space for large fridge/freezer, integrated dishwasher and wine fridge, lots of pantry storage and drawers, a lantern light and patio doors leading out to the garden

- Utility Room with understairs cupboard / storeroom, plumbing for washing machine, sink and wooden countertops

- Cloakroom with WC, basin and storage

- Games room offering flexible space which could also be used as a study/playroom or guest suite. Stairs lead to a double bedroom with wardrobes, ensuite with corner shower unit, WC and basin with storage

- First floor family bathroom with bath, WC, basin and heated towel rail

- Principal bedroom with Victorian fireplace, walk in wardrobe /dressing room and ensuite bathroom with shower, built in WC, basin and storage and a heated towel rail

- Two further double bedrooms on the first floor, one with double wardrobe and the other with a feature stained glass window

- Second floor with two further double bedrooms, one of features a Victorian fireplace and both are currently being used as studies.

The Rookery is set in a rural location within half a mile of Hunton’s village hall, 12th century St Mary’s parish church and primary school. Coxheath, Marden and other outlying villages offer a good range of day-to-day shops, sports clubs and amenities. Alternatively, Maidstone provides comprehensive shopping and facilities, with a Sainsbury’s supermarket in Staplehurst.

A wealth of leisure and tourist attractions nearby include Leeds and Sissinghurst Castles, leisure centres and gyms at Maidstone, walking along the Medway Towpath or at the 450-acre Mote Park.

As well as Hunton Primary School, further schools catering for children of all ages include Yalding Primary School, Sutton Valence Preparatory and Senior Schools, Mascalls Academy in Paddock Wood and numerous secondary and grammar schools in Maidstone, Tonbridge and Tunbridge Wells.

There are good road links nearby with the M20 providing access east to the Channel Tunnel services and the coastal ports, and west to the M25 for Gatwick, Heathrow and Stansted Airports.

Marden Station offers services to London Bridge, Cannon Street and Charing Cross with journeys from under an hour. Marden also offers services to Ashford International for trains to London St. Pancras via the high-speed service. Alternatively, there are further services to London from Maidstone East and West.

Marden Station 4.5 miles
Maidstone 5 miles
M20 Motorway 9.5 miles
London 41 miles
(All distances are approximate)