Westerhill Road, Linton, Maidstone, Kent, ME17 4BT

A fine and beautifully presented Grade II listed country home with excellent recreational facilities and outstanding panoramic views

Description

A fine Grade II Listed former farmhouse occupying an elevated position with outstanding panoramic views across the Weald of Kent. Believed to date from the 15th or early 16th century, with a later 18th century façade, this charming oak-framed home has been sympathetically refurbished retaining a wealth of period features while incorporating modern comforts.

Character features include sash windows, some with working shutters, high ceilings, dentil cornicing, exposed beams, timber floors and impressive period fireplaces, two with wood-burning stoves. Surround sound wiring is installed to several rooms, while underfloor heating serves the kitchen, breakfast room, utility room, principal bathroom and family bathroom.

The south-facing reception rooms include a dual-aspect drawing room and elegant dining room, both enjoying far-reaching views over the gardens and countryside beyond.

Additional reception space comprises a sitting room and study with a period fireplace and Delft-tiled slips.

The kitchen/breakfast/family room is arranged over two levels and fitted with handcrafted cabinetry, a central island and granite worktops and a selection of appliances. A walk-in larder provides further storage, while a concealed trap door within the timber floor leads to an excellent wine cellar.

A turned staircase rises from the central hall to the first floor, where five bedrooms are served by four bath/shower rooms, two en suite. The principal bedroom enjoys exceptional views and features a dressing room and luxurious bathroom fitted with Catchpole & Rye sanitary ware. A further bedroom, extensive loft storage and a separate WC occupy the second floor.

The house is approached through electric double gates opening onto a gravel driveway. Mature lawns, specimen trees and a pond with water feature lie to one side, while progression lighting extends around the drive, coach house, former stables and open-bay garaging. Two additional vehicular accesses are provided via double wooden gates.

An archway leads to a charming walled garden, screened by evergreen hedging along the eastern boundary.

Location

Local and comprehensive shopping: Coxheath is approximately 0.25 of a mile away and has a good range of shops and amenities for everyday needs. More extensive shopping can be found in in Maidstone and Ashford. Bluewater shopping is located just off the M25 Junction 2 (A2/M2).

Mainline rail services: to London Charing Cross can be found at Staplehurst station or from Maidstone East station into London Victoria. Eurostar trains are available from Ashford International. A 37 minute high speed train service has been introduced from London St Pancras to Ashford.

Education: Like many parts of Kent there are some excellent schools in the area. In the state sector there are grammar schools for boys and girls in Maidstone, Cranbrook and Tonbridge. There are also some local primary schools with excellent Ofsted reports. In the private sector there are independent girl and boy’s schools in Sutton Valence, Canterbury and Tonbridge.

Motorway links: The M25 via the M20/M26 can be accessed at J5 and the M20 via J8 both providing links to Gatwick and Heathrow airport and other motorway networks.

Leisure/sporting facilities: Good sports and leisure opportunities can be found in Maidstone, Cranbrook and Tenterden with the coast to the south. There are a number of golf courses in the area including the Nick Faldo designed Chart Hills at Biddenden together with excellent walks, cycling and riding in Hemsted Forest.

Square Footage: 5,730 sq ft

Directions

From the centre of Cranbrook proceed north to the Wilsley Pound roundabout. Continue along the A229 through Staplehurst and up Linton Hill (about 9.6 miles). Turn left signposted to Coxheath on to the B2163. Proceed for about 1 mile and turn left into Westerhill Road. The entrance to Westerhill will be found on the right hand side after about 0.25 of a mile.

Additional Info

Deposit payable: £9,000.00 (6 weeks rent) Holding Deposit: £1,500.00 (1 weeks rent)

Rent must be paid monthly in advance