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"This fantastic detached property is on a rural lane close to the village of Kingswood with land that borders the Leeds Castle Trust woodland. The property is elevated from the road and is accessed via a sweeping gated driveway, has a forecourt with plenty of parking plus single and double garages. The main house was constructed in 1938 and consists of 4 bedrooms, 2 reception rooms, 3 bathrooms and a large kitchen/breakfast room with period features. The front garden is well presented and the rear garden is enclosed and contains a summer house. There is also a self-contained annexe attached to the main house constructed at a later date with a large kitchen/breakfast room, two reception rooms and two bedrooms each with the benefit of ensuite bathroom. The annexe has an inglenook fireplace in one reception room plus French doors onto a terrace. There is extensive storage available in the well organised cellars of the property. This house and its annexe has excellent prospects for a large extended family to live together in separate accommodation or perhaps for those who would like to live in a comfortable house and offer a holiday let property in the Kent countryside. There are stables, paddocks and woodland providing a rare opportunity for equestrian enthusiasts.
Outside
This property is established within 10 acres of private grounds and adjoins the woodland of the Leeds Castle Trust providing excellent access for walks within the grounds of the prestigious Leeds Castle. To the front of the property is a well presented garden with footpath to the double doors into the entrance hall, planted beds and lawn area with hedge borders. The rear garden is accessed from outside the kitchen or via a path to the right hand side of the house and is screened with established beech hedging enclosing a significant lawned area with decking up to a summer house containing a hot tub, electric shower, spotlights and underfloor heating. Within the acreage there is a mix of woodland and grazing including three paddocks - each with water supply - an orchard, allotment garden with greenhouse, plus large stables block comprising 4 stables and a variety of outbuildings including coal stores, undercover hay storage, double garage with up and over doors and windows to side, large single garage with double entrance doors plus an excellent workshop with power, lighting and water supply located a short distance from the main house.
Local Authority
Maidstone Borough Council 01622 602000. Kent County Council - 0845 247 247
Services
The main house has LPG central heating, mains water, drainage and electricity. The annexe has oil central heating with mains water, drainage and electricity.
Council Tax
To check the Council Tax for this property, please refer to www.gov.uk/council-tax-bands.
Location
Kingswood is a village in the Maidstone District of Kent and forms part of the civil parish of Broomfield and Kingswood neighbouring the excellent Leeds Castle along the M20 corridor. The villages of Sutton Valence and Langley are within a short drive and the property is five miles from Maidstone, the County town of Kent. The property is a short drive to Junction 8 of the M20 motorway for travel between London-Dover and to access M25. There is a bus service from Kingswood into Maidstone and the village of Langley offers an alternative bus route into Maidstone. The village has a shop with post office, there is an excellent local primary school and village hall and the parish provides a number of local groups and clubs. Kingswood is situated to the south of the more ancient village of Broomfield. A short drive through the nearby ancient village of Ulcombe takes you to Headcorn which has a Sainsburys local, mainline train station to Ashford International and London Charing Cross and many other popular amenities. Alternatively the A20 is a short drive from the property and provides access to many pretty villages enroute to Ashford.
Tenure
This property is freehold and is offered with vacant possession."