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"Charming semi detached cottage in the village of Birling, with a south facing garden and rural views, 3 miles to West Malling station and amenities.


DESCRIPTION

Set in the rural village of Birling with its own pub and primary school this pretty three bedroom, two bathroom, semi detached cottage offers a peaceful home. The property has beautiful rural views and a shared driveway offers space for parking for up to 2 cars. Just 3.3 miles away, the historic town of West Malling provides excellent amenities, including a train station, leisure facilities, and a wide range of shops and services.

FEATURES

Step through a covered porch into the bright entrance hall with cloakroom and storage.

The spacious kitchen dining room features contemporary gloss cabinetry, warm wood worktops, and front facing views. The kitchen is fully equipped with a porcelain sink, integrated dishwasher and washing machine, electric oven, induction hob, and a fridge freezer.

The sitting room, with wooden flooring flows seamlessly from the hallway and offers a cosy feature fireplace and views over the rear garden and open countryside beyond. Double patio doors open onto a decked terrace in need of repair .

Upstairs, the spacious principal bedroom enjoys open views across fields and includes a storage cupboard, space for wardrobes and ensuite shower room.

Two further small double bedrooms overlook the rear garden and farmland, served by a modern family bathroom with shower over bath.

Outside, the peaceful rear garden is mainly laid to lawn and backs onto open farmland, offering uninterrupted rural views. A decked area provides a perfect space for alfresco dining, and a garden shed adds useful storage. The property benefits from a shared driveway and two allocated parking spaces at the front.


SITUATION

The property is set in the popular small village of Birling with its church and public house. Local shopping can be found in Ryarsh and Leybourne with West Malling, approximately 3 miles away providing good quality restaurants and cafes. More comprehensive shopping can be found in Maidstone, Tonbridge and Sevenoaks around 7, 12.5 and 14 miles distant.

West Malling station 3.2 miles has services to London Victoria and Charing Cross 55 mins .

There are a wealth of good primary and secondary schools in both the State and Private sector including Tonbridge, Sevenoaks, Walthamstow Hall in Sevenoaks and Kings School in Rochester. Ryarsh village school, about half a mile away received an Outstanding Ofsted Report in 2011 12.

There is local Cricket, Tennis and Rugby Clubs and the David Lloyd Centre at Kings Hill, West Malling. Wrotham Heath Golf Club, The London Golf Club with its 2 Championship courses and motor racing at Brands Hatch are approximately 6, 9 and 11miles respectively.

DIRECTIONS

From Junction 2a M26 take the A20 South and proceed up the hill to the traffic lights. Follow the A20 around to the left towards West Malling and continue for approximately 2 miles passing the Mitsubishi Garage on your left. Turn left into Roughetts Road signed to Ryarsh . At the crossroads turn right into The Street and proceed through Ryarsh into Birling Road towards Birling. On entering the village of Birling continue for 0.5 miles and the road becomes Ryarsh Road and Claketts Farm can be found on the right hand side.

PROPERTY INFORMATION

Services Mains electricity, gas, water and drains.
Local Authority Tonbridge & Malling Borough Council,
Council Tax band E £2,865.24 for 2025 26
Fixtures and fittings are excluded from the sale but may be available by separate negotiation.



The property is set in the popular small village of Birling with its church and public house. Local shopping can be found in Ryarsh and Leybourne with West Malling, approximately 3 miles away providing good quality restaurants and cafes. More comprehensive shopping can be found in Maidstone, Tonbridge and Sevenoaks around 7, 12.5 and 14 miles distant.

West Malling station 3.2 miles has services to London Victoria and Charing Cross 55 mins .

There are are a wealth of good primary and secondary schools in both the State and Private sector including Tonbridge, Sevenoaks, Walthamstow Hall in Sevenoaks and Kings School in Rochester. Ryarsh village school, about half a mile away received an Outstanding Ofsted Report in 2011 12.

There are local Cricket, Tennis and Rugby Clubs and the David Lloyd Centre at Kings Hill, West Malling. Wrotham Heath Golf Club, The London Golf Club with its 2 Championship courses and motor racing at Brands Hatch are approximately 6, 9 and 11miles respectively."