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" A unique opportunity to purchase a substantially extended four bedroom family home in the semi rural village of Eccles. The accommodation is larger than one might expect and features a luxury ensuite bathroom to the master bedroom, three further bedrooms and a family bathroom. The ground floor comprises of a 22' lounge with feature fireplace, dining room, study, downstairs cloakroom and a large kitchen/breakfast room ideal for entertaining. Part of the loft space is currently being used as a home cinema room and we understand from the vendors, that subject to the relevant consents and a permanent staircase, a formal fifth bedroom could be created. The remaining loft space is used for storage. Surprisingly, the property offers off road parking facilities for up to 8 vehicles and benefits from an attached garage and a detached double garage at the rear. The secluded,sunny, south-easterly facing rear garden has been superbly landscaped Energy rating D. Contact Page & Wells 01732841164

What the Seller Says ... We've lived in Eccles for more than 20 years and found it a lovely village to raise our children and make our home. With excellent local amenties, schools, village pub and country walks we've enjoyed the feeling of living in the countryside whilst enjoying the convenience of the road links to London and the coast and a 10 minute drive into Maidstone.

We extented the property ourselves, stripping the original two-up two-down back to bare brick, adding a sizable extension and fitting everything from new. The result is a very spacious house with a layout that really works well and offers everyone their own space.

Whilst the property dates to around 1910 everything in it is no more than 12-13 years old and maintenance is truly minimal. We wanted to retain as much character as possible and fitted traditional fireplaces, range cooker and country stlye kitchen. The doors, dado and skirting are all natural pine which looks great and there is never any gloss painting to do!

We have the modern things too, of course; there is cabling to distribute TV/DVD around the house and CAT5 computer network cabling, home cinema equipment in the loft room and the boiler is in the other loft used for storage. All the plumbing is in copper and the central heating uses a conventional hot water tank feeding two pumped showers that can run simultaneously.

One of the real benefits here is parking; at the rear the double garage offers space for two cars plus several more on the driveway. The front offers a single garage with a long space in front (can fit two small cars) and a space on road. The existing opening could be widened to the full width of the crossover if another space was required.

Whilst building the extension we incorporated some features into the loft room in case we needed an additional bedroom; it has power, velux windows and floor joists (instead of ceiling joists) already trimmed to take a full staircase. With the appropriate approvals this could be converted with very few structural changes. The attached garage could potentially be converted to an annexe and has power, hot & cold water, drainage and access to soil pipe.

All in all the property offers a great combination of space, storage, parking and convenience in a quiet location. Entrance Hall A spacious and welcoming entrance hall with staircase to the first floor. Large walk in cupboard. Lounge 22'3 x 13'9 With feature fireplace & double glazed doors overlooking the rear garden. Dining Room 14'3 x 11'9 Double glazed window to front aspect & large walk in cupboard. Kitchen/Breakfast Room 22'6 x 11'6 A superb entertaining space with an extensive range of fitted units and integrated appliances including dishwasher, 'Rangemaster' cooker and microwave. Ample space for table and chairs. Double glazed window and door to rear aspect. Study 9'9 x 8'6 Downstairs Cloakroom First Floor Galleried Landing Large airing cupboard. Loft hatch with pull down wooden stairs access to loft room, which is currently used as a home cinema room. It is felt that with a little imagination and the relevant building regulation approval, a permanent staircase could be installed and a fifth bedroom created. There is access to a further useful storage room. Master Bedroom 15 x 12 With an extensive range of fitted furniture & a double glazed window to the rear aspect. Luxury En-Suite Bathroom Benefitting from a jacuzzi bath and a tiled shower cubicle, w/c, wash hand basin, heated towel rail & under floor heating. Bedroom 2 - 12' x 11' Double glazed window to front aspect Bedroom 3 - 13'9 x 7'9 Double glazed window to front aspect Bedroom 4 - 7' x 10' Double glazed window to rear aspect Family Bathroom Comprising panelled bath with power shower over, wash had basin, w/c and heated towel rail Externally There is a paved driveway to the side of the property providing off road parking facilities, leading to an attached garage. The current owners have created a utility room to the rear of the garage, however, its former use could be re-instated or perhaps with a few further alterations, there is the possibility of a small annexe. The sunny, south-easterly facing rear garden is predominantly laid to lawn with fish pond. There is a gate providing access to off road parking for several vehicles which in turn leads to the detached double garage with electronically operated doors. Directions From the agent's Larkfield office proceed along the A20 towards Maidstone. At the first set of traffic lights turn left onto Station Road. Proceed towards the village of Aylesford bearing left onto Forstal Road. Proceed across the mini roundabout and through the set of traffic lights into the village of Eccles, where number 137 will be found on the right hand side, displaying the agent's for sale board. Contact Strictly by arrangement with the Agent?s Larkfield Office:
712 London Road, Larkfield. ME20 6BL
Tel: 01732 841164
Fax: 01732 871601 "