Property for sale in Red Hill, Wateringbury, Maidstone ME18

Attached grade II, circa 15th century hall house set in A conservation area retaining many original features including tudor fireplaces and extensive beams

wateringbury is a sought after village situated between the county town of Maidstone and Tonbridge. Local amenities within walking distance include a Post Office, Village Shop, Garage, Hotel, Public House, Parish Church, Marina and the Village Hall. Wateringbury has an excellent Primary School and there are a wide range of accessible secondary educational options in the adjoining towns including Grammar Schools in Tonbridge and Maidstone. There is convenient access by road to Maidstone, Tonbridge, Tunbridge Wells, West Malling and Kings Hill. There are also links to the Motorway network M20, M26 and M25 within 6 miles. Wateringbury station has trains to Maidstone and a link to London and Gatwick via Paddock Wood (approx 50 mins). West Malling station (a few minutes drive away) also has services to London Victoria.

This property forms part of A circa 15th century hall house and is a charming example of local history, being a Grade II* Listed building retaining many original features, some of which we believe may go back to the 15th Century. The spacious lounge with flagstone floor and a wealth of beams and an impressive Tudor brick and stone fireplace is quite delightful. The property also has the benefit of generously sized garden areas to front and rear and an enclosed courtyard, two garages and ample parking. For those who are seeking a character property steeped in history along with all the convenience of modern living should view. (For details of listing please see page 9 of these details).

The accommodation comprises: (Note: All dimensions are approximate)

ground floor
solid door with high level glass inserts.

Entrance hall
'l' shaped with part glazed door to rear courtyard area, door to cellar, inner glazed door with further outer oak door to rear garden and doors to kitchen, sitting room, cloakroom and dining room. Panelled staircase rising to first floor. Wall light fittings, extensive beams to walls and ceiling. Covered radiator. Flagstone floor.

Sitting room
15'3 (+ door recess) x 13'9 (4.66m x 4.24m) bay window to front aspect overlooking formal gardens. Feature magnificent medieval style brick and stone inglenook working fireplace. Extensive beams to ceiling. Two radiators (one covered). Flagstone floor.

Dining room
13'5 x 13'3 (4.11m x 4.05m) bay window to front aspect with deep display sill overlooking formal gardens. Built-in storage cupboard, dado rail, extensive beams, wall light fittings, radiator, carpet as laid

study
19'6 x 6'9 (5.97m x 2.1m) window overlooking rear courtyard. Original door now unused due to division of properties. Cupboard housing meters. Extensive wall and ceiling beams, wall light fittings, radiator, carpet as laid.

Kitchen
12'0 x 9'2 (3.66m x 2.8m) triple aspect with windows to front, side and rear. Range of matching modern white wall and floor units with complementary granite work surfaces over. Fitted 'belling' double oven and microwave. Integral fridge' and freezer. Central 'island' with brick feature and inset 'samsung' ceramic hob and griddle. 1½ bowl and drainer stainless steel sink unit with mixer tap. Wood shelving with matching breakfast bar. Wall mounted potterton boiler. Recessed ceiling down lighters. Wood floor as laid.

Cloakroom/utility room
7'0 x 4'0 (2.13m x 1.22m) white suit comprising victorian style wash hand basin with twin taps set upon a vanity unit with storage below. Low level wc suite. Space and plumbing for washing machine with work surface over. Extract fan, radiator and tiled floor

cellar
18'7 x 13'0 (5.7m x 3.96m) an extensive cellar room accessed by stone steps from the hallway. Currently used for storage with potential for other uses.

First floor

Landing
14'2 x 11'6 (including intrusion of stairs) (4.33m x 3.53m)window to rear garden. Extensive beams to walls and ceiling. Access to loft space (30' x 18' approx. Not measured) with rear window overlooking courtyard area (see notes). Covered radiator. Recessed ceiling down lights. Carpet as laid. Door to:

Bedroom 1
14'3 x 12'0 (4.36m x 3.66m) sash window to front overlooking formal gardens. Feature tudor brick and stone fireplace. Extensive wall and ceiling beams. Two radiators. Recessed ceiling down lighters. Carpet as laid.

Inner landing
9'3 x 6'0 (2.83m x 1.83m) extensive beams to walls and ceiling. Recessed ceiling down lighters. Doors to:

Bathroom
9'6 x 6'0 (2.93m x 1.83m) obscured glazed window to rear. White suite comprising: Victorian style double ended bath with central mixer tap and shower, low level wc suite and wash basin set in vanity unit. Heated towel rail. Stone tiled to half height of walls, matching tiled floor with under floor heating. Extensive beams to walls

shower room
white suite comprising: Walk-in stone tiled shower cubicle with wall mounted shower, inset wash basin and concealed cistern wc. Heated towel rail, vanity shelf with large fitted mirror over. Mosaic tiling to walls and floor. Recessed ceiling down lighters.

Bedroom 2
15'8 x 10'4 (4.82m x 3.17m)sash window to front overlooking formal gardens. Extensive beams to walls and ceiling. Two radiators. Recessed ceiling down lighters. Carpet as laid.

Bedroom 3
15'4 x 9'2 (4.69m x 2.8m) sash window to rear courtyard. Extensive beams to walls and ceiling. Radiator. Recessed ceiling down lighters. Carpet as laid.

Externally

Front garden
entrance from road, through a wrought iron gate and onto a flagstone path through extensive formal gardens offering well tended lawns, planted flower beds, mature shrubbery, trees and hedgerows. Gate to:

Courtyard
paved area with shrubs and brick outbuilding and access via a pergola to:

Rear gardens
good sized varied gardens providing a gravelled driveway from garage 1. Planted with an abundance of mature shrubbery and trees, covered seating area with wooden bar, stream with pump and further lawned area. The accessible rear garden area also would provide ample parking for several vehicles. (see notes)

courtyard
adjacent to the garage with allocated parking and allowing another access to the rear garden.

Garage 1
situated in the rear courtyard and allows pedestrian and 'drive through' access to rear gardens. Electrically operated 'up and over' door.

Garage 2/workshop
situated in the rear courtyard.

The Site Area extends to approximately approaching one third of an acre in total

Front garden rear gardens

EPC exempt council tax band 'F'

Viewing strictly by prior appointment only, please, with Hicks Estate Agents Wateringbury Office important notes: The foregoing particulars are believed to be correct, but their accuracy cannot be guaranteed, and they do not constitute any offer or contract. These particulars are issued upon the information that has been supplied to us, and no deeds, planning consents or building approval documents have been examined and subject to the property not being disposed of or withdrawn. Appointments to view should be made through the agents as above. Please note that none of the services or appliances mentioned have been checked by the agents and you should rely upon your own professional advice on those aspects.

Extract from official listing: 'Hall-house.C15. Later much altered. Timber framed, now mostly hidden by over- laid incised plaster, except for the occasional bracket. Steep plain tiled roof with central stack and gable to south end. South return front with brick chimney breast, weather-boarded and jettied. Overhang to left of facaded with canted bay windows beneath. Canted bay in centre of facade. 2 storeys, irregular 3 window facade. C19 casements on ground-floor, tripartite sashes above. 2 early C19 doors, that to the right in fluted, pilastered doorcase with panelled entablature. Extension to rear of building including 1-storey wing, possibly part of an oast-house originally. Red brick. Contains very large fireplace. Interior: Some early C17 panelling, a doorcase and a volute bracket in hall. Roof with extremely elaborate carved crown post and 2 king- posts.'

agents notes We are informed that there is a lapsed planning consent for a further bedroom and en-suite in the loft space and lapsed planning consent for a single storey building in the rear garden. We recommend you check with Tonbridge & Malling Borough Council Planning Department and seek advice on any further information regarding these lapsed consents and the implications thereof.