The Green, Bearsted, Maidstone, Kent, ME14

An impressive Grade II listed 16th century hall house in a sought-after location overlooking the village green.

Description

Bell House is a fascinating Grade II listed property of historic note with it’s stunning timber framed façade it’s believed to date from circa 1530 with later 18th and 20th century additions.

The principal accommodation amounts to in excess of 4,500 sq ft and the property is situated in a prominent position overlooking popular Bearsted village green. Internally, the property exudes a wealth of charm and character with fine oak timbers and beams, inglenook fireplaces, leaded light windows with ornate fitments and beautiful old floral stencil work is still in evidence.

Of particular note are the beautifully proportioned principal rooms which include the welcoming reception hall with exposed paneling and the magnificent sitting room with a delightful double aspect via casement windows with vistas over the green. The formal dining room with an inglenook fireplace flows seamlessly though to the double aspect family room with a conservatory to the rear enjoying the garden views. An inner hallway leads through to the ground floor shower room and on to the study, pantry and store room. The kitchen is fitted with a range of cupboards and AEG appliances including an oven, combi microwave/oven, induction hob and coffee machine, off the kitchen is a utility room.

Over the first and second floors are six attractive double bedrooms. The generously proportioned principal bedroom enjoys a walk through wardrobe an en suite bathroom with jacuzzi bath and separate shower cubicle. Bedroom two is also an impressive room with a staircase which leads down to the ground floor shower room, ideal for guests. The remaining bedrooms are served by a well proportioned family bathroom with a jacuzzi bath.

Located in a Conservation Area, Bell House sits within beautifully maintained manicured gardens of about 0.65 of an acre, planted with conifer hedging to the perimeter, stone garden steps lead up to the mature lawned area with a pathway lined with spring bulbs. Approached over a shared access to a private gated driveway with off street parking for several cars and access to the double garage with light, power and electric car charging point. To the front of the property, wrought iron gates open to a pretty pebbled front garden with a brick pathway leading around to the side flanked with mature shrubs.

Location

The property is situated in the centre of the sought-after village of Bearsted which provides good local shopping including Crouch family butchers with delicatessen and bakery, a fish restaurant, several pubs, Bearsted Golf Club, Bearsted and Thurnham Tennis and Bowls Clubs and Bearsted cricket club. Tesco supermarket can be found in Grove Green (2.1 miles) and further shopping facilities at Eclipse Park (2.3 miles). More comprehensive shopping can be found in Maidstone (3.7 miles), Aylesford (5.8 miles) and Ashford (17 miles).

Rail services run from Bearsted (0.2 miles) to London Victoria from 1 hour 9 mins, Staplehurst station (10.2 miles) to London Charing Cross from 1 hour 1 min and London Bridge from 52 minutes. Eurostar trains and high speed London services are available from Ebbsfleet. The high speed service from Ebbsfleet to London St Pancras takes 16 to 17 minutes.

Like many parts of Kent there is an excellent selection of schools. In the state sector there are primary schools including Thurnham Church of England Infant School and Roseacre Junior School with an Outstanding Ofsted Report, grammar schools for boys’ and girls’ in Maidstone, Cranbrook and Tonbridge. In the private sector there are excellent independent girls, boys and co-educational schools in Sutton Valence, Canterbury and Tonbridge at both junior and senior level.

There is something for everyone in the area including beautiful National Trust homes, Leeds Castle is under 3 miles away and there is a network of footpaths and trails through 26 acres of woodland and countryside nearby.

Motorway links include the M25 via the M20/M26 can be accessed at J5 and the M20 (6 miles) via J8 both providing links to Gatwick and Heathrow airport and other motorway networks.

*All mileages are approximate

Square Footage: 4,504 sq ft


Acreage: 0.65 Acres

Directions

From junction 8 of the M20 (Leeds Castle) take the first exit and then take the second exit onto the Ashford Road/A20. Continue for about 1 mile passing Milgate Park on your left hand side and turn right onto Roundwell which merges onto The Street. On approaching The Oak on The Green pub, turn left onto Church Lane and take the first right onto The Green and the property will be found on your left hand side.

Additional Info

Services: All mains services connected. Gas fired central heating. Private drainage.