The Green, Bearsted, Maidstone, Kent, ME14

A link detached four bedroom oast conversion located in a desirable location overlooking The Green.

Description

Located in a Conservation Area, Bell Oast is an attractive four bedroom oast conversion with southerly facing wrap around gardens and enjoying a sought after location overlooking popular Bearsted village green. Approached over a shared access to a private driveway, the house sits amidst attractive lawned gardens totalling 0.17 of an acre.

The internal accommodation retains much of the character of the original building with exposed beams and brickwork and comprises; a roundel sitting room and a lovely family room which is open to the dining room with a stable door to the front.

The kitchen is equipped with a range of cupboards and integral appliances, along with a window to the front to enjoy the views over the adjoining Green. Off the kitchen is the utility room with further cupboards and space for a washing machine and tumble dryer.

An oak split level staircase leads up to the first floor where there are three bedrooms which are served by a family bathroom fitted with white sanitary ware. To the other end, the staircase leads up to a gallery landing with access to the main roundel bedroom with a staircase that leads up to the en suite bathroom.

This lovely oast conversion with its brick and weatherboard elevations benefits from beautiful mature wrap around gardens with steps that lead to a lawned area to the south. To the front there is a gravel driveway providing parking for several cars.

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: 2,061 sq ft


Acreage: 0.17 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.