Kilmaney Oast, Staplehurst Road, Marden, Kent, TN12 9BT

Property Description:

This charming, unlisted converted Oasthouse is brimming with character, and offers well-proportioned, light-filled accommodation enhanced by numerous exposed beams and timbers throughout, (some restricted height on 1st floor), and feature areas of herringbone brick and timber on internal walls. The property is immaculately presented and boasts a spacious entrance hall that doubles as a flexible reception area. The triple-aspect sitting room includes an Inglenook-style open fireplace, the kitchen/breakfast room provides the perfect space to entertain friends and family, with a doorway entering into the roundel feature dining room. Adjacent to the kitchen is a functional utility room giving access to the large outside entertaining space and gardens, the driveway and into the garden room. Many rooms in this wonderful home are double-aspect, ensuring ample natural light and picturesque country views.

Set in delightful gardens with a separate access to the rear pasture land, this home benefits from a mix of wooden-framed sealed unit double-glazed windows and UPVC windows, mains gas central heating (excluding the conservatory), and a private drainage system. Viewing is highly recommended to fully appreciate the unique charm of this residence.

Situation:

Approached over a private driveway, (in the ownership of Kilmaney Oast) tucked away, yet not isolated, being located within a convenient drive of numerous and varied facilities and amenities. Staplehurst Village (about 2.5 miles) offers some local facilities including a primary school, nurseries, a Sainsburys, and a mainline station with frequent direct services to London (the journey taking just under an hour), and Ashford International. Being less than 4 miles from the pretty village of Marden, again offering local facilities, and a main line to London, and less than a 20-minute drive of Maidstone, the county Town of Kent. Therefore, there is plenty of choice for excellent schooling, access to major road networks, and to many local attractions including a number of vineyards, castles and historic woodland walks.

Directions:

From the centre of Cranbrook proceed down the High Street into Stone Street, and bear left out of the Town merging with the Angley Road. At the Wilsley Pound roundabout continue straight over, for about 7.8 miles (passing through Staplehurst), and as you approach a slight right-hand bend turn left into the private drive, (identified by our for-sale board), continue and the Oasthouse will be found on your left-hand side.

Accommodation:

Ground Floor

Entrance Porch:- Served by an entrance door, and further door leading into:-

Family Room:- a welcoming space featuring a turned balustraded staircase leading to the first floor, with a small storage cupboard underneath. The hall includes a built-in double coats/storage cupboard, and windows to the front and rear. It also provides access to the cloakroom and opens to the kitchen/breakfast room. A door leads to:

Sitting Room:- A highlight of the property, this triple-aspect room has five windows offering pleasant garden views and beyond. It features a wooden and glazed panelled door to the rear and an Inglenook-style open fireplace with a canopy.

Cloakroom:- Includes a small window to the rear, a low-level WC and a wash hand basin.

Kitchen/Breakfast Room:- Triple aspect with windows to the front and side, fitted in a comprehensive range of wall, base and drawer units, ample worktop space, breakfast bar, a butler sink and integrated appliances including dishwasher, induction hob, oven and wine fridge. Space for fridge/freezer, and door into:-

Roundel Dining Room:- Another triple-aspect room with windows on each side of the roundel with two windows, and a door leading out to the driveway near to one of the double garages.

Utility Room:- Ample storage, sink, (one housing the gas-fired combi boiler for hot water and central heating installed October 2023), plumbing for a washing machine, additional appliance space, wall-mounted fuse board, and central heating controls. Doors lead into the garden, the parking area and through to:-

Garden Room:- Of part brick construction with UVPC double glazed windows. Double doors open onto the large paved terrace, and an internal door leads through to the attached double garage.

First Floor

Spacious Landing and Inner Landing:- Provides access to one loft, wall light, further high-level loft access, a shelved storage cupboard. Featuring one restricted height beam and doors to:

Bedroom 1:- Characterised by a feature beamed mansard ceiling, this double-aspect room enjoys country views, built-in double wardrobe cupboards, and one restricted height beam.

Bathroom:- Includes a window to the rear with views, a suite comprising of a freestanding bath, two wash hand basins, bidet, separate shower cubicle, and low-level WC.

Bedroom 4:- Features a window to the rear with views and a built-in wardrobe cupboard.

Bedroom 3:- Has a window to the side with a pleasant outlook, a feature high-level window to the rear, and a built-in double wardrobe cupboard.

Main Bathroom:- Includes a window to the side, with a suite comprising a bath, wash hand basin in vanity unit, separate shower cubicle, and low-level WC.

Roundel Bedroom 2:- A fabulous roundel with double aspect windows to the front and side.

Externally

Set on 13 acres (approx) of formal gardens, and pasture/paddocks.
The property and gardens/paddocks are accessed via a private drive (owned by Kilmaley Oast), but allowing access into Bogden Farmhouse. There are electric gates, and then a left turn into the Oast's driveway, or a right turn into a the largest of the paddocks, approx. 5 acres . Within the driveway there is a timber store, a detached double garage, and a five-bar gate leading to the inner driveway that extends to the front and one side, providing extensive parking and turning space. Further double garaging, and large pond to the right hand side.

The flat areas of lawn are edged and interspersed with mature borders and a variety of trees. A brick path leads to the entrance porch, extending across the front. Access to an old timber stable block. To the side there is further lawn area leading to the rear outside entertaining area with a large paved terrace

Rear Terrace with outside Bar + Kitchen:- With gas master grill, spit, drinks fridge, sink with undercupboard storage for drinks.

Games Room/Gym:- Rubber flooring, power and lighting, bi-folding doors onto terrace.

Attached double garage:- Featuring a pitched tiled roof, two up-and-over doors to the front, power and light connected, a door back into the Garden Room, and a separate fuse box. Outside water tap, lighting, an electric car charging point, and a small cupboard housing the gas and electric meters.

The side drive gives access to the 'top' paddock/pasture with a natural pond, mature boundaries, 2 detached outbuildings considered suitable for a number of uses subject to planning being sought and obtained.

Agents Note:- Maidstone Borough Council, Tax Band G. In line with money laundering regulations (5th directive), all purchasers will be required to verify their identity and financial situation to proceed.

Tenure: Freehold
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