Cripple Street, Maidstone, Kent, ME15

A wonderful opportunity to acquire a unique Grade II listed property with delightful wrap around gardens.

Description

Bockingford Farmhouse is a delightful Grade II listed Georgian property which has been in the same family for almost 60 years. Dating in part from the early 19th century with a cottage of later date, attached to the rear of the house this period property offers a wealth of period features with generously proportioned, light rooms having high ceilings, sash windows and period fireplaces to the majority of rooms typical of the period.

Off the entrance hall, two well proportioned reception rooms are situated to either side, both with sash windows to the front and one with an inglenook fireplace with a wood burner. Within the entrance hall a concealed door opens to steps leading down to a useful three chamber cellar. The sitting room enjoys a double aspect and direct access via French doors to the pretty rear garden. Further reception rooms include a dining room with an electric log burner, with a door leading through to the boot room, utility and ground floor shower room with WC. The kitchen/breakfast room is fitted with a range of hand painted cupboards with oak work surfaces. To one end is a useful walk in pantry with space for a fridge/freezer.

On the first floor are four bedrooms, the main bedroom having the original fireplace, WC, hand wash basin and a walk in wardrobe. Bedroom two also has a wash basin and sash window. Bedrooms three and four are interconnecting and enjoy views to the north and west. All bedrooms are served by a family bathroom with a roll top bath and separate shower cubicle.

The wrap around walled gardens are delightful and create the most pretty setting. To the front, a path leads to the front door flanked with beautiful borders and lawn, a gate leads through to the side of the property where there is a courtyard garden. The main part walled lawned garden lies predominantly to one side of the property with a terrace and lawn with herbaceous flower beds separated by a retaining wall. There is off street parking and a double garage with electric up and over doors.

Location

The pretty villages of Loose (0.3 of a mile) and Boughton Monchelsea (1.9 miles) offer a range of amenities catering for everyday needs. These include shops, village green, church, primary and secondary schools, recreation ground and several public houses. There are also a network of lovely walks in the area including Hayle Place Nature Reserve and Loose Valley Conservation Area right on your doorstep.

More comprehensive shopping can be found in Maidstone (2.7 miles). Bluewater shopping is located just off the M25 Junction 2 (A2/M2). The property is well placed having access to local footpaths and many lovely woodland walks.

Mainline rail services run from Maidstone East station into London Victoria and from Marden station to London Charing Cross. A high speed train service runs from Ashford to St Pancras in about 37 minutes.

There is an excellent selection of schools in Kent; in the state sector there are grammar schools for boys and girls in Maidstone, Cranbrook and Tonbridge. There are also some local primary schools. In the private sector there are independent girl and boy’s schools in Sutton Valence, Canterbury and Tonbridge.

Motorway links: The M25 via the M20/M26 can be accessed at J5 and the M20 via J8 both providing links to Gatwick and Heathrow airport and other motorway networks.

*All distances and mileages are approximate

Square Footage: 2,344 sq ft


Acreage: 0.22 Acres

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Additional Info

Services: Mains water, electricity and drainage. Gas fired central heating.