The Green, West Peckham, Maidstone, Kent, ME18

Centrally located impressive village home of great charm, with immaculately presented accommodation, an attractive garden, off road parking & garaging, & stunning views across The Green.

Description

About the Village

West Peckham, a charming and idyllic village in Kent. With fewer than 300 adult residents, West Peckham offers a quintessential English village lifestyle, surrounded by the rolling hills and lush countryside of the Weald. The village is steeped in history and character, featuring quaint cottages and landmarks such as the medieval St. Dunstan's Church.

On the far side of the green from Churchfields sits The Swan, a beloved village pub currently being purchased by the community, offering a welcoming spot for locals and visitors alike. The picturesque village green—a hub for community gatherings—adds to West Peckham’s rural charm, and the surrounding countryside offers an abundance of scenic walking trails, perfect for outdoor enthusiasts and families.

Despite its tranquil rural setting, West Peckham benefits from excellent connectivity to nearby towns, including Tonbridge, Tunbridge Wells, and Sevenoaks, all of which offer fast road and rail links. The area is also well-served by highly regarded grammar and public schools, making it an ideal location for families seeking a balance between village life and modern conveniences. West Peckham is a quintessential Kentish village, known for its history, community spirit, and natural beauty.

Churchfields is a delightful family home located right on the village green in the heart of West Peckham.

About the Property

The property, built in 1901 with later additions, offers versatile and stylish accommodation over three floors, beautifully presented throughout. Key features include:

Modern kitchen and bathroom suites, five reception rooms, five double bedrooms, high ceilings, attractive fireplaces, oak flooring, charming established gardens, detached garaging, and driveway parking.

The open-plan reception rooms provide excellent spaces for entertaining and family living. These include a spacious, double-aspect sitting room with a wood-burning stove and fitted storage with display shelves, an adjoining dining room with a striking roof lantern and sliding doors to the rear garden, and a family room with an open fireplace and shelving.

The study features an open fireplace and enjoys superb views over The Green.

The well-proportioned kitchen/breakfast room is equipped with a range of wall and base units, a central island, integrated appliances, and space for a fridge /freezer.

A glass pocket door leads from the kitchen to a versatile garden room with a westerly aspect and sliding doors to the rear terrace.

The ground floor also includes a utility room with extra storage, space for appliances, and access outside, plus a well-appointed cloakroom.

On the first floor is the light-filled principal suite, with a double bedroom, built-in wardrobes, a dressing room with fitted wardrobes, and a stylish ensuite bathroom featuring a freestanding bath, twin basins, and a separate shower.

Two further bedrooms, one with fitted wardrobes, are served by a modern bathroom.

A staircase rises to the second floor and two bedrooms, one with a large skylight and the other served by an en suite shower room.

Churchfields is approached over an access road to the side of the village green to a parking area and a detached garage with an EV charger. The front elevations are adorned with wisteria and an area of lawn is enclosed by a low-level brick wall with two wrought iron pedestrian gates, flanked by a laurel hedge and established borders. Gated access to the rear.

The rear garden is a delightful feature of the property and creates a lovely backdrop. There are two seating areas, ideal for al fresco entertaining, with an expanse of lawn enclosed by well-stocked borders planted with a wide variety of colourful perennials, herbaceous shrubs and mature specimen trees, with close board fencing to the boundaries. Within the garden there is also a fishpond, a covered well used for watering the garden and a log store. In total the plot amounts to about 0.23 of an acre.

Also of note is the proximity to Tonbridge and West Malling stations, (6.6 miles and 4.5 miles) with services to London Bridge, London Victoria and Ashford International, together with popular schools including Judd Boys Grammar, Tonbridge Girls Grammar and Weald of Kent Girls Grammar Schools in Tonbridge, The Prep Schools at Somerhill, Hilden Oaks and Hilden Grange in Tonbridge. Tonbridge and Sevenoaks Public Schools. Several Prep schools in Sevenoaks. Sackville School in Hildenborough and Sutton Valence School in Maidstone.

Location

Local Facilities: Hadlow (2.6 miles) offers good local amenities including a post office, greengrocers, bakers and pharmacy; it also has a primary school, doctors, dentists, library and agricultural college.

Shopping: Tonbridge (6.2 miles) provides supermarkets, High Street retailers, pubs and restaurants, as does Sevenoaks, Tunbridge Wells and Bluewater.

Rail Services: Tonbridge (6.6 miles) to London Bridge/Waterloo East/Charing Cross/Cannon Street. West Malling (4.4 miles) offers frequent services to London Victoria/London Bridge/Ashford International.

Primary Schools: Mereworth, Hadlow, Shipbourne and Plaxtol.

Secondary Schools: Judd Boys Grammar, Tonbridge Girls Grammar and Weald of Kent Girls Grammar Schools in Tonbridge. Hadlow Rural Community School. Wrotham School.

Private Schools: The Prep Schools at Somerhill. Hilden Oaks and Hilden Grange in Tonbridge. Tonbridge and Sevenoaks Public Schools. Several Prep schools in Sevenoaks. Sackville School in Hildenborough. Sutton Valence School.

Leisure Facilities: Nizels Golf and Fitness centre in Hildenborough. Poult Wood Golf Club, Tonbridge swimming pools, the Angel Leisure Centre and sporting clubs including football, baseball, swimming and sailing. David Lloyd Tennis & Fitness Club at King’s Hill.

All distances are approximate.

Square Footage: 2,838 sq ft


Acreage: 0.23 Acres

Directions

From Sevenoaks, proceed in an easterly direction on the A25 through Seal, Borough Green and St Mary’s Platt. At the traffic lights at the end of this road turn right onto London Road and take the next right turn on to Seven Mile Lane. Continue along for approx. 3.1 miles then turn right onto Mereworth Road, continuing along for approx. 0.8 miles, passing through the white entrance gates into West Peckham village. Continue through the village on Church Road towards The Green and turn right at the church. Follow the road round and take the spur on the left. Churchfields will be found on the right.

Additional Info

Mains drainage, oil fired central heating, underfloor heating to kitchen & dining room. Two open fires, one wood burner with a back boiler.

Churchfields and the neighbouring properties have a right of way over the shared access road.

If required, vendors contribute towards the maintenance of the shared access road.