Linton Hill, Linton

This inviting and historically significant 4-bedroom vicarage dates from the late 15th Century, being a Grade II Listed half-timbered medieval hall house with a wealth of period features and breathtaking panoramic views to the rear, given its raised position on Linton Hill. This handsome property sits under a magnificent Kent peg tiled roof with predominately lead light windows, which have the benefit of secondary glazing.

Description - The accommodation comprises on the ground floor; a stylish kitchen refitted in 2023 with attractive limestone floor, quartz work surfaces, double Butler sink, integrated Neff oven, microwave and warming drawer. The kitchen leads effortlessly into the breakfast room and unusually bright dining room, with far reaching countryside views south towards Marden and Cranbrook. The adjacent mahogany conservatory benefits from warm terracotta tile flooring and tinted heat-resistant Pilkington float glass, also enjoying the stunning rear views, while the spacious beamed sitting room includes an impressive inglenook fireplace, log wood burner and tasteful oak wood flooring.

On the first floor; the property features four beautifully presented bedrooms and a family shower room, complementing the ground-floor family bathroom and separate W.C. The master bedroom includes a vaulted, beamed ceiling and a private vanity area, with access to bedroom two, perfect for a walk-in wardrobe or nursery. For flexibility, bedroom two also has separate access via the property's second staircase.

The landscaped, tiered garden is a rare gem, with manicured lawns, a ragstone wall, and mature flower beds. Its breathtaking panoramic views stretch over the orchards, fields and local landmarks below, including Hadlow Tower, Collier Church, and the Oasts of Paddock Wood, a setting that truly speaks for itself. There is a useful single garage to the front of the property as well as additional off-street parking.

For Sale: Freehold

Services: Mains electricity, Mains gas, Mains water, Mains drainage

Council: Maidstone Band: G

Location - This historic house sits in the heart of the picturesque village of Linton, in a lofted position with outstanding and unspoilt views across the Weald of Kent. The village benefits from a pretty church and local public house, and doctors’ surgery, farm shop, microbrewery and tap room in the outskirts.

Further amenities may be found in the neighbouring village of Coxheath, and Staplehurst including general stores, pharmacy and post-office and main line station in the latter. For more extensive shopping and leisure facilities the town of Maidstone is approximately 3 miles away.

The property is within the catchment area for the Maidstone and Tonbridge Grammar Schools with other highly regarded educational facilities also available locally catering for all age groups. There are mainline rail services available at nearby Marden or Staplehurst with frequent trains to Charing Cross, Cannon Street and London Bridge (55 mins).