St. Leonards Street, West Malling, Kent

Originally constructed in around 1776, Douces Manor was sympathetically converted in 2007 to provide six unique apartments. Located on the ground floor Apartment 3 offers almost 2,900 sq.ft (269 Sq M), of light-filled flexible accommodation arranged over two floors, sensitively combining modern amenities with features including large sash windows, high ceilings, fine cornicing and ornate plasterwork.

The property is accessed through an impressive communal entrance hall with original staircase and includes a 26 ft. reception hall. The inner hall with cloakroom, leads into an impressive drawing room with large bay overlooking the parterre garden. The generous dual-aspect kitchen/breakfast room is accessed from the drawing room or via a further door from the entrance hall. The kitchen is fitted with a range of contemporary wall and base units including a large central island and modern integrated appliances. Both rooms feature panelled walls, ornate ceiling plasterwork and feature fireplaces with period surrounds.

A generous staircase leads to a spacious landing with access to a principal bedroom with fitted dressing room and en suite bathroom, also accessible from the landing and two further bedrooms, one with large triple-aspect bay, built-in storage and modern en-suite bathroom.
The conservatory is open to residents only who can also book it for private functions.

Occupying an elevated position, the property is approached through automated gates over a sweeping driveway leading to two private parking spaces and a secure underground private garage. Additional visitor parking is available. The beautifully-manicured communal grounds extend to 12 acres, combining herbaceous borders, lawn and parkland containing mature planting and specimen trees. There are numerous seating areas, a parterre garden and private access to the neighbouring church grounds, providing an attractive parkland walk into town. The property enjoys splendid views over Manor County Park and its pretty lake.

West Malling is an award-winning market town with a good selection of amenities including boutique shops, cafés, bars, pubs and restaurants, pharmacy, banks, a Tesco superstore and primary school.

Nearby Maidstone and Sevenoaks offer more comprehensive shopping and recreational amenities. Local leisure facilities include golf at Wrotham Heath and West Malling, a David Lloyd Leisure Centre, Trosley Country Park and motor racing at Brands Hatch.

Communications links are excellent: West Malling mainline station (1.0 mile) offers regular services to London Victoria and Charing Cross, the nearby M20 provides easy access to the M26, M25 and motorway network, and Ashford International, the Port of Dover and Channel Tunnel at Folkestone offer regular services to the Continent.