Sandway, Maidstone, Kent, ME17

Modern Passivhaus Barn Conversion

Description

Top Barn is a most impressive certified Passive House, converted from a substantial barn, under class Q planning regulations by the current owners, it enjoys a rural position, with southerly facing gardens and views through the old oak treeline to the south.

This stylish property has been cleverly designed, making the most of the original agricultural Atcost structure, retaining some of its original form and embracing the great ceiling heights, all culminating in a wonderful, energy efficient family home.

Features include underfloor heating to the ground floor, an Air Filtration System, a Lutron lighting system, Internorm triple glazing and wiring in place for Photovoltaic panels.

The accommodation comprises a reception hall with internal circular window, a study/family room, a stunning open plan double height sitting/dining room/kitchen, a beautifully functional space with acoustic oak panels, a wood burning stove and sliding doors to the terrace. The kitchen area with a range of cupboards and central island is equipped with various integral appliances. There is a WC and a utility/plant room which houses the filtration system and boiler.

Stairs lead up to the first floor with Karndean flooring. There are three good sized bedrooms on this floor, including the main bedroom with internal Juliette balcony and en suite shower room with automatic lighting. The remaining bedrooms are served by the family bathroom with contemporary white sanitary ware.

Outside there is parking and turning for a number of cars and an electric Ohme electric charger. Adjacent to the house are two substantial silos which the current owners have cleverly utilised to house the water pump system, storage and a workshop. Planning permission is also in place for the erection of a double garage.

The enclosed sloping garden bounded by mature trees lies mainly to the side of the house and stretches away southwards from the generous paved terrace.

Location

The charming and historic market village of Lenham is just over 2 miles away where there are a good variety of shops catering for everyday needs together with restaurants, public houses, a library and several schools. More extensive shopping can be found in Maidstone and Ashford. Bluewater shopping is located just off the M25 Junction 2 (A2/M2).

Education opportunities exist within the area in both the private and state sector, at all levels.

Frequent services run to London Victoria and Ashford station from Lenham station in about 73 minutes and 14 minutes respectively. A high speed train service runs from Ashford to London St Pancras in about 38 minutes.

Square Footage: 2,025 sq ft



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Services: Air source heat pump, mains electric, private water supply and private drainage via Klargester.