Broad Street Hill, Hucking, Maidstone, Kent, ME17

Country home with timeless appeal in a splendid rural location.

Description

Hucking Hill House, formerly Snakeshaw Castle, was commissioned in 1850’s by the distinguished lawyer John Philip Green, who also built the nearby school, Admiral House. This striking period residence is steeped in local history, Green himself is laid to rest in Hucking church, cementing his enduring connection to the village.

The property is a rambling country house, full of charm and character, with generous, flexible accommodation ideal for family living and entertaining. Thoughtfully upgraded over time, it blends period features with practical modern touches, creating a warm, welcoming atmosphere throughout. Hucking Hill House has a wealth of period features including well-proportioned rooms with good ceiling heights, shutters, fireplaces with wood burning stoves, panelled doors, sash windows, coving, exposed brick & beams, and oak flooring.

The ground floor accommodation comprises an entrance hall and lobby, drawing room, formal dining room, family room, bar, kitchen, boot room, laundry room, and cloakroom. The entrance hall has an elegant staircase to the first floor and original Victorian floor tiles in the lobby area. Doors off lead to the double aspect drawing room with an attractive fireplace housing a wood burning stove. The elegant dining room has sash windows and fireplace. The bright and airy family room has doors to the terrace. The bespoke kitchen is the heart of the house with a York stone floor, underfloor heating and a Burley wood burner providing warmth in the winter months. There are plentiful base and wall units under granite worktops, and a central island housing many integrated appliances. The stylish bar area offers a true focal point for social gatherings. The boot room has a good amount of built-in storage cupboards. Stairs lead to the dry cellar, providing a wine cellar, and storage.

The first floor comprises the double aspect principal bedroom with ensuite shower room and built-in wardrobe cupboards. There are three further bedrooms, two additional en-suite shower room and a family bathroom.

The second floor has two eaves bedrooms, one currently used as a dressing room.

Outside
Set behind a pair of electric gates, the property is approached via a gravel driveway to a generous parking area centred around an elegant fountain.

The 3.5 acre garden area is fully fenced and mainly laid to lawn with a fully fenced natural pond, well stocked mature shrubs, plants and ancient woodland forming a mystical parkland setting with its wow-factor outdoor entertaining space, Willow Lodge.

Willow Lodge is a substantial open timber-framed party room, complete with a pizza oven, barbecue area, ice machine and a characterful flint-and-brick bar with reclaimed timbers. Designed for year-round enjoyment, it features electric heaters, a shower room, space for a hot tub and a generous seating area with a circular table - perfect for hosting family and friends in style.

Nearby, a charming woodland area includes an enchanting ‘Gruffalo’ themed children’s play area and tree house, providing magical adventures for younger guests. Together, these spaces create a fun and memorable environment for all ages.

There are four acres of historic woodland which forms part of the largest Woodland Trust Area in the South East and is full of wild garlic and bluebells. The current vender uses part of the woodland as a ‘Forest School’ providing enjoyment and education for local school children. The three acre paddock with a water supply has lapsed planning permission for stables.
The double garage, potting shed and outbuildings which were the original stables have lapsed planning permission to provide ancillary accommodation.

Planning
The property has historically been granted planning for the following but has since lapsed:

1. Converting one of the out buildings to a family annexe
Maidstone planning reference 16/504904/FULL

2. Erection of a stable block and change of use of the land for the keeping of animals
Maidstone planning reference 05/1068/C01

Location

The property sits on the north downs within a belt of stunning countryside designated as being a National Landscape area between Maidstone and Sittingbourne.
Nearby transport links abound, with easy access to either the M2 or M20 motorways. Mainline rail services are available via several local stations – with additional high speed services to London available from Sittingbourne in around one hour, and London Kings Cross and St. Pancras Stations reachable in approximately 45 minutes via Ebbsfleet International.
There are primary schools in the neighbouring villages, plus secondary and grammar school facilities towards and within Maidstone and Sittingbourne area. Additionally, there are several private school facilities in the region.
*All distances and mileages are approximate

Square Footage: 3,416 sq ft


Acreage: 10 Acres

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Additional Info

Services: Oil fired central heating, mains water and electricity. Private drainage via sewerage treatment plant.

Agent's Note: A footpath runs across the property.