Ivens Way, Harrietsham, Maidstone, ME17 1JH

Guide Price £440,000 - £450,000

Description

From the moment you enter this recently extended 4/5 bedroom semi-detached house, you are welcomed with a sense of homeliness and quality. The porch is an excellent place to take off your shoes and coats after a long day at work, or from a weekend walk in the quiet local area. Following from this, a large hallway is the centre of the home with a convenient downstairs wc, a beautiful staircase to the first floor, multiple storage cupboards and doors off to the remaining downstairs rooms. The living room at the front of the house is decorated in a neutral colour with copious amounts of natural light pouring in from the front window. Towards the rear of the house is the recently extended section of the property making this home really stand out with an open plan kitchen diner perfect for entertaining or for day to day family life where you can all come together to exchange stories of your days at work, school and such-like. The wraparound kitchen with double butler sink and space for a large american style fridge freezer, flows through to a handy utility room, ideal for a busy family. From the dining end of the room, you can access the highly versatile bedroom or playroom which is currently being used as a home office. French doors from the kitchen lead to a sheltered patio area, currently being used as an outdoor kitchenette allowing the owners to BBQ regardless of how the beautiful British weather chooses to turn. The private garden is well maintained and boasts as storage building with power and wi-fi as well as a much larger summer house, also with power and wi-fi, which would be perfect for a teenager's den, home gym or even a completely separate home office.

Upstairs, there are 4 generous and bright double bedrooms with ample built in storage in 2 of the bedrooms. All bedrooms have been decorated to a high standard with no work needed making them ready to move in. There is a useful wc with a separate shower room, alleviating the morning fight for the facilities.

This home really is not one to be missed, with a large driveway (with 2 EV charge points) for visitors or growing families set in a quiet cul-de-sac close to local amenities and excellent transport links.

What's In Harrietsham

Harrietsham is a delightful rural village in Kent, England—nestled on the lower slopes of the North Downs about 7 miles east of Maidstone. Here's what makes it special:

Historic Charm & Landmarks

St John the Baptist's Church
A Grade I listed parish church begun in the late 11th or early 12th century and developed through the 15th century. It showcases gorgeous rag-stone and flint construction, historic arcades, a medieval vaulted chapel, and one of the finest Norman fonts in the country .
Bell Farm House
Around 1500, this exceptionally preserved timber-framed farmhouse still maintains its original structure—jettying, tie beams, and an open-hearth era ambiance. Also Grade I listed .
Other Notable Buildings
The village also hosts additional historic churches—including a Church of England church dedicated to St Peter, a Roman Catholic church, and several nonconformist places of worship .

Village Amenities
The community includes a primary school, a post office, a village hall, and a mobile library that visits fortnightly, offering a wide selection of books and e-book support .

Primary School (Within Harrietsham, Lenham & North Downs Ward)

Harrietsham Church of England Primary School

Hollingbourne Primary School – Good (Local Authority maintained)
Lenham Primary School – Good (Local Authority maintained)
Platts Heath Primary School – Good (Local Authority maintained)
The Lenham School – Secondary (Academy, 16+)

Other nearby primaries (just outside Harrietsham area) also rated Good include:

Kingswood
Leeds and Broomfield C of E

Countryside & Walking Routes
The Harrietsham Walk is a popular circular 5-mile route through the Kent Downs Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty, full of scenic views and historic paths like the Pilgrims' Way and North Downs Way. It starts near the station and is well signposted with gates and stiles .
The Ringlestone Inn
This atmospheric pub-perched higher on the Downs is housed in a building originally serving as a 16th-century monks' hospice or sanctuary. Featuring an inglenook fireplace and a rich history of tales involving highwaymen, smugglers, and ghosts, it's now a cosy free house and restaurant owned by Shepherd Neame .

Transport & Accessibility

Rail & Road Links
Harrietsham railway station, operational since 1884, lies on the Southeastern line, connecting the village to Maidstone and London . The village is conveniently bypassed by the A20 and also lies near the M20 motorway and the High Speed 1 line .

Summary

Harrietsham offers a rich tapestry of history, heritage architecture, and a close-knit rural setting. With its beautiful walking routes, historical landmarks, quaint pubs, and great transport links, it's an ideal spot for visitors seeking scenic charm and local character—or for anyone considering village life steeped in Kentish tradition.

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