Church Lane, Trottiscliffe, West Malling, Kent

- PROPERTY TYPE
Detached
- BEDROOMS
4
- BATHROOMS
2
- SIZE
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- TENUREDescribes how you own a property. There are different types of tenure - freehold, leasehold, and commonhold.Read more about tenure in our glossary page.
Freehold
Key features
- ONLY OVER 60s are eligible for the Home for Life from Homewise (incorporating a Lifetime Lease)
- SAVINGS against the full price of this property typically range from 20% to 50% for a Lifetime Lease
- Actual price paid depends on individuals' age and personal circumstances (and property criteria)
- Plan allows customers to purchase a % share of the property value (UP TO 50%) to safeguard for the future
- CALL for a PERSONALISED QUOTE, or use the CALCULATOR on the HOMEWISE website for an indicative saving
- The full listed price of this property is £1,250,000
- OPEN HOUSE SATURDAY 16TH MAY 2026 - by appointment only
- The images marked "Virtual Stager" show styling potential only. All other images show the property as currently presented.
- Grade II listed restoration opportunity
- Idyllic hamlet setting surrounded by beautiful countryside
Description
SECURING THIS PROPERTY WITH A LIFETIME LEASE
OVER 60s can secure this property with a HOME FOR LIFE from HOMEWISEThrough the Home for Life Plan from Homewise, those AGED 60 or over can purchase a Lifetime Lease and a share of the property value to safeguard for the future. The cost to purchase the Lifetime Lease is always less than the full market value.
OVER 60s customers typically save between from 20% to 50%*.
Home for Life Plan guide price for OVERS 60s: The Lifetime Lease price for this property is £825,500 based on an average saving of 33%.
Market Value Price: £1,250,000
The price you pay will vary according to your age, personal circumstances and requirements and will be adjusted to include any percentage of the property you wish to safeguard. The plan allows customers to purchase a share of the property value (UP TO 50%) to safeguard for the future.
For an indication of what you could save, please use our CALCULATOR on the HOMEWISE website.
Please CALL for more information or a PERSONALISED QUOTE.
Please note: Homewise DO NOT own this property and it is not exclusively for sale for the over-60s.
It is being marketed by Homewise as an example of a property that is currently for sale which could be purchased using a Home For Life Lifetime Lease.
If you are not OVER 60 or would like to purchase this property at the full market value of £1,250,000, please contact the estate agent Wards.
PROPERTY DESCRIPTION
Ever fancied your own character property restoration project? This historic detached house and separate detached annex building is located literally at the foot of the North Downs beside the Saxon village church. The original part of the property dates back to the 16th Century. In 1758 the property was dramatically altered by Thomas Whitaker, who later became the high sheriff of Kent, placing on the front elevation two sandstone plaques denoting the family names, clearly still visible at first floor level. The location is the epitome of a tranquil, rural setting. There are many lovely country walks on the Downs and along the Pilgrims Way on your door step. Once brought back to its former glory, this property really does have it all - period, charm and location. The detached annexe comprises open plan studio living space with a separate bedroom and bathroom. There is off road parking. Garden wise there is a courtyard at the rear of the house which in-turn leads to a long narrow garden area which runs parallel to the churchyard. The larger lawned garden is found to the front of the building.Room sizes:
- Entrance Hall
- Kitchen: 15'2 x 11'7 (4.63m x 3.53m)
- Lounge: 26'8 x 14'3 (8.13m x 4.35m)
- Dining Area: 17'6 x 13'6 (5.34m x 4.12m)
- Landing
- Bedroom 1: 14'2 x 14'1 (4.32m x 4.30m)
- Bedroom 2: 11'1 x 10'4 (3.38m x 3.15m)
- Bedroom 3: 11'1 x 7'7 (3.38m x 2.31m)
- Bathroom
- Front & Rear Gardens
- Off Road Parking
- Bedroom 1
- Kitchen/Lounge: 21'3 x 13'7 (6.48m x 4.14m)
The information provided about this property does not constitute or form part of an offer or contract, nor may it be regarded as representations. All interested parties must verify accuracy and your solicitor must verify tenure/lease information, fixtures & fittings and, where the property has been extended/converted, planning/building regulation consents. All dimensions are approximate and quoted for guidance only as are floor plans which are not to scale and their accuracy cannot be confirmed. Reference to appliances and/or services does not imply that they are necessarily in working order or fit for the purpose.
Legal advice should be taken to verify fixtures/fittings, planning, alterations and/or lease details. Appliances & services are untested, dimensions are approximate and floor plans are not to scale.
We are pleased to offer our customers a range of additional services to help them with moving home. None of these services are obligatory and you are free to use service providers of your choice. Current regulations require all estate agents to inform their customers of the fees they earn for recommending third party services. If you choose to use a service provider recommended by Homewise, details of all referral fees can be found at the link below. If you decide to use any of our services, please be assured that this will not increase the fees you pay to our service providers, which remain as quoted directly to you.
Suitable as a retirement home.
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Full PDF brochureReferral feesPrivacy policyHomewise Over 60s saving calculator- COUNCIL TAXA payment made to your local authority in order to pay for local services like schools, libraries, and refuse collection. The amount you pay depends on the value of the property.Read more about council Tax in our glossary page.
- Band: G
- PARKINGDetails of how and where vehicles can be parked, and any associated costs.Read more about parking in our glossary page.
- Allocated
- GARDENA property has access to an outdoor space, which could be private or shared.
- Front garden,Back garden
- ACCESSIBILITYHow a property has been adapted to meet the needs of vulnerable or disabled individuals.Read more about accessibility in our glossary page.
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