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Hockers Lane, Maidstone

PROPERTY TYPE

Detached

BEDROOMS

4

BATHROOMS

2

SIZE

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TENURE
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Freehold

Key features

  • Huge plot - 0.6 of an acre
  • Generous gardens
  • Deceptively spacious detached family home
  • Fantastic scope and potential
  • A real "forever home"
  • Sold with no forward chain
  • Highly desirable semi-rural location

Description

A rare and exciting opportunity to acquire this charming detached family home, originally built in 1935 by the vendor's grandfather and lovingly retained within the same family ever since. Extended in 1989, the property offers spacious and well proportioned accommodation in this highly desireable semi-rural location.

Requiring modernisation, this wonderful home presents the perfect opportunity for purchasers to create a truly bespoke family residence tailored to their own tastes and requirements.

Occupying an impressive plot of approximately 0.6 acres, the property boasts an exceptional rear garden extending to around 280ft in length — a dream setting for keen gardeners, families, or those simply seeking extensive outdoor space.

Further benefits include gas fired central heating, double glazed windows set within hardwood frames, and the added advantage of being offered for sale with no forward chain.

Properties of this nature and provenance are seldom available, and viewing is highly recommended to fully appreciate the scope, setting, and potential on offer.

ON THE GROUND FLOOR

ENTRANCE CANOPY

Quarry tiled flooring, exterior light, and an aluminium leaded glazed entrance door with matching side panels.

ENTRANCE HALL

16' 0'' x 6' 3'' (4.87m x 1.90m)

Staircase rising to the first floor with understairs storage cupboard housing the consumer unit and service meter, timber balustrade with newel post and handrail, and radiator.

DINING ROOM

14' 0'' (into bay) x 13' 0'' (4.26m x 3.96m)

Bay window to the front elevation, ornamental stone fireplace with open fire, and radiator.

LIVING ROOM

22' 0'' x 13' 0'' (6.70m x 3.96m)

Spacious reception room featuring two double radiators, a gas fire with decorative brick surround, side aspect window, and glazed sliding double doors opening onto the rear garden.

KITCHEN / BREAKFAST ROOM

16' 4'' x 9' 0'' (4.97m x 2.74m)

Fitted with a comprehensive range of high and low level units with wood effect door and drawer fronts complemented by granite effect work surfaces. Incorporating an integrated dishwasher, plumbing for washing machine, space for fridge freezer, space and power point for tumble dryer, integrated eye level oven and grill, and four burner gas hob with extractor hood above. Stainless steel sink unit with mixer tap and drainer, tiled splashbacks, breakfast bar and wood effect laminate flooring. Two windows to the side and rear elevations, aluminium casement door providing access to the garden, and cupboard housing the gas fired boiler.

CLOAKROOM

Cream suite with chrome fittings, low level WC, wash hand basin with tiled splashbacks, window to side and radiator.

ON THE FIRST FLOOR

LANDING

Built-in cupboard with shelving, window to the side, radiator and access to roof space.

BEDROOM 1

16' 5'' x 13' 0'' (5.00m x 3.96m)

Very generous double bedroom with double radiator, window overlooking the rear garden, and door leading to:

EN-SUITE SHOWER

7' 3'' x 10' 8'' (2.21m x 3.25m)

White suite with chrome fittings, low level WC, wash hand basin with mixer tap, shower cubicle with handheld attachment, aquaboarding surround and glass screen, shaver point, radiator, wood effect vinyl flooring and window to rear.

BEDROOM 2

12' 0'' x 10' 8'' (3.65m x 3.25m)

Window to front and radiator.

BEDROOM 3

12' 0'' x 10' 6'' (3.65m x 3.20m)

Window to front and radiator.

BEDROOM 4

8' 5'' x 8' 10'' (2.56m x 2.69m)

Window to front and radiator.

BATHROOM

13' 0'' x 9' 0'' (3.96m x 2.74m)

Fitted with a cream suite incorporating chrome fittings, comprising low level WC, wash hand basin, and panelled bath with Mira shower over. Radiator, windows to the side and rear elevations, built-in airing cupboard housing the hot water tank with storage cupboards above, additional built-in storage cupboard, and tiled splashbacks.

OUTSIDE

The property enjoys a generous frontage with lawned gardens and a brick paviour driveway providing ample off road parking. Side pedestrian access is available to both sides of the property, with the frontage attractively stocked with mature trees, shrubs, and feature pampas grass.

The substantial rear garden is a particular feature of the property, measuring approximately 66ft in width and extending to around 280ft in length. Beautifully maintained and well stocked with mature hedging, shrubs, and a variety of trees including apple trees, the garden also benefits from a greenhouse, timber shed, steel shed, paved seating area with ornamental fish pond, and extensive lawned areas enclosed by hedged and fenced boundaries. Additional features include outside lighting, water butt, and outside tap.

Attached to the property is a garage measuring approximately 20'6" x 10'9", fitted with power, personal door to the rear garden, and manual up and over door to the front....

Brochures

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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: E
PARKINGDetails of how and where vehicles can be parked, and any associated costs.Read more about parking in our glossary page.
Yes
GARDENA property has access to an outdoor space, which could be private or shared.
Yes
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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Affordability

Monthly repayments£3,260
Property: £ 650,000
Deposit: £ 65,000
Interest rate: 5.33%
Term: 30 years
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Penenden Heath Parade Boxley Road, Penenden Heath, Maidstone, ME14 2HN
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