Church Lane, West Farleigh, ME15

Guide Price £950,000 - £1,050,000

A beautifully converted barn, forming one of just five individual properties created from a former hop farm, this impressive six-bedroom residence occupies a wonderfully private position on a sought-after private road. Combining generous proportions, character and quality, the property also enjoys an enviable connection to the surrounding Kent countryside.

Arranged over three floors, the property provides substantial and highly versatile accommodation, thoughtfully suited to modern family life whilst offering superb proportions for entertaining, working from home and accommodating guests. Throughout the home, exposed beams and vaulted ceilings add a wonderful sense of character and architectural interest, creating a distinctive blend of traditional charm and contemporary family living. 

A welcoming entrance hall immediately conveys the scale and quality of the property, with oak flooring extending through the hallway, dining/family room and study. The generously proportioned living room provides an inviting principal reception space, centred around a log burner and enjoying direct access through French doors leading on to a patio and rear garden.  

The impressive bespoke Hamilton kitchen/breakfast room forms the heart of the home, comprehensively fitted with integrated appliances and designed equally for everyday family life and entertaining. With its own direct access to the garden, the kitchen lends itself perfectly to relaxed summer living, with doors opening out to the garden for al fresco dining and entertaining. Whether enjoying a morning coffee, a family breakfast or dinner with friends on a summer evening, the relationship between the kitchen and garden is a particularly appealing feature.

A separate dining/family room provides a further versatile reception space, ideal for more formal occasions, family gatherings or relaxed evenings together. A dedicated study offers an attractive and practical environment for home working, whilst also providing flexibility for use as required.

The first floor is home to three exceptional double bedrooms, each benefiting from its own en-suite facilities. The principal bedroom is further enhanced by a dedicated dressing area, creating a luxurious and private retreat. The generous proportions and individual en-suite facilities make this floor particularly well suited to family living and visiting guests. 

The second floor provides a further three generously proportioned double bedrooms, complemented by a separate family bathroom. This additional accommodation offers an excellent degree of flexibility for a large family, guests, hobbies or those seeking dedicated space away from the main living areas. 

Outside, the property continues to impress. The private, landscaped rear garden provides a peaceful and attractive setting, with mature shrubs and established planting providing colour and interest throughout the year with the direct access from both the living room and kitchen making it particularly well suited to outdoor entertaining and summer dining. A charming summer house provides an additional space from which to enjoy the garden and could lend itself to a variety of uses, from a peaceful garden retreat or reading room to a home office or entertaining space. 

A double garage provides excellent parking and storage complemented by a spacious driveway offering further parking for several vehicles, while the private road setting further enhances the property's sense of privacy and exclusivity. 

One of the property's most remarkable features is the one-fifth share of an approximately seven-acre field with River Medway frontage, together with fishing rights to the River Medway. This is a genuinely rare lifestyle asset, offering the owners an exceptional connection to the surrounding landscape and river. The combination of private countryside, river frontage and fishing rights is seldom found alongside such substantial family accommodation. 

West Farleigh is one of Kent’s most desirable rural villages, beautifully positioned within the rolling countryside and offering an enviable balance of tranquillity, community and accessibility. The village enjoys a peaceful, picturesque setting, surrounded by farmland, mature countryside and scenic walks, yet is within easy reach of Maidstone and a number of well-connected surrounding towns. 

The village itself retains a strong sense of community and character, with a church, village hall and popular country pubs providing local amenities and places to socialise. Nearby East Farleigh and Barming offer further day-to-day conveniences, whilst the county town of Maidstone provides an extensive selection of shopping, restaurants, leisure facilities and services. 

For commuters, the property is particularly well placed for access to several mainline railway stations, including East Farleigh, West Malling and Maidstone East, providing a choice of routes towards London and other destinations. This selection of stations offers flexibility for those commuting into the capital or travelling further afield, whilst the M20 and wider road network are also readily accessible.

The area is particularly attractive to families, with an excellent choice of educational establishments in and around Maidstone. The highly regarded Maidstone Grammar School for Boys, Maidstone Grammar School for Girls and Invicta Grammar School are among the area's sought-after grammar schools. For those considering independent education, Sutton Valence School and Sutton Valence Preparatory School are also within convenient reach. 

Combined with the surrounding countryside, attractive village setting, excellent schooling and choice of commuter links, West Farleigh offers the opportunity to enjoy a more peaceful rural lifestyle without sacrificing the practical conveniences. Local amenities are close at hand, with supermarkets, welcoming pubs and a post office all within easy reach, while Maidstone town centre is just a short drive away, providing an extensive range of shops, restaurants and everyday amenities.