High Street, West Malling, Kent, ME19

A striking townhouse of elegant proportions, occupying an enviable position in the centre of this popular market town, with a separate cottage & magnificent grounds of about 0.72 acres

Description

Wistaria is a striking Grade II listed townhouse of elegant proportions, occupying a central position within a Conservation Area in the quaint market town of West Malling, which is famed for its array of historic buildings and medieval architecture, and offers an excellent range of local shopping facilities together with a number of public houses, restaurants, mainline station, surgery and a monthly farmers market.

The property is understood to date from the 18th century and features Flemish bond brickwork in red brick with grey headers, interspersed with attractive sash windows with louvred shutters.

Further character features include wooden and tiled floors, decorative ceiling roses, impressive feature fireplaces together with an inglenook, and some exposed timbers.

Also of note are the extensive gardens and grounds, which provide ample off road parking beyond a gated entrance and lead to a detached cottage and carport to the rear.

Impressive primary reception rooms comprise a family room, sitting room and dining room to the ground floor, all with magnificent feature fireplaces and ideal for entertaining.

The stylish kitchen/breakfast room is fitted with a comprehensive range of base units with space for appliances and an island incorporating a breakfast bar. An adjoining utility room provides additional storage and space for appliances, together with a door opening to the rear.

A cellar is accessible from the family room and a boot room provides access to a cloakroom and outside.

From the welcoming family room a striking staircase rises to the first floor and a spacious drawing room with a feature fireplace, fitted storage and doors opening to a balcony with steps descending to the terrace.

There is a principal bedroom suite with a wall of fitted wardrobes, an en suite bathroom and a dual aspect with a charming view to the rear. Two additional bedrooms provide a view to the front and are served by a well-appointed family bathroom.

Arranged over the second floor and completing the accommodation are two bedrooms, a shower room and an attic store room.

Wistaria is approached via a gated side driveway which culminates at the rear of the property and provides ample off road parking.

The impressive gardens are a real feature and enjoy a westerly aspect, with landscaped lawns extending to wooded areas and interspersed with a variety of majestic shrubs and trees. There is a detached cottage within the gardens which features a reception room with adjoining kitchen area and store room, a bathroom and a bedroom with a store room and eaves access to the first floor.

The gardens are wall enclosed and amount to about 0.72 acres in total.

Location

Mainline Rail Services: West Malling (0.6 of a mile) to London Bridge (from 45 minutes)/Victoria/Blackfriars/Cannon Street.

Primary Schools: West Malling and Offham.

State & Grammar Schools: Dartford, Maidstone, Tonbridge, Sevenoaks & Tunbridge Wells.

Private Schools: Tonbridge, Maidstone, Sevenoaks and Tunbridge Wells.

Comprehensive Shopping: Maidstone (9 miles), Sevenoaks (12 miles), Tunbridge Wells (15.4 miles) and Bluewater (16.2 miles).

Communications: Junction 4 of the M20 or junction 2A of the M26 at Wrotham Heath gives access to the M25, Gatwick and Heathrow Airports and the Channel Tunnel Terminus and the
Channel Ports.

Please note that all distances, timings and measurements are approximate.

Square Footage: 3,795 sq ft


Acreage: 0.72 Acres

Directions

From Junction 4 of the M20 take the A228 signposted West Malling. On entering the town proceed through the High Street and Wistaria will be found along on the right hand side.

Additional Info

Services: Mains electricity, water and drainage. Gas fired central heating.