Queens Road, Maidstone, Kent

The Knoll is an imposing detached residence offering more than 3,500 sq ft of versatile accommodation arranged over two floors. The property retains a wealth of traditional character, including leaded-light windows, exposed timber beams, handsome fireplaces and an impressive reception hall with an oak-spindled staircase.

The ground floor provides generous reception and family living spaces. A welcoming entrance vestibule opens into a substantial reception hall with space for occasional seating. To the rear, the family room features a fireplace and curved bay window with a deep display sill overlooking the gardens. Double doors lead into a spacious sitting room, also centred on an ornate fireplace, which opens into a snooker and games room with exposed ceiling beams and double doors onto the garden. The kitchen and breakfast room has traditional timber cabinetry, slate-tiled flooring and a classic Aga, leading through to a separate dining room. A walk-in pantry, guest cloakroom and access to the integral garage and workshop complete this floor.

Upstairs, a wide, light-filled landing leads to six bedrooms. The principal bedroom features a deep curved bay window overlooking the rear garden, fitted wardrobes and an en suite bathroom. Five further bedrooms offer flexibility for family, guests or home working, served by a family bathroom.

Wrought-iron gates open onto a block-paved driveway providing extensive parking and access to the garage. The established rear gardens feature a stone-flagged terrace and covered barbecue area, with sweeping lawns bordered by mature trees, evergreen hedging and established flowerbeds. A detached outbuilding extending to over 33 ft features a vaulted ceiling, exposed beams and a fitted bar, offering versatile entertaining space or potential for use as an annexe or home office, subject to any necessary consents. A tractor shed, greenhouse and secluded timber summer house complete the grounds.

The property is situated on the highly sought after Queens Road in Maidstone, within striking distance of the town centre and its extensive amenities. Maidstone offers a wide range of shops, cafés, restaurants and leisure facilities, together with cultural attractions including Maidstone Museum and the Hazlitt Theatre. The property is within the cathment area and access to educational facilities in the area include St Francis' Catholic Primary School, Brunswick House Primary School and West Borough Primary School, together with a selection of well-regarded secondary schools, including Oakwood Park Grammar School, Maidstone Grammar School, Maidstone Grammar School for Girls and St Simon Stock Catholic School.

Maidstone's railway stations, including Maidstone Barracks, Maidstone West and Maidstone East, provide services across Kent and connections towards London. The town also benefits from convenient road links via the M20, providing routes towards London, the M25 and the Kent coast.