RIVERVIEW RIVERVIEW, EAST FARLEIGH, ME15 OHA

Located in an idyllic, elevated, secluded setting off a private lane but on the edge of this historic village, a handsome, detached country property, surrounded by glorious gardens of almost one acre enjoying far reaching views over beautiful countryside.

Light, bright and well-presented throughout, this family home totals some 2,275 ft2 of versatile accommodation comprising: entrance hall, two reception rooms and two downstairs bedrooms (currently used as reception rooms), fully fitted kitchen, laundry room and bathroom. The first floor has a principal bedroom with an en-suite shower room, a second double bedroom and family bathroom. There is also a detached double garage with excellent parking and further outbuildings including summerhouse and greenhouse. This gardener’s paradise is a real must see.

LOCATION & HISTORY: Riverview is located on the outskirts of East Farleigh, an historic village mentioned in The . Its position on the south side of the upper reaches of River Medway provided an excellent river crossing and the Grade I bridge, built in the Middle Ages is believed to be the oldest in Kent. It provided the crossing point for the Parliamentary forces in the Battle of during the Civil War. The village 12th-century church is dedicated to St Mary, where two sons of William Wilberforce, were both vicars. The population of East and grew significantly in the early 1800’s with the increase in hop production, which sadly died out in the mid 1940’s. This was primarily replaced by fruit production which continues to this day.

LOCALITY: Along with the church there is a village hall, primary school, four country inns including The Bull in the centre of the village and a regular farmers market. Further shopping facilities are to be found in the nearby county town of Maidstone some 2 miles away, which offers a wide variety of in and out of town shopping centres, supermarkets, theatres, cinemas, restaurants and bars.

Positioned well for the commuter, East Farleigh railway station (some 1 mile away) provides services via to London Bridge, Waterloo, Charing Cross and Cannon Street. Maidstone East Station provides services to London Victoria in an hour or so. also connects to Ashford International which provides a fast service to St. Pancras and Europe.

The Motorway network (M20) can be easily accessed at Junction 4 or 5 near Maidstone.

Kent is renowned for the quality, choice and commitment to excellence of its educational system in both the public and private sector. Noteworthy schools in the area include: Sutton Valence Independent School (preparatory and senior) and the Maidstone Grammar Schools. Riverview is also well placed for Benenden(girls) and Tonbridge(boys) Schools.

DESCRIPTION: Riverview provides a perfect retreat away from the hustle and bustle of everyday life but within walking distance of the village and East Farleigh station, providing the best of town and country life. The lovely detached elevated property is set within its own beautiful secluded grounds, with far-reaching views, adjoining orchards to the front. The glorious gardens are a particular feature, having been lovingly created and tended by the vendors. The immaculately presented house is spacious and enjoys flexible accommodation with the benefit two ground floor bedrooms or reception rooms as required.

Steps up to glazed door with arched brick surround and leaded light windows to side and above to:

ENTRANCE HALL: 16’4” x 9’1” (5m x 2.76m) Ceiling height: 9’0” (2.74m) A spacious light and bright space with an attractive pine staircase to the first floor. Matching doors to all rooms. Door to cloaks/storage cupboard. Smoke alarm.

KITCHEN: 10’2” x 13’3” (3.1m x 4.04m) Ceiling height: 9’0” (2.74m) Leaded light window to rear with views over the garden. Fitted with stylish cream painted base and wall units with black slate effect worktop over inset with one and a half bowl single drainer sink unit. Ceramic cream floor tiles. Smeg oven with stainless steel splashback and extractor over. Plumbing for dishwasher. Saucepan drawers. Tiled splashbacks. Door to: LAUNDRY ROOM: 10’1” x 5’3” (3.08m x 1.64) Ceiling height 9’0’’ (2.74m) Door to the garden, with matching window alongside. Fitted with matching range of cupboards with worktop over, inset with single bowl, single drainer sink unit. Space for washing machine, tumble dryer and fridge freezer. Cream tiled floor. Keston gas fied boiler servicing central heating and hot water. Door to: DINING ROOM: 17’0’’ x 10’5” (5.19m x 3.20m) Ceiling height: 9’0” (2.74m) A spacious light and bright double aspect dining room with large leaded light window overlooking the garden to the side and leaded light French doors opening to an elevated terrace, enjoying lovely views of the garden, perfect for alfresco dining. Part glazed double doors to: SITTING ROOM: 19’ x 16’2” (5.8m x 4.93m) Ceiling height 9’0’’ (2.74m) Two charming arched leaded light windows to the side. Wooden fireplace inset with cast iron surround on slate hearth. Door leading back to the hall.

BEDROOM THREE/RECEPTION ROOM: 15’7” x 12’2” (4.8m x 3.71m) Ceiling height 9’0’’ (2.74m) Double aspect with feature leaded light arched window enjoying view over the gardens and beyond and window to the front. Currently used as a reception room but originally a bedroom.

BATHROOM: 7’2” x 7’5” (2.18m x 2.3m) Ceiling height 9’0’’ (2.74m) Leaded light window to the side Fitted with white suite comprising WC, pedestal washbasin and bath with Mira shower over, curtain to side. Tiled splashbacks. Wood effect floor. Extractor.

STUDY/BEDROOM FOUR: 10’2” x 6’8” (3.11m x 2.1 m) Ceiling height 9’0” (2.74m) Leaded light window to side. Currently used as a reception room but originally a bedroom.

Stairs to spacious:

FIRST FLOOR LANDING: 15’7” x 8’ (4.81m x 2.46m) Ceiling height 7’9” (2. 36m) Leaded light window to the front enjoying stunning views over the Kent countryside. Loft hatch. Space for reading/sitting area. Matching doors to all rooms.

PRINCIPAL BEDROOM: 17’1” x 19’8” (5.22m x 6.04m) Ceiling height 7’9” (2.36m) Double aspect room with leaded light windows to front and side enjoying stunning views over adjoining countryside. Full height built-in double width wardrobes cupboards with bi-folding doors. Door to: EN SUITE SHOWER ROOM: 7’6” x 7’4” (2.34m x 2.25m) Ceiling height 7’9” (2.36m) Fitted with white suite comprising double walk- in shower, WC and washbasin. Vinyl floor. Part glazed double doors to: FAMILY BATHROOM: 14’9” x 6’11” (4.56m x 2.1m) Ceiling height 7’9” (2. SITTING ROOM: 19’ x 16’2” (5.8m x 4.93m) Ceiling height 9’0’’ (2.74m) Two 36m) Leaded light window to side. Fitted with white suite comprising WC, charming arched leaded light windows to the side. Wooden fireplace inset with pedestal mounted washbasin and lovely freestanding claw foot roll top bath cast iron surround on slate hearth. Door leading back to the hall. with central taps. Extractor. Ceramic tiled floor. BEDROOM THREE/RECEPTION ROOM: 15’7” x 12’2” (4.8m x 3.71m) BEDROOM TWO: 19’1” x 14’ (4.56m x 2.11m) Ceiling height 7’9” (2.36m) Ceiling height 9’0’’ (2.74m) Double aspect with feature leaded light arched Triple aspect room with leaded light windows to sides and rear and Velux window enjoying view over the gardens and beyond and window to the front. window to the other side, enjoying far reaching rural views. Part sloping Currently used as a reception room but originally a bedroom. ceiling. BATHROOM: 7’2” x 7’5” (2.18m x 2.3m) Ceiling height 9’0’’ (2.74m) Leaded light window to the side Fitted with white suite comprising WC, pedestal OUTSIDE: The property is approached via a five-bar gate with drive way washbasin and bath with Mira shower over, curtain to side. Tiled splashbacks. providing ample parking and giving access to the Detached Double Garage: Wood effect floor. Extractor. 18’6” x 19’5” (5.68m x 5.96m) River View sits centrally in its attractive gardens with mature borders beautifully planted with a variety of specimen trees and STUDY/BEDROOM FOUR: 10’2” x 6’8” (3.11m x 2.1 m) Ceiling height 9’0” shrubs, a vegetable patch, orchard area, small woodland and pond along with (2.74m) Leaded light window to side. Currently used as a reception room but a green house, summer house and two timber garden sheds. At the rear of the originally a bedroom. house is a leaded light double glazed door to a lower level store room (4m x 3.95m) The gardens are securely hedged and fenced to all sides and adjoin Stairs to spacious: orchards to the front with access to lovely river bank walks.

FIRST FLOOR LANDING: 15’7” x 8’ (4.81m x 2.46m) Ceiling height 7’9” (2. SERVICES: Mains electricity, water, drainage and gas fired central heating. 36m) Leaded light window to the front enjoying stunning views over the Kent countryside. Loft hatch. Space for reading/sitting area. Matching doors to all rooms. LOCAL AUTHORITY: Maidstone Borough Council. PRINCIPAL BEDROOM: 17’1” x 19’8” (5.22m x 6.04m) Ceiling height 7’9” (2.36m) Double aspect room with leaded light windows to front and side COUNCIL TAX BAND : ‘F’ enjoying stunning views over adjoining countryside. Full height built-in double width wardrobes cupboards with bi-folding doors. EPC RATINGS : ‘D’ Door to: EN SUITE SHOWER ROOM: 7’6” x 7’4” (2.34m x 2.25m) Ceiling height 7’9” (2.36m) Fitted with white suite comprising double walk- in shower, WC and washbasin. Vinyl floor. Floor Plans

gross internal floor areas (approx.)

Riverview: 2, 275 ft2 212 m2..

Grounds: 0.75ac 0.31 ha.

note: plans not to scale

GROUND FLOOR FIRST FLOOR

SITE PLAN DIRECTIONS:

From the M20 J5 take the A20 exit to Aylesford/Maidstone West. At the roundabout take the 3rd exit to Coldharbour Lane, A20 towards London /West Malling. At the traffic lights turn left into Hermitage Lane, B2246, continue straight over the traffic lights into Fountain Rd and the over the second set of lights into Farleigh Lane. Cross over the railway line and the bridge and onto Station Hill. At the junction turn left onto Lower Road, B2010, and then after a short distance left into Priory Close. River View will be found at the end of the close, the first property on the left, on the private driveway.

From Maidstone - Heading west taking the Tonbridge Road (A26). Continue into . At the traffic lights intersection (B2246 and Farleigh Lane) turn left into Farleigh Lane. Continue for 1/2 mile crossing the railway line and then over East Farleigh bridge to the top of the hill (Bull Inn) Turn left into Lower Road (B2010) and then left again into Priory Close. River View will be found at the end of the close, the first property on the left, on the private driveway.

VIEWING: All viewings by appointment through the Country Property Group. A member of the team will conduct all viewings, whether or not the vendors are in residence.

IMPORTANT NOTICE: The Country Property Group provides these particulars in good faith for guidance purposes only. The vendors of the property have supplied to us the aforementioned measurements of garden, and/or land sizes. We wish to stress that the Country Property Group, whilst able to digitally measure land sizes, takes no responsibility for any errors or omissions incurred as a result of this process. We strongly encourage purchasers to satisfy themselves that the particulars contained herein are accurate prior to entering into negotiations and/or incurring any professional costs. Please note that we have not conducted a structural survey of the property nor have we tested any of the heating, drainage, services, fittings or sanitary items in this property.

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