4 bed detached house for sale

Legge Lane, Birling, West Malling ME19

This distinguished family residence has origins dating back to 1640 and is reputed to be the first double-fronted property constructed in the village. The current owners have stripped the property back to its bare bones during its complete refurbishment and have created a stunning family home that has been finished to an exceptional standard with all the benefits of a new home while retaining the character and charm of its original 17th century features.

Accommodation

The property offers well-proportioned rooms with spacious accommodation. On the ground floor, the bespoke handmade kitchen is flooded with natural light and boasts its original beams, a large central island, breakfast nook nestled within the bay window and a snug. The dining room is fitted with luxe cabinetry and sits between the spacious sitting room and a bright garden room. Utility and boot room cupboards have been masterfully designed for the practicalities of everyday life and are hidden behind beautiful carpentry in the inner lobby. A cloakroom completes the ground floor.

Upstairs, there are four bedrooms together with the family bathroom. Each bedroom has handmade fitted cabinetry and the principal bedroom has the benefit of an en suite shower room.

Enclosed garden

Surrounded by a generous wraparound garden, the property provides an idyllic outdoor setting where custom built bar and BBQ area sits next to the large patio. The garden has been beautifully landscaped with a variety of planting to the borders and is laid with artificial turf, offering a low-maintenance solution that is both family and pet friendly.

Private driveway, double garage & home office

The private driveway affords off road parking for four cars and leads to a detached double garage with electric up and over door. The added bonus of an office space above is perfect for remote working, a creative studio, or potential guest accommodation (subject to any necessary planning consents).

The property has the benefit of a Tethered Electric Vehicle Charging Point.

Location

At the foot of the Kent Downs National Landscape, a designated Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty, the property sits in a peaceful position on the edge of Birling village. The property enjoys a rural position with the benefit of easy access to excellent amenities in its neighbouring towns. The village is home to All Saints Church and The Nevill Bull Public House. With doorstep access to the Kent Downs and in particular, the Pilgrims Way, the location is a walkers dream.

West Malling mainline station is a short seven minute drive and serves London Bridge, Waterloo East and Charing Cross. Ebbsfleet serves London St Pancras and is a 25-30 minute drive.

The Market Town of West Malling provides a fantastic selection of independent shops and salons, Post Office, Boots Pharmacy and Tesco. There is no shortage of eateries with an abundance of restaurants and public houses. As with many local villages and towns in the area, West Malling is steeped in history, dating back to medieval times.

The County Town of Maidstone, Tonbridge and Sevenoaks town centres each offer further shopping, educational and leisure facilities, as well as main line stations (Charing Cross/Cannon Street).

Golf courses can be found at Kings Hill, Wrotham Heath and Addington and there are indoor leisure centres at Larkfield and Kings Hill.

There are plenty of well regarded state and independent schools in the area that are easily accessed by bus or train. The M20's Junction 4 is within easy reach which links to the M26/M25 motorway network, Dartford Tunnel, Eurotunnel Terminal and Dover Ferry Port as well as Heathrow and Gatwick International Airports, London and its suburbs.

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Notable property information

Extensive works have been completed by the current owners including but not limited to the following:

- New clay tiled roof

- New Acoya external doors, hand-painted using Little Greene Silt.

- New Oak internal doors

- New Central Heating (Boiler and Radiators). The combi boiler remains under manufacturer's warranty until 2029.

- Handmade cabinetry by A Jempson to all rooms

- New windows which remain under manufacturer's warranty until 2032

- New vented Glass roof on Garden Room which remains under manufacturer's warranty until 2034.

- New floor coverings including Amtivo lvt, Wool carpets and Porcelain tiles

- New Bathroom, En-Suite and WC with fittings from Matki, Vado and Imperial.

- Re-plastering and Redecoration throughout with paints from Little Greene and Benjamin Moore.

- Landscaping (Hard and Soft) curated and installed by Carrick.