3 bed cottage for sale

Old School Lane, Maidstone ME15

An exciting opportunity to purchase this stunning Grade II listed 15th century cottage dating back to the 1460's. The property is full of period features including a stunning original Inglenook fireplace, ancient water well and original stonework believed to have been associated with a monastery and Henry VIII. The accommodation comprises an open plan layout downstairs with living room, dining room and opening to a fitted modern kitchen, three bedrooms, modern fitted bathroom, secluded garden and driveway. The property is situated next to Mote Park with its 450 acres and can be accessed via School Lane (off of Willington Street). Viewing is highly recommended.

On The Ground Floor

Entrance

Stunning solid oak arched entrance door with wrought iron furniture, outside light.

Living Room (19' 0'' x 18' 3'' (5.79m x 5.56m))

Solid oak flooring, striking original Inglenook fireplace with log burner and original bread oven, leaded light window to front, original beamed ceilings and walls, trap door to cellar, staircase to first floor with exposed feature original stonework, wide opening to:

Dining Room (9' 8'' x 7' 1'' (2.94m x 2.16m))

Continuous solid oak flooring, radiator, built-in storage cupboards, cupboard housing new boiler supplying central heating and domestic hot water throughout, hard wood leaded French doors leading to rear garden. Opening to:

Kitchen (9' 10'' x 7' 10'' (2.99m x 2.39m))

Range of modern units with white high gloss door and drawer fronts with chrome fittings, solid oak working surfaces, ceramic butler sink with chrome mixer tap, low voltage recess lighting, electric cooker with gas four burner hob and extractor hood above, space for washing machine and slimline dishwasher, space for fridge freezer, leaded light window overlooking rear garden, laminate flooring.

On The First Floor

Landing

Bedroom 1 (12' 2'' x 10' 6'' (3.71m x 3.20m))

Original beams on the walls and ceiling, leaded light window overlooking rear garden with a pleasant outlook, radiator.

Bedroom 2 (11' 6'' x 8' 6'' (3.50m x 2.59m))

Original beams on the walls and ceiling, radiator, leaded light window to front.

Bedroom 3 (9' 10'' x 5' 10'' (2.99m x 1.78m))

Solid oak flooring, built-in wardrobe cupboard, exposed feature original stonework, leaded light window to front, vaulted ceiling with original beams, access to roof space.

Bathroom (10' 6'' x 9' 10'' (3.20m x 2.99m))

White contemporary suite with chrome fittings, low level WC, hand wash basin with mixer tap and cupboard beneath, full width walk in shower with glass shower screen and aqua boarding, rainforest shower head, free-standing bath, vaulted ceiling with original beams, leaded light window to the rear with a pleasant open outlook, low voltage recess lighting, vinyl flooring.

Outside

To the front of the property is a large shingle driveway with parking for 2-3 vehicles, storage shed, side pedestrian access to the rear garden.

The rear garden is a particular feature, well stocked with trees and shrubs, beautifully secluded, various seating areas including a patio adjacent to the cottage with shallow steps up to a formal lawned area and a decked area to the rear, timber summerhouse, timber storage shed with light and power currently housing tumble dryer, fully fenced boundaries, the garden also features an original historic water well, outside tap, outside light.