5 bed detached house for sale

Ashdown Lane, Lenham ME17

Ashdown Lane, Lenham

Property Description: Tucked away within approximately 0.7 acres of breathtaking natural landscape, this beautifully presented, detached family home provides just under 4700 square foot of meticulously designed and cleverly extended accommodation, perfectly suited for accessible or multi-generational living, providing ample space and flexibility for a discerning family.

The heart of this magnificent home is undoubtedly the custom made, German designed kitchen/breakfast room. This culinary haven features a stylish breakfast bar, integrated double oven and microwave, a fridge/freezer, and a dishwasher, all designed for both functionality and aesthetic appeal. Adjacent to the kitchen, a separate and spacious utility room provides additional storage, worktop space and room for a washing machine and tumble dryer, ensuring practicality for everyday living.

The ground floor further impresses with a light filled, triple aspect living room, where bi-fold doors seamlessly connect the interior to the expansive south-facing garden. This room also provides direct access to a charming garden room, also featuring bi-fold doors, creating a wonderful flow for entertaining and relaxation. For more formal occasions, an additional dining room is complemented by a dedicated drinks room/bar, perfect for hosting guests. A versatile family room and a private study offer further reception spaces, catering to diverse needs. There is also a convenient ground floor cloakroom with potential for extend to create a full ground floor bathroom, enhancing the property's adaptability.

On the first floor, there are five impressive double bedrooms, each offering comfort and privacy. The second bedroom has a 'Jack and Jill' en-suite bathroom, also accessible from the main landing, and a dedicated dressing room, providing a luxurious retreat. The third bedroom also features its own en-suite shower room, ideal for guests or older children. The crowning glory is the stunning principal suite, a true sanctuary, complete with a spacious private balcony that has spectacular, far reaching countryside views – a perfect spot for morning coffee or evening relaxation. The en-suite bathroom to the principal suite is equally impressive, featuring both a separate shower and a luxurious bath.

Outside: Externally, the property continues to captivate. The large and well stocked south-facing garden is a true highlight, featuring two inviting terraces perfect for al fresco dining, an immaculate lawn, a charming garden lodge, and a delightful summer house equipped with power, light, and WiFi, providing versatile spaces for hobbies, work, or leisure. Parking is abundant with a sweeping gravel driveway providing space for several vehicles, leading to a triple garage with power and light, a practical boot room, and a log store.

Location is key, and this property benefits from excellent connectivity to the A20. It is also conveniently situated just 2.2 miles from the charming village of Lenham, which offers a wealth of local amenities, including shops, pubs, and services. Furthermore, Lenham train station is only 2.6 miles away, providing a direct link to London Victoria, making it an ideal location for commuters seeking a balance of rural tranquility and urban accessibility.

Location: Lenham is a quaint and popular market village in Kent, originally mentioned in the Doomsday Book and is situated on the southern edge of the North Downs, halfway between Maidstone and Ashford, just off the A20. The centre of the village is a picturesque square and includes its own bakery, post office, pharmacy, doctors surgery and a variety of other shops. There are two pubs, one of which is a hotel, a restaurant and tea room. It also has a local Primary and Lenham Secondary School. Events are held throughout the year including a regular monthly Country Market and there are various clubs for the young and old, including Youth Club, local Guides troupe, Bowles Club and Morris Dancing. Lenham has its own railway station which is on the Ashford to London Victoria line, via Maidstone East. The beautiful, surrounding area is also great for dog walks and countryside walks with paths leading all the way through to Lenham and Doddington.

Directions: SatNav = ME17 2ER / What3Words = topped.sweetener.bottom

Council Tax: Band G (correct at time of marketing). To check council tax for this property, please refer to the local authority website.

Local Authority: Maidstone Borough Council . Kent County Council .

Services: Oil fired central heating, mains water and electricity, private drainage. For broadband and mobile coverage, we advise you check your providers website or refer to an online checker.

Tenure: This property is freehold and is sold with vacant possession upon completion.

Disclaimer: Sandersons and their clients state that these details are for general guidance only and accuracy cannot be guaranteed. They do not form any part of any contract. All measurements are approximate, and floor plans are for general indication only and are not measured accurate drawings. No guarantees are given with any mentioned planning permission or fitness for purpose. No appliances, equipment, fixture or fitting has been tested by us and items shown in photographs are not necessarily included. Buyers must satisfy themselves on all matters by inspection or through the conveyancing process.

Identity verification: Please note, Sandersons UK are obligated by law to undertake Anti Money Laundering (aml) Regulations checks on any purchaser who has an offer accepted on a property. We are required to use a specialist third party service to verify your identity. The cost of these checks is £60 inc.VAT per property and accepted offer. This is payable at the point an offer is accepted and our purchaser information form is completed, prior to issuing Memorandum of Sales to both parties respective conveyancing solicitors. This is a legal requirement and the charge is non-refundable.

Disclaimer: Please note the image with the boundary line is for indicative purposes only and will be need to be confirmed via Land Registry during the conveyancing process.

Additional Property Notes: The property is of traditional construction and has had no adaptions for accessibility. There is a triple garage and driveway parking for several vehicles in front of the property.

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