House For Sale £400,000
Ready to be blown away? This splendid Grade ll listed period home will not fail to impress.
Nestled in the countryside in the sought after village of Upper Halling and hidden from sight in the North Downs aonb lies the ancient Chapel of St. Lawrence, built as a Chantry in the 12th Century and later converted into houses. The sheer charm of the property makes a real impact as soon as you step over the threshold. The longer you spend wandering round, the more will catch the eye, with its feature fireplaces and a wealth of yesteryear charm, lovingly restored by the vendors throughout the cottage. You will find double bedrooms and character features everywhere.
As you enter the home through the oak front door, the sitting room will be sure to enthral you: A beautiful stone fireplace surrounds the log burner on its basalt hearth and sets the scene for a cosy night in. Opposite is the second reception room with another fireplace housing a Victorian range. This room gives access through the thick external wall of the Chapel to the family bathroom, a later addition, which benefits from a separate shower and bath and underfloor heating..
The kitchen is also a later addition with its vaulted oak ceiling and offers plenty of worktop space, Neff gas hob and electric fan oven, integrated bosch washing machine & fridge. And to make washing up less of a chore the sink overlooks the picturesque garden. Just off the kitchen you will find a light, airy conservatory with underfloor heating overlooking the rear garden and North Downs. Enjoy entertaining? Imagine sharing this beautiful home with friends and family at Christmas-time, seated around a festive table with wood burning stove blazing in the feature fireplace!
To the first floor, you will find that bedroom 1 is a fantastic size with plenty of space for all the usual bedroom furniture. Here you will find yet another lovingly restored fireplace and built in storage. Bedroom 2 will quite simply blow you away with its splendour and charm. While redecorating, the vendors discovered beneath the plaster a stunning 12th Century arched window, which they have restored to its former glory, creating an alcove. This bedroom is another large double with views across fields towards the North Downs.
Accessed up the stairs from Bedroom 2 you will find bedroom 3, which is a superb size. This room has the potential – subject to planning consents – to install a small en suite. The current owners have even designed the staircase with removable panelling to make moving furniture easier. The house enjoys gas fired central heating and a storage heater in the attic.
Worried there are no restorations left to do? Worry no more. In the loft you will find another stunning arched stone window, which continues beneath the plaster down into bedroom 3 and which the current owners haven't got round to revealing just yet!
This stunning house lures you back in time as you meander through the generous and characterful accommodation. It sits on a generous plot with a beautiful, well insulated oak-framed workshop or studio under a peg-tiled roof with ample parking, surrounded by a lawned garden, mature flower beds, a stunning pond, water features and terrace area, making it the perfect setting for a glass of wine on a summer’s evening.
The property is on the outskirts of the village of Upper Halling. Stepping out of the front door, within two minutes Chapel Lane leads you into footpaths and green lanes and onto the North Downs Way. A few minutes’ walk away is the local farm and butcher’s shop and less than 5 minutes by car you will find local shops & pubs as well as excellent road and high speed rail links into London. Nearby are the popular market towns of West Malling and the historic Cathedral town of Rochester Upon Medway.
Features
Nestled in the countryside in the sought after village of Upper Halling and hidden from sight in the North Downs aonb lies the ancient Chapel of St. Lawrence, built as a Chantry in the 12th Century and later converted into houses. The sheer charm of the property makes a real impact as soon as you step over the threshold. The longer you spend wandering round, the more will catch the eye, with its feature fireplaces and a wealth of yesteryear charm, lovingly restored by the vendors throughout the cottage. You will find double bedrooms and character features everywhere.
As you enter the home through the oak front door, the sitting room will be sure to enthral you: A beautiful stone fireplace surrounds the log burner on its basalt hearth and sets the scene for a cosy night in. Opposite is the second reception room with another fireplace housing a Victorian range. This room gives access through the thick external wall of the Chapel to the family bathroom, a later addition, which benefits from a separate shower and bath and underfloor heating..
The kitchen is also a later addition with its vaulted oak ceiling and offers plenty of worktop space, Neff gas hob and electric fan oven, integrated bosch washing machine & fridge. And to make washing up less of a chore the sink overlooks the picturesque garden. Just off the kitchen you will find a light, airy conservatory with underfloor heating overlooking the rear garden and North Downs. Enjoy entertaining? Imagine sharing this beautiful home with friends and family at Christmas-time, seated around a festive table with wood burning stove blazing in the feature fireplace!
To the first floor, you will find that bedroom 1 is a fantastic size with plenty of space for all the usual bedroom furniture. Here you will find yet another lovingly restored fireplace and built in storage. Bedroom 2 will quite simply blow you away with its splendour and charm. While redecorating, the vendors discovered beneath the plaster a stunning 12th Century arched window, which they have restored to its former glory, creating an alcove. This bedroom is another large double with views across fields towards the North Downs.
Accessed up the stairs from Bedroom 2 you will find bedroom 3, which is a superb size. This room has the potential – subject to planning consents – to install a small en suite. The current owners have even designed the staircase with removable panelling to make moving furniture easier. The house enjoys gas fired central heating and a storage heater in the attic.
Worried there are no restorations left to do? Worry no more. In the loft you will find another stunning arched stone window, which continues beneath the plaster down into bedroom 3 and which the current owners haven't got round to revealing just yet!
This stunning house lures you back in time as you meander through the generous and characterful accommodation. It sits on a generous plot with a beautiful, well insulated oak-framed workshop or studio under a peg-tiled roof with ample parking, surrounded by a lawned garden, mature flower beds, a stunning pond, water features and terrace area, making it the perfect setting for a glass of wine on a summer’s evening.
The property is on the outskirts of the village of Upper Halling. Stepping out of the front door, within two minutes Chapel Lane leads you into footpaths and green lanes and onto the North Downs Way. A few minutes’ walk away is the local farm and butcher’s shop and less than 5 minutes by car you will find local shops & pubs as well as excellent road and high speed rail links into London. Nearby are the popular market towns of West Malling and the historic Cathedral town of Rochester Upon Medway.
Features
- Patio
- Double Garage
- Period (Pre 1945)
