South View Lodge is a substantial individual detached house situated amidst secluded grounds of approximately three quarters of an acre in a sought after position at the foot of the North Downs enjoying fine views.
The popular village of Detling is served by a church, shop and inn. Maidstone, the county town of Kent, is approximately three miles distance where all amenities are available including two London line stations. The adjoining village of Bearsted has a good range of shops, schools, inns, restaurants, leisure clubs and London line station.
The property is believed to be approximately 40 years old with a later addition and affords the following exceptionally spacious and adaptable accommodation, which has the benefit of gas fired central heating, UPVC double glazed windows and tasteful decor throughout.
On The Ground Floor
Enclosed Entrance Porch
Double entrance doors. Karndean flooring. Studded oak inner door to ....
Spacious Entrance Hall
Wood block flooring. Radiator. Large cloaks cupboard. Railed staircase to galleried landing.
Cloakroom
Contemporary white suite comprising wash hand basin. Low level WC. Heated towel rail. Double glazed window. Karndean flooring.
Magnificent Open Plan Drawing Room (6.73m x 4.32m (22'1" x 14'2"))
Double aspect. Double glazed windows. Attractive fireplace. Wood block flooring. Two radiators Communicating archways to Dining Room and Conservatory.
Dining Room (3.86m x 3.40m (12'8" x 11'2"))
Oak floor. Communicating with ....
Large Conservatory (7.39m x 3.89m (24'3" x 12'9"))
UPVC double glazed windows. Two radiators. Oak flooring. Double French doors to rear garden.
Sitting Room/Study (4.80m x 3.61m max (15'9" x 11'10" max))
Double glazed window. Radiator. Karndean flooring. Part glazed door to Hall. Double doors to ....
Attractive Kitchen/Breakfast Room (5.18m x 4.27m (17' x 14'))
Light wood doored units comprising floor cupboards with shelves, drawers and granite worktops. Matching wall cupboards including glazed door display cupboard. Island unit/breakfast bar with cupboards below and granite worktop. Under cupboard and skirting board lighting. Stainless steel Range oven. Stainless steel cooker hood. Granite splash back. Integrated dishwasher. Radiator. Karndean flooring. Double glazed window. Double glazed door to side. Part glazed door to Dining Room.
On The First Floor
Galleried Landing
Radiator. Double airing cupboard with lagged hot water tank. Access to roof space.
Principal Bedroom (4.80m x 4.19m (15'9" x 13'9"))
Double glazed window enjoying fine views. Two built-in treble wardrobe cupboards. Dressing table. Double radiator.
Shower Room En-Suite
Contemporary white suite comprising tiled shower enclosure. Low level WC. Pedestal wash hand basin. Extractor fan. Part tiled walls. Tiled floor. Double glazed window.
Bedroom Two (4.32m x 3.71m (14'2" x 12'2"))
Double glazed window enjoying fine views. Built-in double wardrobe cupboard. Radiator.
Bedroom Three (4.32m x 2.87m (14'2" x 9'5"))
Double glazed window. Built-in double wardrobe cupboard. Radiator.
Bedroom Four (3.45m x 2.29m (11'4" x 7'6"))
Double glazed window enjoying fine views. Built-in double wardrobe cupboard. Radiator.
Family Bathroom
White suite comprising shower bath with screen door. Two wash hand basins with cupboards and drawers below. Low level WC. Heated towel rail. Part tiled walls. Tiled floor. Double glazed window.
Externally
Double Garage (5.41m x 5.11m (17'9" x 16'9"))
Electrically operated up and over door to front. Personal door to rear. Plumbing for washing machine. Gas fired boiler for central heating and domestic hot water.
The garage is approached by an extensive brick drive providing parking facilities for numerous vehicles.
Outbuildings
Range of outbuildings comprising two large sheds/workshops with power and light (24'10" x 15'3" and 20'9" x 9'7"). Four smaller sheds.
The outbuildings are approached by a secondary drive.
Grounds
The property is situated centrally amidst secluded grounds of just under three quarters of an acre enjoying fine views and having an extensive frontage to the pilgrims way. The gardens comprise extensive sweeping lawns. Numerous mature trees, shrubs and hedge. Ragstone walling. Raised borders. Paved patio. Oval shaped heated swimming pool measuring approximately 30' x 15', having a maximum depth of 7'6". The pool is surrounded by an extensive brick patio. Heat and filter units.
Viewing
Strictly by arrangement with the Agent's Bearsted Office, 132 Ashford Road, Bearsted, Maidstone, Kent ME14 4LX . Tel:
Directions
From the Agent's Bearsted Office turn right into the Ashford Road and immediately left into Yeoman Lane. At the Village Green, turn left into Ware Street and continue for approximately one and a half miles and bear right into Hockers Lane. Continue to Detling Village and turn right into Pilgrims Way opposite The Cock Inn, where the property will be found after a short distance on the left hand side. The property can also be accessed via the A249 out of Maidstone.