House For Sale £1,450,000
An attractive detached Oast house set within beautifully landscaped gardens approaching 1.4 acres, including a 60ft ‘Messenger’ greenhouse. Only 550 metres to East Malling station
DESCRIPTION
Accessed via automatic gates with extensive parking to the front, this oast house offers versatile living space of 2495 sq ft. The property features warm wood and vaulted ceilings, creating a bright home. There is scope for further potential with planning permission already granted for a two-storey side extension (TM/20/01702/FL).
The beautifully landscaped gardens and grounds approaching 1.4 acres are a wonderful feature of the property, with a substantial studio/home office (currently used as a pottery) and 60-foot ‘Messenger’ greenhouse. The house and gardens are a great venue for entertaining, surrounded by orchards, yet only a 10 minute walk to East Malling Station.
FEATURES
- Enter the property via the impressive entrance/dining hall with double height vaulted ceiling and galleried landing.
- The dual aspect farmhouse style kitchen with terracotta tiled floor boasts a comprehensive range of solid oak kitchen cabinets with feature lighting, butler sink and granite worktops. Integrated appliances include a dishwasher, fridge, freezer, induction hob and double oven. The oak cabinets continue into the adjacent utility room, which has space for laundry appliances and an American style fridge/freezer.
- The sitting room with exposed brick walls, beams and feature fireplace with woodburning stove, is perfect for enjoying cosy winter evenings. A door leads to the rear garden and terrace.
- The roundel, currently used as a study, is a versatile space that could be used as a reception room or as a fourth bedroom, with the potential for an ensuite to be created from the adjacent ground floor cloakroom.
- Ascend to the first floor to find the spacious, well appointed contemporary family bathroom with walk-in shower, panelled bath and marble effect porcelain tiles
- The dual-aspect principal bedroom features a vaulted ceiling, fitted wardrobes, a walk-in wardrobe, and an ensuite shower room.
- Additionally, there are two further generous double bedrooms, one with fitted wardrobes. The third bedroom is located in the roundel and includes a large walk-in wardrobe, with plumbing in place to convert it into an ensuite shower room, if so desired.
- The impressive gardens are a wonderful feature of the property, and feature an array of ornamental, fruit and nut trees, as well as borders of perennial and herbaceous shrubs, flowers and well stocked vegetable patches. Various outbuildings, including a 60 ft ‘Messenger’ greenhouse and a fire insulated kiln building provide options for a serious gardener or a professional needing additional space.
- Additionally, there is a substantial studio in the garden, currently used as a pottery, complete with a kitchen and WC. This space could be converted into a self-contained annexe/guest room or an Airbnb opportunity, subject to obtaining the necessary planning consents.
SITUATION
Ideally situated to enjoy all the benefits of the countryside, yet being conveniently located close to road and railway links, Belvidere Oast is located on the rural fringes of East Malling, a small village with a church and its own railway station. It is a short drive from the larger village of West Malling which offers an array of popular independent and high street shops, bars and restaurants.
East Malling railway station has services to London Victoria and Charing Cross in 1 hour.
The M20 (Jct 4) is just over 3 miles distant and provides access to the M26/M25 motorways and thence the motorway network beyond, Gatwick, Heathrow and Stansted airports, Channel Tunnel terminus, Dover and Bluewater shopping centre.
Locally there are primary schools in Larkfield, Kingshill, Leybourne and Ditton. Maidstone and Tonbridge both have grammar schools for boys and girls and there are alternative secondary school options in East Malling, Aylesford and Maidstone. Private schools nearby include Tonbridge School, Sutton Valence School and King Rochester as well as numerous preparatory schools in Tonbridge.
Nearby pubs include The King & Queen in East Malling village and The North Pole country pub & garden on the outskirts of the village. The market town of West Malling has a good selection of popular restaurants and cafes. Maidstone, Tonbridge and Tunbridge Wells have larger shopping centres, restaurants, cafes, bars and leisure facilities. Manor Park and Teston Bridge country parks are both close by and offer wonderful walking opportunities.
The area is well served for sports enthusiasts with Wrotham Heath, West Malling and Kingshill golf clubs nearby. Kingshill has a David Lloyd Health Club as well as football, cricket and tennis clubs and rugby is played at Aylesford and Tonbridge.
DIRECTIONS
From Jct 4 of the M20 proceed along the A20 towards Maidstone for about 0.8 miles, turning right into New Road (opposite a large B&Q). Continue until you reach a T-Junction. Here, turn left onto the High Street, Belvidere Oast can be found on the left-hand side after about 1/2 mile.
PROPERTY INFORMATION
- Services: Oil fired central heating, mains electricity, drains and water.
- Local Authority: Tonbridge & Malling Borough Council,[use Contact Agent Button]
- Council Tax band: G (£3,785.36 for 2024/25)
- Fixtures and fittings are excluded from the sale but may be available by separate negotiation.
Ideally situated to enjoy all the benefits of the countryside, yet being conveniently located close to road and railway links. Belvidere Oast is on located on the rural fringes of East Malling, a small village with a church and its own railway station. It is a short drive from the larger village of West Malling which offers an array of popular independent and high street shops, bars and restaurants.
East Malling railway station has services to London Victoria in 1 hour and in peak times has additional services to Farringdon and St Pancras International and is about 1/2 mile from the property.
The M20 (Jct 4) is just over 3 miles distant and provides access to the M26/M25 motorways and thence the motoroway network beyond, Gatwick, Heathrow and Stansted airports, Channel Tunnel terminus, Dover and Bluewater shopping centre.
Locally there are primary schools in Kingshill, leybourne and Ditton. Maidstone and Tonbridge both have grammar schools for boys and girls and East Malling, Aylesford and Maidstone have alternative secondary school options. Private schools include Tonbridge School, Sutton Valence School and numerous preparatory schools in Tonbridge.
Nearby, the market town of West Malling has a good selection of popular restaurants and cafes. Maidstone, Tonbridge and Tunbridge Wells have large shopping centres, restaurants, cafes, bars and leisure facilities. Manor Park and Teston Bridge country parks are both close by and offer wonderful walking oppoprtunities.
The area is well served for sports enthusiasts with Wrotham Heath, West Malling and Kingshill golf clubs nearby. Kingshill has a David Lloyd Health Club as well as football, cricket and tennis clubs and rugby is played at Aylesford and Tonbridge.
DESCRIPTION
Accessed via automatic gates with extensive parking to the front, this oast house offers versatile living space of 2495 sq ft. The property features warm wood and vaulted ceilings, creating a bright home. There is scope for further potential with planning permission already granted for a two-storey side extension (TM/20/01702/FL).
The beautifully landscaped gardens and grounds approaching 1.4 acres are a wonderful feature of the property, with a substantial studio/home office (currently used as a pottery) and 60-foot ‘Messenger’ greenhouse. The house and gardens are a great venue for entertaining, surrounded by orchards, yet only a 10 minute walk to East Malling Station.
FEATURES
- Enter the property via the impressive entrance/dining hall with double height vaulted ceiling and galleried landing.
- The dual aspect farmhouse style kitchen with terracotta tiled floor boasts a comprehensive range of solid oak kitchen cabinets with feature lighting, butler sink and granite worktops. Integrated appliances include a dishwasher, fridge, freezer, induction hob and double oven. The oak cabinets continue into the adjacent utility room, which has space for laundry appliances and an American style fridge/freezer.
- The sitting room with exposed brick walls, beams and feature fireplace with woodburning stove, is perfect for enjoying cosy winter evenings. A door leads to the rear garden and terrace.
- The roundel, currently used as a study, is a versatile space that could be used as a reception room or as a fourth bedroom, with the potential for an ensuite to be created from the adjacent ground floor cloakroom.
- Ascend to the first floor to find the spacious, well appointed contemporary family bathroom with walk-in shower, panelled bath and marble effect porcelain tiles
- The dual-aspect principal bedroom features a vaulted ceiling, fitted wardrobes, a walk-in wardrobe, and an ensuite shower room.
- Additionally, there are two further generous double bedrooms, one with fitted wardrobes. The third bedroom is located in the roundel and includes a large walk-in wardrobe, with plumbing in place to convert it into an ensuite shower room, if so desired.
- The impressive gardens are a wonderful feature of the property, and feature an array of ornamental, fruit and nut trees, as well as borders of perennial and herbaceous shrubs, flowers and well stocked vegetable patches. Various outbuildings, including a 60 ft ‘Messenger’ greenhouse and a fire insulated kiln building provide options for a serious gardener or a professional needing additional space.
- Additionally, there is a substantial studio in the garden, currently used as a pottery, complete with a kitchen and WC. This space could be converted into a self-contained annexe/guest room or an Airbnb opportunity, subject to obtaining the necessary planning consents.
SITUATION
Ideally situated to enjoy all the benefits of the countryside, yet being conveniently located close to road and railway links, Belvidere Oast is located on the rural fringes of East Malling, a small village with a church and its own railway station. It is a short drive from the larger village of West Malling which offers an array of popular independent and high street shops, bars and restaurants.
East Malling railway station has services to London Victoria and Charing Cross in 1 hour.
The M20 (Jct 4) is just over 3 miles distant and provides access to the M26/M25 motorways and thence the motorway network beyond, Gatwick, Heathrow and Stansted airports, Channel Tunnel terminus, Dover and Bluewater shopping centre.
Locally there are primary schools in Larkfield, Kingshill, Leybourne and Ditton. Maidstone and Tonbridge both have grammar schools for boys and girls and there are alternative secondary school options in East Malling, Aylesford and Maidstone. Private schools nearby include Tonbridge School, Sutton Valence School and King Rochester as well as numerous preparatory schools in Tonbridge.
Nearby pubs include The King & Queen in East Malling village and The North Pole country pub & garden on the outskirts of the village. The market town of West Malling has a good selection of popular restaurants and cafes. Maidstone, Tonbridge and Tunbridge Wells have larger shopping centres, restaurants, cafes, bars and leisure facilities. Manor Park and Teston Bridge country parks are both close by and offer wonderful walking opportunities.
The area is well served for sports enthusiasts with Wrotham Heath, West Malling and Kingshill golf clubs nearby. Kingshill has a David Lloyd Health Club as well as football, cricket and tennis clubs and rugby is played at Aylesford and Tonbridge.
DIRECTIONS
From Jct 4 of the M20 proceed along the A20 towards Maidstone for about 0.8 miles, turning right into New Road (opposite a large B&Q). Continue until you reach a T-Junction. Here, turn left onto the High Street, Belvidere Oast can be found on the left-hand side after about 1/2 mile.
PROPERTY INFORMATION
- Services: Oil fired central heating, mains electricity, drains and water.
- Local Authority: Tonbridge & Malling Borough Council,[use Contact Agent Button]
- Council Tax band: G (£3,785.36 for 2024/25)
- Fixtures and fittings are excluded from the sale but may be available by separate negotiation.
Ideally situated to enjoy all the benefits of the countryside, yet being conveniently located close to road and railway links. Belvidere Oast is on located on the rural fringes of East Malling, a small village with a church and its own railway station. It is a short drive from the larger village of West Malling which offers an array of popular independent and high street shops, bars and restaurants.
East Malling railway station has services to London Victoria in 1 hour and in peak times has additional services to Farringdon and St Pancras International and is about 1/2 mile from the property.
The M20 (Jct 4) is just over 3 miles distant and provides access to the M26/M25 motorways and thence the motoroway network beyond, Gatwick, Heathrow and Stansted airports, Channel Tunnel terminus, Dover and Bluewater shopping centre.
Locally there are primary schools in Kingshill, leybourne and Ditton. Maidstone and Tonbridge both have grammar schools for boys and girls and East Malling, Aylesford and Maidstone have alternative secondary school options. Private schools include Tonbridge School, Sutton Valence School and numerous preparatory schools in Tonbridge.
Nearby, the market town of West Malling has a good selection of popular restaurants and cafes. Maidstone, Tonbridge and Tunbridge Wells have large shopping centres, restaurants, cafes, bars and leisure facilities. Manor Park and Teston Bridge country parks are both close by and offer wonderful walking oppoprtunities.
The area is well served for sports enthusiasts with Wrotham Heath, West Malling and Kingshill golf clubs nearby. Kingshill has a David Lloyd Health Club as well as football, cricket and tennis clubs and rugby is played at Aylesford and Tonbridge.
