Mays Cottages, St. Helens Lane, East Farleigh - ME15 0LA

Property Description: Guide Price £575,000 - £600,000. This charming and unique cottage is beautifully positioned within a semi rural location in the picturesque village of East Farleigh. With far reaching countrywide views this three bedroom semi detached cottage is perfect for those who desire a new home in a peaceful and quaint setting while still benefitting from local amenities and transport links. The well presented accommodation is set over three floors and is full of character and charm. To the ground floor there is an entrance porch with a cloakroom and quarry tiled flooring which extends through the utility room, here there is plenty of storage and space for a freestanding fridge/freezer, a tumble dryer and space and plumbing for a washing machine. From here there is a double glazed door to the incredible conservatory which enjoys uninterrupted views over the garden, paddocks and woodland beyond. As you travel back through the hallway you reach the dual aspect living room which really is the heart of this lovely home. With a stunning restored Inglenook fireplace taking centre stage, exposed beams and oak flooring this room is a comfortable place for the whole family to sit and relax. There is a useful storage cupboard and stairs leading up to the first floor. The farmhouse style kitchen/dining room is well fitted with a range of cream, wall mounted and base storage units. There is space for a freestanding cooker, a fridge/freezer, a dishwasher and a single drainer sink unit which is perfectly placed under the window with wonderful views over the garden. There is ample space for a large table and chairs which is perfect for casual dining or entertaining guests. To the first floor there are two double bedrooms and a newly fitted family bathroom with a freestanding bath and a shower over the bath. The second floor is made up entirely of the main bedroom which has built in wardrobes and skylight windows to enjoy the beautiful views.

Outside: The beautiful rear garden extends to approximately one third of an acre. There is a large patio with a pretty flowerbed border as you step out from the conservatory. This is the perfect place to entertain guests in the warmer months or sit and relax with a morning coffee while admiring the breath-taking views of the surrounding paddocks with horses grazing. Beyond the paddocks there is a large woodland which greatly enhances the incredible views from this wonderful plot. From the patio, steps lead down to the formal gardens which are laid to lawn and the perfect space for children to run around and play. There are two useful sheds for storage and a large summerhouse at the bottom of the garden which is currently used as a garden office. The office has electricity connected with eight power sockets and heating, making it an ideal work from home space. A side gate leads to the front of the property where there is a pebble driveway with off street parking for four cars. The front garden is neatly enclosed with a picket fence and gate.

Location: Mays Cottages are situated in a sought after road in the semi-rural village of East Farleigh, approximately 2.5 miles from Maidstone town centre. The village has a 12th century church, a village hall, a primary school with a "good" Ofsted rating, several country pubs and a regular farmers market. Further amenities can be found in Maidstone which has a wide variety of shops, supermarkets, a theatre, cinemas, restaurants and bars. The property is positioned well for the commuter with East Farleigh railway station just 0.7 miles away which provides services via Tonbridge to London Bridge, Waterloo, Charing Cross and Cannon Street. Maidstone East station provides services to London Victoria in approximately an hour. Tonbridge also connects to Ashford International which provides a high speed service to St. Pancras. The M20 can be easily accessed with connections to the M25 at junction 3 (northbound) and junction 5 (westbound). There are also a wide range of primary and secondary schools in both the public and private sector including Oakwood Park Grammar and Sutton Valence Independent School.

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Local Authority: Maidstone Borough Council 01622 602000. Kent County Council - 0845 247 247

Services: Gas central heating, mains water, drainage and electricity.

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