Chapel Road, Sutton Valence

GUIDE PRICE £400,000 - £425,000
Walnut Tree Cottage is a delightful attached period cottage, nestled in the heart of this highly sought-after historic village. Brimming with character and charm, this beautifully presented home offers surprisingly generous living space, three double bedrooms and a truly exceptional rear garden, complete with its own private natural well.
A welcoming entrance lobby, featuring a light well overhead, provides a practical area and gives access to a convenient ground floor W.C. Beyond lies the spacious sitting room, where patio doors open directly onto the stunning rear garden, creating a wonderful connection between indoor and outdoor living. A charming fitted bar sits neatly beside the staircase, adding character and an ideal entertaining feature.
To the front of the property, the dining room showcases exposed beams to both the walls and ceiling, centred around an attractive open fireplace with a brick surround, creating a warm and inviting space for family meals or entertaining guests. The handcrafted kitchen/breakfast room continues the cottage character with exposed beams, a tiled floor, traditional butler sink and an excellent range of bespoke wall and base units. A useful rear lobby provides additional access to the garden.
The first floor offers two generous double bedrooms, including a principal bedroom with built-in wardrobes, together with a well-appointed family bathroom. Tucked discreetly beside the staircase is a hidden room which could be used as a home office, accessed via a timber hatch, offering flexible accommodation ideal for home working, hobbies or additional storage. The second floor is being used as a bedroom, or could be used as a study, enjoying elevated views across the picturesque village centre.
The magnificent rear garden is undoubtedly one of the property's standout features. Accessible from both the sitting room and kitchen, it begins with a terrace before rising through beautifully landscaped, tiered gardens filled with mature lawns, colourful flower and shrub borders, and established planting. A rare natural-fed private well, enclosed behind a protective gate and fitted with its own pump, provides an invaluable water supply for maintaining the garden throughout the warmer months. At the top of the garden, a further paved terrace and timber shed enjoy delightful elevated views over the cottage and neighbouring rooftops, creating a peaceful and private retreat.
Walnut Tree Cottage enjoys an enviable position in the heart of the picturesque village of Sutton Valence, one of Kent's most sought-after villages. Steeped in history and renowned for its attractive period properties, village green and welcoming community, Sutton Valence offers an appealing blend of rural charm and everyday convenience.
The village provides an excellent range of amenities, including a doctor's surgery, post office, hairdresser, recreation ground, village hall and the popular King's Head & Queens Head public houses. Families are particularly well served, with the highly regarded Sutton Valence Primary School and the prestigious Sutton Valence School, offering both preparatory and senior education.
Surrounded by beautiful Kent countryside, the area offers an abundance of scenic walking and cycling routes while remaining exceptionally well connected. The nearby village of Headcorn provides a wider selection of independent shops, cafés, supermarkets and a mainline railway station with regular services to London Charing Cross, making the area popular with commuters.
The county town of Maidstone lies approximately seven miles to the west and offers an extensive range of shopping, leisure and dining facilities, together with excellent transport links via the M20 motorway and rail services to London. Ashford International is also within easy reach, providing High Speed services to London St Pancras in approx 40 minutes.
Combining the tranquillity of village life with excellent local amenities, outstanding schools and convenient transport connections, Sutton Valence remains one of the most desirable residential locations in the Maidstone borough.