Staplehurst, Kent

An opportunity to acquire an impressive wing of vine house Staplehurst, an important village house having recently been redecorated throughout internally and externally to a high standard, congenitally situated in the heart of the village with the added advantage of being within the Cranbook School Catchment Area.
DESCRIPTION
Interestingly this historic house is situated within the older part of Staplehurst village and was known originally as The Limes and then subsequently Vine House. Interestingly the front of the main house was built of expensive London stock bricks imported for added prestige with the sides of the house made of local red brick. On offer is the northern wing of the property. Originally the whole property was occupied by a Doctor Watson in the early 1800’s running a successful nursing home. It appears that Staplehurst air was thought to be particularly pure. Subsequently the property was once again a nursing home in the 1920’s and then owned by the late John Silkin MP. The accommodation is spacious, well set out and beautifully presented. Situated in the conservation area, the property is Grade II Listed.
The property is set in the centre of the popular Wealden village of Staplehurst with its range of local amenities including post office, Sainsburys supermarket, primary school and mainline station providing commuter services to London Charing Cross, Waterloo, London Bridge and Cannon Street (approximately 55 minutes). The County town of Maidstone is approximately 9 miles away providing a wider range of both shopping and leisure facilities. The property falls within the Cranbrook School catchment area.
RECEPTION HALL
Approached through traditional front door. Window to front. Radiator. Fitted carpeting. Useful understairs cupboard.
CLOAKROOM
WC. Corner hand wash basin. Meter cupboard.
MAIN LIVING ROOM
Fabulous room with original features. Window to front. A feature of which is the central post with coved ceilings. Fitted wall lights. Radiator.
DINING ROOM
Window to rear and stable door opening to rear garden. Fitted carpeting. Radiator.
THIRD BEDROOM/POTENTIAL STUDY
Feature bay window and interesting half-moon shaped window. Fitted carpeting. Radiator.
KITCHEN
Quarry tiled flooring. Base and eye level units with 1½ bowl sink unit with mixer tap. Fitted gas hob and oven. Space and plumbing for washing machine and dishwasher. Radiator. Fitted cupboard.
STAIRCASE
Fitted carpeting. Leading to:
LANDING
Radiator. Access to loft area. Airing cupboard housing Valliant Gas-fired boiler serving domestic hot water and central heating.
BEDROOM 1
Double aspect. Radiator. Fitted carpeting.
BEDROOM 2
Window to rear. Radiator. Fitted carpeting. Single cupboard.
SHOWER ROOM
Shower cubicle. Hand wash basin. WC. Chrome heated towel rail. Window to rear.
OUTSIDE
Externally the property enjoys an area of original and traditional garden with access to cellar area. The garden lays initially to the side with allocated parking space for two cars. Rear access to rear courtyard garden which is partially walled. Paved terraced area. Glazed green house. Rear access.
COUNCIL TAX
Maidstone Borough Council Tax Band F
ENERGY PERFORMANCE CERTIFICATE
EPC Rating: D
MONEY LAUNDERING REGULATIONS
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These details and plans have been prepared to comply with the 1991 Property Misdescriptions Act. Great care has been taken to be as accurate as is realistic. Please note that it should not be assumed that any fixtures or fittings are automatically included within the sale of this property. None of the services, fittings or appliances within the property have been tested by the Agent and, therefore, prospective purchasers should satisfy themselves that any of the aforesaid mentioned in the Sales Particulars are in working order. All measurements are approximate, and these details are intended for guidance only and cannot be incorporated in any contract.