Marden, Kent

A beautifully restored and extended late Victorian semi-detached home, just a short walk from Marden village centre and mainline station
A beautifully restored and extended late Victorian semi-detached home, offering generous living space, period character and a superb 100ft south-facing garden, all within a short walk of Marden village centre and mainline station. Dating back to 1891, this elegant family home combines high ceilings and original features with a warm, inviting atmosphere and the practicality of modern living, including double glazing throughout with sash-style windows.
The property is situated in the popular Wealden village of Marden, which offers a range of local amenities including village stores, butchers, bakers, a post office and petrol station. There is an excellent primary school within the village, while the mainline station provides regular commuter services to London Charing Cross and Cannon Street (approximately 50 minutes). Surrounded by beautiful Kent countryside, the area is also home to renowned local vineyards such as Hush Heath Estate, adding to the village’s charm and lifestyle appeal. The county town of Maidstone lies around 8 miles away,
offering a wider selection of leisure and shopping facilities.
ENTRANCE VESTIBULE
Featuring original Victorian tiled flooring, with secondary front door leading through to:
ENTRANCE HALL
Fitted carpeting, radiator, and stairs rising to the first floor. Attractive period detailing including dado rails. Understairs storage cupboard housing fuse box and electric meter, with additional shelving.
LIVING ROOM
A bright and welcoming space with a large front-facing bay window, fitted carpeting, radiator, feature log burner, and attractive period details including picture rail and cornicing.
DINING ROOM
Fitted carpeting with a feature boarded fireplace, complemented by picture rail and cornicing, and French doors opening into:
STUDY
A versatile space with tiled flooring, exposed brickwork and excellent natural light from rear and side windows, as well as a rooflight. Overlooking the garden.
KITCHEN/BREAKFAST ROOM
Fitted with a range of cream base and wall-mounted units with under-cabinet lighting, complemented by granite worktops. Belfast sink with mixer tap and Rangemaster cooker with electric ceramic hob and extractor hood. Integrated fridge and dishwasher. Strip oak flooring and window overlooking the patio. Cupboard housing Ideal combi boiler.
UTILITY ROOM
A well-equipped utility room with tiled flooring, base units and inset sink, integrated washing machine and tumble dryer, and full-height cabinetry housing a fridge-freezer.
DOWNSTAIRS SHOWER ROOM
Comprising walk-in shower, wash basin and WC, with tiled flooring, frosted window and chrome heated towel rail.
CONSERVATORY
Slate flooring. Radiator to front. Double doors to rear garden.
LANDING
Carpeted landing with stairs rising to the first floor and further steps leading to the rear of the house. Period features include dado rails. Further stairs leading to…
BEDROOM ONE
A spacious double bedroom with fitted wardrobes, radiator, and windows to the front and side providing plenty of natural light. Attractive period features include a picture rail, and the room comfortably accommodates a super king-size bed.
BEDROOM TWO
Double bedroom with rear aspect, radiator, feature fireplace, built-in shelving, and period detailing including picture rail and cornicing.
Walking towards the rear end of the house, down a couple of steps…
BEDROOM THREE
A further double bedroom with windows to the rear and side, and radiator.
BATHROOM
A well-appointed bathroom featuring a panelled bath, large walk-in rain shower, marble-topped vanity unit with wash basin, and WC. Finished with stylish Laura Ashley tiling, along with a heated towel rail and window to the side
OUTSIDE
To the front, a paved driveway provides off-road parking for two vehicles, bordered by a hedged frontage and brick wall. A side gate leads to a service area with sheds and access through to the rear garden.
The impressive south-facing rear garden extends to approximately 100ft and is mainly laid to lawn, with a patio area ideal for outdoor dining and entertaining. The garden is complemented by established planting, along with an external power point and tap.