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Rectory Lane, Chart Sutton

Maidstone, Kent, ME17

Guide Price

£2,250,000

Ref: SVN250116

A fine Grade II Listed Wealdon farmhouse with approx 3 acres

  • 5 bedrooms
  • 3 bathrooms
  • 3 reception rooms
  • 4,473 square feet
  • 3 acres
  • Freehold
  • Council Band H
  • Energy Efficiency Rating E

Features at a glance

  • Internally, the property retains a wealth of intrinsic
  • Historic features comprising an abundance of fine oak
  • Beams, timbers, latch doors, a number of fireplaces
  • Including inglenooks.
  • Stable block, tack room, paddock
  • Set in a stunning semi rural lcoation on the periphery of the village of Chart Sutton

Overview

Embracing 600 years of history and justifiably Grade II listed, Rectory Farmhouse is a striking farmhouse (originally a rectory) dating from the 15th century with later sympathetic additions. The house is timber framed on a stone plinth and presents a characteristic mix of red and grey brick in Flemish bond, partly rendered with exposed close-studding incorporating casement windows under a plan hipped tiled roof. Each aspect of this picturesque property presents individual architectural features and the frontage is particularly attractive, displaying a traditional timber framed storm porch and steep cat-slide roof.

Internally, the property retains a wealth of intrinsic historic features comprising an abundance of fine oak beams, timbers, latch doors, a number of fireplaces including inglenooks. The well presented and spacious accommodation is arranged over two floors with a cellar below and attic rooms above. Presented in excellent order throughout, the property has been subject to a variety of judicious improvements and additions including a superb kitchen with under-floor heating, granite worktops, travertine flooring, Aga, quality appliances. A luxuriously appointed family bathroom and neutral décor, creating an appealing blend of period ambience and modern convenience. Principal rooms are all south facing, taking advantage of the spectacular panoramic views over The Vale of Kent.

Features include a bright and airy drawing room with brick fireplace housing 'Severn' cast iron wood burning stove - custom-made oak fender. A spacious dining room enhanced by magnificent wide inglenook fireplace, a cellar incorporating wine store, principal bedroom with Roundel design oak wardrobes and storage, Four further bedrooms including oak panelling, pretty fireplaces, fitted wardrobes, shared interconnecting bathroom. Fabulous family bathroom comprising contemporary freestanding bath and circular mosaic shower with two rain shower heads, striking tiled floor. Oak door and balustrade staircase for a variety of uses (subject to planning). Double garage with timbered elevations and hipped tiled roof.

This property has 3 acres of land.

About the area

Transport

Staplehurst

3.1 miles

Headcorn

3.8 miles

Hollingbourne

4.2 miles

Bearsted

4.4 miles

Schools

Sutton Valence Primary School 0.5 miles

Good

Sutton Valence School 0.6 miles

No rating

Leigh Academy Langley Park 1.8 miles

Good

The Holy Family Catholic Primary School 2.1 miles

Good

Food stores

Murco/Shay Service Station 1.1 miles

Convenience store

Balkanika Foods 1.2 miles

Convenience store

The Farm Shop 1.4 miles

Convenience store

Sweet Demons 1.9 miles

Convenience store
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