Honey Lane, Otham - ME15 8RJ

Property Description: Guide Price £900,000 - £950,000. This beautifully presented four bedroom cottage dates back to the 17th Century and is brimming with history and original features including some of the original beams and brickwork. The property is unlisted and has been lovingly modernised by the current owners. Situated in the pretty historical village of Otham the property offers rural seclusion whilst still having easy access to Maidstone town centre and the main travel roads such as the M20 and M2. The property has everything a growing family could need with over 3062 sq ft of accommodation including five reception rooms and four double bedrooms. The exquisite tudor style front door opens into a wonderful entrance hall that has exposed brick work, oak floors and stairs down to the basement. The oak flooring continues into the dining room where there is a stunning inglenook fireplace and French doors opening onto the garden. The country style kitchen opens through from the dining room and has a range of storage with a Rangemaster oven, a Butler sink and space for a dishwasher, washing machine and an American fridge freezer. There is also a door onto the garden and a downstairs cloakroom off the kitchen. The living room and sitting room both have wonderful open beams and there is an inglenook fireplace with a wood burning stove in the sitting room and stairs from here to the first floor. There is a further reception room which is currently used as a play room which has a brick fireplace and a door onto the garden. The basement is home to a fantastic cinema room for all the family to enjoy. On the first floor there are four individually unique double bedrooms all with built in storage. The main bedroom has its own ensuite shower room. The family bathroom has both a shower and separate bath.

History: The property is a 17th century cottage steeped in history, with the earliest historical mentions from the mid 1600’s. At this time the property was used as an Alehouse for locals and those working at the local medieval quarry which today is a vast area of fruit farm. The quarry, being mined for Kent ragstone was used in the construction of the Tower of London, Westminster Hall and the wall surrounding Mote Park to mention a few. The cottage boasts some original beams and some of the original brickwork can be found within one of the large inglenook fireplaces.

Outside: Entrance to the property is via a graveled driveway with parking for multiple vehicles. Electric gates open into the private landscaped rear garden where there is a detached double garage and further parking. The garage has power and side door access. The garage could possibly be converted into an annexe subject to the correct planning permissions. The garden is tranquil with various paved seating areas, lawn and a variety of mature trees and shrubs. The feature of the garden is an original working well which has been restored over time.

Location: The historic village of Otham (previously owned by William the Conqueror) is served by a parish church and is close to a comprehensive range of schools and shops. Fruit farming is a tradition in the area, with two of the largest Kentish fruit farmers, Chambers and Charltons growing strawberries, blueberries, raspberries, blackberries and apples. There are multiple country walks along quiet footpaths from the house. The adjoining picturesque villages of Bearsted and Sutton Valence offer further amenities including a mainline station with services to London Victoria from Bearsted. Both Bearsted and Sutton Valence have their own village primary schools as well as the renowned Sutton Valence Private and Preparatory school. Maidstone, the county town of Kent, is approximately 3.5 miles away and offers a more comprehensive selection of amenities including two museums, a theatre, County library, multi-screen cinema and two further railway stations connected to London with hi-speed links. There is a wider selection of schools and colleges for older children in and around the town centre. The M20/M2/M25 and M26 motorways are also close by and offer direct vehicular access to both London and the Channel Ports.

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Council Tax: Band G (correct at time of marketing). To check council tax for this property, please refer to www.gov.uk/council-tax-bands

Local Authority: Maidstone Borough Council 01622 602 000. Kent County Council - 0845 247 247

Services: Oil fired central heating, mains water, drainage and electricity.

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