Property description
An amazing refurbished detached bungalow situated in the popular village in Matfield (village of the year 2010). Accommodation comprising, spacious entrance and entrance hall, superb sitting room with wood burning stove which opens out into the fabulous kitchen/dining/family room of contemporary design with utility and cloakroom leading off. Three bedrooms with ensuite facilities and stylish bathroom. Double glazed windows and oil fired central heating. Long driveway giving plenty of off road parking. This property has to be viewed to fully appreciate the design features it has to offer.
DESCRIPTION
If you are looking for a stunning bungalow then look no further. Pippins Orchard has been extended and refurbished to the highest standards of stylish design with energy efficient systems. We strongly recommend viewing to fully appreciate the 'grand design' kitchen/family room which takes full advantage of overlooking the well stocked south facing landscaped garden with a detached barn-style double garage.
LOCATION
Matfield is a favoured Kentish village, recently brought back to life with newly opened village amenities to include community centre, general store and tea rooms. The butcher shop has taken pride of place for many years attracting customers from far and wide. Matfield was Kent village of the year 2010 and the village boasts three pubs and restaurants plus several buildings of architectural and historical interest clustered around the picturesque village green with its feature pond. The nearest primary school is in the village of Brenchley approximately 1.5 miles distant. For older children Mascalls comprehensive school with its grammar stream is approximately 2.0 miles distant. Other schools and nurseries are available in nearby Tonbridge, Pembury and Tunbridge Wells.The little town of Paddock Wood has an excellent range of shops including Tesco & Waitrose, Barsleys department store, banks, library, café and restaurants. Paddock Wood main line station is a popular choice for commuters with its frequent services to London Charing Cross & Cannon Street. Ashford International and Dover Priory.
ENTRANCE HALL - 22' 6'' x 6' (6.86m x 1.83m)
widening to 11'2. Glazed door with windows on either side plus window to the side with storage box. radiator and access to loft.
SITTING ROOM - 19' 9'' x 16' 9'' (6.02m x 5.11m)
Feature fireplace with shelves built into the chimney recesses, radiator, down lights and two windows with 'New England' style louvred shutters. Glazed doors to entrance hall and open access to:
KITCHEN/FAMILY ROOM - 25' x 19' 3'' (7.62m x 5.87m)
This room has the 'wow' factor with a vaulted ceiling of 13'6\" in height and one wall of windows with twin double doors opening out into the garden with concertina blinds. The base and wall mounted cabinets have a high gloss finish with wooden working surfaces to match the island unit with its breakfast bar, additional cupboards and drawers plus socket tower and Neff microwave. In addition there is a Smegg range style cooker with extractor above and an integrated diswasher. Underfloor heating, wall lights, pelmet lights, down lights and ceiling light. Door to:
UTILITY ROOM - 10' 3'' x 4' 6'' (3.12m x 1.37m)
Door to the garden and window to the side. Radiator and down lights. Units to match the kitchen with wooden work top and plumbing for washing machine and vent for tumble dryer. Door to:
CLOAKROOM
White suite of WC and hand basin. Window to the side, radiator/towel rail, downlights and extractor fan.
MASTER BEDROOM - 15' 3'' x 10' 3'' (4.65m x 3.12m)
Window to side with 'New England' style louvred shutters. Downlights, radiator, store cupboard and door to:
EN-SUITE SHOWER - 6' x 4' 9'' (1.83m x 1.45m)
White suite of wash basin with vanity pedestal and WC with concealed cistern. Tiled shower with curved glazed screen. Window to side, down lights and wall light. Tiled walls, radiator and extractor fan.
BEDROOM TWO - 15' x 11' 3'' (4.57m x 3.43m)
Windows to the front and side with 'New England' style louvred shutters. Wall-to-wall and floor-to-ceiling fitted wardrobes with lights. Down lights and radiator.
BEDROOM THREE - 11' 9'' x 11' 3'' (3.58m x 3.43m)
Window to the front with 'New England' style louvred shutters, Triple fitted wardrobes with lights. Down lights and radiator.
BATHROOM - 9' x 6' 6'' (2.74m x 1.98m)
Luxuriously fitted with a white suite of panelled bath with mixer taps and separate shower fitment above with glazed screen. Wide hand basin and close coupled WC. Tiled walls, two windows to the side with concertina blinds, radiator and heated towel rail, extractor fan, down lights and shaver point.
GARDEN
Pippins Orchard occupies a good size plot set well back from Chestnut Lane on slightly raised ground. The gardens to front and rear have been attractively landscaped to great effect and for ease of maintenance. The south facing rear garden is 'a gardener's delight', stocked with fragrant roses, honeysuckles and Jasmine and a wide variety of attractive shrubs.
SPECIFICATION
Solar Panels which we understand from our vendor receives approximately £1,200 per annum (for 22 years) as per the FIT tariff accepted at the time of installation. Mains drainage. Double glazing.
GARAGE & CARPORT
The private driveway flows up past the side of the bungalow and into ample parking/turning area beside the barn garage with adjacent carport. We understand South Eastern Electric have pedestrian access only over a small area at the front of the drive to maintain their substation.