Property description

The Wentways is a detached Kent-red-brick, FOUR bedroom, three-reception, two-and-a-half-bath, grade-two-listed Georgian gem, thought to date from 1770, located right in the heart of the village It has been lovingly restored and sympathetically updated to a high standard for modern living while retaining many original features. Improvements include:

Re-pointing the brickwork.

Updating electrics throughout the property.

Restoration and draught-proofing of the original windows.

Replacement of a glass and metal front door with a reclaimed six-panel Georgian door and surround.

The installation of reclaimed nine-inch floor boards on the ground level.

The discovery and restoration of pocket shutters in two of the reception rooms.

New and extended central heating with new boiler, new radiators, new copper piping and a 250-litre tank, placed in the loft to ensure good water pressure.

New bathrooms, one with under-floor heating.

New kitchen/family room with natural stone floor with dual thermostat under-floor heating, granite and butcher block counters. The Family room was extended to include a downstairs wc and boot room to the garage.

In the renovation process, the original 6 ft. open kitchen fireplace was discovered into which the vendor installed a multi-fuel stove.

The extension of a gas-line to the sitting room and the installation of a log-effect gas fireplace.

The installation of a coal-effect gas insert in the master bedroom.

The restoration of an upstairs landing and bannisters.

The conversion of the 5th upstairs bedroom to a luxury en-suite to the Master bedroom.

Replacement of all non-original windows with double-glazed units in keeping with the Georgian style.

Conversion of the family bathroom to a luxury shower room.

Insulated and floored the loft.

Complete landscaping of front and back gardens.

The front door opens into an attractive hall with wood floors, an under-stairs panelled storage closet, and an open staircase leading up. The dining room and sitting room open to either side of the hall, each with an original fireplace in good working order, and sliding pocket shutters on the windows. At its end the hall opens into a large kitchen/family room with slate floors with dual-thermostat under-floor heating.

The kitchen includes a 5-burner gas hob and extractor fan; in-wall, top of the line conventional and micro-wave ovens; integrated refrigerator/freezer, dishwasher, and water softener; dual sinks with tri-flow tap and incinerator. The cabinets are of the highest quality solid wood construction with granite counters and a breakfast bar with butcher block top. The large Family room is cosy and bright, with a 6 ft. open fireplace incorporating a multi-fuel stove on a generous raised hearth with ample room for stacking logs. The large windows and the French doors leading to the patio virtually bring the garden into the room. Doors on either side of the fireplace open to a WC and to a boot room leading to the garage.

Upstairs, there are 4 bedrooms:

The master bedroom has a gas fireplace insert and a gorgeous en-suite. The double aspect limestone bathroom has under-floor heating and heated towel-rail; there is a full bathtub, a walk-in shower with two shower heads and bench, wash-basin, toilet and bidet. The adjoining dressing room also conveniently contains the full washer and dryer.

There is a second large double bedroom, also with an original working fireplace, plus a third double and a single bedroom/office. These rooms are served by a well-appointed family shower room and toilet with heated towel rail.

Outside the gravelled driveway provides parking for several vehicles and the front garden has been paved and landscaped with roses and other flowering shrubs, offering privacy and appeal as one approaches the house. The walled back garden is private and beautifully landscaped with mature trees and a variety of evergreen and flowering shrubs. It includes 3 patio areas and a rockery/pond with water feature.

The property is centrally located just a 3 minute walk to the railway station and all village amenities are at hand. It has an attached garage and off-road parking for additional vehicles.

Marden is a friendly village in the heart of the Weald of Kent surrounded by some of the most beautiful countryside in England, yet it also has ready access to high speed train services, international airports and cross-channel ports; it is a near perfect location for ease of travel combined with the rural pleasures of hop gardens, apple and pear orchards, vineyards and Wealden forestry. It has its own station for South-eastern train service between Ashford-Tonbridge and on to the major London terminals at London-Bridge, Cannon Street, Waterloo and Charing Cross. Buses run frequently to major towns in the locality, including Maidstone, Ashford, Tenterden and Tunbridge Wells.

Marden cherishes its ancient history, dating back to the Bronze Age and much of the local history is kept at the Marden Heritage Centre based in the local public library. There is a beautiful 12th century church with a healthy and active membership supporting a number of charitable and local causes. The village once had its own courthouse, lock-up prison and stocks; today, the building is a shop for local farm produce. Marden is in the catchment area for several highly-rated secondary schools, including Maidstone Grammar School for Boys and Maidstone Grammar School for Girls; several good private schools are also close by. Within the village there is a primary school, a sure-start children's centre and a pre-school playgroup, plus a toddlers group that meets regularly in the Vestry Hall.. There is a post office, a medical centre and a dentist; there are also several local shops, two restaurants and two very good local pubs.The Marden Village Club also has a friendly bar, plus billiards, snooker and darts. Other sports and leisure activities include clubs for theatre, cricket, hockey, tennis and bowling; and several golf clubs are within easy driving distance. Bewl Water, Leeds Castle, Bedgebury National Pinetum and Sissinghurst Castle are just a few of the many attractions just a short drive away.

We recommend an early viewing to fully appreciate the property on offer please call EMOOV on 0333 121 4950

Property Features :

• Kitchen/Family Room 27´9 x 18´3
• Dining Room 13´7 x 12´07
• Bedroom 13´10 x 12´3 En-Suite 12´11 x 9´0
• Bedroom 13´8 x 10´11
• Bedroom 11´4 x 9´10
• Bedroom 11´0 x 9´10
• Bathroom 7´1 x 6´3