Ivy House The Green, Bearsted, Maidstone, ME14 4DN £849,950

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Ivy House The Green Bearsted Maidstone ME14 4DN

Exquisite Grade II listed property on the village

green.

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Description Ferris & Co are delighted to offer Ivy House for sale, arguably the most exquisite property on the village green with views across the cricket square up to Holy Cross Church with it's famous gargoyle lookouts. The property was originally built in late 16th Century with later 18th Century additions, Grade II listed and timber framed pre-dating the village green itself. The oak framing has been thoroughly repaired and refurbished along with the red and grey mathematical tiles to the front elevation, which are a lovely architectural feature used exclusively in the 17th and 18th Century laid on the existing timber frame, used as an alternative to brickwork, possibly to avoid a brick tax levied from 1780 - 1850. There is a clasped purlin roof steeply pitched with plain roof tile featuring a central dormer. Additionally the property boasts heavily moulded beam denoting a wealthy former owner. At the turn of century the Everyman First World War Poet Edward Thomas lived at the property before serving his country in France, renowned for his poem "Old Man" which celebrates his genius. In the discussions with the owner they have thoroughly enjoyed their time at Ivy House and over the last eight years they have systematically restored the property with great love and considerable expense with restoration work to the timber frame, mathematical tiling and plaster throughout. They have also added a beautifully fitted bespoke kitchen/breakfast room with a delightful range of units and integrated appliances set off by blue pearl granite and oak worktop. There is a vaulted ceiling which exposes oak joists from jetted first floor and velux windows which bathe the room in natural light. Other features include the moulded beams to the ground floor, exposed timbers and fireplaces and stunning views over the village green with a south/western aspect. The adaptable accommodation is arranged on four floors incorporating a useful lower ground floor, cellar/store room, extending in all to in excess of 1850 square feet. The property has been rewired and a fully pressurised hot water system installed with radiators and underfloor heating. The upper floor benefits from air conditioning. Delightfully decorated and fitted to a high standard.

Location The close proximity of the village green allows prospective purchasers the chance to fully immerse themselves in village life. Sunday afternoon cricket matches, farmers market and seasonal events such as classic car exhibition, summer fare and music on the green. The properties around the village green are particularly sought after with a good selection of local amenities including shops providing for everyday needs, library, a selection of gastro pubs and restaurants and a mainline railway station connected to London on the Victoria Line. The local infant and junior school Roseacre and Thurnham is particularly popular and there are further facilities on the Ashford Road, in the village,where the doctors surgery will be found, together with a chemist and supermarket. One of the features of living in Bearsted is the wide selection of sporting facilities and clubs including tennis, bowls, football, cricket, golf, brownies and guides, cubs and scouts and there is 22 acres of amenity land known as the Woodlands Trust for all to enjoy. Maidstone the County town is some 2 1/2 miles distant and offers a more comprehensive selection of amenities including two museums, theatre, County library, multi-screen cinema and a wider selection of schools and colleges for older children. The M20/M2/M25 and M26 motorways are also close by and offer direct vehicular access to both London and the Channel Ports.

Council Tax Band G

VIEWINGS STRICTLY BY

APPOINTMENT

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ON THE GROUND FLOOR

RECEPTION HALL 17' 0'' x 10' 10'' (5.18m x 3.30m)

Half-glazed entrance door, blackened furniture. Outside light. Oak flooring. Heavily beamed. Superb brick fireplace with oak bressumer beam. Fitted Villager wood burning stove, flagstone hearth. Two radiators. Staircase to first floor. Sash window to front with views over the Green, south/western aspect. Fitted blinds. Wall light point. Bespoke book shelving and display shelving.

DINING ROOM/PLAYROOM 10' 5'' x 10' 0'' (3.17m x 3.05m)

Natural brick chimney breast with fitted bressumer beam. Fireside storage cupboard with modern consumer unit. Further fireside storage cupboard. Beamed ceiling. Sash window with views over the village green south/western aspect. Double radiator.

INNER HALLWAY

Heavily beamed. Underfloor heating. Double radiator. Thermostatic control for central heating. Latch braced door to cellar.

KITCHEN/BREAKFAST ROOM 25' 8'' x 12' 3'' narrowing to 7'7"(7.82m x 3.73m)

KITCHEN AREA : With a bespoke range of high and low level cupboard with blue pearl black granite worktops and contrasting oak worktop. Soft closed door with pewter finish escutcheon fittings comprising :- Twin deep glazed sink with period mixer tap. Full range of integrated appliances comprising :- Smeg four burner induction hob, glass and stainless steel extractor hood above. Eye level Smeg twin ovens. Dishwasher. Smeg stainless steel American style fridge/freezer with external ice dispenser. Integrated waste bins. Deep pan drawer extending larder shelf. Wine racking. Heavily beamed ceiling. Limestone ceramic underfloor heating. Velux window. Large sash window overlooking rear garden. Original pine door with blackened furniture to garden. DINING AREA : With limestone ceramic underfloor heating. Oak display shelving. Sash window and velux window to rear. Heavily beamed.

UTILITY ROOM

Limestone ceramic underfloor heating. Double wall cupboard. Working surface with plumbing for automatic washing machine and ventilated for tumble dryer. New braced oak doors with blackened furniture.

CLOAKROOM

White suite:- Chromium plated fittings comprising :- Wash hand basin. Low level W.C. Chromium plated heated towel rail. Sash window to side. Wall cupboard. Ceramic tiled floor. New braced oak door with blackened furniture.

ON THE FIRST FLOOR

LANDING

Approached by twisting staircase which continues to the second floor.

LOUNGE 17' 1'' x 11' 3'' (5.20m x 3.43m)

Natural brick fireplace and chimney breast. Open grate. Two sash windows with fitted blinds overlooking the village green, heavily beamed ceilings and walls. Five wall light points. Radiator.

BEDROOM 2 11' max x 8' 5'' (3.35m x 2.56m)

Range of built-in wardrobe cupboards with hanging and shelving space comprising :- Two doubles,one single. Window overlooking rear garden. Radiator.

BEDROOM 3 10' 8'' x 10' 0'' (3.25m x 3.05m)

Delightful Georgian cast iron fireplace. Double radiator. Sash window to front overlooking the village green south/western aspect.

SPACIOUS FAMILY BATHROOM

With contemporary design. White suite with chromium plated fittings comprising :- Large panelled bath with side taps. Separate thermostatic shower. Glass shower screen. Pedestal wash hand basin. Low level W.C. Fully tiled walls. Ceramic tiled floor. Chromium plated heated towel rail. Recessed low voltage lighting. Extractor fan. Shaver point.

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ON THE SECOND FLOOR

LANDING

Wall light point. Exposed beams.

PRINCIPAL BEDROOM 15' 7'' x 11' 0'' (4.75m x 3.35m)

Window to side. Double radiator. Exposed timbers featuring bracing beams. Air conditioning unit. Built-in wardrobe cupboard with storage.

BEDROOM 4 12' max x 8' 0'' (3.65m x 2.44m)

Double radiator. Window to side. Air conditioning. Walk-in store cupboard with Stelflow pressurised water system and fitted immersion heater.

BEDROOM 5 10' 8'' x 7' 9'' (3.25m x 2.36m)

Dormer window with delightful views over the village green south/western aspect. Double radiator. Exposed beams and bracing timbers. Air conditioning unit. Access to roof space.

OUTSIDE

THE REAR GARDEN : Has a feature brick and flint wall to two sides with a close boarded fence to the remaining boundary creating an excellent degree of seclusion extending to 51ft. Flagstone patio area adjacent to house. Raised lawn. Timber sleepers form shrub borders, box hedge, built-in cupboard housing gas fired condensing boiler supplying central heating and domestic hot water throughout. STORE ROOM & OUTSIDE W.C. Extensive area of side garden with flagstone, water tap and iron gate to front. THE FRONT GARDEN : Extends to 50ft with brick paviour driveway with parking for three vehicles, iron railings with double iron gates. Lawn. Silver birch, lavender, hebee, ceanothus. Seating area enjoying a south/western aspect.

Directions

From our Bearsted Office, turn left or east towards the village green and the property will be found two houses along from the library as indicated by our sign board.

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Penenden Heath Parade,

Penenden Heath, Maidstone Kent

ME14 2HN Tel: (01622) 671200

Email: sales@ferrisandco.net

Selling Fee

1% + VAT

Westwood House

Thurnham Lane, Bearsted Green, Maidstone, Kent

ME14 4QZ Tel: (01622) 737800

Email: lettings@ferrisandco.net

www.ferrisandco.net