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Water Lane, Thurnham

Land size
1 acres
Bedrooms
6
Bathrooms
2

Key Features

  • Stunning 6 bedroom property with period features
  • Beautiful garden with view of the North Downs
  • Small holding in excess of 1 acre
  • Fantastic potential to further modernise
  • In and out driveway with garage
  • Amenities close by including popular gastro pubs
  • An abundance of senic country walks
  • Easy access to M20 & M2 motorways

Description

Set within an impressive plot of over one acre, this exceptional six-bedroom residence enjoys a picturesque countryside setting and offers outstanding potential for modernisation and personalisation. The grounds are complete with stables, hay barn, and additional storage.

Approached via an in-and-out driveway, the property provides ample parking alongside a detached garage. Inside, the home offers generous and versatile living accommodation, including a bright and spacious kitchen/breakfast room featuring a charming gas fire, a formal dining room, and a welcoming sitting room—also both enhanced by their own feature fireplaces. A spiral staircase leads down to a cellar with direct access to the garden, adding further flexibility to the space.

The first floor hosts the principal bedroom with en-suite, alongside two additional double bedrooms and a family bathroom. The second floor offers three further double bedrooms, one with en-suite and an additional family bathroom, providing ample space for larger families or guests.

Externally, the property boasts a beautifully maintained garden with views across the North Downs, creating a scenic outdoor setting. A charming summer house provides the perfect space for relaxation or entertaining, while a small orchard and adjoining pasture land offers excellent versatility, catering to a range of lifestyle needs, from hobby farming to leisure use. Tenure: Freehold. Council Tax Band: F. EPC rating: TBC.

Location: - Thurnham is a quaint village nestled in the district of Maidstone, characterised by its serene surroundings near the picturesque North Downs. The property is walking distance from The Black Horse, a popular gastro pub, while convenience stores, further dining establishments, and an array of other amenities can be found in the nearby village of Bearsted and the towns of Maidstone and Sittingbourne. Thurnham also features historic landmarks such as Thurnham Castle, adding to the area's charm and offering insights into its rich past. Outdoor enthusiasts will appreciate the abundance of opportunities for hiking, cycling, and exploring the scenic countryside surrounding the village. Additionally, nearby Detling village provides community facilities such as a village hall for gatherings and events, fostering a strong sense of community among its residents. Connectivity through road and public transportation ensures convenient access to surrounding areas, enhancing the overall appeal of Thurnham as a peaceful rural retreat.

Accomodation -

Lower Ground Floor: -

Cellar -

Ground Floor: -

Entrance Hall -

Cloak Room -

Dining Room -

Sitting Room -

Kitchen -

Breakfast Room -

First Floor: -

Bedroom One -

En-Suite -

Bedroom Three -

Bedroom Four -

Bathroom -

Second Floor: -

Bedroom Two -

En-Suite -

Bedroom Five -

Bedroom Six -

Bathroom -

Externally: -

Front Garden -

Driveway -

Garage -

Rear Garden -

1 Acre Of Land -

Stables -

Store -

Hay Barn -

Summer House -

Viewings: - Strictly by arrangement with the Agent's Bearsted Office, 132 Ashford Road, Bearsted, Maidstone, Kent ME14 4LX. Tel: .

Map Location

Property details

Tenure
Freehold
Council Tax Band
F
Date Posted
2026-04-08

Market Value Analysis

Compared with 1,864 Homes with Land listings in South East England (1+ acres).

This Property£650,000 / acre
Homes with Land Average (1+ acres) £304,544 / acre
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Utilities & Restrictions

Utilities

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Water
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Heating
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Broadband
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Sewerage
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Rights & Restrictions

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Listed status, conservation areas and planning constraints for this location are in the full report.

Property Features

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Parking
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Garden
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Beyond the particulars: planning activity, flood history, heritage and ground risks, checked for this exact spot.

Connectivity

Broadband

Fastest speed available at this postcode

38 Mbps

Superfast

Suitable for

  • HD streaming
  • Video calls
  • Web & social

Fixed wireless access may also be an option here.

Mobile signal

CallsDataEE Good GoodO2 Good GoodThree Good GoodVodafone Good Good

Outdoor predictions; indoor signal depends on building materials.

Ofcom Connected Nations postcode-level predictions. Speeds and signal are modelled, not measured, and vary between addresses and providers.

Signal is the easy part. Planning activity, flood history and protected designations here are in the full report.

Nearest Schools

Primary

  • Thurnham Church of England Infant School1.5 milesOfsted: Good
    Ages
    5 to 7
    Pupils
    254
    Type
    Voluntary controlled school
    Faith
    Church of England
  • Roseacre Junior School1.5 milesOfsted: Good
    Ages
    7 to 11
    Pupils
    424
    Type
    Foundation school
  • Leigh Academy Bearsted1.7 milesOfsted: Outstanding
    Ages
    3 to 11
    Pupils
    412
    Type
    Free schools
  • Madginford Primary School2 milesNo Ofsted rating
    Ages
    4 to 11
    Pupils
    588
    Type
    Community school
  • Hollingbourne Primary School2.1 milesNo Ofsted rating
    Ages
    4 to 11
    Pupils
    96
    Type
    Community school

Secondary

  • School of Science and Technology Maidstone2.5 milesOfsted: Outstanding
    Ages
    11 to 19
    Pupils
    1,056
    Type
    Free schools
  • Valley Park School2.7 milesOfsted: Good *
    Ages
    11 to 18
    Pupils
    1,555
    Type
    Academy converter
  • Invicta Grammar School2.8 milesOfsted: Outstanding
    Ages
    11 to 18
    Pupils
    1,670
    Type
    Academy converter
    Gender
    Girls
  • Maidstone Grammar School3.2 milesNo Ofsted rating
    Ages
    11 to 18
    Pupils
    1,443
    Type
    Foundation school
    Gender
    Boys
  • New Line Learning Academy3.8 milesOfsted: Requires improvement *
    Ages
    11 to 16
    Pupils
    826
    Type
    Academy sponsor led

* Latest graded judgement covers quality of education only; no overall grade was issued under the 2024-25 inspection framework.

Distances are straight-line from the advertised location. Source: the national school registers (DfE, Welsh Government, Scottish Government) and Ofsted.

Schools are just the start: sold prices nearby, planning activity and any flood history are in the full report.

Amenities

Supermarket

Tesco Bearsted Esso Express, Maidstone1.5 miles
Tesco Maidstone Superstore, Maidstone2 miles
Morrisons Daily Bearsted 31 Egremont Road, Maidstone2 miles

GP surgery

Bearsted1.6 miles

Pharmacy

Paydens Ltd1.7 miles

Hospital

Cygnet Hospital Maidstone1.9 miles

Walking trail

North Downs Way897 metres

Straight-line distances from the advertised location. Sources: NHS records, Geolytix supermarket locations, OS Open Greenspace and the national trails registers.

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Getting Around

Nearest station

Bearsted Rail Station1.1 miles

Nearest bus stop

Mallings Lane1 mile

Typical drive times

Snodland15 min · 11 miles
Maidstone11 min · 5.5 miles
West Malling15 min · 11 miles
Sittingbourne15 min · 9.8 miles
Canterbury (city)32 min · 26 miles

Straight-line distances from the advertised location; drive times are typical free-flow times over OpenStreetMap road data, so allow more at peak. Public transport locations from DfT NaPTAN.

Easy to reach matters. So do planning activity, flood history and ground risks: all in the full report.

Flood Risk

From Environment Agency flood map open data, checked around the advertised map pin and allowing for the listed acreage where known. This summary comes from LandSale, the advertising platform, not from the listing agent, and is not part of the agent's particulars. Risk can vary across a single holding, so verify anything critical through your own searches before committing.

Rivers and the sea

Flood Zone 1Lower risk

Surface water

Outside the mapped risk bandsVery low risk

The detail behind these bandings

The full report pinpoints where this location sits on the flood maps, and runs the deeper checks that usually only surface after an offer.

  • Exact flood zones & annual chances (included in the full report)
  • Any recorded past flooding (included in the full report)
  • Planning activity nearby (included in the full report)
  • Heritage & conservation (included in the full report)
  • Protected nature designations (included in the full report)
  • Ground risks (included in the full report)
  • Sold prices nearby (included in the full report)

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