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£1,150,000

Aldington Lane, Thurnham, Maidstone

Land size
4 acres
Bedrooms
5
Bathrooms
2

Key Features

  • Fully refurbished & extended Oast House
  • Five double bedrooms & two bathrooms
  • Beautifully private gardens
  • Positioned in an area of Outstanding Natural Beauty
  • 4 acre smallholding sat at the foot of the North Downs
  • Multiple outbuildings
  • Close proximity to local amenities
  • Great access to M20/M2 motorways

Description

An exceptional opportunity to purchase this fabulous fully refurbished and extended Oast House, situated in an enviable position at the foot of the North Downs. The property sits within a generous 4-acre smallholding with various outbuildings, all located in an Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty.

Summary - You approach the home via a private road that runs alongside an expansive vineyard, which also borders the impressive plot. The property is accessed from a large driveway offering ample parking for multiple vehicles, leading through impressive wrought-iron gates into a beautiful walled garden.

Inside, the inviting entrance hall opens into a beautifully modernised country-style kitchen housed in one of the roundels, featuring premium granite work surfaces. The other roundel accommodates a spacious living room with a wood-burning stove and solid oak flooring. There is also a snug/family room, a useful ground-floor W.C., and a wonderful part-brick conservatory that opens directly onto the private rear garden.

On the first floor are three generous double bedrooms, including a principal bedroom with built-in wardrobes and lovely garden views. Two further double bedrooms are located in the roundels, all served by a stylish contemporary family bathroom.
The second floor offers two additional double bedrooms, each positioned in the tops of the roundels. These rooms enjoy feature glass windows where the cowls once sat, allowing you to stargaze from the comfort of your own bed. A modern shower room completes the top floor.

Externally, the beautifully landscaped rear garden includes a lawn, shingled planting areas with a pond, and a substantial outbuilding currently used as a workshop and store, which offers excellent potential for conversion into an annexe (subject to the necessary consents).

The four-acre smallholding is perfectly set up for anyone seeking a self-sufficient lifestyle. It includes a stable block with tack room, significant lock-up storage, an agricultural barn and an Atcost barn – with potential for conversion, subject to planning permission. The land is divided into well-fenced fields, providing ample space for multiple animals, and features a fabulous wilding area at the top of the plot.

This superb location allows you to enjoy semi-rural living while remaining within easy reach of the amenities and transport links of Bearsted. Early viewing is highly recommended to appreciate all that this exceptional property has to offer.

Location - Thurnham is a charming and peaceful village set against the scenic backdrop of the North Downs. This tranquil rural retreat offers a perfect blend of historic character and modern accessibility, making it a highly desirable location for those seeking a quiet lifestyle without sacrificing convenience. Locals enjoy immediate access to The Black Horse, a well-regarded local gastro pub situated within easy walking distance. For everyday essentials, more extensive shopping and more gastronomic choices, the neighbouring village of Bearsted and the larger towns of Maidstone and Sittingbourne provide excellent amenities.

Accommodation -

Ground Floor -

Entrance Hall -

Cloakroom -

Living Room -

Kitchen -

Snug/Family Room -

Conservatory -

First Floor -

Landing -

Bedroom One -

Bedroom Two -

Bedroom Three -

Family Bathroom -

Second Floor -

Bedroom Four -

Bedroom Five -

Shower Room -

Exterior -

Driveway -

Front And Rear Gardens -

Smallholding Of Almost Four Acres -

Storage Barn -

Atcost Barn -

Agricultural Barn -

Stables And Tackroom -

Workshop And Logstore -

Various Additional Sheds -

Viewing - 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
G
Date Posted
2026-04-24

Market Value Analysis

Compared with 1,859 Homes with Land listings in South East England (1+ acres).

This Property£287,500 / acre
Homes with Land Average (1+ acres) £304,329 / acre
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Utilities & Restrictions

Utilities

Electricity
Mains
Water
Mains
Heating
Oil Heating
Broadband
Cable Internet
Sewerage
Septic Tank / Private

Rights & Restrictions

Public Rights of Way
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Private Rights of Way
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Listed status, conservation areas and planning constraints for this location are in the full report.

Property Features

Accessibility
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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

48 Mbps

Superfast

Suitable for

  • HD streaming
  • Video calls
  • Web & social

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 Bearsted1.6 milesOfsted: Outstanding
    Ages
    3 to 11
    Pupils
    412
    Type
    Free schools
  • Madginford Primary School2.1 milesNo Ofsted rating
    Ages
    4 to 11
    Pupils
    588
    Type
    Community school
  • Maidstone, St John's Church of England Primary School2.1 milesOfsted: Outstanding *
    Ages
    4 to 11
    Pupils
    437
    Type
    Academy converter
    Faith
    Church of England

Secondary

  • School of Science and Technology Maidstone2.4 milesOfsted: Outstanding
    Ages
    11 to 19
    Pupils
    1,056
    Type
    Free schools
  • Valley Park School2.6 milesOfsted: Good *
    Ages
    11 to 18
    Pupils
    1,555
    Type
    Academy converter
  • Invicta Grammar School2.7 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
  • Maidstone Grammar School for Girls3.7 milesOfsted: Outstanding
    Ages
    11 to 18
    Pupils
    1,254
    Type
    Foundation school
    Gender
    Girls

* 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, Maidstone1.6 miles
Tesco Maidstone Superstore, Maidstone1.9 miles
M&S Maidstone Eclipse Park, Maidstone2 miles

GP surgery

Bearsted1.7 miles

Pharmacy

Paydens Ltd1.7 miles

Hospital

Cygnet Hospital Maidstone1.7 miles

Green space

Public Park Or Garden663 metres

Walking trail

North Downs Way663 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

Kent County Showground1.1 miles

Typical drive times

Snodland16 min · 10 miles
Maidstone12 min · 5.1 miles
West Malling16 min · 10 miles
Sittingbourne17 min · 11 miles
Canterbury (city)35 min · 27 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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