Chart Road, Sutton Valence, Maidstone, Kent, ME17

The house that has something for everyone - equestrian, tennis, swimming pool and even a perfectlypositioned sauna with a stunning view over the Weald -- Sarah Holgate, Associate Director.

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A stunning character family residence set down a tucked away long private driveway with just under 4000 sq ft of flexible living accommodation over 3 floors including 5 bedrooms, 4 bath/shower rooms, 5 reception rooms and annexe potential. Gardens extend to about 3.20 acres, ideal for recreational use with heated swimming pool and pool house, sauna, tennis court, double garage, and outbuildings. The property occupies a superb elevated position enjoying far reaching panoramic views over the Weald and within easy reach of the highly regarded Sutton Valence School.

The property is situated in a wonderful tucked away location off Chart Road. The village of Sutton Valence is situated on the Greensand Ridge about 5 miles to the south of the County Town of Maidstone and is known for its preparatory and co-educational public school as well as local amenities.
The A274 runs through the centre of Sutton Valence on its way south to the towns of Headcorn (mainline station) and Tenterden beyond.
A short drive takes you to local amenities in Langley Park where there is a supermarket. There is access to the M20 at junction 8 as well as Leeds Castle close by.

A substantial detached family house with attractive 2 storey side extension providing extra family living space or annexe potential. The property is set over 3 floors and beautifully presented throughout with the majority of the rooms enjoying the fabulous views. To the front of the property, there is an entrance porch and entrance hallway with cloakroom and stairs to the first floor. The study is located to the front of the property and the generous sitting room is next to the study, with bi-fold doors opening onto the garden terrace, and featuring a pretty fireplace with wood burning stove. There is a utility/laundry room with door to the front (mostly used by the owner) with space/storage for coats/boots and housing the washing machine and tumble dryer. The hub of the house is the vast kitchen/breakfast/dining room which had previously been extended and is fitted with a bespoke range of fitted cupboards with Corian worksurfaces, underfloor heating, Miele and Fisher & Paykel appliances, a Quooker filtered boiling water tap and remote controlled LED uplighters. The breakfast bar provides further storage and seating area and has an integrated electric hob with extractor. There is plenty of room here for a large dining table and chairs and a fireplace with wood burning stove. There is also a side door to the garden and large sliding doors opening onto the garden terrace, making this a perfect entertaining space. From the kitchen area, there is a door into the a large family room/reception with feature curved wall/study area, wood burning stove and spiral staircase. This leads down to the lower ground floor with gym area, wet room and wine cellar. On the first floor, the generous master bedroom sits above the family room and benefits from a luxury ensuite bathroom with separate shower, vanity unit and underfloor heating. There is a guest bedroom with a good size ensuite bath room with bath and separate shower cubicle, and 3 further bedrooms which share the family shower room. One of these bedrooms has a Juliette balcony with sliding doors from which you can enjoy spectacular views over the garden/tennis court and countryside beyond.

The property has been tastefully decorated throughout and early viewing is highly recommended to fully appreciate this unique property.

Outside
Gardens (about 3.20 acres in all)
The property is approach off Chart Road down a long private shared driveway. There are secure double gates into the driveway in front of the property, which provides off road parking for several cars. To one side is a detached double garage with solar panels and steps down to the field which has separate gated access. This is a wonderful paddock for equestrian enthusiasts or anyone looking for a smallholding. The front of the garden has some mature planting and paved patio area providing extra seating. The south facing rear garden is quite breath-taking with incredible views over the garden and countryside beyond. There is a more formal garden area close to the property with terraced patio, lawned garden and a new sauna which has some fabulous views from the inside window. There are vegetable beds to one side, a path and steps down to a further lawned area with pool house, heated swimming pool and tennis court. There are also 2 garden stores and a summer house.

Additional Information

Services – Mains water, gas and electricity. Private treatment plant for drainage. Wood burning stoves in the sitting/dining and family room. Solar panels for hot water. Underfloor heating in the kitchen and master ensuite.
Tenure – Freehold
Council Tax* – Band H
EPC Rating - D
Flood Risk* – Very low
Broadband* – Yes
Mobile Signal* – Yes

Agents Note:
There is a footpath that follows down the drive and passes the house.

Our Ref: FAL240234