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See how verdicts work4-bedroom house · ME14 3JY
Sold STCReduced £25k (−4.3%) on 21 AugListed 111 days
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** guide price £575,000 - £600,000 ** Occupying a generous plot in a beautiful location along the Pilgrims Way on the periphery of Detling village, is this four bedroom detached family home.
On the ground floor is a spacious sitting room with bay window to the side which overlooks the garden.
The generous dual aspect dining room gives access to a terrace via French doors, and boasts far reaching views looking South.
The well-proportioned dual aspect kitchen benefits from plenty of cupboard space and work-surfaces and has a handy internal door leads to the garage.
The ground floor accommodation is completed by a spacious family bathroom with the advantage of both bath and separate shower.
The first floor provides access to the exceptionally generous principal bedroom which boasts an en-suite shower and a basin.
Bedroom two and three are both good size doubles also, whilst the fourth can be used as a single bedroom or a study. A W.C.
Serves all bedrooms and with some re-modelling, could become a wonderful family bathroom, utilising some of the space in the principal.
Externally there is a large south-west facing garden perfect for any sun-lovers and keen gardeners.
The spacious driveway provides ample space for multiple vehicles, perfect for a large or growing family. The property is being sold with the significant advantage of no forward chain.
Tenure: Freehold. Council tax band: F. EPC Rating: D.
Location The area boasts superb schools and is situated within close proximity of the North Downs, Horish Wood, Pilgrims Way and Thurnham Castle; ideal for those who enjoy country walks.
The property is situated on a quiet road in Detling Village and is also a short distance from Bearsted Village.
It is within easy reach of both the M20 and M2 Motorways, Bearsted mainline station is just one mile away providing convenient access into London.
Detling Village has a shop, playground, pub, church, village hall, woods and a cricket ground.
Accommodation Ground Floor Entrance Hall Sitting Room Dining Room Kitchen Bathroom First Floor Landing Bedroom One Bedroom Two Bedroom Three Bedroom Four Externally Driveway Garage Balcony Rear Garden Viewings Strictly by arrangement with the Agent's Bearsted Office, 132 Ashford Road, Bearsted, Maidstone, Kent ME14 4LX.
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