3-bedroom bungalow · ME16 0JS
For saleReduced £25k (−5.9%) on 16 OctListed 127 days
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About
A superbly presented three-bedroom chalet-style bungalow in the popular Allington area, offering a stunning extended kitchen/family room, loft suite with en-suite, and exceptional mature garden.
From the moment you arrive at Shaftesbury Drive, it is immediately clear that this is a home that has been cherished.
Lovingly maintained by the same owners for over 33 years, every corner of the property reflects a standard of care and pride that is genuinely rare - and one that buyers will feel the moment they step through the door.
The recently renovated driveway makes an immediate impression, providing parking for four or five vehicles with ease, and leading to a triple-length garage complete with power - a versatile and highly practical space that works equally well as a workshop, a storage area for a small car, or additional utility space for freezers and fridges.
For families and those who simply appreciate having room for everything, this alone sets Shaftesbury Drive apart from comparable properties in the area.
Step inside and the quality continues throughout.
The current owners have extended the kitchen to create a wonderful open-plan kitchen, dining and family room - a genuinely generous and sociable space that comfortably accommodates a fitted kitchen, dining table, and sofa with television, making it the natural hub of the home.
Whether you are cooking for the family, helping with homework at the table, or simply relaxing in front of the television, this is a room that effortlessly adapts to modern life.
On the ground floor there are two further bedrooms - one a comfortable double overlooking the beautiful rear garden, peaceful and private; the other ideal as a child's room, nursery, or dedicated home office.
The recently fitted bathroom is finished to a high, modern specification and completes the ground floor accommodation in style. The real showpiece, however, awaits upstairs.
A superb loft conversion provides a magnificent principal bedroom suite - a large double room bathed in light, with fitted wardrobes, generous eaves storage, and a beautifully appointed modern en-suite bathroom.
It offers a genuine sense of retreat and privacy that downsizers, professional couples, and those seeking a grown-up sanctuary will find immediately compelling.
This upper floor transforms what might appear from the outside to be a modest bungalow into something far more spacious and impressive in practice.
Outside, the rear garden is a true highlight - arguably one of the finest on the road.
Notably larger than many comparable plots on Shaftesbury Drive, it has been meticulously planted and cared for over the years by the current owners, creating a beautiful, private oasis that rewards garden lovers and provides young families with the safe outdoor space they need.
A patio area sits perfectly for outdoor entertaining, while the mature planting provides colour and interest throughout the seasons.
Shaftesbury Drive is one of Allington's most popular and sought-after addresses, offering a quiet, peaceful setting while remaining extremely well connected.
Allington itself sits just off the A20, providing fast access to Maidstone town centre, the M20 motorway network, and a wide range of local amenities including supermarkets, schools, and leisure facilities.
Maidstone town centre, with its extensive shopping, restaurants, and two mainline railway stations offering regular direct services into London, is just minutes away - making this an ideal choice for commuters and families alike.
This is a home that truly must be seen to be fully appreciated. Please contact Ben Siggins Estate Agents to arrange your viewing.
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