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See how verdicts work3-bedroom detached house · ME19 6AJ
For saleReduced £10k (−2.7%) on 27 OctListed 39 days
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Guide price £375,000 - £400,000 Set within the heart of the sought-after East Malling Conservation Area, this beautifully refurbished three-bedroom cottage combines period character with stylish contemporary finishes, all just moments from the village station.
The double-fronted exterior gives the house plenty of kerb appeal, with an entrance porch opening into a generous living room.
An attractive fireplace with a log-burning stove provides a natural focal point and adds to the cottage's warm, characterful feel.
To the rear, the recently updated kitchen offers a smart and contemporary space for everyday living. Upstairs are three well-proportioned bedrooms alongside a modern family bathroom.
There is also a useful basement, discreetly accessed via a trap door beneath the new carpet, providing valuable additional storage.
Outside, the part-walled rear garden offers a pleasant and relatively private space, complemented by a double-glazed conservatory that provides additional flexible living space overlooking the garden.
A particularly useful feature for such a central village location is the private driveway to the side, providing off-road parking for two cars.
East Malling railway station is just a short walk away, offering regular direct services to London Victoria in around an hour, making the property particularly well placed for commuters while retaining the charm of village life.
Offered to the market with no onward chain, this is an appealing opportunity to acquire a characterful period home that has already undergone significant refurbishment, in one of the area's most convenient village settings.
Enjoying a prime position in the heart of the sought-after village of East Malling, this home offers an exceptional blend of convenience, community and connectivity.
East Malling railway station is on your doorstep, providing regular services to London Victoria in approximately one hour, making it an excellent choice for commuters.
For relaxed weekends, Caffè Malling is approximately 150 metres from the property – perfect for brunch or a morning coffee – while the village's friendly local pub and restaurant The King and Queen is an equally short walk away.
Families are well catered for, with The Malling School (secondary), rated Good with Outstanding features in 2023, approximately 1km away, while St James the Great Academy (primary), also rated Good in 2023, is around 1.3km from the property.
For a wider range of boutique shops, independent cafés, restaurants, bars and everyday amenities, the thriving market town of West Malling is just a five-minute drive away, offering one of Kent's most desirable high streets.
With excellent transport links, highly regarded schools and superb local amenities all within easy reach, this is a location that truly has something for everyone.
- Council Tax Band D - Tonbridge and Malling Borough Council - Situated in East Malling Conservation Area - May be eligible to apply for allotment and/or parking permit at Village Fields just to the rear - Unlisted - There is a trap door and staircase to cellar from sitting room but carpet not currently cut to access it.
Video of cellar can be provided on request.
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