Miladys Forge House, Linton Hill, Maidstone, ME17 4AW

Miladys Forge House is a property full of hidden gems and history - definitely worth a viewing.

The entrance hall features a staircase with a hidden surprise; a time capsule, carefully sealed away in a secret cavity beneath the stairs.

Original beams feature in every room, adding warmth and character throughout. The house enjoys generous ceiling heights for a property of this age, blending historic charm with everyday practicality.

The ground floor consists of a kitchen/diner with a generous pantry, a dining room and family room divided by a two-sided fireplace, a useful utility room and a WC.

Upstairs on the first floor there are two double bedrooms, a family bathroom and a large characterful sitting room with stunning southerly views from windows on three sides of the room.

The Gun room, as it’s affectionately known, boasts a truly unique feature; a built-in wooden bar, complete with bar stools and detailed, hand-carved craftsmanship, making it an ideal space for entertaining On the second floor there are another three bedrooms, one of which is currently being used as a study.

The garden is an absolute delight, offering a serene and well-established outdoor space.

Highlights include a summerhouse, a generous raised vegetable bed, a tranquil pond, and an array of mature trees that provide dappled shade - perfect for relaxing or entertaining year-round.

Access to the drive is through wooden gates and a driveway providing space for two cars.

Features - Kitchen/breakfast room featuring a huge shelved pantry, an induction hob and electric oven, space and plumbing for a dish washer, built in dresser, base units with granite transformed counter tops and a single stainless steel sink with drainer - Dining room with a central fireplace feature (currently used for housing a wine rack) - Family room facing the opposite side of the dual-sided fireplace (working) - Utility / boot room, versatile practical room leading out to the garden and driveway, offering space and plumbing for a washing machine and tumble dryer, more storage units and plenty of space to hang coats and store shoes - Downstairs WC - First floor generously sized sitting room with beams, triple-aspect windows with stunning views of the Weald, and a built-in bar adorned with intricate wood carvings - Two good sized double bedrooms, one with built in wardrobes and the other with double aspect windows, a fireplace and both with secondary glazing - Family bathroom offering bath with shower and an airing cupboard - Second floor offers two more double bedrooms, one with built in wardrobes, one currently being used as a study - Fifth double bedroom at the rear of the house showcasing the views again, boarded and useful attic space accessed through a door in the bedroom - Rear garden featuring a patio area, several sheds, a summerhouse, 2 built in BBQs, a small pond, a vegetable area, a lawn area and many beautiful mature trees including an apple tree and eucalyptus - Gated driveway accessed via the neighbouring pub’s car park, offering parking for two vehicles, and also featuring a log store Linton is a picturesque village nestled on the southward slope of the Greensand Ridge offering stunning views over the Weald of Kent.

The village and Miladys Forge House boast a rich history and it charm and character is preserved within the Linten Conservation Area.

Although there are no shops within the village itself, there is a pub (next door) a Church opposite and a garage just one and a half miles away.

Coxheath is also a mile away and offers a Tesco Express, post office and Medical Centre. Nearby Maidstone offers a range of shopping options, including supermarkets and independent stores.

Primary schools within the vicinity include Coxheath Primary School and Boughton Monchelsea Primary School.

Cornwallis Academy is within walking distance offering secondary education as well as New Line Learning Academy just 2.7 miles away and Sutton Valence Prep and Senior Schools just 4.6 miles away.

The property is also within the catchment for grammar schools for both boys and girls in Maidstone.