Sunrise Oast 3 Cheveney Farm | Yalding | Maidstone | Kent | ME18 6EA Sunrise Oast.indd 1
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Seller Insight Situated in an idyllic village location is this stunning five/six bedroom converted Oast house, exquisitely transformed into a perfect home resplendent with period charm. “Sunrise Oast provides an opportunity to buy a one off home with character,” says the current owner, “but with all the benefits of a new and sympathetically restored conversion. This is combined with living in a beautiful and secluded setting but with easy access to transport links, entertainment and shopping. The house has surprisingly large rooms and yet still retains the feeling of a country home, looking out over open fields.” Externally, a well established garden enhances privacy, having recently been relandscaped to benefit the property’s outlook. “The house and two side gardens are in full sun and south facing,” says the owner, “both lawns edged with borders and established trees. The pathways and parking area for up to five cars are gravelled and there is a patio, a garage and an attractive walk to the front of the house with an additional small seating area. We have enjoyed many amazing sunrises and sunsets from the grounds.” “The property sits between the two villages of Hunton and Yalding, each with its own primary school,” the owner continues. “Yalding is a pretty village in the heart of a traditional Kentish fruit growing countryside. The village includes a post office, tea rooms, historic church, general stores, pubs and a nice curry house, as well as its own railway station. There are monthly farmers markets and events held within the village, along with a major mid summer Festival. There are ongoing residential developments that will allow the community to grow but without ever becoming overcrowded.” More comprehensive shopping is available at Paddock Wood, Tunbridge Wells or the county town of Maidstone. Amongst the most highly regarded in Kent, the local primary school receives consistently impressive reports and provides an excellent standard of education and pastoral care. Mainline trains run from Paddock Wood and Marden, the former with a journey time to London of just 45 minutes. “There is a variety of bus services that serve the local surrounding towns and schools,” says the owner. Kentish countryside and expansive farmland surrounds the village, ideal for river walks, horse riding and parkland. “The house benefits from amazing views that change with the seasons, while the quiet and secluded nature of the location means it’s a home to relish and relax in. We will miss that feeling of peace when traveling home after a stressful day - upon entering the local surroundings of Cheveney and then arriving at the entranceway to Sunrise Oast, any anxieties from the day completely dissolve to be replaced by a feeling of inner calm, comfort and security. Our favourite place in the house is the sitting room, particularly in winter. It is big enough to feel roomy but ever so cosy and comfortable at the same time. If there’s a chill outside you would never be aware of it snuggled up on the sofas with the atmospheric lighting and the warmth of the log burning stove.”* * These comments are the personal views of the current owner and are included as an insight into life at the property. They have not been independently verified, should not be relied on without verification and do not necessarily reflect the views of the agent.
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Step inside Sunrise Oast
This charming yet substantial Oast house sits enviably in an elevated position with views over the neighbouring farmland. Whilst the interior of the property exudes a blend of contemporary and period charm in equal measures. The original building is thought to date back to 1865 and was converted in 2002 into its current configuration of a five/six double bedroom residence. Occupying three floors the property affords a great level of flexible living accommodation. To the ground floor a sizeable, modern and well equipped fitted kitchen/dining room has been installed and provides access to a southerly facing sun terrace with far reaching views. Across the hall a characterful sitting room with an inglenook fireplace, log burning stove and exposed oak beams affords a delightful spot in which to relax and unwind with a good book or with friends and family. A separate utility room and downstairs cloakroom provide practicality and convenience. The first floor provides three substantial double bedrooms served by a family sized bathroom. The master bedroom suite on the second floor benefits from double aspect views, character exposed beams, a sizeable walk in wardrobe and a high specification en-suite shower room. Additionally two further double bedrooms and another beautifully finished bathroom with a roll top bath tub complete the second floor.
former with a journey time to London in just 45 minutes. There are a number of bus services that serve the local surrounding towns and schools. Kentish countryside surrounds the village, which is ideal for horse riding or walks by the river, canals or parkland. ENTRANCE Wooden entrance door opening to ENTRANCE HALL Floor to ceiling fixed panel windows to front. Staircase to first floor. Natural stone floor. Radiator. LOUNGE Feature, exposed brick Inglenook fireplace with inset log burning stove and timber bressummer beam over. Exposed oak beam to ceiling. Deep recessed fixed panel windows to front and leaded light casement windows to front and side. Fitted carpet. Radiator. KITCHEN/DINER A range of eye level, drawer and cupboard base units with integrated larder style fridge/freezer and a dishwasher. Stainless steel under-mounted twin bowl sinks, with stainless steel swan neck mixer tap inset into a granite work surface. Centre island with granite work surface and cupboards under. Rangemaster double oven, enamel hob with brushed metal extractor over. Exposed oak beam to ceiling. Fixed panel windows to front and leaded light casement windows to front and side. Stable door to patio area. Natural stone floor. Radiator.
Sunrise Oast is Nestled within a small enclave of quality properties that have likewise been converted. It is set in a peaceful rural setting, equidistant to the villages Hunton and Yalding, each benefitting from their own primary schools. Yalding is a pretty village in the heart of the Kentish fruit growing countryside. The village includes a post office, tea rooms, historic church, general stores, pubs and eateries, as well as its own train station. There are also monthly farmers markets and local events throughout the course of the year, including a popular festival.
UTILITY Stainless steel sink with mixer taps over inset into a wooden work surface. Eye level and base level cupboard with draw. Space and plumbing for washing machine and dryer. Natural stone floor.
More comprehensive shopping and facilities are available at Tunbridge Wells, Paddock Wood or the county town of Maidstone. Amongst the most highly regarded in Kent, the local primary school receives consistently impressive reports. Mainline trains run from Paddock Wood and Marden, the
LANDING Fitted carpet. Large shelved airing cupboard, housing hot water cylinder. Radiator. Staircase to second floor.
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CLOAKROOM Close coupled low level W.C. Wall mounted wash hand basin with local tiling. Natural stone floor. Radiator. STAIRCASE TO FIRST FLOOR Fitted carpet. Wooden handrail and balustrade.
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BEDROOM/STUDY/RECEPTION ROOM Leaded light casement windows to front and side. Exposed oak beam to ceiling. Fitted carpet. Radiator. BEDROOM Casement window to side. Exposed oak beam to ceiling. Fitted carpet. Radiator. FIRST FLOOR BATHROOM Paneled bath tub with antique style mixer taps over and wall mounted shower attachment. Low level close coupled W.C. Pedestal wash hand basin with antique style stainless steel taps over. Local tiling. Travertine floor. Radiator hand/towel rail. BEDROOM Leaded light casement windows to front and side. Exposed oak beam to ceiling. Fitted carpet. Radiator. STAIRCASE TO SECOND FLOOR Fitted carpet.Wooden handrail and balustrade. LANDING Two velux windows inset into a vaulted ceiling. Exposed oak beams to wall and ceiling. Fitted carpet. MASTER BEDROOM Leaded light casement windows to front and side. Exposed oak beam to ceiling. Walk in wardrobe with Velux window to ceiling, shelving and hanging rail. Fitted carpet. Radiator. EN-SUITE Velux window to ceiling. Walk in shower enclose. Close coupled low level W.C. Pedestal wash hand basin with antique style stainless steel taps over. Travertine floor. Radiator hand/towel rail. BEDROOM Leaded light windows to front and sides. Exposed oak beam to ceiling. Fitted carpet. Radiator. SECOND FLOOR BATHROOM Velux window to ceiling. Free standing roll top bath tub set upon ball and claw feet with antique style stainless steel mixer taps and shower attachment over. Close coupled low level W.C. Pedestal wash hand basin with antique style stainless steel taps over. Local tiling. Travertine floor. Radiator hand/towel rail. BEDROOM Casement window to side. Exposed oak beam to ceiling. Fitted carpet. Radiator. LOFT SPACE Substantial storage area. Boarded and lighting. GARDEN The house itself bisects two south facing garden areas, mainly laid to lawn and edged with beds containing a range of mature, well established shrubs, plant and specimen trees. A patio/sun terrace can be accessed via the kitchen and provides an ideal spot for outdoor dining and to take in the far reaching views. DRIVEWAY AND PARKING The property is accessed via a five bar gate. A driveway dressed in fine shingle, leads to an area large enough to park up to five cars. Additionally there is a large single garage with power and lighting.
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Agents notes: All measurements are approximate and for general guidance only and whilst every attempt has been made to ensure accuracy, they must not be relied on. The fixtures, fittings and appliances referred to have not been tested and therefore no guarantee can be given that they are in working order. Internal photographs are reproduced for general information and it must not be inferred that any item shown is included with the property. For a free valuation, contact the numbers listed on the brochure. Copyright Š 2017 Fine & Country Ltd. Registered in England and Wales. Company Reg No. 06959315 Registered Office: Morgan Alexander Kent Ltd (formerly Fine & Country Kent Ltd.) 36 King Street, Maidstone, Kent, ME14 1BS. Printed 24.11.2017
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