17 Banky Meadow Maidstone | Kent | ME16 9LA
Seller Insight When the present owners, Roy and Christine viewed the house in Banky Meadow, they saw its enormous potential to become a spacious home for their growing family. It was within walking distance to the local shops, the primary school and had footpaths to charming country walks. It is also conveniently only two miles from Maidstone, thus giving the best of town and country life. Barming is a friendly and active community, with a number of clubs and societies centred on the village hall. Roy says it is probably no more than a seven minute walk to the local store, and they also have easy access to Maidstone which is one of the top shopping centres in the south east. The Maidstone General Hospital is located in Barming and the commuter will appreciate Maidstone East station with its direct link to London and to Ashford International. Christine explains they are both very proud of the fact that they have doubled the size of the original house to create a large family home. The work was executed with great care, especially to the exterior where the impressive faรงade shows no indication of an extension. It has always been a happy and busy household and Christine has fond memories of perching on a stool at the kitchen island preparing fruit for jam making. It is also where the children and grandchildren have sat and chatted to her. The direct access to the dining room means that it has been a room for family meals and for entertaining. Fourteen people have been seated round the table, with room to spare. The house has always been a warm and welcoming home, where the generous rooms have accommodated larger numbers of friends. A house which is full of light, it is most appreciated in the master bedroom suite. The windows either end of the room have the view of a glowing sunset or a sparkling sunrise. The large garden is laid mainly to lawn and flower beds. There is a greenhouse, workshop and potting shed, and the vegetable plot has had some good harvests. It is a child friendly garden where croquet has been enjoyed and where the grandchildren can play. The patio acts as a summer dining room, and the garden bench outside the dining room is a favourite place to catch the last rays of the sun whilst enjoying a glass of wine.
* 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.
Step inside Banky Meadow
This substantial, detached family home which has been greatly extended and well maintained by the current owners is located in a prestigious suburb location and is conveniently located with easy access to travel links to London and the Coast. The accommodation consists of four double bedrooms including a dual aspect master bedroom with en-suite, a well-proportioned dual aspect sitting room, and a dining room (both with direct access to the garden). The kitchen/breakfast room has an adjoining utility room and there is a family bathroom and cloakroom to add. The property boasts features throughout, such as attractive leaded light windows, twin-panel pine doors, oak staircase, and Iroko wood mosaic parquet flooring to the ground floor. 17 Banky Meadow occupies a generous sized plot, and is bordered to the south and west by a hawthorn hedge which provides much seclusion to the property. The front garden is laid to lawn, and the rear garden is mainly laid to lawn incorporating a variety of well established plants, trees and flower beds. It also has a small but prolific vegetable plot. You will also find a greenhouse (with semi-automatic watering system), a timber built shed and a further workshop perfect for any hobbyist.The garage is accessed by a two car driveway and double oak doors to the front, has power and light, shelving and a door to the rear garden. Banky Meadow, in the parish of Barming, is a much sought after cul-de sac on the fringes of the county town of Maidstone which has a variety of amenities including, shops, restaurants, leisure facilities and superb schooling for all ages. The nearest train station with links to London
lies approximately 1.5 miles distant and the M20 motorway network can be reached by car in approximately 10 minutes. MAIN ENTRANCE With porch to front with wooden uprights supporting a tiled pitched roof canopy over an oak front door opening into: ENTRANCE HALLWAY Leaded light window to front, radiator, parquet flooring. SITTING ROOM Dual aspect leaded light windows and door to garden, inset feature firebox with slate hearth, radiators, parquet flooring. DINING ROOM Leaded light windows and door to garden, radiators, parquet flooring. KITCHEN/BREAKFAST ROOM Leaded light window to rear, range of fitted wall and base units with hardwood doors, with tiled work surface, integrated dishwasher and refrigerator, electric cooker to remain with extractor over, one and a half bowl sink and drainer with tap over, tiled walls, radiator, parquet flooring. UTILITY ROOM Leaded light window and door to garden, fitted wall and base units with hardwood doors and Beechwood work surface, and inset Butler style sink with tap over. Tiled wall above work surface and sink. Space for tumble dryer, washing machine, two freezers and refrigerator, radiator, parquet flooring. These appliances (in good working order) to remain. CLOAKROOM Leaded light window to front, low level close coupled WC, pedestal wash hand basin, radiator, tiling to walls, parquet flooring.
STAIRCASE TO FIRST FLOOR fitted carpet.
Oak wood balustrade,
FIRST FLOOR LANDING Leaded light windows to front, fitted airing cupboard with shelving housing water cylinder, two double cupboards with shelving and hanging space, radiator, fitted carpet. BEDROOM Leaded light windows to front and rear, radiator, fitted carpet. FAMILY BATHROOM Leaded light window to rear, panel bath with wall mounted shower and glass shower screen, low level close coupled WC, pedestal wash hand basin, tiling to walls, fitted carpet, access via wall panel to services, loft hatch. BEDROOM Leaded light window to rear, radiator, fitted carpet, eaves storage with access to services. BEDROOM Leaded light window to rear, radiator, fitted carpet. MASTER BEDROOM Leaded light windows to front and rear, radiators, fitted carpet. EN-SUITE Leaded light window to rear, panel bath, low level close coupled WC, pedestal wash hand basin with mirror unit over, fully tiled shower unit with wall mounted shower and glass screen door, tiling to walls, radiator, fitted carpet. EXTERIOR Rear garden mainly laid to lawn with flower beds and established trees to include one Lime and two Sweet Chestnut, a mature Hawthorn hedge surrounds the perimeter. Timber built shed, workshop and greenhouse (with semi automatic watering system). Access on both sides of the property and pipes from external rear wall to drain down heating system. Walled garden to front with pathway to main entrance. Driveway for two vehicles leading to garage with oak wood double doors, leaded light window to side, wall mounted combination boiler, fitted shelving and wall mounted meters, access to loft space, door to garden.
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 2016 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 5.9.17
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