West Malling, Kent

Fine & Country West Malling

Tel: +44 (0)1732 [email protected] High Street, West MallingKent, ME19 6QR

Fine & Country

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BELVIDERE HOUSE235 Wateringbury Road | West Malling | Kent | ME19 6JE

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Belvidere BELVIDERE HOUSEA meandering driveway leads to the house, which is set in nearly 10 acres of grounds comprising formal gardens, mature parkland and a paddock.

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This impressive Victorian country home and its parkland inspired grounds sits within a belt of attractive countryside between the villages of East Malling and Wateringbury.

The property has been comprehensively enhanced throughout and is now offered with seven bedrooms and three reception rooms plus a magnificent hallway, a cinema room, a further games room, plus kitchen/breakfast room, utility, office suite and much more. A large swimming pool complex has been added that additionally offers a steam room, shower room and kitchenette.

The overall plot of approximately 9.5 acres is beautifully arranged with a combination of parkland, paddocks and fine gardens that incorporate a modern tennis court. Fine views of the North Downs and surrounding countryside are enjoyed from most aspects.

The property is approached via a long driveway through remotely operated entrance gates. The large triple bay garage block with ornate clock tower provides secure parking and is complimented by the generous parking areas found within the gated courtyard and at the front of the house.

The property is very well positioned for those that require the transport network for their daily commute. The M20 is just a short drive away, as are local mainline rail stations that offer journeys to central London in under an hour. overview


This region of Kent is extremely popular for those families that require well respected schools for their children. As well as the local primary and secondary schools, a choice of Grammar schools are found in Maidstone to the East and towards Tonbridge and Tunbridge Wells to the South West. Private schools can be found in Sevenoaks, Maidstone, Rochester and Tonbridge.

Leisure facilities abound in this area. Private and municipal sports centres can be found in Kings Hill and Larkfield respectively and several challenging golf courses are located within a short drive.

ENTRANCE Wooden entrance door opening into:

ENTRANCE PORCH Windows to side. Corniced ceiling. Fitted carpet and natural fibre matting. Glazed inner door to:

RECEPTION HALL Full height sash windows to front. Fireplace with ornate surround. Corniced ceiling. Radiators. Fitted carpet.

SITTING ROOM Double glazed windows to rear and side. Double glazed double door to garden. Corniced ceiling. Radiators. Shuttered doors to pool complex.

DRAWING ROOM Sash windows to side and rear. Corniced ceiling. Fireplace with ornate surround. Radiators. Fitted carpet.

DINING ROOM Full height sash windows to front. Further sash window to side. Additional full height sash windows with shutters overlooking pool complex. Corniced ceiling. Fireplace with ornate surround. Radiator. Fitted carpet.

GROUND FLOOR W.C. Sash windows to front and side. W.C. with high level cistern. Pedestal wash hand basin. Corniced ceiling. Local wall tiling. Tiled floor with under floor heating. step inside


KITCHEN/FAMILY ROOM Double glazed windows to rear and side. Two pairs of double glazed French doors to garden. Twin ceramic sink unit with mixer taps inset into granite work surfaces with grooved drainer. Inset electric induction hob. Range of cupboard and drawer base units. Integrated dishwasher, electric oven and microwave. Quad oven AGA range cooker. Central island with matching granite work surfaces. Range of cupboard and drawer base units and integrated fridge below. Large dresser style unit with integrated upright fridge. Large walk-in larder cupboard. Glass display cabinets plus cupboard and drawer base units. Radiators. Travertine stone flooring.

REAR LOBBY Double glazed windows to side and rear. Double glazed French doors to rear driveway.

UTILITY ROOM Glazed door and sash window to side. Ceramic sink unit. Polished stone work surface with grooved drainer. Range of cupboard and drawer base units. Plumbing for automatic washing machine. Range of upright cabinets housing secondary freezer. Range of eye level wall cabinets. Radiator. Stone floor.

LAUNDRY ROOM Cupboard and drawer base units. Space for additional appliances. Radiator. Tiled floor.

STUDY Glazed doors to front. Double glazed windows to front. Range of fitted office furniture. Radiators. Fitted carpet.

SHOWER ROOM/W.C. Low level close coupled W.C. Wall hung wash hand basin. Tiled shower enclosure. Local wall tiling. Radiator. Tiled floor.

WINE CELLAR Travertine Floor.

GAMES ROOM (via spiral staircase from office) Double glazed windows to front and double glazed door to rear balcony. Two double glazed ‘Velux’ windows to rear. Angled ceiling. Built-in cinema system. Radiators. Fitted carpet.


This impressive country house, which has an indoor

pool complex, a cinema room, a further entertainment

room and a detached triple garage, is located in East

Malling. A meandering driveway leads to the house, which

is set in nearly 10 acres of grounds comprising formal

gardens, mature parkland and a paddock. “We bought the

property five years ago, when we were looking for a good

size house in the West Malling area which had plenty of

land for teenagers with motorbikes and buggies, plus space

for our six dogs,” explains Keith. “We were also attracted

by the Victorian charm and original features of the house,

but we’ve made many changes and improvements.”

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“To get more light into the north facing hall we removed a wall, at the same time turning the staircase to

make it into a grand entrance,” recalls Jenny. “We removed

another wall between what had been a music room and a sun

room to create a modern sitting room, which opens on one hand

to the indoor pool and on the other to the garden. We retained

the drawing room and the dining room as traditional, Victorian

style formal rooms; shutters seal off the two dining room windows

that overlook the pool. Another major alteration was to join the

annexe to the house and provide a large contemporary dining

kitchen and family room, which I love – it’s my perfect kitchen.”

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CINEMA ROOM (Lower Ground floor off hallway)Built-in cinema system. Radiator. Fitted carpet. Door to:

BOLIER/STORE ROOM Oil fired boiler. Housing security system, entertainment system and lighting controls.

MAIN STAIRCASE TO FIRST FLOOR Hand rail and balustrade. Fitted carpet.

LANDINGSash window. Hand rail and balustrade. Fitted carpet. Large linen cupboards. Access to loft space. Radiator.

MASTER BEDROOM Sash windows to front side and rear. Extensive range of bespoke fitted bedroom furniture. Inset spot lights and ceiling speakers. Radiators. Fitted carpet.

MASTER BATHROOM Adjacent to master bedroom. This room is currently stripped in readiness for complete reinstatement.

BEDROOM/DRESSING ROOM Sash window to front. Range of fitted wardrobes. Radiator. Fitted carpet.

BEDROOM Sash window to front. Range of fitted bedroom furniture. Radiator. Fitted carpet.

EN-SUITESash window to front. Walk-in shower enclosure. Low level W.C. with concealed cistern. Rectangular wash hand basin, with granite counter top with mixer tap and storage below. Tiled floor with under floor heating.

BEDROOM Sash windows to rear and side. Corniced ceiling. Built-in wardrobes and storage. Radiators.

DRESSING ROOM Sash window to rear. Range of fitted wardrobes. Radiator Fitted carpet.

EN SUITE Additionally accessed from landing. Low level close coupled W.C. Pedestal wash hand basin. Large shower enclosure. Local wall tiling. Radiator/towel rail.


“The kitchen, sitting room and indoor pool all open to the rear patio, formal garden and lawn – an arrangement that’s great for garden parties, while

the renovated tennis court in the parkland at the front of the house has provided a

brilliant base for a party marquee,” continues Keith. “Adjoining the kitchen there’s

now an office area, where a spiral staircase rises to the entertainment room – the

first floor of the original annexe and an ideal teenage den. We turned the basement

snooker room into an adult cinema room, which is also great for parties. The house

is fantastic for both the family and for entertaining.”



“We made various alterations to the first floor as well,” adds Jenny. “One bedroom now bridges the join between the house and the annexe; it has a vaulted ceiling,

bi-folding doors opening to a balcony, and access to the entertainment room. We also created a therapy room out of part of a large bathroom. The master bedroom suite, which has

a dressing room and a bathroom, has a massive footprint so, to break up the bedroom space, we made a raised area for the bed and installed fitted handmade oak furniture.

The location of the house is superb because you can walk to East Malling station, which connects to London Victoria, while all amenities, such as supermarkets, are also within easy

reach,” conclude Keith and Jenny. “East Malling itself has a village atmosphere and a friendly pub – it’s a lovely community and it has been so easy to make friends here.”



Agents notes: All measurements are approximate and quoted in metric with imperial equivalents 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. Printed 16.06.2015

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BEDROOM Sash window to front. Corniced ceiling. Radiator. Fitted carpet.

BEDROOM Sash window to front. Double glazed bi-fold windows and double glazed door opening to balcony. Angled ceiling with double glazed roofing panels fitted with remotely controlled blinds. Range of fitted bedroom furniture. Fitted carpet with under floor heating.

EN SUITE Opaque glass door and screen. Low level W.C. with concealed cistern. Wall hung wash hand basin. Walk in shower area. Full wall tiling. Tiled floor with under floor heating.

BEDROOM/THERAPY ROOM Sash windows to side. Radiator. Fitted carpet.

FAMILY BATHROOM Sash windows to front and side. Freestanding contemporary slipper bath with combined drainer/filler. Walk in shower enclosure. Low level W.C. with concealed cistern. Oval wash hand basin. Full wall tiling. Radiator/towel rail. Tiled floor with under floor heating.

POOL COMPLEX AND POOL ROOM Secondary double glazed sash windows to front and double glazed windows and doors to garden. Large heated pool served by Shower room/W.C plus steam room and small kitchenette. A separate plant room houses boiler and filtration system.


GROUNDS AND GARDENS The overall plot has been estimated as being approximately 9.5 acres with the main house sitting towards the south western area of the plot. The grounds are currently configured as follows:

PARKLAND AND FRONT GARDENS The area between the entrance and the main house is mainly laid to parkland style lawns with several impressive specimen trees adding interest.

SIDE GARDEN A large lawns area with established trees and a garden store.

REAR GARDEN With fine lawns a large circular fishpond with ornate fountain. Paved terraces and seating areas.



Viewing arrangements strictly via the vendors’ sole agents Fine & Country on 01732 222272

PADDOCK Large enclosed paddock with wooden summer house/pavilion.

TENNIS COURT Fenced court area. Modern surface and overlooked by a recently added summerhouse or changing room.

OUTBUILDINGS Outside store with gardeners W.C. Additional walk-in store room.

DRIVEWAY AND PARKING The property is approached by a long sweeping drive via remotely controlled entrance gates. The driveway divides leading to a large parking area to the front of the property and to a secure courtyard car park and garage block via the drive through car port.

GARAGING A large detached garage block with clock tower provides secure parking within three separate bays, each with remotely controlled up and over doors. At either end of the garage block are further single garage size rooms with double doors that can be utilised as further garaging/stores.


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