West Malling, Kent

Church View247a London Road | West Malling | Kent | ME19 5AD

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Church ViewThis attractive five bedroom family home, which has an attached double garage, is located close to West Malling high street and the station. Finished to a high specification, the property includes features such as Rako lighting, a Living control music system, an integrated Beam vacuum system and a ground source heat pump.

“We bought the plot from the builders nearly eight years ago,” recalls Colin. “They had planning permission for a six bedroom house but we were able to influence the construction. We chose to lose a bedroom to create a bigger master bedroom with a dressing room and a large en suite bathroom. We also had oak floors, under-floor heating installed throughout, added the programmable lighting and put in the sound system to the main reception rooms and the master bedroom.”

“There are two further first floor en suite bedrooms, as well as a separate bathroom, while on the second floor there are two bedrooms and a shower room,” explains Pauline. “The ground floor includes a lounge, a dining room, a fitted study, a utility room and a cloakroom. It also has a vaulted kitchen and breakfast room, which overlooks the garden. I particularly love to be there as I enjoy cooking and entertaining; everyone seems to gather there. It’s also connected to a mezzanine games room by a spiral staircase. What’s really good about the house is that it has the space for the family both to spread out and come together.”

“French doors from both the kitchen and breakfast room and the lounge lead out onto the south facing rear patio,” continues Colin. “The patio’s a great place to relax in the summer and ideal for barbecues. At one corner we put in a large pond with a waterfall, while beyond that there’s a large lawn with shaped and planted borders that we’ve developed over the years. A path runs across the lawn to some raised vegetable beds and a greenhouse at the far end.”

“We particularly liked the location of the house,” adds Colin. “It has easy access to the countryside for walking, yet is also within walking distance of the high street and the station, which connects to London Victoria. I also have the option of driving to Ebbsfleet International via the M20 and M25 and catching HS1.”

“The high street has excellent restaurants and pubs and a good selection of shops, including a small Tesco and many small independent shops,” concludes Pauline. “For supermarkets there’s an Asda and a Waitrose at King’s Hill, a Tesco at Larkfield and a Sainsbury’s at Aylesford. The area also has good schools, including the four Maidstone grammar schools, which can be accessed by school bus or the train.”

“Now the family has grown up, we are looking to downsize but we love the area and hope not to move far,” Pauline and Colin agree.*

* 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.



This exquisite family home sits on a generous plot within a few minutes walk of West Malling’s picturesque high street and the mainline rail station found beyond. The property has been constructed to exacting standards to include high specification fittings throughout. Notable extras include a ground source heat pump that serves the underfloor heating system, lighting system controlled by timer and App, a built-in audio system and a integral vacuuming system.

Currently the property is arranged with five bedrooms set above the expansive reception areas that include a lounge, dining room, breakfast room and a study. Additionally a games room with a forward facing balcony is located on the first floor - this eye catching area is conveniently accessed from the breakfast room via a spiral staircase or the main stairway. The top floor which is comprised of two bedrooms and a bathroom is considered ideal as an independent suite for guests or perhaps an au pair.

The property is approached via block paved driveway and parking area that leads to a spacious double garage with powered door. The gardens are particularly appealing having been subject to comprehensive landscaping. The rear plot is approximately 150ft. in length and has a large southerly facing paved sun terrace, well tended lawns and striking ornamental pond with waterfall. Raised vegetable beds and a modern Victorian styled greenhouse are positioned towards the rear.

ENTRANCE Wooden entrance door opening into:

HALLWAY Double glazed flank windows to front. Coved ceiling with inset spot lights. Oak flooring with under-floor heating. Large closet. Additional storage cupboard. Vacuming point.

GROUND FLOOR W.C. Low level W.C. with concealed cistern. Circular wash hand basin with storage cabinet. Full wall tiling. Tiled floor with underfloor heating. Heated towel rail.

LOUNGE Double glazed French door to garden with double glazed flank windows. Additional double glazed window to side. Coved ceiling with inset spot lights and speakers. Living flame style gas fire with stone surround, mantle and hearth. Oak flooring with underfloor heating.

DINING ROOM Double glazed bay window to front. Coved ceiling with inset speakers. Oak flooring with underfloor heating.

KITCHEN Double glazed window to rear. Coved ceiling with inset spot lights and speakers. Twin bowl stainless steel sink unit with mixer taps and filtered water tap inset into polished granite work surface. Large range of cupboard and drawer base units incorporating dishwasher. Dual fuel range cooker with

extractor hood over. Range of upright cabinets. Large fridge /freezer. Local wall tiling. Vacuum point and additional floor level vacuum point (for sweeping). Tiled floor with underfloor heating. Open plan to:

BREAKFAST ROOM Double glazed French doors with double glazed flank windows full height double glazed windows above to rear. Tiled floor with underfloor heating. Spiral staircase to games room and first floor.

STUDY Double glazed window to rear. Coved ceiling. Inset speakers. Fitted range of office furniture. Oak floor with underfloor heating.

UTILITY ROOM Half double glazed door and double glazed flank windows to side. Stainless steel sink unit with mixer taps inset into roll fronted work surface with drawers below. Plumbing for automatic washing machine. Space for tumble dryer and fridge/freezer. Range of eye level cabinets. Local wall tiling. Tiled floor. Underfloor heating. Personal door to garage.

STAIRS TO FIRST FLOOR Fitted carpet, hand rail and balustrade.

LANDING Coved ceiling with inset spot lights. Storage closet and linen cupboard served by independent heater. Fitted carpet. Vacuuming point.



MASTER BEDROOM Double glazed windows to rear. Coved ceiling with inset spot lights and speakers. Fitted carpet with underfloor heating.

DRESSING ROOM Double glazed window to rear. Coved ceiling with inset spot lights and speakers. Range of fitted wardrobes. Fitted carpet. Underfloor heating.

EN SUITE Double glazed window to side. Freestanding bath with mixer taps and hand shower. Large walk-in shower enclosure. Twin wash hand basins set over storage cabinets. Low level W.C. with concealed cistern. Full wall tiling. Inset ceiling spot lights and speakers. Tiled floor with underfloor heating. Heated towel rail and heated mirror.

BEDROOM Double glazed windows to front. Coved ceiling with access to loft space. Built-in wardrobes. Fitted carpet with underfloor heating.

EN SUITE Double glazed window to front. Low level W.C. with concealed cistern. Wall hung wash hand basin. Tiled shower enclosure. inset ceiling spot lights. Local wall tiling. Tiled floor with underfloor heating. Heated towel rail.

BEDROOM Double glazed window to rear. Coved ceiling with inset spot lights. Built-in wardrobes. Fitted carpet underfloor heating.

EN SUITE Low level W.C. with concealed cistern. Wall hung wash hand basin. Large shower enclosure. Local wall tiling. Tiled floor with underfloor heating. Heated towel rail.

FAMILY BATHROOM Double glazed window to front. Panelled bath with mixer taps and hand shower attachment. Wall hung wash hand basin. Low level W.C. with concealed cistern. Full wall tiling. Tiled floor with underfloor heating. Heated towel rail.

GAMES ROOM Double glazed french doors opening onto balcony. Double glazed flank windows and additional double glazed windows to front. Velux skylight window to side. Eaves access panels. Fitted carpet with underfloor heating.

STAIRS TO SECOND FLOOR Fitted carpet, handrail and balustrade.

LANDING Double glazed window to front. Inset ceiling spot lights. Eaves access panels. Fitted carpet with underfloor heating. Vacuuming point.

BEDROOM Double glazed window to side. Inset ceiling spot lights. Fitted wardrobes. Fitted carpet with underfloor heating.

BEDROOM Double glazed window to rear and Velux skylight window to side. Eaves access panels. Fitted carpet with underfloor heating.

BATHROOM Double glazed Velux skylight window to side. Low level close coupled W.C. Wall hung wash hand basin. Large tiled shower enclosure. Local wall tiling. Tiled floor with underfloor heating. Heated towel rail.

FRONT GARDEN/DRIVEWAY Block paved driveway leading to a wider parking area. Small lawn area to side. Established shrubbery to beds. Fenced boundaries. The gated access to the neighbouring property affords a rarely used right of way for the neighbour to enter/exit their property. This arrangement predates the installation of a driveway that now permanently serves the neighbouring house.

REAR GARDEN - APPROXIMATELY150FT. Large paved sun terrace. Established flower and shrub borders. Mature specimen fir tree. Landscaped pond area with waterfall. Well kept lawns divided by paved pathway. Concealed tank for rainwater harvesting. Large wooden shed/tractor store. Victorian style greenhouse. Raised vegetable beds. Fenced boundaries.

GARAGE Double width garage with remotely controlled up and over door. Personal door to garden. Garage houses the ground source heat pump equipment (the heating grid itself it sited under the rear lawn).


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 01.05.2015

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