4 bed detached house for sale

The Landway, Maidstone ME14

A rare opportunity to acquire this much-loved detached family home, enviably positioned within one of Bearsted's most sought-after residential roads. Built in the 1930s in an attractive Neo-Tudor style, the property is full of charm and character, beautifully enhanced by ornamental French shutters, replacement leaded light windows and a brand-new roof. Having been cherished by the same family for over 50 years, it now offers an exciting opportunity for the next owners to create their forever home.

The spacious accommodation comprises an entrance hall, elegant lounge, magnificent orangery, kitchen/breakfast room, utility room, cloakroom, attached garage, four double bedrooms, family bathroom and en-suite shower room. Outside, the property enjoys an imposing carriage driveway to the front and a superb east-facing rear garden extending to approximately 150 ft. There is also excellent potential to extend into the loft (subject to the necessary planning consents), creating additional living space if required.

Ideally located within walking distance of Bearsted Village Green, highly regarded schools, local amenities and excellent transport links, this exceptional home is offered for sale with no forward chain. Early viewing is highly recommended to fully appreciate the character, setting and outstanding potential on offer.

On The Ground Floor

Entrance Canopy

Quarry tiled flooring with brick paviour steps leading to an attractive cast iron archway. Solid oak entrance door featuring decorative bullseye glazing and traditional black ironmongery. CCTV installed.

Entrance Hall (20' 8'' x 7' 2'' (max) (6.29m x 2.18m))

Oak flooring with picture rail. A striking flared staircase rises to the first floor, creating an impressive focal point. Useful understairs storage cupboard and an additional double built-in cupboard. Radiator with decorative cover.

Lounge (19' 2'' x 12' 2'' (5.84m x 3.71m))

Oak flooring, leaded light windows to the front and side aspects, and two radiators with decorative covers. An impressive Claygate Brickette fireplace provides an attractive focal point, featuring quarry tiled display hearths, an oak mantel, and a fitted electric wood-burning effect stove. The chimney has been professionally lined for a solid fuel stove, and the vendors are happy to include the multi-fuel wood-burning stove they have within the sale should the purchaser wish to reinstate it. Characterful artificial beams and two wall light points complete the room, which opens seamlessly through a wide opening to:

Orangery (21' 6'' x 14' 1'' (6.55m x 4.29m))

Oak flooring. Windows to all aspects, complemented by two roof lanterns, flood the room with an abundance of natural light. Glazed double doors open onto the beautifully landscaped, east-facing rear garden. Two radiators with decorative covers and low-voltage recessed lighting complete this bright and inviting space.

Kitchen / Breakfast Room (20' 9'' x 12' 4'' (max) (6.32m x 3.76m))

Well appointed with an extensive range of painted white wall and base units, complemented by stylish black handles and luxurious granite work surfaces. Features include a leaded light window to the front aspect, radiator with decorative cover, space for an American-style fridge/freezer, integrated eye-level oven and grill, and a five-burner Neff induction hob with extractor canopy above. Further benefits include glass-fronted display cabinets, deep pan drawers, a stainless steel one-and-a-half bowl sink with drainer and mixer tap, under-cabinet lighting, attractive pink blush metro tiled splashbacks with matching upstands, and practical vinyl tile-effect flooring.

Utility (9' 7'' x 8' 2'' (2.92m x 2.49m))

A range of white-fronted wall and base units complemented by black granite work surfaces. Ceramic Butler sink with a contemporary shower mixer tap, plumbing for a washing machine, space for a tumble dryer and under-counter fridge. Finished with attractive blush pink metro tiled splashbacks, vinyl tile-effect flooring and low-voltage recessed lighting.

Lobby

Tile-effect vinyl flooring, half-glazed wooden door providing access to the rear garden, and a leaded light window overlooking the garden.

Cloakroom

Fitted with a low-level WC and wash hand basin with mixer tap. Finished with tile-effect vinyl flooring and a window to the rear aspect providing natural light.

On The First Floor

Landing (10' 9'' x 10' 3'' (3.27m x 3.12m))

Wooden balustrade with turned newel posts, access to the loft space, and a large window to the rear enjoying an easterly aspect, allowing for an abundance of natural light.

Bedroom 1 (17' 6'' x 13' 0'' (max) (5.33m x 3.96m))

Very spacious principal bedroom with leaded light windows to the front enjoying a westerly aspect, picture rail, and radiator with an attractive decorative cover. A comprehensive range of fitted bedroom furniture includes wardrobes, glass-fronted display cabinets, bedside tables, a dressing table, and a chest of drawers.

Bedroom 2 (12' 6'' x 10' 0'' (3.81m x 3.05m))

Leaded light window to the front enjoying a westerly aspect, picture rail, and radiator with decorative cover. Door leading to:

Bedroom 3 (14' 2'' x 8' 6'' (4.31m x 2.59m))

Oak flooring, windows to the rear and side aspects providing excellent natural light, radiator, and low-voltage recessed lighting. A comprehensive range of fitted furniture includes built-in wardrobes, cupboards, and matching chests of drawers. Door leading to:

En-Suite Shower Room (5' 5'' x 4' 10'' (1.65m x 1.47m))

Appointed with a contemporary white suite complemented by chrome fittings, comprising a low-level WC, wash hand basin, and walk-in shower enclosure with glazed screen. Finished with oak flooring, fully tiled walls, a chrome heated towel rail, extractor fan, shaver point, and low-voltage recessed lighting.

Bedroom 4 (10' 5'' x 9' 0'' (3.17m x 2.74m))

Window to the rear enjoying an easterly aspect, picture rail, and a useful built-in airing cupboard with fitted shelving.

Bathroom (7' 9'' x 5' 5'' (2.36m x 1.65m))

Fitted with an elegant traditional rope-edged white suite comprising a panelled bath with mixer tap and hand-held shower attachment, separate walk-in shower enclosure with glazed screen and stylish quartz-effect Aqua Board surrounds, and a wash hand basin with mixer tap. Complemented by a rear-facing window, wood-panelled walls, chrome heated towel rail, low-voltage recessed lighting, and attractive vinyl flooring.

Cloakroom

Traditional rope-edged white low-level WC, complemented by wood-panelled walls with a dado rail. Rear-facing window, extractor fan, wall light point, and practical vinyl flooring.

Outside

The property is approached via an imposing gravel carriage driveway, providing ample off-road parking and creating a striking first impression. A deep evergreen hedge affords a high degree of privacy from the road, while a beautifully maintained lawn featuring a mature olive tree enhances the attractive frontage. Pedestrian access is available to both sides of the property, leading to the rear garden. The attached garage measures approximately 14'2" x 8'7" and is accessed via double timber doors. Benefiting from power and lighting, it also houses the consumer unit and a wall-mounted Worcester gas-fired combination boiler supplying domestic hot water and central heating.

The magnificent rear garden is undoubtedly one of the property's finest features, extending to approximately 150 ft in length and enjoying an easterly aspect. Designed for both entertaining and relaxation, it features a spacious porcelain-paved terrace beneath a pergola adorned with mature wisteria and fitted with lighting. A raised composite deck, complete with an electric awning, wall-mounted heaters and composite balustrading, provides a wonderful additional seating area overlooking the garden.

A brick paviour pathway leads through the lawn to a charming picket gate, opening into the second section of the garden where mature Scots pine trees create a peaceful, park-like setting. Further highlights include a substantial timber workshop, a secluded brick-paved patio beneath a pergola, approached via an enchanting rose arbour with brick pillars, an ornamental fish pond, and a mature magnolia tree. The garden is enclosed by mature hedged and fenced boundaries and is further enhanced by established apple and plum trees, outside lighting, and an external tap.