Guide price

£528,500

3 bed detached house for sale
Hilder Street, Leybourne, West Malling, Kent ME19

    • 3 beds

    • 2 baths

    • 2 receptions

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Retirement
Chain free
Added on 23/10/2026

About this property

  • Only over 60s are eligible for the Home for Life from Homewise (incorporating a Lifetime Lease)

  • Savings against the full price of this property typically range from 20% to 50% for a Lifetime Lease

  • Actual price paid depends on individuals’ age and personal circumstances (and property criteria)

  • Plan allows customers to purchase a % share of the property value (up to 50%) to safeguard for the future

  • Call for a personalised quote, or use the calculator on the homewise website for an indicative saving

  • The full listed price of this property is £800,000

  • Delightful 18th century cottage set in manor house grounds

  • Abundance of character and charm

  • Gated driveway, garage & 3 outbuildings

  • Fully restored in 2019

Securing this property with A lifetime leaseover 60s can secure this property with a home for life from homewise

Through the Home for Life Plan from Homewise, those aged 60 or over can purchase a Lifetime Lease and a share of the property value to safeguard for the future. The cost to purchase the Lifetime Lease is always less than the full market value.
Over 60s customers typically save between from 20% to 50%*.

Home for Life Plan guide price for overs 60s: The Lifetime Lease price for this property is £528,500 based on an average saving of 33%.

Market Value Price: £800,000

The price you pay will vary according to your age, personal circumstances and requirements and will be adjusted to include any percentage of the property you wish to safeguard. The plan allows customers to purchase a share of the property value (up to 50%) to safeguard for the future.

For an indication of what you could save, please use our calculator on the homewise website.
Please call for more information or a personalised quote.
Please note: Homewise do not own this property and it is not exclusively for sale for the over-60s.
It is being marketed by Homewise as an example of a property that is currently for sale which could be purchased using a Home For Life Lifetime Lease.

If you are not over 60 or would like to purchase the property at the full market value of £800,000, please contact the estate agent Wards.

Property DESCRIPTIONThis historical detached house is set in grounds of the Manor House of Leybourne Chase. Tucked away next to walled gardens and enjoying a blissfully private feel. Nearly every window of this beautiful home enjoys a scenic views of the grounds, the clock tower or walled gardens. It boasts 3 outbuildings and the security of a gated driveway and garage. The rear garden enjoys a sunny aspect and complete privacy. Next to your private garden is the community walled gardens, which you are free to enjoy any time. Formally the gardener of the manor house's home, the cottage was built in the late 18th century. Having fallen into disrepair the cottage was fully restored and renovated in 2019 and comes with remaining 10 year warranty. This Grade II listed home is a complete one of a kind and for those that appreciate a wealth of history and character. The present owners have a selection of historic photos and information about the property for those that are intrigued. Can be sold with the benefit of no onward chain.

Room sizes:
  • Entrance Hallway
  • Cloakroom
  • Kitchen/Diner 14'1 x 11'2 (4.30m x 3.41m)
  • Utility
  • Open Diner 13'0 x 8'6 (3.97m x 2.59m)
  • Study 9'6 x 6'8 (2.90m x 2.03m)
  • Lounge 14'9 x 11'4 (4.50m x 3.46m)
  • Landing
  • Bedroom 1 13'8 x 10'8 (4.17m x 3.25m)
  • En-Suite Shower Room
  • Bedroom 2 10'1 x 8'4 (3.08m x 2.54m)
  • Bedroom 3/Dressing Room 6'6 x 5'5 (1.98m x 1.65m)
  • Bathroom
  • Garage & Driveway
  • Storage
  • Walled Rear Garden

The information provided about this property does not constitute or form part of an offer or contract, nor may it be regarded as representations. All interested parties must verify accuracy and your solicitor must verify tenure/lease information, fixtures & fittings and, where the property has been extended/converted, planning/building regulation consents. All dimensions are approximate and quoted for guidance only as are floor plans which are not to scale and their accuracy cannot be confirmed. Reference to appliances and/or services does not imply that they are necessarily in working order or fit for the purpose.

If buying to rent, please check if Local Authority licensing schemes apply before proceeding. Legal advice should be taken to verify fixtures/fittings, planning, alterations and/or lease details. Appliances & services are untested, dimensions are approximate and floor plans are not to scale.

We are pleased to offer our customers a range of additional services to help them with moving home. None of these services are obligatory and you are free to use service providers of your choice. Current regulations require all estate agents to inform their customers of the fees they earn for recommending third party services. If you choose to use a service provider recommended by Homewise, details of all referral fees can be found at the link below. If you decide to use any of our services, please be assured that this will not increase the fees you pay to our service providers, which remain as quoted directly to you.


Council Tax band: F

Tenure: Freehold
Suitable as a retirement home.

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