Ragstone Cottage
Comp Lane, Offham, West Malling, Kent
Guide Price
£850,000
"A beautifully refurbished four-bedroom detached home that harmoniously blends period charm with modern living. Nestled in a prestigious village within West Malling's conservation area. "
The Property
As you enter the spacious entrance hall, you’ll find a spacious and well-appointed L-shaped living and dining room, featuring a charming brick-built fireplace. This space seamlessly connects to the bespoke kitchen/breakfast room, which boasts solid oak units, granite countertops, a “Butler” style sink, and an integrated double oven. Adjacent to the kitchen is a practical utility room. The ground floor also includes a luxurious bath/shower room, complete with a jacuzzi bath and a modern glass shower unit with a rainfall head.
A solid oak tread staircase leads to the first floor. Here, you’ll find three generously sized double bedrooms and a single bedroom that has recently been upgraded to a stunning dressing room. A contemporary shower room with a fully tiled shower unit serves this floor, ensuring comfort and convenience for the whole family.
Ragstone Cottage offers the perfect blend of historical character and modern amenities, making it an ideal family home in a sought-after location. Don’t miss the opportunity to make this stunning property your own.
Externally
The property’s exterior is just as impressive as its interior. The beautifully manicured gardens, located to the side and rear, are mainly laid to lawn with hedged borders and an array of decorative flower beds. An elevated fruit garden/orchard, featuring six established fruit trees, adds a touch of rural charm. Additionally, the property includes a recently built garage with a roller door, power, and light, as well as a large driveway.
Key features
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Local Information
The village is known for having the only medieval quintain left in the country and has cricket and tennis clubs for residents. There’s the Offham Society which is a free membership for all living in the village and activities include an annual Trivial Pursuit evening and Lazy Sunday Jazz on Cosgrave Field. The Village Hall offers various classes and activities including film nights, Cubs, Yoga, Kick-Boxing amongst many others. Finally, there is The King’s Arms Pub which offers a pizza van on Wednesday evening, Thai night on Saturday and Sunday lunch.
The closest shops are in West Malling, which is 1.5 miles away. However, there is a garden centre with a farm shop nearby, which sells local produce. West Malling is a lovely historic market town with independent shops, cafes, restaurants, and a Tesco supermarket. It also has a railway station with services to London Victoria/Blackfriars in about 1 hour plus a new and a new hourly service to London Bridge (44 minutes) and Charing Cross. Maidstone, Tunbridge Wells, and Bluewater are the nearest large shopping centres. The M26 and M20 are both within 3.5 miles of the property, providing easy access to the M25, international airports, and London. The village has an excellent primary school, with other good primary schools in nearby West Malling, Kings Hill, and Mereworth. There are also well-regarded grammar and private schools in the area, with a good bus service running through the village to many of the nearby schools.
Accommodation in Brief
Ground Floor
Entrance Hall | Sitting Room | Kitchen | Utility | Boot Room | Bathroom
First Floor
Three Bedrooms | Family Bathroom
Approximate Mileages
West Malling: Approximately 2 miles east; about a 5-minute drive
Maidstone: Around 7 miles east; roughly a 15-minute drive
Tonbridge: Approximately 8 miles southwest; about a 20-minute drive
Sevenoaks: Around 8 miles west; roughly a 20-minute drive
Royal Tunbridge Wells: Approximately 15 miles southwest; about a 30-minute drive
London (Central): Around 27 miles northwest; roughly a 1-hour drive, depending on traffic
Canterbury: Approximately 35 miles east; about a 45-minute drive
Gatwick Airport: Around 30 miles southwest; roughly a 45-minute drive
Heathrow Airport: Approximately 50 miles northwest; about a 1-hour drive.
Services
Mains Gas, Electric & Water. Private Cesspit.
Tenure
Freehold
Wayleaves, Easements & Rights of Way
The property is being sold subject to all existing wayleaves, easements and rights of way, whether or not specified within the sales particulars.
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