Broad Street, Maidstone

Property Details: - Type: Terraced house - Bedrooms: 4 - Bathrooms: 3

Agent: Ferris & Co - Maidstone Phone: 01622 279579

The Cheynes is a Grade II Listed cottage dating from the 18th and 19th centuries, part of which was formerly the village shop (List Entry No. 1344298), and features attractive weatherboarded elevations. The property benefits from fenestration across four floors to the rear, enjoying a southerly aspect that creates a wonderfully light and airy interior. This is beautifully balanced by five windows and a glazed porch to the front elevation, forming a cosy principal bedroom and an inviting lounge, ideal for homely evenings around the wood-burning stove.This delightful cottage encapsulates everything that is special about listed homes, offering period features in abundance without sacrificing the practicalities of modern family living. The accommodation includes two principal bedrooms, both with en-suite facilities, a luxuriously appointed shower room and two further bedrooms, providing four in total. There are two spacious reception rooms with original fireplaces and heavy exposed beams, alongside a bespoke kitchen/breakfast room with a range of integrated appliances, a separate utility room and a cloakroom.Outside, the property enjoys a stunning south-facing cottage garden with a sun terrace adjoining the house, complemented by rear vehicular access, a double-length driveway and a garage, currently used as a storeroom. Sold with no forward chain. <br/><br/>ON THE GROUND FLOOR<br/><br/>ENTRANCE PORCH<br/>Partly glazed entrance door with brass furniture, front and side windows, recessed doormat, and a bench seat with storage beneath housing the gas meter. An original oak-glazed entrance door with side-panel windows leads to:<br/><br/>LOUNGE - 22' 0'' x 15' 4'' (6.70m x 4.67m)<br/>An exceptional reception room rich in period character and timeless charm, showcasing original oak flooring and a striking natural brick inglenook fireplace and hearth with bressumer beam and fitted wood-burning stove. Further features include exposed original oak beams, wall light points, two front-facing windows and a side window with fitted blind, together with two radiators. Stairs lead to the lower ground floor.<br/><br/>SITTING ROOM - 16' 0'' x 11' 5'' (4.87m x 3.48m)<br/>Wood panelling to dado height is complemented by striking William Morris-style wallpaper, with exposed oak beams adding further character. The room enjoys a south-facing rear window, wall light points and a shallow display cupboard.<br/><br/>BEDROOM 3 - 12' 10'' x 8' 2'' (3.91m x 2.49m)<br/>Two side-facing windows with oak window sills, a built-in airing cupboard housing the water cylinder, original exposed beams and a pillared radiator. A door leads to<br/><br/>EN-SUITE SHOWER ROOM<br/>A white bathroom suite with chrome fittings comprising a low-level WC and wash hand basin with traditional-style mixer taps. There is a step-in shower cubicle with bi-folding glass door, complemented by metro-tiled splashbacks, an extractor fan and wall light point, all finished with Portuguese-style ceramic floor tiles.<br/><br/>ON THE LOWER GROUND FLOOR<br/>Stairs descend from the ground floor into a space featuring exposed brick and stone walls, painted white, with wood-effect vinyl flooring. A pantry cupboard with shelving houses the consumer unit and electric service meter. Leading to:<br/><br/>KITCHEN / BREAKFAST ROOM - 15' 10'' x 11' 5'' (4.82m x 3.48m)<br/>A beautiful bespoke, custom-made kitchen featuring oak-lined cabinetry with painted sage-green door and drawer fronts, complemented by solid wood block work surfaces. A large, deep butler sink with mixer tap and recessed drainer is perfectly positioned beneath a south-facing window, enjoying delightful views over the rear garden. Appliances include an integrated dishwasher, eye-level Bosch ovens and a four-burner Bosch induction hob with Samsung extractor hood above.Open display shelving with under-shelf lighting adds charm, alongside wall light points and a brick fireplace recess with oak double doors housing the Ideal boiler and providing additional storage. Exposed beams, painted white, enhance the light and airy feel created by the room's southerly aspect, complemented further by an exposed brick feature wall and oak-effect vinyl flooring.<br/><br/>REAR LOBBY<br/>Continuous oak-effect vinyl flooring runs throughout, with a glazed door opening to the rear garden, and further doors leading to the utility room and to the cloakroom.<br/><br/>CLOAKROOM<br/>Continuous oak-effect vinyl flooring complements a white suite with chrome fittings, comprising a low-level WC and a rectangular wash hand basin with mixer tap set into a work surface, together with a radiator and tiled splashbacks.<br/><br/>UTILITY ROOM<br/>Continuous oak-effect vinyl flooring complements bespoke, oak-lined lower-level cabinetry matching the kitchen, with painted sage-green doors and solid wood block work surfaces. A ceramic butler sink with mixer tap and recessed drainer, two windows enjoying a southerly aspect over the garden and side view, together with a radiator.<br/><br/>ON THE FIRST FLOOR<br/><br/>LANDING<br/>A timber handrail and balustrade with newel post accompany the staircase leading to the first floor, stairs rising to the second floor, with a side window providing natural light.<br/><br/>BEDROOM 1 - 20' 0'' x 9' 9'' (6.09m x 2.97m)<br/>Three front-facing windows with fitted French shutters, excellent storage provided by two double fitted wardrobes and a further built-in single wardrobe, and a Georgian-style fireplace with inset cast-iron raised basket and tiled hearth. Additional features include a radiator and a door leading to:<br/><br/>EN-SUITE SHOWER ROOM<br/>A white suite with chrome fittings featuring a built-in vanity incorporating a low-level WC with concealed cistern and wash hand basin with mixer tap and storage cupboards beneath. There is a step-in corner shower with mosaic-tiled splashbacks and glass sliding door, complemented by a chromium-plated heated towel rail, low-voltage recessed lighting, an extractor fan and wood-effect herringbone vinyl flooring.<br/><br/>BEDROOM 2 - 11' 6'' x 11' 3'' (3.50m x 3.43m)<br/>A rear-facing window enjoying a southerly aspect, together with a radiator and a recessed fireplace featuring a cast-iron Georgian raised basket.<br/><br/>ON THE SECOND FLOOR<br/><br/>SHOWER ROOM<br/>A striking room featuring a white suite with chrome fittings, comprising a low-level WC and traditional wash hand basin with mixer taps. There is a contemporary walk-in shower with frameless glass enclosure and Triton electric shower, complemented by ceramic Portuguese floor tiles. Additional features include wood panelling to dado height along one wall, a rear-facing window, a side Velux window, a pillared radiator with towel rail, exposed beams, and a door leading to:<br/><br/>BEDROOM 4 - 20' 7'' x 8' 1'' (max) (6.27m x 2.46m)<br/>This characterful attic room has been cleverly transformed into a fourth bedroom, featuring exposed beams, two rear-facing Velux windows enjoying a southerly aspect, and a radiator. Please note there is restricted head height at the extremities.<br/><br/>OUTSIDE<br/>The south-facing rear garden is a particular highlight, extending to approximately 50ft and beautifully landscaped with expert planting that creates swathes of summer colour. A paved patio area adjoins the house, while a shingle pathway meanders through the garden to a lawned area and a further patio beyond. The garden is fully enclosed and benefits from outside lighting and an external tap.Access is provided via a personal door to the brick-built garage, currently used for storage and equipped with electric, light and power, along with an up-and-over door. To the front of the garage, a shingle driveway provides off-road parking for two vehicles<br/><br/>Council Tax Band: F<br/>Tenure: Freehold