Property Details: - Type: Detached house - Bedrooms: 5 - Bathrooms: 3

Agent: Jack Charles - Tonbridge Phone: 01732 658046

Guide Price £1,300,000 - £1,400,000.<br/><br/>A beautifully converted and modernised detached stone barn offering spacious and versatile accommodation, including five bedrooms and three bathrooms, set within attractive gardens with a stream boundary. The property also benefits from a substantial detached barn with double garage, offering excellent potential for further development, subject to planning, and ample parking via a partially shared driveway.<br/><br/><b>To Be Sold</b> - Jack Charles are delighted to offer this stunning detached stone barn, beautifully converted and thoughtfully modernised by the current owners, blending character features with contemporary living.<br/><br/>Set within attractive gardens, this impressive home offers versatile and spacious accommodation arranged over multiple floors, complemented by a substantial detached barn with further potential.<br/><br/>Accommodation<br/><br/>The property is entered via a welcoming reception hall with a striking central turning staircase, immediately setting the tone for the space and quality throughout. From here there is access to a cloakroom and a useful utility room.<br/><br/>The ground floor provides two principal reception areas, including a well proportioned sitting room enjoying views over the rear garden, and a superb open plan kitchen, dining and living space, ideal for modern family living and entertaining.<br/><br/>To the first floor, the principal bedroom benefits from an en suite bathroom, with three further bedrooms served by a family bathroom, offering excellent flexibility for family occupation.<br/><br/>A standout feature of the home is the second floor, where a substantial room spans almost the full length of the property. Currently arranged as a large open plan space with a bathroom to one side and a generous walk in wardrobe and an attic room to the other, this whole area offers enormous potential. It could be reconfigured to create additional bedrooms or living spaces.<br/><br/>Outbuildings and External Features<br/><br/>In addition to the main house, there is a substantial detached barn, currently utilised as a studio and garage. This building offers significant scope, subject to the necessary planning permissions, to be converted into either a separate dwelling or ancillary accommodation, with potential for a three bedroom detached property.<br/><br/>Two garage doors and a private door give access to the barn, and there is ample gravel parking accessed via a partially shared driveway.<br/><br/>Gardens and Grounds<br/><br/>The property sits within delightful gardens, predominantly laid to lawn to the front and side with large paved terraces and seating areas throughout the gardens. A charming stream forms part of the boundary, adding to the setting, with an additional area beyond currently maintained by the owners, although understood to be council owned.<br/><br/><b>Location</b> - Situated in the desirable village of Leybourne, this property enjoys a peaceful semi rural setting while remaining conveniently positioned for local amenities. Leybourne offers a range of facilities including a village shop, popular public house, and access to the picturesque Leybourne Lakes Country Park. The area is also well served for leisure, with a selection of golf courses nearby including West Malling Golf Club and Kings Hill Golf Club.<br/><br/>Nearby West Malling provides a more comprehensive range of boutique shops, restaurants, and mainline rail services with direct links into London, making it an excellent choice for commuters.<br/><br/>The property is ideally located for access to surrounding towns and amenities, with Maidstone approximately 6 miles away, offering extensive shopping, leisure and schooling options. Bluewater Shopping Centre is within approximately 12 miles away- 20 minutes drive, providing one of the region’s premier retail and dining destinations.<br/><br/>The area is well regarded for its schooling, both state and independent, and benefits from excellent road connections via the M20 and M26, providing easy access to London, the coast, and the wider motorway network.<br/><br/>