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Bluebell Estates - INEA
27 High Street
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01622 717 500
 

Full Details for 2 Bedroom Terraced for sale in Aylesford, ME20 :

Bluebell Estates are delighted to present this unique and interesting late medieval property in the picturesque riverside Village of Aylesford in Kent. The Grade II listed property has been meticulously restored in recent years and benefits from a wealth of historical features spanning over 500 years. The accommodation comprises of a spacious reception room, cobbled kitchen and store room to the ground floor with a versatile bedroom or further spacious reception room and bathroom to the first floor and a beamed and vaulted bedroom with cloakroom on the second floor. Only an internal viewing can do this exceptionally unique property the justice it deserves. For more information or to arrange a viewing please contact us on 01622 717500.

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Bluebell Estates are delighted to present this unique and interesting late medieval property in the picturesque riverside Village of Aylesford in Kent. The listed property has been meticulously restored in recent years and benefits from a wealth of historical features spanning over 500 years. The accommodation comprises of a spacious reception room, cobbled kitchen and store room to the ground floor, with a versatile bedroom or further spacious reception room and bathroom to the first floor and a beamed and vaulted bedroom with cloakroom on the second floor. Only an internal viewing can do this exceptionally unique property the justice it deserves. For more information or to arrange a viewing please contact us on 01622 717500.Brief History of The Property: This property is believed to have been built in the late 15th Century as a thatched merchants house. It has inevitably been changed and modified over the years with the most prominent alteration being the Georgian flush frontage from the Original Tudor jetted first floor and the Kent Peg Tiles replacing the thatched roof covering. Many of the original features from various periods of this property's history have been preserved and were uncovered, along with numerous interesting artefacts by the current owner with the help of the local conservation officer. The property is believed to have been owned by many generations of the Danes family who owned the 'Anchor Brewery' in Aylesford. It also features a 'Yorkshire light' horizontal sliding sash window being very rare for this region.Situation: Aylesford Village is nestled on the banks of the River Medway at the foot of the North Downs in the County of Kent commonly know as the Garden of England. The village has been designated a conservation area to retain its historical character. The village boasts popular eateries and public houses as well as a Village store, coffee shop and a village primary school. Outside the village is Aylesford Secondary School and Aylesford Retail Park with supermarket and retail superstores. The village has it's own train station and has road links to both the M2 and M20 motorways providing access to London. The County town of Maidstone is approximately 4 miles away where a multitude of retail, educational and recreational facilities can be found.Accommodation as follows:Georgian solid wood door into...Living Room 19'9 x 9'7 (6.02m x 2.92m )Beams to ceiling and walls with a deep ornate stone Tudor fireplace. Georgian sash window to front. Wide planked solid floor boards. Radiator. Timber window to rear of room believed to be the original window to the rear of the Medieval house. Latched and braced doors into Study recess and under stairs cupboard with 16th Century 'folded' oak door into Kitchen. Open to Georgian turnpike staircase leading to First floor.Kitchen/Dining-Room 16' x 10'6 (4.88m x 3.20m )A matching range of wall and base units in white with granite effect laminate worktops over. Space for washing machine and fridge. Inset Victorian butler sink with brass mixer tap. Medieval cobbles to floor and beams to walls and ceiling. Victorian cast-iron cooking range in the fireplace. Radiator. Kentish Ragstone rear wall being nearly 2 foot thick and two windows to rear overlooking rear garden. Cupboard housing Potterton combination boiler. Double skinned wide door believed to be Medieval opening onto the rear garden.Study Alcove 5'8 x 3'10 (1.73m x 1.17m )Currently used as a study with power and light. Pavoir bricked floor. Gas and Electricity Meters.First FloorBedroom 2 / 2nd Reception 19'9 x 13'10 (6.02m x 4.22m )Unusual horizontal sash window to front overlooking village square. Ornate dressed Stone Tudor fireplace. Medieval Oak floor boards (some up to 18 inches wide). Beams to ceiling and walls. Radiator. Latched and braced doors to staircase and bathroom. Open stairs to second floor.Bathroom 9'2 x 6'6 max at floor level (2.79m x 1.98m max at floor level )A matching suite nestled under the heavily pitched Cat slide roof comprising of bath with electric shower over, pedestal wash hand basin with chrome taps and low level WC. Localised tiling to walls. Wide plank boards to floor and beams to walls. Window to rear. Radiator.Second FloorBedroom 1 14' max x 14' max at floor level (4.27m max x 4.27m max at floor level )Vaulted and heavily beamed pitched ceiling. Window to rear with view over garden and to river beyond. Exposed Tudor brickwork to chimney breast. Glazed and framed section of wall showing the original lath and daub wall construction. Oak floor boards. Door to cloakroom.CloakroomWash hand basin and low level WC. Oak floor boards.OutsideRearA partially walled garden facing in a Southerly direction and in the region of 57ft long. Mainly laid to lawn with hardstanding to immediate rear and an elevated patio to the far rear. The far rear adjoins a small brook and benefits from a drawbridge giving pedestrian access over the brook. View to the River and Medieval Bridge. Timber shed to remain. Brick built outhouse used for storage and containing a high level Burlington WC.ServicesElectricity, Gas, Water and mains drainageViewingBy appointment through:Bluebell Estates27 High StreetAylesfordKentME20 7AXTel: 01622 717500Web: www.bluebell-estates.co.ukDirectionsFrom our Aylesford Village Office turn right where the property can be found on the right hand side. Free car parking can be found near the entrance to the Village.Agents NoteAll references to the history of this property have been researched by the current and previous owners and they have documentation to substantiate any claims made. However we must stress that records dating back to some of the periods mentioned are rare and as such prospective purchasers should make their own enquiries should they wish to confirm any of the information stated in this set of particulars.All services connected but none tested.Measurements by sonic tape which may be subject to some variationThe details are produced for information only and do not form part of any contractFloor Plans


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