157 Upper Fant Road, , Maidstone, ME16 8BT £240,000

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157 Upper Fant Road Maidstone ME16 8BT

Wonderful opportunity to purchase this substantial Victorian end of terraced house of

great gothic grandeur.

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Description Wonderful opportunity to purchase this substantial Victorian end of terraced house of great gothic grandeur. The well proportioned accommodation is arranged on three floors and extends to in excess of 1200 square feet. Internally the property boasts some beautiful Victorian features and has been lovingly restored and presented by the present owners who have thoroughly enjoyed their time living at this property. The rear garden is also a particular feature lending itself to outdoor entertaining enjoying a western aspect to the rear. This surprisingly spacious period home has some wonderful features and must be viewed to be fully appreciated, with the added benefit of gas fired central heating by radiators and partial UPVC replacement double glazing and comprises with approximate room measurements as follows. *ORIGINAL STRIPPED PINE INTERNAL DOORS *

Location Located in this well established and sought after position on the western outskirts of the town, conveniently placed within easy access of a good selection of local amenities with shop and facilities on the Tonbridge Road with municipal tennis courts, amenity land at Lower Fant which provides access to some beautiful walks along the tow path on the River Medway. Local infant and junior school in Douglas Road is within a 1/4 mile, with a wider selection of schools and colleges for older children in and around the town centre. Maidstone itself in the town offers an excellent selection of amenities including two museums, theatre, county library, multi-screen cinema and a wide selection of shopping facilities at the Mall and Fremlins Walk. Both Barming and Maidstone East stations provide for access to London on the Victoria Line and the station at East Farleigh provides access to Paddock Wood with connections to Charing Cross. The M20/M2/M25 and M26 motorways are also close by and offer direct vehicular access to both London and the Channel Ports.

Council Tax Band C

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APPOINTMENT

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ON THE GROUND FLOOR

LOUNGE 12' 7'' x 11' 8'' (3.83m x 3.55m)

Beautiful half-glazed entrance door with stained leaded light panels. Bay window to front with UPVC sashes, eastern aspect, fitted blinds. Fireplace recess with raised tiled hearth. Wood laminate flooring. Double radiators. Fireside book shelving. Picture rail.

INNER HALLWAY

Staircase to first and lower ground floors by a half-landing. Decorative timber balustrade. Half-glazed door to :-

DINING ROOM 11' 6'' x 11' 1'' (3.50m x 3.38m)

Double radiator. Cast iron Victorian fireplace with raised basket and cowel. Picture rail. Original sash window to rear.

KITCHEN 10' 0'' x 7' 9'' (3.05m x 2.36m)

Comprehensively fitted with units having oak effect door and drawer fronts with stainless steel fittings and black granite effect working surfaces comprising :- Bowl and drainer stainless steel sink with mixer tap, cupboards under. Range of high and low level cupboards with working surfaces incorporating four burner gas hob with stainless steel extractor hood above and oven beneath. Vinyl flooring. Glazed display cabinet. Bevelled edged tiling. Window and half-glazed door to side. Extractor fan. Recessed low voltage lighting. Walk-in shelved larder cupboard with folding door

UTIILY ROOM 14' 0'' x 4' 0'' (4.26m x 1.22m)

Extensive working surface with plumbing for automatic washing machine. Space for freezers. Vinyl flooring. Poly carbonate roofing. Glazed UPVC framed door to garden.

CLOAKROOM

White contemporary suite with chromium plated fittings comprising :- Hand basin with mixer tap. Low level W.C. Extractor fan. Recessed spot lighting.

ON THE LOWER GROUND FLOOR

USEFUL CELLAR ROOM /CURRENTLY USED AS A BEDROOM 12' 5'' x 10' 8'' (3.78m x 3.25m)

Sub floor window to front affording an eastern aspect. Radiator. Double build-in storage cupboard. Meters cupboard with modern consumer unit. Recessed spot lighting.

ON THE FIRST FLOOR

LANDING

Approached by a half-landing with timber balustrade. Access to roof space.

BEDROOM 1 13' 0'' x 11' 7'' (3.96m x 3.53m)

Picture rail. Radiator. UPVC framed sash window to front affording an eastern aspect. Recessed low voltage lighting.

BEDROOM 2 11' 7'' x 11' 0'' (3.53m x 3.35m)

Sash window to rear. Radiator. Picture rail.

SPACIOUS LUXURIOUSLY APPOINTED BATHROOM 13' 3'' x 6' 7'' (4.04m x 2.01m)

White traditional suite with chromium plated fittings comprising :-Wonderful Slipper bath, roll top with ball and claw feet, period style mixer tap with hand shower. Circular shower cubicle with curved glass doors and rain forest shower head. Bowl, hand basin with mixer tap in tiled surround. Double cupboard beneath. Low level W.C. Chromium plated heated towel rail. Double aspect windows. Marble flooring. Recessed low voltage lighting. Cupboard housing Ideal wall mounted gas fired combination boiler supplying central heating and domestic hot water throughout. Extractor fan.

OUTSIDE

TO THE front is the original boundary wall and steps leading to front door. THE REAR GARDEN extends to 60ft with rear pedestrian access. Raised shingle patio area adjacent to house with railway sleepers. Outside lighting. Well stocked with shrubs and trees. Ornamental fish pond. Screening laurels, roses, pear, three damson trees. Summer house with double doors creating a delightful outside eating and entertaining area

Directions

From Maidstone leave via the Tonbridge Road, A26, heading in a westerly direction, continue for approximately one mile, turning left just beyond St Michaels Church into St Michaels Road. At the end of the road, turn right into Upper Fant Road and the property will be found some distance along on the right hand side as indicated by our sign board.

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Penenden Heath Parade,

Penenden Heath, Maidstone Kent

ME14 2HN Tel: (01622) 671200

Email: sales@ferrisandco.net

Selling Fee

1% + VAT

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