Elegant Grade II listed family home, set in superb walled gardens of 0.9 acres.
Grade II listed
Beautifully presented
Light, elegant & spacious accommodation
Character features throughout
West Malling High Street approx.0.7 miles by footpath
West Malling station 1.2 miles
West Malling Primary School approx. 0.8 miles by footpath
Superb walled gardens with a south-easterly aspect
Ample parking & detached double garage
Total plot about 0.9 of an acre
St Leonards House is a superb detached family home of mixed ages, situated within a Conservation Area on the edge of the sought after market town of West Malling. The property offers elegant, beautifully presented and well-proportioned accommodation, set within superb walled gardens with a south-easterly aspect, amounting to just under one acre. Salient points include a stylish kitchen, luxurious bathrooms, seven double bedrooms, attractive fireplaces, column radiators, exposed floorboards and ceiling beams, multi-pane sash windows, decorative cornicing, ample driveway parking and a detached double garage. Also of note is the property's proximity to both West Malling High Street and station, being 0.7 and 1.2 miles, respectively.
The principal reception rooms comprise a double aspect drawing room with a curved bay window and a feature fireplace, a double aspect sitting room with an impressive inglenook fireplace inset with a wood burning stove and a dining room with views to the front, recessed shelving and an attractive fireplace. There is also a study with built-in storage cupboards. The kitchen/breakfast room is a superb space, with a set of French doors to the rear terrace. The stylish, bespoke kitchen is fitted with a comprehensive range of wall and base units, matching island unit and integral appliances, including an electric Aga. A second kitchen with an adjoining utility room/boot room and two cloakrooms complete this floor. From the entrance hall, a set of stairs leads to the cellar with two large storerooms.
To the first floor is the stylish double aspect principal suite, served by a luxurious en suite bathroom with twin basins, a freestanding bath and a separate shower. There are five further well-proportioned bedrooms, one served by a well-appointed en suite shower room, and a well-appointed family bathroom. Arranged over the entirety of the second floor is another bedroom featuring a skylight and a built-in wardrobe.
The gardens have a glorious south-easterly aspect, forming a spectacular backdrop to the property and amount to just under one acre. A charming walled garden, adorned with wisteria, creates a lovely spot for al fresco entertaining, with paved terraces inset with well-stocked beds and an area of lawn. An expanse of level lawn, with a further paved seating area, is interspersed with specimen trees and with evergreen hedging to the boundaries.
Towards the rear of the garden, a pedestrian gate provides access via a footpath to West Malling Manor Park. St Leonards House is approached via electrically operated wrought iron gates, leading to a gravel driveway with a turning circle, providing ample parking. A detached double garage is situated to one side, with a deep, well-stocked brick edged border to the other.
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I love period homes and St Leonards is one of the finest. Beautiful rooms, gorgeous space and an additional paddock to enjoy!
David JohnstonProperty agent