An impressive Grade II listed 16th century hall house in a sought-after location overlooking the village green.
Bell House is a fascinating Grade II listed property of historic note with it's stunning timber framed façade it's believed to date from circa 1530 with later 18th and 20th century additions.
The principal accommodation amounts to in excess of 4,500 sq ft and the property is situated in a prominent position overlooking popular Bearsted village green. Internally, the property exudes a wealth of charm and character with fine oak timbers and beams, inglenook fireplaces, leaded light windows with ornate fitments and beautiful old floral stencil work is still in evidence.
Of particular note are the beautifully proportioned principal rooms which include the welcoming reception hall with exposed paneling and the magnificent sitting room with a delightful double aspect via casement windows with vistas over the green. The formal dining room with an inglenook fireplace flows seamlessly though to the double aspect family room with a conservatory to the rear enjoying the garden views. An inner hallway leads through to the ground floor shower room and on to the study, pantry and store room. The kitchen is fitted with a range of cupboards and AEG appliances including an oven, combi microwave/oven, induction hob and coffee machine, off the kitchen is a utility room.
Over the first and second floors are six attractive double bedrooms. The generously proportioned principal bedroom enjoys a walk through wardrobe an en suite bathroom with jacuzzi bath and separate shower cubicle. Bedroom two is also an impressive room with a staircase which leads down to the ground floor shower room, ideal for guests. The remaining bedrooms are served by a well proportioned family bathroom with a jacuzzi bath.
Located in a Conservation Area, Bell House sits within beautifully maintained manicured gardens of about 0.65 of an acre, planted with conifer hedging to the perimeter, stone garden steps lead up to the mature lawned area with a pathway lined with spring bulbs. Approached over a shared access to a private gated driveway with off street parking for several cars and access to the double garage with light, power and electric car charging point. To the front of the property, wrought iron gates open to a pretty pebbled front garden with a brick pathway leading around to the side flanked with mature shrubs.
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A super example of stunning listed home that has just been impeccably kept and loved for many years!
Russell AlexanderProperty agent