Elegant village home of character, set within delightful gardens of about 1.85 acres
This picturesque home of mixed ages blends charming character features with contemporary touches, providing bright, well-proportioned and beautifully presented accommodation, set within delightful gardens of about 1.85 acres. Salters Cross is set on the edge of the pretty village of Yalding with its community shop, post office, a tea room, pre-school and primary school.
The principal reception rooms provide light and spacious areas for entertaining and family living, comprising a drawing room with an open fireplace, ceiling timbers, two bay windows and a door to the extensive terrace and garden beyond, a double aspect sitting room with a fireplace inset with a electric wood effect stove and fitted bookcases, an orangery/breakfast room with full height arched windows and a formal double aspect dining room.
From the entrance hall, there is a study, well-appointed cloakroom and a charming recessed reading nook.
A country-style kitchen is fitted with a range of solid pine wall and base units and Miele appliances. An adjoining utility room provides further storage and appliances. Rear door access.
Arranged over the first floor are four double bedrooms, all with bespoke fitted wardrobes and one with a modern en suite bathroom. There are two further bathrooms, one with a separate shower.
A further staircase rises to the second floor and four additional rooms, all of good proportions, two currently utilised as bedrooms.
The delightful landscaped gardens form a lovely backdrop to the property, with a paved terrace spanning the width of the property, creating an ideal area for al fresco entertaining.
A level expanse of lawn is dotted with established trees and flanked by deep borders planted with a wide variety of herbaceous shrubs, perennials and evergreen hedging, creating a high degree of privacy.
There is a further seating area covered by a pergola and directly opposite is a large, well-stocked pond, also with a paved seating area. An adjacent post and rail fence separates a field, with glorious westerly rural views beyond. In total, the plot amounts to about 1.85 acres.
To the front, a gated entrance opens to a sweeping gravel drive with ample parking and a turning area, leading to the detached triple garage, with space for four vehicles. An external staircase rises to an extensive and versatile first floor space, perfect for a home office.
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A superb family of home of utter charm, situated in a quiet location, surrounded by beautiful grounds.
Oliver HodgesProperty agent