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.
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