East Hall Hill, Boughton Monchelsea, Maidstone, Kent

East Hall is a handsome Grade II Listed house, set in a highly desirable position close to the village of Boughton Monchelsea. The property, which dates from the 17th century with later additions, features attractive tiled and weatherboarded elevations outside, while inside there is close to 5,000 square feet of accommodation with plenty of character, including six bedrooms.

This stunning house is in need of modernisation and restoration. Impressive original details remain, such as exposed timber beams and original fireplaces. The ground floor offers three well-proportioned reception rooms, including the dual aspect sitting room with its grand open fireplace, the comfortable family room and the formal dining room, both of which also have open fireplaces.

The large kitchen has tiled flooring and an Aga, as well as access to the walk-in larder and the adjoining utility room and workshop. There is also access to the spacious cellar for further storage and appliances.

Upstairs, the galleried landing leads to five double bedrooms, four of which are of similarly generous proportions. There is a family bathroom and a second bathroom on the first floor, while the second floor provides an additional double bedroom and access to extensive eaves storage.

The house is set in delightful gardens, with far reaching views across the beautiful Kent countryside. From the road, a large driveway leads to the house and a parking area for at least four vehicles, as well as to the garaging block and stable.

The gardens to the front, side and rear are mostly south-facing and welcome plenty of sunlight throughout the day. They include walled gardens, one with an interesting feature archway often referred to as a Georgian gate by the family, terracing, patio areas and paved pathways, as well as various shrubs, established hedgerows

The property occupies a peaceful rural position in the heart of the Kent countryside. The house enjoy stunning views The villages of Boughton Monchelsea and Chart Sutton are both within two miles, providing various everyday amenities including a post office, a pub, a village hall and a primary school in Boughton Monchelsea.

Coxheath is three miles away, providing further local facilities, while the bustling county town of Maidstone is less than five miles away. Maidstone offers an excellent choice of shops, large supermarkets, restaurants and leisure facilities.
Many riding opportunities and stables are in the area. Plentiful countryside walks across orchards, passing oast houses, sheep and historical sites, all on the doorstep.

Schooling in the area includes further primary schools in the nearby villages, the independent Sutton Valence School and a choice of state secondary schools in Maidstone, including the new outstanding-rated School of Science and Technology, Invicta Grammar School and Maidstone Grammar School for Girls, also Maidstone Grammar schools for Boys (with girls in Sixth Form). Other favourite schools of Cranbrook, Bethany and Benenden nearby.

Transport links in the area are well connected, with the M20 six miles away and mainline rail services available from Maidstone (approximately 1 hour to London Victoria, Charing Cross and St. Pancras International).

Boughton Monchelsea 1.9 miles, Maidstone town centre 5.0 miles, Maidstone West mainline station 5.5 miles (55 minutes to London St. Pancras International, M20 (Jct 8) 5.9 miles, London Gatwick Airport 45 miles, Central London 48 miles