Vineys Cottages, Upper Street, Leeds, ME17

"It was impossible not to have a smile on my face as I walked through this home. It is absolutely brimming with character". - Matthew, Gilbert, Branch Manager.

Proudly presenting to the market this medieval cottage. Believed to date back to the 15th century, this house was once a Wealden Hall house. This wonderful example of a Tudor home will leave you in awe as you discover each and every room. Bursting with character with exposed beams, brickwork, stone and timber floors and multiple fireplaces.

This striking period home is located in the middle of Leeds village, which boasts a primary school, public house, village hall and the popular Leeds Castle. There is also great access to the M20 and main bus route to Maidstone town centre. Headcorn and Bearsted are located nearby that both a wider range of amenities and offer a direct line to London.

This period cottage comprises to the ground floor of an entrance hall, well proportioned lounge with large inglenook fireplace, dining room with a fireplace, kitchen and WC. To the first floor there is a master bedroom boasting an ensuite and dressing room. There is also a second bedroom upstairs throughout this floor there are wonderful exposed beams including a statement crown post to admire.

Externally there are both front and rear gardens. To the rear the garden is well stocked and beautifully presented. There is also a log store, shed and brick built workshop. There is also access to the driveway at the rear.

Added to this there is the additional benefit of gas central heating, mains drainage and secondary glazed windows.

This home is quite a breath taking piece of history and really needs to be viewed to appreciate everything on offer.

Ground Floor

Front Door To

Hallway

Internal leaded window. Exposed beams. Stairs to first floor with cupboard underneath. Stone floor with underfloor electric heating.

Kitchen

Leaded window with secondary glazing to front and side. Door to rear access. Range of wooden base and wall units with worktops. Butler style sink. Integrated appliances to include electric oven, gas hob and washing machine. Space for tall fridge/freezer. Larder. Cupboard housing boiler. Plinth electric heater. Stone floor. Serving hatch.

Lounge

Leaded single glazed window to front and rear with secondary glazing. Exposed beams. Large inglenook fireplace with exposed brick work. feature log burner. Wall lights. Stone floor with electric underfloor heating. Radiator. TV point.

Dining Room

Two single glazed leaded window to front with secondary glazing. Exposed brickwork. Fireplace with brick surround. Stone floor with electric underfloor heating. Wall lights. Radiator.

WC

Obscured window to rear. WC with integrated wash basin.

First Floor

Landing

Window to rear with secondary glazing unit. Exposed beams. Hatch to loft access.

Bedroom One

Single glazed leaded window to front with secondary glazing unit. Window to rear with secondary glazed unit. Exposed beams. Brick fireplace with feature burner. Cupboard. Radiator.

Ensuite Bathroom

Two single glazed obscured windows to side both with secondary glazed units. Suite comprising of low level WC, feature hand basin, claw foot path with stand alone taps and shower attachment. Separate shower cubicle with retractable glass screen and localised tiled walls. Exposed beams. Hatch to loft access. Feature radiator.

Dressing Room

Single glazed leaded window to front with secondary glazed unit. Range of shelving and hanging rails. BT point.

Bedroom Two

Two single glazed leaded windows to front both with secondary glazed units. Brick fireplace. Cupboard and separate wardrobe. Wall light. Radiator.

Exterior

Front Garden

Two well maintained lawned area. Two pedestrian entrance gates with brick pathways leading to both front door and separate side access. Shrubs to front border. Side lawned area with mature shrubs and bushes. Outside light. Post box.

Rear Garden

Manicured cottage style garden which is mainly laid to lawn. Various shrubs, plants and trees to borders. Separate meadow style garden area. Timber and brick built sheds to remain. Raised paved patio area. Separate raised shingled section. Outside tap. Covered log and coal store. Power point.

Parking

Shared access to private tandem driveway for at least two vehicles.