St. Laurence Close, Bapchild, Sittingbourne, ME9 9NB

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THE HOUSE, GARDENS & SETTING

The village of Bapchild is sandwiched between Teynham and Sittingbourne along the main A2.  But, take a left off the main road and head up Panteny Lane and you're straight into glorious Kentish countryside, fields and orchards.   And this is where you'll find St Laurence Close - on the corner of the rolling village green.  It's a 3-bedroom, semi-detached - gem.  If you're after peaceful green spaces and a leafy outlook - this one is for you.  The current owner has lived in the property for over twenty years and this house has served them well.  

ON ARRVAL

Park in the close, walk up the pathway, past the billowing silver birch trees, and you'll come to No 4, with its pretty front gardens and imposing position. The front door is at the side of the house and opens into a central spacious hallway.  You can't help but be immediately drawn to the view through the conservatory and out to the garden beyond.  Secluded and private, you can very comfortably host gatherings in this garden for friends & family, let them mix and mingle their way through the conservatory and out to the patio and terrace areas.  They'll overlook the sunken lawn area and can enjoy a 30m stretch of outside space.  The mature hedge lined gardens are a big feature of this house.  Secluded and private, this outside space is an absolute asset to the house.  Wander back up the garden and you'll see a second raised and enclosed patio area behind the brick and flint outdoor building.  As you make your way up the paved steps to the main patio, look out for the lily filled pond and rockery to your right.  If you're a gardener - you'll love it!  If not, the current owners have a regular gardener who visits just once a month and helps keep things well maintained. 

ONCE INSIDE

 Heading into the house from the back garden, or if you're back from a good walk in the surrounding countryside, go through the back door straight into the kitchen.  There's even a downstairs shower in the separate utility room, perfect for rinsing off muddy pets or people!  The kitchen sits parallel with the conservatory and from the kitchen sink, you get a view directly through the picture window in to the conservatory and the surrounding outside space, keeping it well connected.  There's a full range of wall and base units, plus you'll find additional cupboards and storage out in the adjoining utility area.  This area provides  a separate toilet, and a further room that comfortably accommodates a second sink, worktop space and space for washing machines, tumble dryer and the walk in shower.  

The 7m long lounge/dining room with two big windows to the front directly overlooking the front gardens and countryside views beyond.  This is one big open space, ideal for entertaining, and can be arranged to create a cosy lounge at one end, and generous dining space at the other.  Upstairs, two bedrooms are comfortable doubles and bedroom 3 is a snug double or a very generous single.  Bedroom 2 has wall-to-wall sliding door wardrobes and each bedroom enjoys further fabulous views of the surrounding countryside.  The upstairs bathroom is fitted with a modern suite and walk in corner shower with hydro jets.  Although there's currently no bath, there is certainly space to fit one.  QUOTE REF: SD1012

ROOMS & DIMENSIONS at a glance.

Hallway - generous size

Lounge/Diner - 7.6m x 3.6m

Kitchen/Breakfast Room - 4m x 3.9m

Conservatory - 3m x 3m

Bed 1 - 3.5m x 3.2m

Bed 2 - 3.4m x 3m (up to fitted wall-to-wall wardrobes)

Bed 3 - 2.4m x 2.3m this room could accommodate a standard double bed and small bedside tables, or makes a very generous single bedroom. 

Rear Garden - approx 30m long and the width of the house including side access.

Outbuilding - approx 2.4m x 5m

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LIFESTYLE

If you're wondering what it might be like to REALLY live here - these simple, everyday questions & answers might help...

Where do you get a pint of milk?  There's a garage, a 10 minute walk from the house with a Budgens convenience store, takeaway coffee machine and sausage rolls!

Where can I walk the dog?  The house is surrounded by great walks, countryside and beautiful views.  

Where are the nearest schools?  Bapchild & Tonge Primary School and Nursery is less than a 10 minute walk through the village.  It was last Ofsted inspected in 2019 and achieved a GOOD rating. There are both Grammar and comprehensive school options in neighbouring Sittingbourne & Faversham.  Both the current owner's children went to the primary school and on to Grammar school in Faversham.

Is there public transport? Buses regularly run from Bapchild High Street, a 10 minute walk from the house.  The bus into Sittingbourne takes around 6 minutes. Sittingbourne offers a mainline railway station and trains run directly into either London St Pancras or Victoria taking around 1 hour.  

Where's the nearest Supermarket?  Sittingbourne offer's Sainsburys, Morrisons and Asda Superstores. Plus other smaller supermarket chains too, such as Waitrose within the main shopping centre.

Where can I go out for a coffee, lunch or dinner?  There's Hempstead House - hotel & spa with Lakes Restaurant & Brasserie a 15 minute walk away.  A 4-star country house hotel, rated 4.5 on Trip adviser.  There's also Oad Street Food & Crafts an artisan eatery good for lunch, brunch and afternoon tea which is a 14 minute drive from the house.  

Where's the nearest town?  Teynham is a 4 minute drive away and offers various facilities - post office, hairdressers, pub (The Dover Castle), convenience stores, renowned fish & chips (Crispins) and other takeaway food options.

How close is the house to major motorways?   Jct 5 of the the M2 is approximately a 15 minute drive away, accessed via the A249. 

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