5 bedroom house

A unique opportunity to acquire a striking Grade II listed country house with annexe, set in a semi rural location flanked by open countryside. Further land and equestrian facilities available by separate negotiation.

Henikers is a striking Grade II listed country house believed to be one of the oldest timber framed houses in Kent. Originally a medieval hall house dating from 1364, it has been sympathetically enlarged and refurbished to create an atmospheric and inviting family home.

The property’s history is immediately evident as you enter with a range of original architectural features on display. These include beams and timbers, exposed oak floorboards, natural flagstone and polished brick flooring, mullion and leaded light windows and magnificent inglenook fireplaces.

The property has been subject to a judicious programme of restoration works to a high specification throughout with no expense spared. It now benefits from a range of practical and efficient systems including Smart heating controls, underfloor heating in the kitchen and master bedroom en suite bathroom and wi-fi throughout creating a practical and stylish family home.

The extensive accommodation includes generous space for families and entertaining throughout. There are four reception rooms offering a truly flexible lifestyle for families of all ages and five well proportioned bedrooms, one of which is currently used as a TV room.

OUTSIDE AND GARDENS
A Heritage style oak framed garage provides two open bays and a self contained annexe comprised of a sitting room, kitchen, vaulted bedroom and bathroom. The ground floor entrance is accessed through a private courtyard from the garden or an independent pedestrian entrance from the lane.

The property is centrally located within its mature gardens and grounds and is approached via automated gates to a gravel driveway providing parking for numerous vehicles. There is also a newly completed productive kitchen garden and attached garden store.

Available by Separate Negotiation
Further land amounting to about 7 acres with equestrian facilities including 6 stables, tack room, hay barn, wash bay and a 60 m x 20m floodlit riding arena, double gated entrance providing separate vehicular access from the lane to the equestrian facilities. Please contact the office for further information on .

FEATURES
- Reception hall with natural flagstone floor and oak staircase rising to landing
- Double aspect drawing room with splendid inglenook housing woodburning stove and bay with window seat
- Dining room with inglenook fireplace
- Superb fitted kitchen with marble worktops and matching island – integral electric Aga and dishwasher
- Kitchen arranged open plan to bright and airy breakfast room with French doors to garden
- Study fitted with bespoke handcrafted oak furniture and bookshelves
- Snug with custom built fitted cabinets
- Utility room, laundry room and boot room, all with generous built in storage cabinets plus cloakroom
- Master bedroom suite including luxurious en suite bathroom and walk in fitted dressing room
- Four further bedrooms – two with inglenook fireplaces; one of which houses a woodburning stove that is currently used as a TV room
- Two opulent family bathrooms with highlights including roll top bath and travertine floor tiles
- Substantial vaulted attic rooms displaying magnificent timbers and crown post
- Oak framed outbuilding comprising two bay garage and annexe with sitting room, kitchen, bedroom and bathroom
- Landscaped gardens and grounds of about an acre flanked by open farmland
- Further land and equestrian facilities available by seperate negotiation

SITUATION
The property is set in a secluded semi rural location surrounded by open countryside and close to the Greensand Way, which gives access to miles of beautiful country walks.

Sutton Valence offers a range of local shops and amenities including post office, garage, farm shop and historic public houses along with the Parish Church of St Mary the Virgin and Sutton Valence Castle (English Heritage). Leeds Castle, with 500 acres of grounds and gardens to explore with numerous seasonal events, is just a short drive away. There are a number of golf courses within close proximity, including The Weald of Kent and Chart Hills Golf Clubs.

Conveniently situated with excellent road and rail links nearby, Headcorn and Staplehurst stations offer services to Cannon Street, London Bridge and Charing Cross with journey times from just under an hour. Headcorn Station also serves Ashford International which operates a high speed service to London St. Pancras with journey times from 37 minutes as well as services to the continent. The M20 gives access to the Channel Tunnel and coastal ports as well as to the M25 to Gatwick and Heathrow Airports.

A range of schools in the area offer both primary and secondary education in the state and independent sectors include Sutton Valence Primary School and the highly regarded Sutton Valence Preparatory and Senior Schools plus numerous grammar and secondary schools in Maidstone.

Headcorn Station 3 miles
M20 5 miles
Maidstone 7 miles
London 48 miles
(All distances are approximate)

DIRECTIONS
From Headcorn, head north on A274 Maidstone Road. After about 2.5 miles turn right into Heniker Lane. Continue along the lane for a short distance. The property will be found by the second bend on the left through the automated black metal gates.

PROPERTY INFORMATION
- Services: Oil fired central heating. Mains electricity and water. Private Klargester drainage system.
- Local Authority: Maidstone Borough Council.
- Council Tax band (2020/21): G.
- Fixtures and fittings are excluded from the sale but may be available by separate negotiation.
- Viewings: Strictly by appointment through Jackson-Stops on .
- Agent’s Note – Public footpath, KH505, crosses the paddock to the north of the house.

Private Finance
Jackson-Stops Private Finance specialises in advising on and arranging competitive mortgages quickly, efficiently and in a stress-free manner. Please contact the office for further information.



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