The Boundary, Leybourne, West Malling, Kent

The Boundary77A Rectory Lane North | Leybourne | West Malling | Kent | ME19 5HD

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The BoundaryThe Boundary is a lovely family home that is situated on a quiet road in the heart of the village of Leybourne, which itself is on the fringes of the historic market town of West Malling. The current owners purchased the house just over seven years ago, since which time they have beautifully renovated it to create a very spacious home that has a layout that is ideal for both busy family life and entertaining.

“The size of the house is quite deceiving,” says Neil, “because from the outside it doesn’t look enormous, it’s only when you come inside that you can appreciate how big it actually is. When we carried out the renovations we moved the kitchen from the front of the house to the back to created a large, open plan kitchen and breakfast room, we put the dining room at the front of the house and opened up the reception hall, so that too is now very large. Now all of the rooms are extremely spacious and they all flow from the hall, so there’s a really nice, easy flow throughout.” “We also replaced all of the windows,” says Kerry, “and put huge bi-fold doors into both the kitchen and the large living room, so there’s now a really nice connection to the outsides space; when the weather is warm we can open up almost the entire back of the house.”

Beyond the bi-fold doors is an extremely spacious patio, which is the perfect place for family BBQs, entertaining or just relaxing and soaking up the sun. Beyond the patio, steps lead up to a large, open expanse of lawn, which is surrounded by a mature border of shrubs and trees. “During the summer the garden gets the sun all day,” says Kerry, “and because the boundary is so high it’s extremely private.” “We’ve also put an African summer house at the far end of the lawn,” adds Neil, “which provides a lovely shaded place to sit should you want a rest from the sun, and it’s very peaceful up there.”

“This has been a great location to live in,” says Neil. “You drive up the road and it’s so quiet, and yet just a stones throw away we have all the great shops and amenities of West Malling. It’s also a superb location for commuters as there’s easy access to the motorway network and it’s possible to walk to the railway station in town.”

“There’s a lot that I think we’ll both miss about living here,” says Neil. “The garden is sunny and quiet, the kitchen and breakfast room is a great family space, and the fact that we can open the house up to the garden has been wonderful. It’s a lovely family home that’s great for entertaining, and the location is just so convenient.”*

* These comments are the personal views of the current owner and are included as an insight into life at the property. They have not been independently verified, should not be relied on without verification and do not necessarily reflect the views of the agent.



MAIN DESCRIPTIONThis superbly presented property is situated within a no through road within a exclusive residential area just minutes from West Malling.

The property has been impressively improved and now benefits from high calibre fittings and decorations. Especially noteworthy is the impressive kitchen/breakfast room that has been cleverly designed to be both aesthetically appealing and highly practical. All bathrooms and en suites have been refitted with contemporary suites. Further enhancements include replacement double glazing which includes bi-fold doors to both lounge and breakfast room and a modern heating/pressurised hot water system.

The property is approached via an attractive block paved driveway which extends past the detached garage block. The rear garden has been landscaped and now offers a full width patio that over looks generous lawn.

This location is very favoured due to its proximity to the amenities of West Malling and its proximity to the motorway network and mainline rail stations. Immediate amenities are also favourable, with a local primary school being very nearby.

A beautiful church is just seconds away as is the local cricket club. Leybourne is also served by a pub, village hall and shops. Secondary schooling can be found in nearby East Malling and Grammar Schools found in Maidstone.

ENTRANCE Double glazed entrance door opening into ground floor accommodation.

HALLWAY Double glazed windows to side. Coved ceiling. Understairs storage cupboard. Wood style Amtico flooring. Radiator.

GROUND FLOOR WC Double glazed window to front. Low level WC. Wash hand basin with storage cupboards below. Coved ceiling. Radiator. Wood style Amtico flooring.

LOUNGE Double glazed window to side. Double glazed bi-fold doors to garden. Coved ceiling. Inglenook style fireplace with multi-fuel stove. Radiators. Wood style Amtico flooring.

DINING ROOM Double glazed windows to front and side. Coved ceiling. radiator. Wood style Amtico flooring.

KITCHEN/BREAKFAST ROOM Double glazed bi-fold doors to garden and double glazed window to side. One and a half bowl Franke stainless steel sink unit with mixer taps and boiling tap inset into granite work surfaces. Range of base units and upright units incorporating twin electric Neff slide and glide ovens with warming draws, plus pull our larder cupboard. Integrated dishwasher. Space for large fridge freezer. Central island with matching work surfaces with five zone Neff induction hob, integrated power points and USB charger. Cupboard and drawer base units below and extractor hood over. Low level plinth fan with hot and cold settings. Wood effect Amtico flooring. Radiator.

UTILITY ROOM Double glazed door to garden. Coved ceiling. Ceramic butler sink. Granite work surfaces with base units below. Plumbing for automatic washing machine and space for tumble dryer. Upright storage cupboards. Wood effect Amtico flooring.



STAIRS TO FIRST FLOOR Fitted carpet. Hand rail and balustrade.

LANDING Coved ceiling. Radiator. Twin door airing cupboard. Housing gas fired boiler and pressurised hot water cylinder. Fitted carpet.

MASTER BEDROOM Double glazed windows to rear. Coved ceiling. Range of floor to ceiling wardrobes. Dressing area with further built-in storage. Radiators. Fitted carpet.

EN SUITE Double glazed window to side. Coved ceiling. Low level WC. Twin wash hand basins with storage cupboard below and laundry cupboard to side. Large corner shower enclosure. Radiator/towel rail. Tiled floor.

BEDROOM Double glazed window to rear. Coved ceiling. Radiator. Floor to ceiling fitted wardrobes. Wood effect laminate flooring.

EN SUITE Double glazed window to side. Coved ceiling. Low level WC.

Wash hand basin with storage below and laundry cupboard to side. Corner shower enclosure. Radiator/towel rail. Tiled floor.

BEDROOM Double glazed windows to front. Coved ceiling. Radiator. Wood effect laminate flooring. Built-in wardrobes.

BEDROOM Double glazed window to front. Coved ceiling. Radiator. Wood effect laminate flooring.

FAMILY BATHROOM Double glazed window to side. Coved ceiling. Low level WC. Wash hand basin with storage below and laundry cupboard to side. Panelled bath with mixer taps and hand shower attachment. Large shower enclosure. Radiator/towel rail. Tiled floor.

STAIRS TO SECOND FLOOR Fitted carpet. Hand rail and balustrade.

LANDING Fitted carpet. Built-in storage cupboard.

BEDROOM Twin double glazed Velux windows to rear. Angled ceiling. Built-in storage cupboards. Wood effect laminate floor.

STUDY/HOME OFFICE Twin double glazed Velux windows to front. Acess to eaves storage. Wood effect laminate floor.

FRONT GARDEN Raised beds with curved retaining walls.

REAR GARDEN Patio laid to Indian sandstone. Steps to lawn area. Fenced and walled boundaries. Gated access to front. Circular African style thatched and decked gazebo.

DRIVEWAY Block paved driveway for several vehicles.

GARAGE Detached garage building. Powered up and over door with key pad entry. Power and light. Double glazed window to side. Personal door to rear.


Agents notes: All measurements are approximate and quoted in metric with imperial equivalents and for general guidance only and whilst every attempt has been made to ensure accuracy, they must not be relied on. The fixtures, fittings and appliances referred to have not been tested and therefore no guarantee can be given that they are in working order. Internal photographs are reproduced for general information and it must not be inferred that any item shown is included with the property. For a free valuation, contact the numbers listed on the brochure. Printed 25.06.2015

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