ArcturusThe Vallance | Lynsted | Sittingbourne | Kent | ME9 0RP

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Arcturus“It was the peaceful location that first attracted the present owners, Steve and Liliana, to Arcturus. Sitting in a quiet cul-de-sac at the edge of pretty Lynsted village, Arcturus is a bright and spacious family home in a rural location. However the town of Sittingbourne, with its shopping facilities and excellent rail connection into London is only a few miles away. The house provides an enviable balance between town and country living.”

“The reception rooms are full of natural light giving the house an inviting atmosphere, whilst their generous sizes create an elegant and comfortable setting for family life. The chic kitchen is a sociable room where the cook can chat to anyone seated round the table, and more formal meals are enjoyed in the dining room, with the outlook to the garden as a charming background. The garden can also be appreciated from the conservatory, which is the perfect summer space for settling into a comfy chair for some chilling out time.”

“The lounge opens into the conservatory and is another inviting room for family ‘down time,’ or a sophisticated setting for entertaining. The splendid marble fireplace is an impressive central feature, and with a fire glowing is a winter cosy room. The snug is an adaptable space, currently used as an office. Liliana has enjoyed the way the house is at its best when full of people. The easy flow of rooms has allowed for a long table to be set up and run from the lounge through to the dining room, for extended family meals of up to fourteen people.”

“The adaptable nature of Arcturus extends to the first floor, where one of the bedrooms serves as a dressing room: and two of the original four garages have been converted into office space, making the property perfect for working from home. The area above the office is a studio bedroom with cooker and shower room. With its own front door, the area could become a self contained annexe for three generational living or a let.”

“The garden is a peaceful green refuge where you can sit in the shade of the pergola, enjoy a barbecue, or sit by the pond and feel at one with your surroundings. The village has a good community spirit, the local pub is a short walk from the house, and the nearby market town of Faversham has a pleasing historic central area. Steve and Liliana are sorry to be leaving Arcturus and will greatly miss the calm lifestyle it has provided.”*

* 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.

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This very spacious home is located on the fringes of the picturesque village of Lynsted in North Kent. The larger medieval town of Faversham is found within a short drive and offers a wide range of amenities set around a market square. Primary and secondary schools are found in the area, as are Grammar Schools. Commuting to the capital is possible via the nearby M2 motorway or via rail. Both Faversham and Sittingbourne have mainline rail stations and now offer high speed routes to St Pancras.

The property itself offers very generous family accommodation plus the great benefit of an additional wing that is currently configured as an office with kitchenette, plus WC and shower facilities. The potential conversion of this wing to a self contained annexe is certain to be an attractive feature.

Externally, the large rear gardens have been designed to be both visually appealing and relatively simple to maintain. The frontage is again attractive with a sweeping driveway leading to a parking area immediately in front of the double garage.

ENTRANCE Double glazed door opening into:

PORCH Double glazed windows to front and side. Vinyl flooring. Glazed inner door opening into:

HALLWAY Double glazed window to front. Coved ceiling. Radiator. Built-in closet. Understairs storage cupboard. Wooden flooring.

LOUNGE Double glazed window to front. Coved ceiling. Feature electric fire fitted into marble Louis style fireplace (open fire possible). Radiators. Fitted carpet. Double glazed sliding doors to conservatory. Twin doors to:

DINING ROOM Double glazed sliding doors to garden. Coved ceiling. Radiators. Fitted carpet.

KITCHEN/BREAKFAST ROOM Double glazed windows to side and rear. Coved ceiling. Twin bowl stainless steel sink unit with mixer taps inset into roll fronted work surface. Range of cupboard and drawer base with integrated dish washer. Upright and eye level wall cabinets (housing gas boiler). Electric oven plus combination oven. Integrated fridge and freezer. Central island with inset electric induction hob with overhead extractor hood. Local wall tiling. Radiators. Tiled floor.

UTILITY ROOM Double glazed window to rear and double glazed door to garden. Stainless steel sink unit with mixer taps inset into roll fronted work surface. Range of cupboard and drawer base units. Plumbing for automatic washing machine and space for tumble dryer. Range of upright and eye level wall units. Local wall tiling. Radiator. Tiled floor.

GROUND FLOOR WC Double glazed window to front. Coved ceiling. Low level W.C. with concealed cistern. Wash hand basin set within work surface with storage below. Full wall tiling. Radiator/towel rail. Wooden flooring.

STUDY Double glazed window to front. Coved ceiling. Radiator. Wooden flooring.

CONSERVATORY Of brick base and UPVC double glazed construction. Double doors opening to paved terrace.

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

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LANDING Double glazed window to front. Coved ceiling. Large closet housing hot water cylinder. Radiator. Fitted carpet. Access to loft space.

MASTER BEDROOM Double glazed window to rear. Coved ceiling. Built in bedroom furniture. Radiator. Fitted carpet. EN SUITE Double glazed window to rear. Low level WC with concealed cistern, work surface and storage. Wash hand basin set within work surface with storage below. Tiled shower enclosure. Free standing roll top bath with mixer taps and hand shower. Radiators/towel rails. Full wall tiling. Tiled floor.

BEDROOM Double glazed window to front. Coved ceiling. Mirror fronted wardrobes. Built in closet. Radiator. Fitted carpet.

BEDROOM Double glazed window to front. Coved ceiling. Built in closet. Radiator. Fitted carpet.

EN SUITE Double glazed window to front. Low level W.C. with concealed cistern plus wash hand basin set within work surface with storage below. Tiled shower enclosure. Radiator. Full wall tiling. Tiled floor.

BEDROOM Double glazed window to rear. Coved ceiling. Built in closet. Radiator. Fitted carpet.

FAMILY SHOWER ROOM Double glazed window to rear. Low level WC with concealed cistern plus wash hand basin set within work surface with storage below. Tiled shower enclosure. Radiator/towel rail. Full wall tiling. Tiled floor.

ATTACHED OFFICE SUITE / POTENTIAL ANNEXE Double glazed entrance door opening to:

HALLWAY Double glazed window to front. Fitted carpet.

INNER LOBBY Fitted carpet. Internal door to garaging.

GROUND FLOOR WC Low level close coupled W.C. Pedestal wash hand basin. Fitted carpet.

GROUND FLOOR OFFICE Double glazed windows to side and rear. Double glazed door to garden. Double glazed sliding doors opening to front. Radiators. Fitted carpet.

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

FIRST FLOOR STUDIO Double glazed Velux windows to rear. Shower cubicle and separate WC Kitchenette comprising of a stainless steel sink unit with mixer taps inset into roll fronted work surface. Base units below. Space for cooker. Wooden flooring.

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FRONTAGE Sweeping gravelled driveway with grass verges with conifer and established tree.

REAR GARDEN Paved terrace and additional block paved area. Raised water feature with arbour covered walk way. Remainder laid to lawn with established beds and borders. Large wooden shed with hard standing and double entrance gates. Greenhouse. Additional double gates and hard standing.

SOLAR PANELS The property benefits from solar panels situated on the rear elevation of the property. The panels contribute significantly in reducing the running costs of the property.

GARAGING Double garage with up and over doors (one door being powered). Power and light.

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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 24.04.2015

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