Summary - 3 LEGGE LANE BIRLING WEST MALLING ME19 5JH
4 bed 2 bath Detached
Refurbished to an exceptional standard with extensive outdoor space and garage.
Built in 1640 with restored original beams and period features
New handmade kitchen, bathrooms, windows, roof and redecoration
Principal bedroom with en suite; bespoke fitted cabinetry throughout
Private driveway for four cars and detached double garage with office above
Large wraparound garden, low‑maintenance artificial turf and patio bar area
Tethered EV charging point and new gas boiler under warranty until 2029
Solid brick walls (no recorded external insulation) — thermal upgrades likely
Very slow broadband speeds — consider alternative connectivity solutions
Set in the Kent Downs on the edge of Birling, this detached four‑bedroom house blends genuine 17th‑century character with a complete, high‑quality renovation. The current owners have stripped back and rebuilt key elements, delivering a handmade kitchen, new heating, windows and roof while retaining original beams and period features. The result is a spacious family layout across generous rooms and a large wraparound garden suited to children and pets.
Practical family benefits include a private driveway for four cars, a detached double garage with electric door, and an office above the garage ideal for remote working or a studio (use as accommodation subject to planning). The landscaped outdoor space features a large patio, custom bar/BBQ area and artificial turf for low maintenance. Modern comforts include a tethered EV charging point and a new combi boiler with manufacturer warranty until 2029.
Buyers should note a few material points: the house retains its original solid brick walls and no dated external insulation is recorded, which may mean updating thermal efficiency is required. Broadband speeds are very slow in this location and could affect home working or streaming without alternative solutions. Overall running costs and any planned alterations should reflect the age of the property despite the comprehensive refurbishment.
This home will suit families seeking countryside living with easy access to West Malling and local schools, and those who value architectural character alongside contemporary finishes. It offers spacious, practical accommodation and scope for adaptation, balanced by the realities of upgrading insulation and broadband in an older property.
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