Summary - Middle Farm, Church Road, Hartley DA3 8DW
3 bed 2 bath Detached
Character-filled family home near excellent village schools and fast rail links.
- Grade II listed cottage with abundant period features
- Extremely large 2,528 sq ft living space across three floors
- Located in a quiet, gated development with electric entry
- Ample private off-street parking and large plot
- Low-maintenance rear garden, patio and artificial lawn
- Powered workshop/home office and sizeable garden shed
- Listed status restricts alterations; permissions likely needed
- Solid brick walls (assumed no insulation) may affect efficiency
This exceptionally large Grade II listed cottage dates from the 16th century and sits within a quiet, gated development in Hartley Village. Recently cosmetically improved, the detached home keeps abundant period character—exposed beams, leaded windows and timber framing—while offering modern conveniences such as mains gas central heating and fast broadband. The property is particularly well suited to families who value space, village schooling and easy commuting.
Accommodation is versatile across three floors with a cellar, two reception rooms, country-style kitchen, downstairs shower room and a ground-floor room suitable as study or fourth bedroom. Upstairs are three generous double bedrooms; the principal bedroom features a vaulted ceiling and exposed beams, and the second bedroom benefits from an en-suite. Dual staircases give flexible access and potential to configure living space to suit changing needs.
Outside, the large plot has low-maintenance gardens mainly laid to patio and artificial lawn, with a private gravel driveway and ample off-street parking. A substantial shed and a powered wooden workshop offer useful storage or a ready-made home office. The location is strong for families: two Ofsted-outstanding primary schools are within easy reach, local shops are walkable, and Longfield and Ebbsfleet stations provide straightforward rail links to London and beyond.
Important practical points: the house’s listed status means alterations will be restricted and may complicate major works. The building’s solid brick construction suggests limited insulation in parts, so buyers should consider potential energy-efficiency upgrades. Council tax sits at a high band, reflecting the property’s size and location. Overall, this is a spacious, characterful home offering immediate living comfort with clear scope for sympathetic improvement.
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