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1 Hertsfield Oast is a well proportioned five bedroom attached home believed to date from the late 19th century and converted in the 1990s. Occupying a semi-rural position at the end of a shared private lane, the property enjoys attractive south facing gardens, together with a gated private driveway providing off road parking for a number of cars, and a versatile outbuilding which, has over the years been utilised as an art studio. Internally, versatile accommodation in excess of 3,300 sq ft flows well and is arranged over three floors. The ground floor comprises an entrance hall with stairs leading up to the upper floors, a well proportioned double reception room with exposed brickwork, slate flooring, a wide brick fireplace with inset wood effect gas stove and doors to the south facing terrace and garden beyond. Steps lead up to the kitchen/dining room, an excellent open space of good proportions, featuring an extensive range of cupboards and various integral appliances including an electric oven and microwave and a dishwasher with space for a fridge/freezer. Bifold doors open to a shared gravelled area to the rear where a lovely outlook can be enjoyed over a neighbouring pond. On the first floor there are four bedrooms which are served by two bathrooms and a shower room. The main bedroom is an attractive room with fitted bedroom furniture including cupboards, drawers and a dressing table. There is a stylish en suite bathroom equipped with modern white sanitary ware. Bedroom two is vaulted to the pitch and also benefits from an en suite shower room. The remaining two bedrooms are served by a family bathroom. On the second floor there is a further bedroom suite together with a utility room, a mezzanine dressing area overlooking bedroom five and access to ample storage. The part walled gardens enjoy a southerly aspect, with mature specimen trees, deep herbaceous borders and a lovely paved terrace, the perfect suntrap on warmer summer days. View payable Stamp Duty for this property
Staplehurst Road
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In Marden & Yalding, Maidstone, estimated 2026-27 council tax averages £239 a month for a couple and £179 for a single person; the most common band is C (£2,225 a year).
Area estimate — this home's bill depends on its band
| Band A | £1,668 / year |
| Band B | £1,946 / year |
| Band C | £2,225 / year |
| Band D | £2,503 / year |
| Band E | £3,059 / year |
| Band F | £3,615 / year |
| Band G | £4,171 / year |
| Band H | £5,005 / year |
Estimated from ONS, Ofgem and Census data. Single-person figures include the 25% single-person discount.