This Grade II listed 15th-century cottage is a particularly important building of more than special interest and one of a very small number in the UK. Once half of a Wealden hall house, it later served as a buttery before being divided to form two adjoining properties. Featuring a steep wooden staircase, an open fire containing a bread oven and a private enclosed garden with secure electric gates, it sits within 3 miles of Leeds Castle and within a minute’s walk of a discreet side entrance to historic Mote Park. Dating back to the Middle Ages, Mote Park’s 450 acres of mature parkland offer many beautiful walks (dogs welcome), a 30-acre lake for sailing, angling and model boats and a leisure centre with pitch and put, play area, skate park and indoor swimming pool. Maidstone is under 3 miles. Shop and pub in Bearsted village, 1.5 miles.

Accommodation Details Ground floor: Living room/dining area/kitchen area. Steep stairs to first floor: 3 bedrooms: 2 double, 1 bunk (2ft 6in for children). Bathroom with toilet. Facilities Open fire in living room inc. Gas CH, elec, bed linen and towels inc. T/cot. H/chair. Freeview TV. DVD. iPod dock. M/wave. D/washer. F/freezer. Garden with patio and furniture. BBQ. Parking. No smoking.