A wisp of steam from a warm drink curls up as you draw a mug to your lips. You are gazing out as the early morning light spreads across the Stour Valley and Weald.
That delightful landscape forms the backdrop to life here.
Step down alongside young grape vines that adorn part of the garden, ready to bask in the approaching sunlight. Wander down and across to the pond, you may disturb ducks as you approach and, as you walk, soak up the feeling of life in such a lovely location.
Behind and slightly above you sits the home, your home, that has resided here for centuries.
Grade II listed, this house has a charm and inherent character that only time can provide. Change through centuries, as lifestyles alter and families grew up, created this environment. What stories can the panelled walls share? If only they could talk...
Some will know Sutton Valence because of its school. 'Inspiring pupils since 1576' it is as integral to the feel of Sutton Valence as the countryside that drops away from it.
Meandering rooftops, winding lanes, timbered facades and church mean a picture-perfect village comes to life in the camera lens and to the eye. Few visitors remain unmoved when they first visit and those that live here enjoy community spirit, the convenience of being near Headcorn, Staplehurst, Marden (mainline stations) and Maidstone (it's easy to reach the M20 at Junction 8 as well as catch trains).
Walk through fertile farmland if you desire and enjoy rambling.
There are pubs in the village and a plethora to choose from as you explore further afield by car.
Explore this home and you will find those panelled walls in the sitting room, open fireplaces in both main living rooms and lovely views from various points, a great view from the attic window too. Find your way of living life in these rooms; for instance a kitchen that is more than a kitchen, it's a family room. Upstairs the five bedrooms are all individual and two are ensuite. Downstairs there is a 'semi basement', lots of space to explore including a utility room from which you step out into the garden.
Will you make more of the attic room?
This home is somewhere that brings surprises, offers a sprawling garden to have so much fun within, has potential for the future and very simply has a wonderful feel to it.
Life is pretty special in Sutton Valence and, when you have a home like this, it's more than one home in fact because you have the detached annexe (with two bedrooms or it can make a brilliant business premises) plus the barn (a project); when you have homes like this, bringing family and friends together is an absolute delight.

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