Highland Farm enjoys a peaceful and private setting along Wilsons Lane — a quiet country lane on the rural edge of East Farleigh, one of Kent’s most charming and historic villages. Nestled along the banks of the River Medway just southwest of Maidstone, East Farleigh blends traditional Kentish character with idyllic countryside living. From its iconic 14th-century stone bridge to the surrounding orchards and rolling green landscapes, the village offers a timeless setting with a strong sense of community.
Though predominantly rural, East Farleigh is surprisingly well-connected. East Farleigh Station is just a 5-minute drive (1.5 miles), providing services to Maidstone, Tonbridge, and onward to London Charing Cross in approximately 1 hour 18 minutes. Marden Station (12 mins, 5.7 miles) offers faster trains to London Bridge in around 48 minutes. For high-speed travel, Ebbsfleet International is just 22 miles away, with services to London St Pancras in as little as 19 minutes.
Families are well served by local education options. East Farleigh Primary School (Ofsted Good) is just 0.6 miles from the property and is highly regarded for its community-focused ethos. Maidstone’s respected grammar and independent schools — including Maidstone Grammar School, Invicta Grammar, and Oakwood Park — are all within easy reach.
The area is a haven for outdoor lovers, with beautiful walks, cycling routes, and riverside paths throughout the Medway Valley. Nearby green spaces such as Teston Bridge Country Park, Mote Park and Whatman Park offer excellent family days out
Despite its peaceful village setting, the area offers a couple of excellent pubs — including the riverside Tickled Trout and the traditional Bull Inn — while Maidstone town centre is just 4 miles away for a wide choice of shops, restaurants, entertainment venues, and leisure facilities including Lockmeadow’s cinema, gym, and bowling alley.
We moved to Highland Farm Bungalow 19 years ago with our three teenage children. We feel really privileged to have lived here.
We loved the house at first sight and have spent the years entertaining our friends and family as often as possible. We have been lucky enough to have had five generations of our family celebrate Christmas and milestone Birthdays’ together. We have also celebrated friend’s anniversaries and birthdays in our garden on beautiful sunny days, memories of which will be with us forever.
When Laura’s mum was unable to live on her own, we were able to build her an annexe in the garden. She was the envy of all her friends.
We will be very sorry to leave Highland Farm Bungalow, but now that the children have left home and Laura’s mum has moved into care, it is time for us to move on.
This has been a wonderful family home for us, and we hope that whoever moves here will be able to build lots of great memories as we have.
