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Bearsted sits just east of Maidstone, largely defined by its expansive, sloping village green which remains the focal point of the community. It is a place where the landscape transitions from the urban sprawl of the county town into the rolling terrain of the North Downs, and you’ll often find cricket being played on the green during the summer months - a tradition here that stretches back centuries. The architecture is a mix of protected period cottages around the village core and more substantial 20th-century housing that has expanded the footprint toward Madginford. Practically speaking, it is well-served by its own railway station on the Ashford to Victoria line, making it a viable spot for those needing a rail link without going into central Maidstone. While it has its own shops, a library, and a handful of long-standing pubs, the proximity to the M20 means it is very well-connected, yet it manages to retain a distinct, quieter identity from its larger neighbour, bolstered by its closeness to the grounds of Leeds Castle and the local woodland trails.