Property description
Cotherstone is a spacious and elegant family home, in an excellent location. When the present owners Wayne and Jo viewed the house it was in need of some refurbishment. This suited them as they were looking for a project, and with great care and attention to detail they carried out renovations and added a large extension. They created a home that offers luxury living at its very best.Chestfield is a village in a semi-rural location that offers the perfect balance between town and country living. A community minded village, there are nearby shops and the house looks over the eighteenth hole of Chestfield Golf Course that has the reputation of being one of the best in Kent. There are scenic coastal walks plus the delights of the Kent countryside to be enjoyed.Picturesque Whitstable is a short cycle ride away and is known for its thriving arts community, whilst the annual Oyster Festival is an enjoyable event. Historic Canterbury is under a six mile drive away, and for commuters there is an excellent rail service into London Victoria.The house was built in the first part of the twentieth century, and has a delightful mock Tudor exterior and an extremely inviting kerbside appeal. Jo explains the object was to create a home that was fresh, sleek, stylish and contemporary, in a house that is now a hundred years old. This has been achieved, as the general ambience is one of streamlined sophistication, combined with great comfort. The evidence can currently be seen on the Laura Ashley Home Design site.The entire house is flooded with natural light, and Wayne describes the pleasure the family gain from the reception rooms; and in particular the main lounge with its dual aspect. Always light even on the greyest of days, it is perfect to settle before the open fire on cold winter nights. This room combined with the large chic dining room make the perfect entertaining venue.The fantastic pool off the kitchen is a very gregarious space. It is much appreciated, and in full use throughout the year. The three double sliding doors open in the summer to allow the garden into the pool. It is ideal for barbecues and summer parties.The six bedrooms ensure easy overnight hospitality, and the family bathroom has a great wow factor for first time visitors. The Catchpole and Rye luxury fittings create a real showstopper in a palatial setting.The master bedroom suite is a very spacious, peaceful and private adult sanctuary. The floor to ceiling windows frame fabulous views across the garden: and the roomy balcony is the perfect place to sit with a morning coffee or a glass of wine to watch the evening steal across the sky.The gardens are extensive with swathes of lawn, dotted with mature trees, soft shrubbery and a pretty brook running through; together they provide a private and serene oasis. It is also a fantastic playground for the children and dogs.Wayne and Jo have created a home full of visual treats and seamlessly intertwining spaces which have an easy flow and function for family relaxation and entertaining.They love the house and take away happy memories, but are also keen to start on their next project.
Open Porch External lighting.
Entrance Hall Painted wood front entrance door with glazed panels and glazed side panels. Radiator. Staircase leading to first floor. Wood floor. Three wall light points. Hardwired Nest system smoke and carbon dioxide detector.
Cloakroom Large wall hung basin with cupboards below. Local splash back tiling. Radiator. Wood floor. Seat with storage. Hooks for coats and scarfs. Door to w.c. Door to utility room.
Separate W.C Close coupled w.c. Tiled walls and floor. Heated towel rail. Frosted window to side.
Utility Room 5\‘ 11 x 5\‘ 2 (1.81m x 1.58m)Window to side. Plumbing for washing machine. Wall mounted Valliant gas boiler supplying hot water and central heating. Tiled floor. Water softener.
Sitting Room 28\‘ 2 x 15\‘ 0 (8.59m x 4.58m)Impressive feature stone fireplace with open hearth. Window to front overlooking garden. Two radiators. Patio doors to swimming pool. Window to side.
Dining Room 26\‘ 0 x 11\‘ 11 (7.93m x 3.64m)Feature brick fireplace with open hearth. Window to rear overlooking swimming pool. Three radiators. Large French double doors to front garden.
Snug 12\‘ 10 x 11\‘ 2 (3.92m x 3.41m)Feature brick fireplace with open hearth. Bay window to front overlooking garden. Two radiators. Window to side. Launchport wall dock.
Kitchen 16\‘ 5 widening to 19\‘10 x 19\‘ 10 (5.01m x 6.05m)The kitchen is planned with a matching range of wall and base units. Inset single drainer ceramic 1½ bowl sink unit. Granite work surfaces with upstands. Concealed lighting. Partially tiled walls. Inset ceramic hob with extractor hood above and two built-in fan assisted ovens below. Integrated dishwasher. Window to rear overlooking garden. Radiator. Downlighters. Tiled floor. Door providing access to rear garden. Door to swimming pool room. Launchport wall dock.
Swimming Pool Room 38\‘ 0 x 20\‘ 0 (11.59m x 6.1m)Swimming pool 27\‘0 x 12\‘0 (8.23m x 3.66m) with electric pool cover. Three sets of Patio doors overlooking rear garden. Window to side. Six wall light points. Central heating thermostat control. Fitted dehumidifier. Extractor fan. Underfloor heating. Additional heater. Doors to changing room and boiler room.
Changing Room Walk-in shower cubicle. Door to close coupled w.c. Tiled walls. Vanity wash hand basin with cupboard below. Frosted window to front. Tiled floor. Underfloor heating. Central heating thermostat control.
Boiler Room Wall mounted Worcester gas boiler supplying hot water and central heating to swimming pool room, changing room and master bedroom suite. Two pressurized hot water cylinders. Plumbing and controls for heated swimming pool. Filter machine. Solar panel meter.
Half Landing Window to side. Radiator.
Landing Window to front overlooking garden, golf course and 18th hole. Access to insulated loft. Additional loft access to solar panel connection and generator. Radiator. Airing cupboard with shelves housing pressurized hot water cylinder. Hardwired Nest smoke and carbon dioxide detector, Nest thermostat control for central heating. Access to separate landing area and walk way with full height windows and LED lighting leading to Master Bedroom Suite. Radiator.
Master Bedroom Suite 15\‘ 5 x 14\‘ 1 (4.7m x 4.3m)Feature full height windows to side and rear overlooking garden. Underfloor floor heating. Nest thermostat control. Inset speakers. Door and glazed side panel to balcony.
Master Balcony 21\‘ 3 x 5\‘ 2 (6.48m x 1.58m)Outside lighting.
Master Dressing Room 11\‘ 8 x 10\‘ 9 (3.56m x 3.28m)Wide range of fitted full height wardrobes. Fitted drawers. Underfloor heating. Full height window to rear garden. Door to en-suite. Bang and Olufsen speaker controls for en-suite.
Luxury Master En-Suite 13\‘ 5 x 9\‘ 4 (4.09m x 2.85m)Suite in white comprising double ended free standing Waters bath with wall hung Hansgrohe mixer tap, separate large walk-in shower with fixed glass screen, Hansgrohe rainfall shower head and additional hand held Hansgrohe shower attachment. Waters wall hung his and hers wash hand basins with wall hung cupboards below. Villeroy and Boch wall hung w.c with concealed cistern. Villeroy and Boch tiled floor with underfloor heating. Chrome heated towel rail. Villeroy and Boch tiled walls. Full height frosted windows to rear. Two shelves with concealed lighting. Bang and Olufsen speakers. Downlighters. Extractor fan. Shaver point.
Guest Suite 17\‘ 11 x 14\‘ 3 (5.47m x 4.35m)Large window to front overlooking garden, golf course and 18th hole. Window to side. Fitted units and shelves to recess. Radiator. Inset ceiling speakers. Door to dressing room.
Guest Dressing Room 9\‘ 9 x 6\‘ 10 (2.98m x 2.09m)Fitted full height wardrobe. Fitted drawer units. Radiator. Frosted window to rear. Door to en-suite. Bang and Olufsen speaker control for en-suite.
Luxury Guest En-Suite 11\‘ 1 x 8\‘ 4 (3.38m x 2.54m)Villeroy and Boch suite in white. Double ended panelled bath with mixer tap and set into tile Aquavision T.V Screen and Inset ceiling speaker, Large separate fully tiled shower cubicle with rainfall shower head, wall hung wash hand basin with cupboard below and w.c with concealed cistern. Tiled floor with underfloor heating. Chrome heated towel rail. Tiled walls. Two frosted windows to front. Concealed lighting. Bang and Olufsen speaker. Extractor fan. Shaver point.
Bedroom 3 11\‘ 9 x 9\‘ 11 (3.59m x 3.03m)Window to rear overlooking garden. Radiator. Frosted glass door to en-Suite.
En-Suite 8\‘ 3 x 5\‘ 5 (2.52m x 1.66m)Suite in white comprising walk-in shower with fixed glass screen and rainfall shower head, wall mounted wash hand basin and wall hung w.c with concealed cistern. Tiled walls and floors. Underfloor heating. Vertical radiator. Frosted window to side. Downlighters. Extractor fan.
Bedroom 4 11\‘ 11 x 9\‘ 4 (3.64m x 2.85m)Window to front overlooking garden, golf course and 18th hole. Radiator.
Bedroom 5 11\‘ 0 x 10\‘ 11 (3.36m x 3.33m)Dual aspect with window to side and window to front overlooking garden, golf course and 18th hole. Radiator. Feature brick fireplace.
Bedroom 6 12\‘ 5 x 11\‘ 7 (3.79m x 3.54m)Double doors with glazed side panels to balcony. Two radiators.
Balcony 15\‘ 8 x 7\‘ 7 narrowing to 5\‘1 (4.78m x 2.32m)Stainless steel and glass balustrade. Outside lighting.
Luxury Family Bathroom 7\‘ 2 x 6\‘ 11 (2.19m x 2.11m)Suite by Catchpole and Rye comprising free standing nickel plated bath with mixer tap and hand held shower, wash hand basin and high level w.c. Radiator. Chrome heated towel rail. Frosted window to side. Laminate flooring. Extractor fan.
Detached Garage 18\‘ 10 x 10\‘ 3 (5.75m x 3.13m)Remote electrically operated roller door. Power and light.
Thatched Garage 14\‘ 4 x 9\‘ 5 + 18\‘11 x 9\‘5 (4.37m x 2.88m)Two sets of double doors to front cobblestone drive. Power and light. Door to enclosed front garden.
Front Garden Border brick walls to front. Drive leading to remote operated double gates to front garden and electrically operated pedestrian gate. Flower and shrub border to perimeter. Large driveway providing extensive off road parking. Paved paths leading to both sides of the property and front door. External lighting. Additional cobblestone drive to front of Thatched roof double garage.
Rear Garden Extensive lawns with flower beds, bushes and shrubs. Large paved patio area housing hot tub. Stream with two foot bridges. Outside tap. Exterior lights and power points. Pedestrian access to both sides.
Log Cabin 12\‘ 4 x 9\‘ 5 (3.76m x 2.88m)Double doors to garden.
Attached shed 12\‘ 4 x 6\‘ 1 (3.76m x 1.86m)Playhouse 12\‘ 9 x 7\‘ 11 (3.89m x 2.42m)Playhouse with pitched roof, power and light.
Outside W.C Suite in white comprising close coupled w.c and wall hung wash hand basin with cupboard below. Power and light.
Planning Permission Planning has been granted to convert the Thatched Garage into a games room/office and for an extension to the side of the swimming pool creating a gym.
Other Information A security system and cameras with remote access are fitted to the property. The property also benefits from hardwiring for surround systems and wifi points throughout the property.
Solar Panels Solar panels are fitted supplying an additional energy system with a monthly rebate of £120 per calendar month.
Main Services The following mains services are connected to the property electricity, water, gas, drainage and a telephone line. All services will be subject to the appropriate companies transfer conditions.
Heating Central heating is provided by a gas fired boilers situated in the boiler room and utility room and hot water radiators as indicated in these particulars.
Windows The windows are generally of painted timber frames.
Tenue The property is to be sold Freehold with vacant possession.
Council Tax We are advised by the Valuation Office that the property is currently within Council Tax Band G. The amount payable under tax band G for the year 2016/2017 is £2651.01.
Viewings Please ring us to make an appointment. We are open from 9am to 6pm Monday to Friday, 9am to 5pm Saturdays and 10am to 4pm on Sundays.
Agent NotesKent Estate Agencies gives notice for themselves and for the sellers of the property, whose agents they are that any plans or mapping and measurements are approximate, quoted in metric with imperial equivalents. All are for general guidance only and whilst every attempt has been made to ensure accuracy, they must not be relied on. The measurements are provided in accordance with the R.I.C.S. Code of Measuring Practice 6th edition. The fixtures and fittings and appliances referred to have not been tested and therefore no guarantee can be given that they are in working order. Photographs are reproduced for general information and it must not be inferred that any item shown is included with the property. Prospective purchasers or lessees should seek their own professional advice. Kent Estate Agencies retain the copyright in all advertising material used to market this property. For a free valuation of your property contact the number on this brochure. Printed 13th December 2016.
Property Features :
- Prestigious Detached Residence
- Gated Entrance With Extensive Parking
- Views Over Golf Course & 18th Hole
- Indoor Heated Swimming Pool
- Three Receptions All With Open Fires