Property description
A unique property in a rural idyll is the only way to describe this property. This unusual Grade II listed home nestles in approximately 1.5 acres of grounds including a paddock, walled garden, kitchen garden, orchard and lawns surrounded by countryside. Approached via a private lane, this property is one of a cluster of buildings that formed part of The Grove estate and the original six sided building was constructed in about 1750. The hexagonal house has been considerably extended over the years and now includes a country style kitchen/breakfast room with a red Rayburn stove and an adjacent utility room. There is also a delightful eight-sided sitting room with French doors to the garden and a brick surround to a log burning stove. This leads through to a second reception with its own door to the garden and a bedroom with an en-suite shower so this area could easily become a separate suite for an elderly relative or an independent family member. On the first floor you will find the master bedroom with Jack and Jill access to the family bathroom so this could become an en suite, while on the second floor there is another charming double bedroom with an en suite shower room and lovely views across the fields. Outside there is a character single storey dwelling converted from a 18th Coach House and cottage, known as ‘The Bothy’, which is could be used as a holiday let or a separate granny annex. This includes two double bedrooms, a sitting room, kitchen and bathroom as well as hard standing for a number of vehicles. As if that was not enough, in the magnificent walled garden there is another building that is being used as a studio.
What the Owner says:
“We have lived in this wonderful house for the past 28 years but feel that now our children have grown up and flown the nest, it is time to make a move. It has been a wonderful place to bring up our family and they are very sad we have decided to go and live by the sea but we are looking forward to the change, although we know we shall miss the life we have enjoyed here.
For anyone looking for peace and quiet there is unlikely to be anywhere that provides such tranquillity. We moved here from London and a somewhat hectic lifestyle and have always appreciated the calming atmosphere that surrounds our home. Over the years we have refurbished the place and added an extension as well as upgrading The Bothy and the studio.
Although we live in the middle of the country we have a friendly community and a charming village with two pubs, a church, a village hall and a couple of nurseries which we frequent as we are very keen gardeners. We love the nearby village of Wingham with its beautiful architecture and array of unusual shops and pubs. There is a post office and newsagents which deliver our daily newspapers as well as a surgery, dental practice, a number of ‘B & Bs’ and a good primary school.
There is also the Wingham Wildlife Park that is very popular with families for a day out. The delightful Cinque Port of Sandwich is about six miles away and is probably our favourite local town as it has some lovely individual shops and restaurants and good schools.
The information provided about this property does not constitute or form part of an offer or contract, nor may be it be regarded as representations. All interested parties must verify accuracy and your solicitor must verify tenure/lease information, fixtures & fittings and, where the property has been extended/converted, planning/building regulation consents. All dimensions are approximate and quoted for guidance only as are floor plans which are not to scale and their accuracy cannot be confirmed. Reference to appliances and/or services does not imply that they are necessarily in working order or fit for the purpose.
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