Penn Court Manor Lane Hollingbourne Maidstone, Kent ME17 1UN

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1 Penn Court Manor Lane Hollingbourne Maidstone, Kent ME17 1UN

2 PENN COURT WITH TWO COTTAGES AND A HOLIDAY LET

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4 Seller Insight This very large and extremely elegant Grade II Listed Manor House enjoys a superb position within the charming village of Hollingbourne. Penn Court originally dates back to the 17th century and has been in our family since the 1950s, says Pauline. My husband was actually brought up here as a teenager. We have lived in the house for the past twenty five years and I have to say we ve absolutely loved every minute. It s a house that s oozing with character, from the pine panelled room and the oak panelled room to the huge inglenook fireplace, there is an absolute wealth of beautiful original features throughout. It s a very old and elegant home, but not in the slightest bit oppressive because each of the rooms is extremely generously proportioned with lovely high ceilings, so there s wonderful feeling of space throughout. Over the years we ve updated certain elements to suit our way of living, but there s certainly a lot of scope for the house to be enhanced further. The grounds are also absolutely gorgeous; I am the chief gardener, but I do have some professional help, so the whole of the outside space is looking splendid, continues Pauline. We have open lawns, lots of beautiful box hedging and a gorgeous parterre right next to the swimming pool, continues Pauline. It s filled with an array of fragrant plants, including roses and lavender, so it s gorgeous during the summer. The whole garden is peaceful and private and a feature of the house that we have all enjoyed over the years. The house is so beautiful both inside and out, says Pauline. People say it looks as if it should be on the front of a chocolate box. It s perfectly symmetrical and surrounded by a traditional English country garden. *

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7 This beautiful Grade II listed Manor House is offered with the flexible benefit of the inclusion of two cottages and a further holiday let barn conversion within the sale. The property it set within a plot of approximately 2.5 acres that include formal gardens, sweeping lawns, a heated outside pool and three large naturally fed ponds. The Manor House is located at the heart of the Upper Village of Hollingbourne which itself is a picturesque enclave of property set around an historic stone church on the gentle southerly slopes of the North Downs, within a designated Area Of Outstanding Natural Beauty. Local amenities include a primary school, a renowned country pub/restaurant and importantly a mainline rail station offering a direct route into London. The nearby M20 motorway adds further practicality and easy access to the Channel Tunnel services at Folkestone, the coastal ports and the Eurostar stations at Ebbsfleet and Ashford. This area of Kent remains highly popular with buyers that may require excellent schooling facilities, with nearby Maidstone offering a selection of secondary, and grammar schools. Private schools are available in Canterbury, Sutton Valence, Ashford and Rochester.

8 Step inside Penn Court Approached by a sweeping driveway leading to a fluted pillared portico with panelled entrance door opening into ground floor accommodation. RECEPTION ROOM Sash windows to front with original window shutters. Beamed ceiling. Open fireplace. Wood panelling to side wall. Radiators. Oak floor. RECEPTION ROOM Sash windows to front and side with original pine window shutters. Large inglenook fireplace opening with wood burning stove. Beamed ceiling. 18th Century pine panelled walls. Built in book case. Radiators. Exposed floorboards. RECEPTION ROOM Shuttered floor to ceiling windows. Fireplace surround. Built in display cabinets. Exposed floorboards. RECEPTION ROOM Sash window to side. Brick fireplace with wood burning stove. Built in bookcases. INNER HALLWAY Stable door to garden. Cupboard housing gas fired boiler. Built in storage cupboard. Radiator. Amtico flooring. GROUND FLOOR W.C. Window to side. Low level W.C. Wall mounted wash hand basin. Amtico flooring. KITCHEN Door to rear lobby. Windows to rear. Beamed ceiling. Twin bowl stainless steel sink unit with mixer taps. Range of cupboard and drawer base units. Aga Range cooker. Amtico flooring. BREAKFAST ROOM Stable door to garden. Windows to rear and side. Amtico flooring. Larder cupboard with extensive shelving. CELLAR Of good height. Power and light. Natural light well. Brick paved floor. STAIRCASES TO FIRST FLOOR Primary staircase: With hand rail and balustrade. Fitted carpet runner. Secondary staircase: With fitted carpet. LANDING Built in storage cupboards. Partly carpeted. Remainder of exposed floorboards.

9 BEDROOM Sash windows to front. Radiators. Impressive elm floorboards. BEDROOM Sash windows to front. Oak panelled walls. Radiators. Exposed oak floorboards. BEDROOM Sash window to side. Fireplace surround. Radiator. Exposed pine floorboards. Access to shared en-suite. BEDROOM Sash windows to side and window to rear. Radiators. Exposed pine floorboards. FAMILY BATHROOM Sash window to side. Pedestal wash hand basin. Low level w.c. Inset roll top bath. Tiled shower enclosure. Radiator. Fitted carpet. SHARED EN-SUITE Windows to side and rear. Panelled bath. Corner shower enclosure. Low level close coupled W.C. Pedestal wash hand basin. Radiator and towel rail. Vinyl flooring. STAIRCASE TO UPPER FLOOR & LANDING Exposed tread staircase. Overhead Velux window. Walk in storage cupboard. LOFT ROOM ONE Dormer window to front. Exposed floorboards. LOFT ROOM TWO Dormer window to front. Exposed floorboards. Fireplace opening.

10 Step inside Twitchers Entered via a double glazed entrance door opening into: HALLWAY Double glazed flank window to front. Radiator. Tiled floor. LIVING AREA (INC. KITCHEN) Double glazed windows to front and side. Beamed ceiling. Radiator. One and a half bowl stainless steel sink unit with mixer taps inset into roll fronted work surface. range of cupboard and drawer base units. Gas hob and electric/grill below. Range of eye level wall cabinets. Local wall tiling. Chinese slate tiled floor. GROUND FLOOR BEDROOM Double glazed windows to side. Beamed ceiling. Built in closet. Radiator. Fitted carpet. EN-SUITE Tiled shower enclosure. Low level close coupled W.C. Wall mounted wash hand basin. Radiator. Wood effect vinyl flooring. STAIRCASE TO FIRST FLOOR Hand rail and balustrade. Fitted carpet. BEDROOM Double glazed Velux conservation windows to side. Double glazed low level window. Vaulted ceiling. Built in closet housing gas fired boiler and water cylinder. Radiator. Wood effect vinyl flooring. EN-SUITE Low level close coupled W.C. Pedestal wash hand basin. Tiled shower enclosure. Wood effect flooring. BEDROOM Double glazed windows to front and side. Vaulted ceiling. Radiators. Fitted carpet. EN-SUITE Low level close coupled W.C. Panelled bath with mixer taps and hand shower attachment. Inset wash hand basin with storage below. Local wall tiling. Radiator. Wood effect flooring.

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12 Step inside The Barn Entered via a stable door opening into: LIVING AREA INC. KITCHEN Double glazed windows to side and rear. Vaulted ceiling. Stainless steel sink unit with mixer taps inset into roll fronted work surfaces. Range of cupboard and drawer base units. Space for cooker, washing machine, fridge and dishwasher. Local wall tiling. Tiled floor with under floor heating. BEDROOM Double glazed windows to rear and side. Vaulted ceiling. Built in wardrobes (housing water cylinder). Tiled floor with underfloor heating. EN-SUITE Double glazed window to side. Panelled bath with shower and screen. Pedestal wash hand basin. Low level W.C. Full wall tiling. Radiator/towel rail. Tiled floor.

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15 Step inside The Cottage Entered via a wooden entrance door opening into: HALLWAY Fitted carpet. GROUND FLOOR W.C. Window to front. Low level close coupled W.C. Wall mounted wash hand basin. Radiator. Tiled floor. LIVING AREA (INC. KITCHEN) Windows to front and rear. Radiator. Fitted carpet. One and a half bowl acrylic sink unit with mixer taps inset into roll fronted work surface. Range of cupboard and drawer base units. Plumbing for automatic washing machine. Space for cooker. Range of eye level wall cabinets. Local wall tiling. Tiled floor. OFFICE Door to rear. Window to rear. Fitted carpet. STAIRCASE TO FIRST FLOOR Fitted carpet. Hand rail and balustrade. LANDING Fitted carpet. BEDROOM Double glazed Velux windows to side and rear. Radiators. Fitted carpet. BEDROOM Windows to front and rear. Radiators. Fitted carpet. FAMILY BATHROOM Window to front. Low level close coupled W.C. Pedestal wash hand basin. Bath with shower system. Radiator. Fitted carpet.

16 GROUNDS & GARDENS The main property sits centrally within a large plot of around 2.5 acres comprising of sweeping lawns, a productive fig tree and a formal walled garden comprising box parterres with roses, lavenders, oregano and other plants to attract butterflies and bees. Adjacent to these are many mature fruit trees, including apricot, peach and pear, growing against the south facing wall and a productive vegetable garden including asparagus. Within the walled area is an inground heated swimming pool. A paved sun terrace is arranged to the side of the main property and affords with southerly views across the lawns and adjacent farmland. Three large naturally fed ponds sit to the front and rear of Twitchers and The Cottage. DRIVEWAY & PARKING A curved driveway sweeps past the main property and terminates in front of The Cottage and the adjoining garage. GARAGING A large spacious garage formed from the original coach house. With up and over door. Brick paved floor. Power and light.

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18 We re surrounded by fields and just next door to the village church, so our surroundings are completely idyllic, says Pauline, However I can hop on the train which is just a twenty-minute walk away and be watching a show in London in no time. In my mind the location is perfect.

19 I ll definitely miss the space when we leave, says Pauline, each and every room is such a lovely size and the house as a whole is very comfortable. It s been an amazing family home and I think we ll all be sad to leave.

20 Registered in England and Wales. Company Reg No Registered Office: Morgan Alexander Kent Ltd (formerly Fine & Country Kent Ltd.) 36 King Street, Maidstone, Kent, ME14 1BS copyright 2017 Fine & Country Ltd.

21 EPC Exempt Agents notes: All measurements are approximate and for general guidance only and whilst every attempt has been made to ensure accuracy, they must not be relied on. The fixtures, fittings and appliances referred to have not been tested and therefore no guarantee can be given that they are in working order. Internal photographs are reproduced for general information and it must not be inferred that any item shown is included with the property. For a free valuation, contact the numbers listed on the brochure. * These comments are the personal views of the current owner and are included as an insight into life at the property. They have not been independently verified, should not be relied on without verification and do not necessarily reflect the views of the agent. Printed

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