Charing
www.hobbsparker.co.uk The Hill Charing, Kent TN27 0LU A wonderful detached Georgian house combining a high specification with both contemporary and traditional styling and having superb proportions, set within its own private gardens with coach house, tucked away a short distance from the village centre. Guide Price: 1,025,000 Accommodation Reception hall Inner hall Cloakroom Drawing room Dining room Family room Study/playroom Kitchen/breakfast room Basement cinema room & gym 5 Bedrooms (2 en-suite) Family bathroom Oak floors Fireplaces Central heating Double glazing Gardens Automated entrance gates Lawned gardens Delightful rear courtyard in Italianate style Raised beds Hidden lighting Pleached hornbeam Water feature Coach house (lapsed planning for conversion) Communications Ashford Int. Station 6 miles Main line station 1 mile M20 motorway (Jct 9) 5 miles Canterbury 12 miles
Important Notice These particulars have been prepared in all good faith to give a fair overall view of the property and must not be relied upon as statements or representations of fact. Purchasers must satisfy themselves by inspection or otherwise regarding the items mentioned below and as to the content of these particulars. If any points are particularly relevant to your interest in the property please ask for further information. We have not tested any services, appliances, equipment or facilities, and nothing in these particulars should be deemed to be a statement that they are in good working order or that the property is in good structural condition or otherwise. It should not be assumed that any contents/ furnishings/furniture etc. photographed are included in the sale, nor that the property remains as displayed in the photograph(s). No assumption should be made with regards to parts of the property that have not been photographed. All descriptions, dimensions, areas and necessary permissions for use and occupation and other details are given in good faith but any intending purchaser must satisfy themselves by inspection or further detailed request. The information in these particulars is given without responsibility on the part of the agents or their clients. These particulars do not form any part of an offer or a contract and neither the agents nor their employees have any authority to make or give any representations or warranties whatsoever in relation to this property. Situation is situated at the upper end of the centre in the historic village of Charing which is on the ancient Pilgrims Way along the North Downs and within a designated Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty. The village is best known for one of the oldest manor residences of the Archbishop of Canterbury and there is a strong community spirit centred around the High Street period shops and services. is tucked away within a private close of just 3 other individual properties although is approached via private automated entrance gates. Nearby road links provide excellent access to the surrounding towns of Faversham (8 miles), Maidstone (11 miles), Canterbury (12 miles) and Ashford (just 6 miles) including the International Station which provides 37 minute high speed trains to London St. Pancras. The surrounding North Downs countryside provides a wealth of leisure pursuits and there is an excellent choice of both state and private schools in the locality. A fabulous detached house believed to have Georgian origins with many reformed characteristics from an extensive restoration and renovation programme in 2003. The accommodation is of bright and spacious proportions combining contemporary styling and original character including high coved ceilings, double glazed sash style windows, elegant reproduction Georgian fireplaces within the main reception rooms and mellow oak floors. There is a modern wiring circuit with recessed lighting and lamp points. There is a superb kitchen/breakfast room with bespoke fittings and integral appliances together with marble and oak surfaces, over mantle and a living flame gas fire. In addition to a choice of impressive reception rooms, there is a basement which has been used as a gym and cinema room. On the first floor, there are 5 bedrooms of which 2 are en-suite along with a family bathroom, one of the smaller bedrooms is currently used as a dressing room. Bathrooms are fitted in cool contemporary styles with power showers. Gardens The gardens lie principally to three sides of the house and are laid to lawns with mature boundaries of high clipped hedging. The entrance is via automated and remote operated gates hung between two brick piers providing access onto the driveway. An ancient Beech tree is featured within this part of the garden. The rear courtyard is delightful and designed in Italianate influence with Pleached Hornbeam, Wisteria, raised beds, hidden lighting, and a water feature. Adjacent is a detached former Coach House of brick elevations with timber doors beneath a pitched slate roof (29 10 x 12 2) with the original stable floor and stalls. This building has a number of potential uses subject to any necessary planning consent, there has previously been consent for conversion to an annexe which has now lapsed. Services All mains services connected. Directions From the M20 Motorway, leave at Junction 9 and to the A20 and follow signs to Lenham/ Charing A20. After about 5 miles, turn right into the village of Charing and proceed up through the village centre towards the top of the hill. The entrance to will be found on the left hand side prior to reaching the top of the hill and well before the junction. Agent s Note Fixtures and fittings not specifically referred to within these particulars, along with some of the contents, may be available by negotiation and purchase. Viewing Strictly by appointment only (Ref: C1317).
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