5 bed Detached House
£1,250,000
rural North Kent
Detached Georgian Farmhouse with 5 bedrooms/4 bathrooms- Accommodation in excess 3800sqft set in 8.78 acres (*TBV), comprising of part walled gardens, orchards and an area of pastureland. The property occupies an idyllic tranquil rural location near to Cooling Castle with views over open countryside & the protected landscape of the North Kent Marshes renowned for being a haven for birds & wildlife with miles of surrounding walks to enjoy. Though benefitting from a lovely countryside position the property also offers excellent rail/road commuting. 10 mins. drive from Strood station with fast HS1 rail access to centre of London and the Continent and 20 mins. drive from Ebbsfleet International station with 17 minute service to London St Pancras.. The motorways M2/A2/M25/M20 are each between 10 to 20 mins driving distance as is Bluewater retail and shopping complex. This handsome period Grade II listed residence offers splendid well proportioned accommodation with many beautiful original features retained such as sash windows, a fine Georgian Staircase & Large inglenook fireplace in the dining room. The whole exudes an air of spaciousness & light throughout the interior which is laid out on four storeys. Outside the picturesque well stocked gardens are a feature inc: two timber summerhouses & many areas of interest with space to add a tennis court/Swimming pool/Orangery (subject to permissions). The whole is approached from a private drive with extensive parking for 7 vehicles plus large recently constructed 3 bay oak framed garage. The adjoining well tended land is currently laid out as orchards and pastureland with good space to add equestrian facilities (subject to permissions) and there is hacking access to a number of bridleways in the vicinity.