6 bed Detached

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£1,050,000

6 bed Detached

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Contact:

01622 737800

BR/BA:

6 BR, 2 BA

Location:

Maidstone, Kent

Description:

A delightful well proportioned Manor House set amidst park like grounds of three acres with extensive outbuildings, situated in the most convenient semi-rural location. Reception Hall. Drawing room. Sitting room. Dining room. Study. Kitchen/breakfast room. Utility room. Cloakroom. Cellar. Principal Bedroom & en-suite dressing room. Five further bedrooms.Luxury Bathroom. Separate Wet Room/shower. Coach House. Double Garage & attached stables. Further useful outbuildings. Pool House & Swimming Pool. Sweeping gravel driveway. Park like gardens.

Description

A DELIGHTFUL WELL PROPORTIONED MANOR HOUSE SET AMIDST PARK LIKE GROUNDS OF THREE ACRES WITH EXTENSIVE OUTBUILDINGS * SITUATED IN THE MOST CONVENIENT SEMI-RURAL LOCATION ON THE OUTSKIRTS OF THIS IDYLLIC VILLAGE *

*RECEPTION HALL * DRAWING ROOM * SITTING ROOM * DINING ROOM * STUDY * KITCHEN/BREAKFAST ROOM * UTILITY ROOM * CLOAKROOM * CELLAR * MEZZANINE LANDING * PRINCIPAL BEDROOM & EN-SUITE DRESSING ROOM * FIVE FURTHER BEDROOMS * LUXURY FAMILY BATHROOM * SEPARATE WET ROOM/SHOWER * COACH HOUSE * DOUBLE GARAGE & ATTACHED STABLES * FURTHER USEFUL OUTBUILDINGS * POOL HOUSE & SWIMMING POOL* DISUSED TENNIS COURT * SWEEPING GRAVEL DRIVEWAY * SUBSTANTIAL PARKING * PARK LIKE GARDENS SURROUND THE PROPERTY WITH MANY MATURE SPECIMEN TREES & SHRUBS *

Originally of 16th century timber framed construction with later Georgian additions creating a most interesting and substantial family home. The original portion of the house has a wealth of exposed timbers and inglenook fireplaces, the effect of which is cosy and charming interior. The Georgian portion by contrast is elegant with lofty ceilings,with a large sash window, creating a light and airy atmosphere.

Chrismill Manor has undergone significant refurbishment over the last four years with numerous works of sympathetic modernisation, predominantly arranged on two floors extending in all to in excess of 3,500 square feet, featuring modern wiring, contemporary fittings, gas fire central heating and electronically operated iron entry gates with CCTV system and alarm.

Former owners denote the importance of the property namely, Alfred Mynn, the leading cricketer of the first half of the 19th century, recognised as the founder of over arm bowling, Walter Fremlin of the brewing dynasty, victorian soldier, General Knight and Sir Thomas Fludd, Treasurer of the Cinque ports.

Bearsted has an excellent selection of local amenities including a selection of shops, which provide for everyday needs, together with local library and mainline railway station connected to London on the Victoria Line. Educationally the area is well served with the local Thurnham and Roseacre Schools, catering for infants and juniors, also schools in the private sector.. The Village also boasts a wide selection of sporting and leisure facilities, inlcuding tennis, bowls, football, cricket and golf clubs. The M20/M2/M25 and M26 motorways are also close by and offer direct vehiuclar access to both London and the Channel Ports.

The accommodation comprises with approximate room measurements as follows :-

Freehold
AGENTS NOTE: ALL OFFERS RECEIVED MUST BE VERIFIED BY OUR FINANCIAL ADVISER

PROPERTY MISDESCRIPTION ACT 1991: Gas and electrical appliances have not been tested by ourselves and therefore prospective purchasers should satisfy themselves that such appliances specifically mentioned in these sales particulars are in working order.

Ferris & Co
Penenden Heath Parade, Penenden Heath, Maidstone Kent ME14 2HN Tel: (01622) 671200 Fax: (01622) 673771

Westwood House, Thurnham Lane, Bearsted Green, Maidstone, Kent ME14 4QZ Tel: (01622) 737800 Fax: (01622) 739100

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GUEST BEDROOM : 17'6' x 12'8' ( 5.33m x 3.86m) Cast iron fireplace. Adams style surround. Contemporary tiled cheeks. Exposed beams. Double aspect leaded light windows, east and southern outlooks. Double radiator.

DRESSING ROOM /BEDROOM 6 : 11'5' x 10'2' ( 3.48m x 3.10m ) Built-in storage cupboard. Leaded light window to side affording a southern aspect. Pretty cast iron Victorian fireplace. Double radiator.

BEDROOM 3: 13'6' x 12'5' ( 4.11m x 3.78m ) Double aspect windows, west and northern outlooks. Pretty cast iron Victorian fireplace. Exposed beams. Two eaves storage cupboards.

BEDROOM 4: 13'3' x 13' ( 4.04m x 3.96m ) Leaded light window to side affording a southern aspect. Double radiator. Cast iron Victorian fireplace with tiled cheeks. Exposed beams. Picture rail.

BEDROOM 5: 11'3' x 9'8' ( 3.43m x 2.95m ) Cast iron Victorian fireplace. Window to side, western aspect. Radiator.

FAMILY BATHROOM : White contemporary suite, chromium plated fittings comprising :- Bato bath, central mixer tap and hand shower. His and hers hand basins with mixer taps and mirrors above. Low level W.C. Natural slate walls. Chromium plated heated towel rail. Recessed low voltage lighting. Window to rear affording a western aspect. Exposed beams.

MEZZANINE LANDING : Built-in storage cupboard. Dormer window to side.
PRINCIPAL BEDROOM : 16'5' x 16'3' ( 5m x 4.95m ) 1930's cast iron fireplace. Glazed tiled cheeks. Adams style surround. Dado rail. Double aspect windows featuring two windows to front affording an eastern aspect. Two double radiators. Picture rail. EN-SUITE DRESSING ROOM : 12' 2' x 9'6' ( 3.71m x 2.90m ) Extensive range of built-in wardrobe cupboards comprising :- Two doubles, two singles with hanging and shelving space. Two windows to front affording an eastern aspect. Double radiator.

OUTSIDE : OUTBUILDINGS : DOUBLE GARAGE & ATTACHED STONE STORE ROOMS Originally the Coach House and Double Stables with original 19th century iron work. Ragstone implement/ garden STORE. GARDEN CLOAKROOM : Low level W.C. Hand basin. Substantial ragstone triple STABLE BLOCK, oak framed. L-SHAPED with courtyard area. Fish pond in need of refurbishment. SWIMMING POOL : 40' x 20' : With roman steps. Paved surround and terrace. Pillared POOL HOUSE : light and power, and hot and cold water. STORE ROOM : With filtration unit. DISUSED TENNIS COURT, within gardens and grounds. The property is approached by long gravel driveway which forks with one access to leading to the double garage and the other leading to a large parking and turning area at the front of the house. The park like gardens are flanked on the southern boundary by Popular trees with extensive lawns interspersed with mature specimen trees, including Horse Chestnut, Tulip tree, Indian bean tree, Scots pine, Silver Birch, Beech, Cedar, shrub beds incorporating rhododendrons, azaleas, pampus grass and wisteria, close to the house. Located in one of the trees is a substantial TREE HOUSE with power, which overlooks adjacent woodland with a badgers set.
DIRECTIONS: From junction 8 of the M20 motorway, follow the signs to Bearsted, proceed for one mile, where Chrismill Manor will be found on the right hand side.

ON THE GROUND FLOOR

RECEPTION HALL : 16' 6' x 12' (5.03m x 3.66m ) Imposing entrance door with blackened furniture, glazed fan light above. Sash window to front affording an eastern aspect. Oak flooring. Wide staircase to mezzanine landing. Georgian balustrade and oak hand rail. Radiator. Ceiling rose. Understairs storage cupboard. Double radiator. Thermostatic control for central heating. 11' ceiling height.

DRAWING ROOM : 16'3' x 16'2' (4.95m x 4.93m ) Fireplace recess with slate hearth, highly decorative Regency style fire surround with barley twist pilasters. Double aspect windows featuring two sash windows to the front affording an eastern aspect. Dado and picture rails. Ceiling rose. Two double radiators. Two wall light points. Extensive bespoke book case and storage cupboards beneath.

DINING ROOM : 19' into bay x 11'9' ( 5.79m x 3.58m ) Inglenook fireplace with raised slate hearth. Bessemer beam and mantel (sealed ). Heavily beamed ceiling. Double radiator. Double aspect windows featuring bay window affording a southern aspect. Further window to front affording an eastern aspect. Light oak flooring. Dado rail. Two wall light points. Door to :-

LOBBY : Double casement doors to side. Half-glazed southern aspect. Radiator. Return door to Sitting room.

SITTING ROOM : 17'6' x 16'8' (5.33m x 5.08m ) Inglenook fireplace with slate hearth .. Bessemer beam . Two leaded light windows to side affording a southern aspect. Exposed beams. Four wall light points. Picture rail. Door to:-

STUDY : 12' x 7'8' ( 3.66m x 2.34m ) Double radiator. Window to rear affording a western aspect. Extensive built-in bespoke oak storage cupboards. Shelving and work stations.

INNER HALLWAY : Walk-in storage cupboard. Two double radiators. Oak flooring. Half-glazed door to rear.

CLOAKROOM : Superb contemporary suite with Travatina bowl and basin with spout above. Storage cupboards beneath. Low level W.C. concealed cistern. Large mirror. Ceramic tiled floor and walls. Decorative border tile. Window to rear affording a western aspect.

KITCHEN/ BREAKFAST ROOM : 17'6' X 12'6' ( 5.33m x 3.81m ) Painted oak door and drawer fronts with complementing working surfaces, pewter effect fittings comprising :- One and half bowl acrylic sink unit with mixer taps, cupboards under. Range of high and low level cupboards with working surfaces. Display shelving and glazed cabinets. Feature peninsula breakfast bar. Cooking area set in the former fireplace. Four burner Smeg hob with hotplate. Recessed shelving. Extractor hood above. Decorative over mantel. Eye level Neff oven and grill. Integrated refrigerator. Candy dishwasher. Tiled splashbacks. Two windows to rear, western aspect. Recessed low voltage lighting. Slate effect flooring.

UTILITY ROOM : 12'6' x 7'4' (3.81m x 2.24m ) Range of high and low level cupboards with working surfaces. Stainless steel sink unit, cupboard under. Plumbing for automatic washing machine. Two windows to side. Fully tiled walls. Half-glazed door to rear, western aspect. Slate effect flooring. Gas fired boiler supplying central heating and domestic hot water throughout.

CELLAR : 25' x 5' ( 7.62m x 1.52m ) Two large wine caves. Sub floor window to side. CCTV monitor. Modern consumer unit. Electric light and power.

ON THE FIRST FLOOR

APPROACHED BY GEORGIAN STAIRCASE WITH DECORATIVE BALUSTRADE & OAK HAND RAIL. Mezzanine landing. Velux window. Arched display niche. Two further staircases to first floor landing.

WET ROOM : White suite, by Villeroy and Boch, chromium plated fittings comprising :- Mosaic tiled shower area in glass mosaics. Half-meter circular recessed rainmaker shower head with multi-jets. Separate hand shower. Window to front affording an eastern aspect. Wash hand basin. Low level W.C. Concealed cistern. Marble effect tiling. Large mirror. Chromium plated heated towel rail. Recess spot lighting.

LANDING : Traditional period radiator. Walk-in linen cupboard with lagged copper cylinder, fitted immersion heater. Extensive shelving. Automatic lighting. Double built-in storage cupboard. Access to roof space. Staircase to from mezzanine landing. Georgian staircase with oak handrail.

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Property Type:

Single-Family Houses

Sq feet:

3,500 sq. ft.

Amenities:

Dishwasher, Fireplace, Parking, Pool, Refrigerator, Storage, Tennis

For sale by:

Agent/Broker

Phone:

01622 737800

Posted:

February 16 2011 on Facebook