Fine & Country Fine & Country is a global network of estate agencies specialising in the marketing, sale and rental of luxury residential property. With offices in the UK, The Channel Islands, France, Portugal, Spain, Malta, Russia, Dubai, Qatar, Egypt, South Africa, East Africa, West Africa, Namibia, New Zealand and Mauritius, we combine the widespread exposure of the international marketplace with the local expertise and knowledge of carefully selected independent property professionals. Fine & Country appreciates the most exclusive and more expensive properties require a more compelling, sophisticated and intelligent presentation - leading to a common, yet uniquely exercised and successful strategy emphasising the lifestyle qualities of the property. This unique approach to luxury homes marketing delivers high quality, intelligent and creative concepts for property promotion combined with the latest technology and marketing techniques. We understand moving home is one of the most important decisions you make; your home is both a financial and emotional investment. With Fine & Country you benefit from the local knowledge, experience, expertise and contacts of a well trained, educated and courteous team of professionals, working to make the sale or purchase of your property as stress free as possible. Fine & Country north kent Tel: +44 (0)1474 700009 OFFICERS TERRACE [email protected] 1 Church Road Hartley Kent DA3 8DL The Historic Dockyard | Chatham | Kent | ME4 4LJ This is a unique opportunity to experience life in a living Officers OFFICERS TERRACE museum, a total immersion in Georgian grandeur and elegance. Terrace GEORGIAN ELEGANCE PERSONIFIED, dating from 1727 The Terrace of 12 properties were constructed by the Admiralty to provide homes and offices for the principle officers of the Dockyard. Occupying a prominent position overlooking the former Officers Tennis Lawns this elegant residence has been subject to careful renovations to retain the integrity of the building. Enjoy the peace and tranquility of this historic setting, only interrupted by the Dockyard clock chiming the hour. The property has a double depth plan and the original servants quarters wrap around a delightful inner courtyard laid to natural stone with sun awning. The central staircase rises through the house to further the spacious feel of this property. Grand sash windows bath the house in light, other period features to note are the period fireplaces, panelled doors and high corniced ceilings. A separate staircase gives you alternative access to the rear wing with bathroom en-suite and library which lends itself to a self-contained annexe for relatives/au pair. The reception rooms offer a practical living entertaining space with ground floor office/playroom. The cellars lend themselves for conversion to further rooms which lead to wine cellar. The hand crafted kitchen family room is the heart of the home which was built by joiners in the Dockyard. Outside there is parking and garage. The door to the side of the garage leads you to a flight of granite steps like a secret passageway to a delightful walled garden extending to 130’ renovated by the current owners to replicate the overview original Georgian garden. DIRECTIONS From the A2 coast bound, once past the Shorne/Cobham turn off bear left. Exit onto Hasted Road/A289 towards A228/Gillingham/Grain. Continue to follow A289, go through 3 roundabouts. Take the exit toward A231/Chatham/Gillingham. At the roundabout, take the third exit onto Maritime Way. At the roundabout, take the third exit onto Western Avenue. Continue on Western Avenue, take the Main Gate Road and East Road to Medway Gardens. Exit the roundabout onto Western Avenue. At the roundabout, take the first exit onto Main Gate Road. Turn left toward East Road. Turn right onto East Road. Continue onto Medway Gardens where the property will be found on the left hand side. TRANSPORT INFORMATION Rochester Railway Station: 1 mile Chatham Railway Station: 1 mile Strood Railway Station: 1.17 miles Ebbsfleet International Railway Station: 9.5 miles All distances are approximate and calculated as the crow flies. For information regarding travel please visit:- www.kent.gov.uk/roads_and_transport/getting_around.aspx NEAREST SCHOOLS Primary Schools:- Brompton Westbrook Primary School: 0.5 miles Woodlands Primary School: 1.8 miles Shorne Primary School: 4.4 miles Cobham Primary School: 6.5 miles St Mary’s RC Primary School: 1.3 miles Secondary Schools: Sir Joseph Williamson’s Mathematical School: 2 miles St George’s CofE School: 8.3 miles Gravesend Boys Grammar: 6.8 miles Mayfield Girls Grammar: 7.8 miles Rochester Girls Grammar: 1.9 miles step inside Independent Schools: Kings Rochester: 1.2 miles St Andrew’s Rochester: 1.4 miles Gads Hill: 3.2 miles Cobham Hall: 4.7 miles King’s Canterbury: 23.5 miles Information sourced from www.schools-search.co.uk Please check with the local authority as to catchment areas and intake criteria. USEFUL INFORMATION We recognise that buying a property is a big commitment and therefore recommend that you visit the local authority website www.medway.gov. uk, and the following websites for more helpful information about the property and local area before proceeding. Some information in these details is taken from third party sources. Should any of the information be critical in your decision making, then please contact Fine & Country for verification. USEFUL LINKS www.police.com www.mouseprice.com www.tfl.gov.uk www.environment-agency.gov.uk www.landregistry.gov.uk www.gov.uk/green-deal-energy-saving-measures www.homeoffice.gov.uk www.tkradon.org.uk www.fensa.org.uk http://list.english-heritage.org.uk COUNCIL TAX We are informed this property is in council tax band G, you should verify this with Medway Council on 01634 306000. TENURE The vendor advises us that this property is Leasehold. Should you proceed with the purchase of the property your solicitor must verify these details. vendor’s The present owners of this outstanding historic Grade I listed building decided immediately on entering the property that they wanted to buy it. The twelve houses of Terrace were allocated to senior Naval Officers. HMS Victory of Battle of Trafalgar fame was built here, and Horatio Nelson served as a young midshipman here early in his career, before achieving Admiral status just 26 years later. Operating as part of the naval dockyard until 1981, since the owners moved here in the late nineties this historic terrace has evolved as part of the Historic insight Dockyard Chatham museum. The owners have gently updated the property in various ways, including redecorating throughout, installing new bathrooms, replacing the kitchen floor with flagstones and laying reclaimed york stone in the garden. There have been memorable Christenings, as well as regular family Christmases at which up to eighty people due to the sociable nature of the layout and the spacious rooms set across four storeys. The rooms are elegantly proportioned with plenty of space, each with a fireplace and among the owner’s favourite features are the rarely seen low-rise, wide staircases throughout. 9 Officers Terrace ME4 EPC Rating : Exempt Agents notes: All measurements are approximate and quoted in metric with imperial equivalents 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. Printed 14.08.2014 LOCATION Fantastic road links via M2/A2 motorways and M25 link to both Gatwick and Heathrow airports, London, Bluewater and International railway station at Ebbsfleet offering a 17 minute link to London and Europe. The commuter service is well served with main line railway stations at Chatham with fast trains to London from Rochester and Strood. local area LOCATION Although located in this quiet tucked away position, the historic Chatham Dockyard is ideally situated close to local amenities, restaurants, pubs and cinema at Chatham Marina. The City of Rochester and Chatham Town Centre are within easy access along with excellent schools for all ages including independents. Chatham APPLIANCES/SERVICES The mention of any appliances and/or services within these sales particulars does not imply that they are in full efficient working order. MEASUREMENTS All measurements are approximate and therefore may be subject to a small margin of error. OPENING HOURS Monday to Friday 9.00 am – 6.30 pm Saturday 9.00 am – 6.00 pm Sunday 10.00 am – 4.00 pm VIEWING Via Fine & Country 01474 700009 REF HA/SD/JT/140720 - 3441539 /D1 Viewing Arrangements Strictly via the vendors sole agents Fine & Country on (01474) 700009. Officers There have been memorable Christenings, as well as regular family Christmases at which up to eighty people are easily OFFICERS TERRACE accommodated, due to the sociable nature of the layout and Terracethe spacious rooms set across four storeys. 19 .