Bowden Lodge Kingsdown Deal

Bowden Lodge, Old Stairs Road, Kingsdown, Deal, , CT14 8EH A superb former barn with equestrian facilities set in approximately 2.75 acres. Situated In a pleasant semi-rural location in the valley, close to the golf course and the village of Kingsdown. Local amenities include a range of shops, primary school and public houses. There is good access to the beach approximately ⅓ mile away. The Cinque Port Town of Deal (3.5 miles) offers a range of shopping, educational and leisure facilities and a main line station with trains to London Charing Cross and a high speed service to London St Pancras. The busy Coastal Port of is approximately 6 miles away. Directions Travelling along the A258 from Dover to Deal proceed past the St Margaret’s Bay and Martin Mill turnings. After approximately 2 miles you enter the village of , pass the Five Bells public house on the left hand side and take the next right towards Kingsdown. Follow this road down the hill, up the hill and then enter the village of Kingsdown. Ignore the first turning on the left and on the sharp left hand bend, turn right into The Avenue. Follow this road round to the right and bear left down Kingsdown Hill. At the bottom of Kingsdown Hill turn right, as the road divides bear right and the driveway to the property will be found a short way up on the left hand side. Description Bowden Lodge is a fine barn conversion of brick and flint construction. The house is well presented and spacious, offering flexible accommodation which could incorporate an annexe. The property is set in approximately 2.75 acres which includes two fenced paddocks and stables. To the front of the property is a private fenced area housing two patio areas and swimming pool. Bowden Lodge has immediate access to footpaths, bridle ways and the Downs (an area of outstanding natural beauty) via very quiet unadopted tracks providing excellent dog walking and hacking. National Cycle Route 1 also passes by. Bowden Lodge benefits from solar panels which heat the water supply for the house and swimming pool. The property is double glazed throughout and heated via gas fired central heating. Services Mains gas, electricity, water and drainage. Tenure and Possession. Freehold with vacant possession upon completion of the purchase. Local Authority Council. Telephone 01304 821199. Council Tax Band G. Viewing By appointment with the agents. Telephone: 01304 612147. Email: [email protected]. If you are unsure about any details of this property, please speak to a member of G W Finn & Sons who has seen the property prior to your visit. Guide Price £950,000

ON THE GROUND FLOOR Period shaped entrance door leading to:- Entrance Hall Two windows to front, radiator, understairs storage cupboard, stairs to first floor. Study 2.71m x 2.59m (8’10” x 8’5”). Window to rear, telephone point, coved ceiling. Cloakroom Window to rear, low level WC and wash basin with splashback. Dining Room 6.2m x 3.95 (20’4” x 12’11”). Double aspect windows to front and rear, part panelled walls, three wall light points. Kitchen/Breakfast 6.11m x 4.85m (20’ x 15’10”). Recently fitted range of wall and base units with Room Silestone work surfaces and splashbacks, plumbing for dishwasher, space for fridge- freezer, gas Aga, part panelled walls with exposed brickwork, exposed beam, tiled floor, double aspect windows to front and rear, door to front garden. Utility Room 4.37m x 2.88m (14’4” x 9’5”). Fitted range of wall and base units with worksurfaces over, gas fired boiler, plumbing for washing machine and space for tumble dryer, four ring gas hob with electric oven below and extractor above, double aspect windows to front and side, tiled floor, part tiled walls. Inner Lobby Door to side, tiled floor. Cloakroom Window to side, low level WC and wash basin with splashback, tiled floor. Sitting Room 8.84m x 5.8m (29’10” x 19’). Double aspect windows to front and rear, feature brick fireplace with “clear-view” multi-fuel stove, TV aerial point, exposed beams to ceiling, patio doors to garden, dado rail, door to:- Lobby Door to:- Bedroom 7 2.4m x 2.11m (7’10” x 6’11”). Window to front. Reception Room 5.18m x 2.17m (16’11” x 7’1”). Two windows to rear. This room could easily be converted to a kitchen to make a separate annexe. Study/Bedroom 3.2m x 2.5m (10’5” x 8’2”). Window to front. Games Room 6.35m x 5.69m (20’10” x 18’8”). Velux windows, part panelled walls with exposed flint & brickwork, multi fuel stove. This room could be converted into a sitting/dining room for the annexe. ON THE FIRST FLOOR Landing Bedroom 6 4.3m x 2.61m (14’1” x 8’6”). Two windows to front, built in wardrobes, dado rail. Bedroom 5 4.32m x 2.71m (14’2” x 8’10”). Two windows to rear, built in wardrobe, dado rail. Bedroom 4 4.38m x 2.56m (14’4” x 8’4). Two windows to rear, built in wardrobe, dado rail Bedroom 3 2.84m x 2.56m (9’3” x 8’4”). Window to front, built in wardrobe, dado rail. Shower Room Fully tiled corner shower unit, low level WC and pedestal wash basin, tiled walls, window to front.

Bedroom 2 3.71m x 2.97m (12’2” x 9’8”). Window to front, built in wardrobe, dado rail. Master 6.18m x 3.16m excluding passageway (20’3” x 10’4”). Double aspect windows to Bedroom front and rear, built in wardrobes, TV aerial point, dado rail, glazed door to side.

En-Suite Housing corner bath, low level WC and pedestal wash basin, electric heated towel Bathroom rail, tiled walls, window to rear.

OUTSIDE To the side of the property is a storeroom (6.4m x 5.61m) housing the filtration system for the swimming pool. There is a fenced paddock with timber shed/hay store with light & power, and a further paddock. An open fronted oak cart shed/garage with light & power, slate roof provides covered parking for 3 cars with further parking on the driveway. There is a vegetable patch, two stables with water, feed shed and pond. To the front the garden is mainly laid to lawn with mature shrub and flower borders. There is a fenced area with an ornamental brick and slate patio, and a paved patio which creates a private space adjoining the swimming pool. The garden and grounds measure approximately 2.75 acres.

Agent’s Note Fixtures and fittings are specifically excluded from the sale and the Agent has not tested any apparatus, equipment, fixtures, fittings or services including central heating system, electrical appliances and burglar alarm, if any, and so cannot verify they are in working order, or fit for their purpose, neither has the Agent checked the legal documents to verify the freehold/leasehold status of the property. The buyer is advised to obtain verification from their Solicitor or Surveyor.

Consumer Protection Regulations We have not carried out a survey and are not in a position to express a view on the condition of any property which we are offering for sale. Messrs. G.W. Finn & Sons for themselves and for vendors or lessors of this property whose agents they are give notice that: (i) the particulars are set out as a general outline only for the guidance of intended purchasers or lessees, and do not constitute, nor constitute part of, an offer or contract; (ii) all descriptions, dimensions, areas, reference to condition and necessary permissions for use and occupation, and other details are given without responsibility and any intending purchasers or tenants should not rely on them as statements or representations of fact but must satisfy themselves by inspection or otherwise as to the correctness of each of them; (iii) no person in the employment of Messrs. G.W. Finn & Sons has any authority to make or give any representation or warranty whatever in relation to this property. Details produced May 2015. Revised August 2015. Ref: S2705 GW Finn & Sons, 1 King Street, Sandwich, Kent. CT13 9BY

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