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The Old Vicarage, Lees Court Road, Sheldwich ME13 0LU foundationproperty.co.uk The Old Vicarage, Lees Court Road, Sheldwich ME13 0LU

SITUATION:

The Old Vicarage enjoys an extremely swimming pool and even a cottage secluded position, set well back from Lees hospital. Court Road in Sheldwich and screened from this quiet road by an abundance of The town has a good selection of primary mature trees. and secondary schools, including the renowned Queen Elizabeth Grammar The charming village of Sheldwich has a School, whilst a good selection of private very well regarded primary school, the schools can be found in either beautiful Grade ll listed Church of St James or Ashford. and several fine period buildings including the Grade l listed Lees Court (home to the A mainline railway station offers a regular Countess of Sondes). service to London Victoria and Cannon Street and a high speed service to London The village has a good sense of St Pancras. There is also an alternative High community with various clubs and societies Speed train from Ashford, via Ebbsfleet, run from either the church or the village also to London St. Pancras. hall whilst a village fete is held every year. The A2/M2 motorway network is within one The market town of is just three mile offering good access to London and miles away and offers a wide variety of the coast, as well as the cathedral city of shopping facilities including both specialist Canterbury (eleven miles) which again shops and national retailers. offers an excellent choice of shopping, restaurants, leisure facilities, a theatre, and There is also a bustling market three times a has a good range of both private and week, a cinema, an indoor and outdoor state schools and three universities.

• Substantial 1950's Built Detached Family Home • Exceptionally Private & Secluded Setting • Four Double Bedrooms • Three Well Proportioned Reception Rooms • Lovely Kitchen/Breakfast Room • Detached Home Office/Guest Annexe • Over An Acre Of Gardens & Woodland • Charming Village Location DESCRIPTION:

A substantial and imposing detached The dining room leads to a beautifully On the first floor, a wide landing with a tall family residence, built during the 1950's remodelled kitchen/breakfast room with a feature window leads to four well for the local diocese, and set within half vaulted ceiling and double glazed proportioned double bedrooms and a exceptionally private grounds of French doors and superb views across the beautifully appointed family shower room approximately one acre within the formal gardens to the front of the house. and separate cloakroom. charming village of Sheldwich. The kitchen has been fitted with an Due to the pitch of the roof and generous The property has seen numerous excellent range of cream 'cottage' style width of the landing, there is excellent improvements in recent years, including a wall and floor units, set around solid oak potential to further improve this family brand new roof, new bathrooms and a work surfaces, space for a range cooker home by converting the loft space into a stunning side addition incorporating a and lovely oak flooring. vast master suite or cinema/games room. new kitchen/breakfast room. To the rear of the kitchen there is a useful However, the property still offers good utility/boot room and shower room. potential to further extend or perhaps convert the loft into additional accommodation.

The front door opens into a large central entrance hall with original parquet wood flooring, a stylish cloakroom and stairs to the first floor.

To the right of the entrance hall is a magnificent 28 ft, dual aspect sitting room with an open fireplace with a traditionally styled gas fire and double glazed French doors which open onto the formal gardens.

To the left of the entrance hall is a particularly light and airy, triple aspect study/family room with a cast iron Victorian style fireplace and a wall of floor to ceiling windows with lovely views over the rear gardens.

Beyond the entrance hall is a large, dual aspect dining room with oak flooring and double glazed patio doors to the rear garden.

TENURE: FREEHOLD OUTSIDE:

The house sits within an exceptionally private plot, surrounded on all sides by woodland and mature trees, and measuring approximately one acre in size.

A long, gravelled driveway leads to ample parking for numerous vehicles and a detached, brick built garage.

The house itself sits squarely within the plot and is therefore surrounded on all sides by garden. To the front of the house a patio extends across the full width of the house and a wide pathway leads to a beautifully planted formal garden.

To the rear of the house, there is another full width patio, a large expanse of lawn, a productive vegetable garden and a lovely area of natural woodland to the very rear of the plot.

There are various outbuildings, including two sheds, a greenhouse and a pretty white weatherboarded studio annexe.

This has a bedroom/living area, a well appointed shower room, double glazing, power and heating and would be ideal for use as either an occasional guest annexe or a luxury home office.

TOTAL FLOOR AREA: Approx. 2690 Sq. ft (249.9 sq. m) House: Approx. 2398 Sq. ft (222.8 sq. m) Studio Annexe: Approx. 292 Sq. ft (27.1 sq. m) COUNCIL TAX: G EPC RATING: E GENERAL INFORMATION: The property is served by mains gas and private drainage.

We endeavour to make our sales particulars accurate and reliable, however, they do not constitute or form part of an offer or any contract and none is to be relied upon as statements of representation or fact. Any services, systems and appliances listed in this specification have not been tested by us and no guarantee as to their operating ability or efficiency is given. All measurements, floor plans and site plans are a guide to prospective buyers only, and are not precise. Fixtures and fittings shown in any photographs are not necessarily included in the sale and need to be agreed with the seller. Foundation Property Services is a trading name of Foundation Property Services () Limited. Registered in and Wales No. 7139236. Registered Address: The Gatehouse, Brenley Lane, Brenley, Kent, England ME13 9LU.

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