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The Laurels Stone Hill, Sellindge, TN25 6EJ

An exceptional and beautifully appointed Victorian country house with earlier Georgian influence and fabulous orangery extension commanding fine undulating rural views over its own land In all about 4 acres (1.62 ha).

Reduced to: £1,395,000 (No Chain)

Accommodation • Vestibule/Boot Room • Elegant Reception Hall • Cloaks/Shower Room • Study/Bedroom 5 • Drawing Room • Music Room • Butler’s Pantry • Stunning Kitchen/Orangery • Laundry • Wine Cellar • Georgian Staircase • Master Bedroom En-Suite (underfloor heating) • Guest Bedroom En-Suite (underfloor heating) • 2 Further Double Bedrooms • Family Bathroom (underfloor heating) • Double Glazed Windows • Central Heating • Boarded Loft Gardens and Grounds • Entrance Forecourt • Side Driveway • Front Lawns • Indian Sandstone Walled Courtyard with Pergola (irrigation system throughout) • Period Stable Block, Tack Room and Large Barn (potential for conversion, subject to planning permission) • Large Barn • Orchard • Garden Room • Fields • Pond • Summerhouse Communications • Ashford Int’ Station (HS1) – 6 miles • – 5 miles • Channel Tunnel – 6 miles • Canterbury – 12 miles Situation The Laurels is hidden from view from the approach along Stone Hill, tucked away at the top of a grassy lane used to approach The Laurels and two other properties. The gardens and land extend away to the rear of the house opening up picturesque views of the undulating North Downs, renowned for its many areas of Outstanding Natural Beauty. Stone Hill is situated between the villages of Sellindge and Lees, which are both served by comprehensive village stores, community halls, sports facilities, village inns and much sought after primary schools. The nearby A20 provides a swift route to major travel links such as main line railway stations including Ashford International (Eurostar) with 37 minute high speed trains to London St. Pancras. The M20 motorway can be accessed at Junctions 10 or 11 which connects with the Port of Dover, Channel Tunnel and the M25 motorway network. There are a number of local golf courses, country leisure pursuits, bathing beaches along the coast and excellent choice of retail outlets in the surrounding towns including branches of Waitrose at both Ashford and Hythe. There is a choice of excellent state and independent schools in the surrounding area including grammar schools for boys and girls, most of which can be accessed via the school bus network nearby. The Cathedral City of Canterbury is just 12 miles to the North with its many cultural facilities, universities and historic attractions. Orangery The Laurels An unlisted Victorian family house circa 1840’s with a distinctive earlier Georgian influence depicted in some of the period characteristics. This handsome house has been beautifully renovated and extended during the present ownership, including a stunning orangery opening from the kitchen complete with overhead lantern with electric openers, and triple aspect windows overlooking the gardens. Central French windows open to an Indian sandstone courtyard garden with central avenue view to the North Downs beyond. The orangery has a wood burning stove as well as under- floor heating, and is the perfect room for large groups of friends or family to congregate. The kitchen is fitted with a range of bespoke, hand-painted cabinets with granite surfaces and integrated appliances. A secret door provides easy access to the wine cellar/pantry below. Three reception rooms are accessed from an elegant reception hall whilst a Georgian staircase arrives at the first floor leading to four double bedrooms, two en-suite. All of the bathrooms have underfloor heating and include Samuel Heath, Hansgrohe and Imperial fittings. The interior is protected with mains smoke and CO² detectors. Gardens and Grounds From the approach there is a large shingle forecourt and driveway extending to one side of the house to arrive at outbuildings to the rear. To the right hand side of the house is a most attractive landscaped garden adjacent to the front entrance which provides pedestrian access to a walled garden at the rear of the house. The rear walled garden is laid to Indian sandstone and includes an irrigation system to borders and planting areas together with a delightful pergola with sitting area beneath. The gardens extend to behind the barn to meet a delightful garden room. A nearby period stable block with tack room and large barn may be suitable for conversion to an annexe subject to consent. From the rear driveway there is a large barn with twin open bay and workshop (see floor plan). There is an attractive orchard of damson, apple, plum, walnut, sweet chestnut and cherry trees and just beyond the rear driveway forecourt is a superb sand ménage with fields beyond. Towards the bottom of the land there is a small lake with nearby raised shepherds hut style summerhouse with veranda providing a wonderful viewing area amidst peace and tranquility.

In all about 4 acres (1.62 ha) Services Mains water, electricity and drainage, oil fired central heating, Superfast BT Infinity broadband. The property also has a wireless, monitored alarm system. Viewing Strictly by appointment only. (C1214) The Laurels, Sellindge

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Up Stable 9.20 x 4.10 30'2 x 13'5 Cellar 4.44 x 4.23 14'7 x 13'11

Cellar = 20.5 sq m / 221 sq ft Garden Room 4.00 x 3.25 13'1 x 10'8

Music Room Butlers Pantry Bedroom Bedroom 4.16 x 3.67 4.24 x 3.58 4.20 x 3.40 4.18 x 3.68 13'8 x 12'0 13'11 x 11'9 13'9 x 11'2 13'9 x 12'1 Family Room The Laurels, Sellindge Barn 7.75 x 6.20 25'5 x 20'4 Access To Workshop Cellar N Dn 6.42 x 4.45 21'1 x 14'7 dg e i Up Stable r Bedroom F Kitchen Bedroom 9.20 x 4.10 Drawing Room 4.43 x 3.80 10.58 x 5.65 4.75 x 4.20 4.46 x 2.70 30'2 x 13'5 15'7 x 13'9 Cellar 4.43 x 4.15 14'6 x 12'6 34'9 x 18'6 14'8 x 8'10 4.44 x 4.23 14'6 x 13'7 (Approx) 14'7 x 13'11

Under Cover Area Dining Area Entrance The Laurels, Sellindge Study/Bedroom 5 Laundry Hall (Not Shown In Actual 3.65 x 2.48 2.40 x 2.26 Cellar = 20.5 sq m / 221 sq ft Location / Orientation) 12'0 x 8'2 7'10 x 7'5 Garden Room T N 4.00 x 3.25 13'1 x 10'8 Up Stable 9.20 x 4.10 Vestibule / 30'2 x 13'5 Cellar Ground Floor Boot Room Music Room Butlers Pantry Bedroom First Floor = 108.5 sq m / 1168 sq ft 4.44 x 4.23 Bedroom 4.16 x 3.67 4.24 x 3.58 4.20 x 3.40 14'7 x 13'11 179.2 sq m / 1929 sq ft 4.18 x 3.68 13'8 x 12'0 13'11 x 11'9 13'9 x 11'2 13'9 x 12'1 Family Room IN Barn 7.75 x 6.20 25'5 x 20'4 Access To Approximate Gross Internal Area = 287.7 sq m / 3097 sq ft Cellar = 20.5 sq m / 221 sq ft Workshop Cellar Dn Outbuildings = 128 sq m / 1378 sq ft 6.42 x 4.45 Cellar = 20.5 sq m / 221 sq ft 21'1 x 14'7

dg e Total = 436.2 sq m / 4696 sq ft i r Garden Room Bedroom F Kitchen Bedroom Drawing Room 10.58 x 5.65 4.00 x 3.25 4.75 x 4.20 4.46 x 2.70 4.43 x 3.80 13'1 x 10'8 This plan is for layout guidance only. Not drawn to scale unless stated. Windows and door openings are 4.43 x 4.15 14'6 x 12'6 34'9 x 18'6 15'7 x 13'9 14'8 x 8'10 14'6 x 13'7 approximate. Whilst every care is taken in the prep aration of this plan, please check all dimensions, (Approx) shapes and compass bearings before making any decis ions reliant upon them. (ID244487)

Music Room Butlers Pantry Bedroom Bedroom 4.16 x 3.67 4.24 x 3.58 4.20 x 3.40 4.18 x 3.68 13'8 x 12'0 13'11 x 11'9 13'9 x 11'2 Under Cover Area 13'9 x 12'1 Dining Area Family Room Entrance Barn Study/Bedroom 5 Laundry Hall 7.75 x 6.20 (Not Shown In Actual 3.65 x 2.48 2.40 x 2.26 7'10 x 7'5 25'5 x 20'4 Location / Orientation) Access To 12'0 x 8'2 TWorkshop Cellar Dn 6.42 x 4.45 21'1 x 14'7 dg e i r Bedroom F Kitchen Bedroom Drawing Room 4.43 x 3.80 10.58 x 5.65 4.75 x 4.20 Vestibule / 4.46 x 2.70 15'7 x 13'9 4.43 x 4.15 14'6 x 12'6 34'9 x 18'6 Ground Floor Boot Room 14'8 x 8'10 First Floor = 108.5 sq m / 1168 sq ft 14'6 x 13'7 (Approx) 179.2 sq m / 1929 sq ft

IN Under Cover Area Dining Area Entrance Approximate Gross Internal Area = 287.7 sq m / 3097 sq ft Study/Bedroom 5 Laundry Cellar = 20.5 sq m / 221 sq ft Hall (Not Shown In Actual 3.65 x 2.48 2.40 x 2.26 Outbuildings = 128 sq m / 1378 sq ft Location / Orientation) 12'0 x 8'2 7'10 x 7'5 Total = 436.2 sq m / 4696 sq ft T This plan is for layout guidance only. Not drawn to scale unless stated. Windows and door openings are approximate. Whilst every care is taken in the prep aration of this plan, please check all dimensions, shapes and compass bearings before making any decis ions reliant upon them. (ID244487) Vestibule / Ground Floor Boot Room First Floor = 108.5 sq m / 1168 sq ft 179.2 sq m / 1929 sq ft

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Approximate Gross Internal Area = 287.7 sq m / 3097 sq ft Energy Performance Certificate Cellar = 20.5 sq m / 221 sq ft Outbuildings = 128 sq m / 1378 sq ft Total = 436.2 sq m / 4696 sq ft

This plan is for layout guidance only. Not drawn to scale unless stated. Windows and door openings are approximate. Whilst every care is taken in the prep aration of this plan, please check all dimensions, shapes and compass bearings before making any decis ions reliant upon them. (ID244487)

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© Crown Copyright 2016. All rights reserved. Licence No: 100003688 Directions you will enter an area with banks of shrubs and trees on From the M20 motorway leave at Junction 10 and follow either side of the road. The road ahead then bears to the signs towards Sellindge A20 passing the Tesco supermarket right. The grassy lane leading to the property is on the right Ashford Office Office on the right hand side. After about 5 miles and upon just before the start of the bend. Alternatively, continue into Romney House 9 The Fairings reaching the church at Sellindge on the right hand side the bend and almost immediately turn left into the mouth Orbital Park Oaks Road take the sharp turning left on the opposite side of the road of Coopers Lane and turn around in order to descend Ashford TN24 0HB Tenterden TN30 9QX (signposted Brabourne Lees) into Stone Hill. The road will Stone Hill whereupon the approach will be seen almost 01233 506220 01580 766766 drop and then start to climb. After approximately 400 yards immediately on the left hand side. Country Houses Distinctive country property www.hobbsparker.co.uk Are you planning to sell your house?

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