Old Forge House Upper Street | Hollingbourne | | | ME17 1UW

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MAIN DESCRIPTION KITCHEN Leaded light windows to front and timber framed This unique and simply stunning example of a detached Grade II casement windows to side and rear. Stable door with small glazed Listed timber framed house sits enviably in the picturesque village window to garden. Exposed brick feature wall. Porcelain 1½ bowl of Hollingbourne. Nestled at the foot of the , it sink with stainless steel swan neck mixer taps inset into roll-top affords a fine blend of period charm and contemporary elegance. work surface. A range of eye level, cupboard and draw base units with oak work surfaces to include an integrated granite chopping The principle residence is thought to date back to the mid 16th board. Space and plumbing for dishwasher and fridge/freezer. Gas century and is currently configured as a three/four bedroom home fed twin Aga with additional space supplementary oven/hob. occupying three floors. The ground floor provides a substantial Breakfast bar area with oak table top. Exposed beams to walls and amount of space in which to entertain and relax. Notable features ceiling. Tiled floor. Radiator. include leaded light windows, exposed beams to the walls and ceilings and a log burner set within the inglenook fire place in the SITTING ROOM Leaded light windows to front and glazed panel lounge provides warmth when required and an impressive year French doors opening to rear garden. Exposed brick inglenook round feature. A sizeable dining area is served by a well specified fireplace with log burner set upon a brick hearth. Exposed beams kitchen which in turn benefits from a self contained utility room. to walls and ceiling. Fitted carpet. Radiators. Finally a downstairs cloakroom and cellar provide convenience and practicality to the ground floor. DINING AREA Leaded light windows to front and fixed window to rear. Exposed beams to walls and ceiling. Floor hatch with steps To the first floor three of the bedrooms have the luxury of having leading to cellar. Fitted carpet. Radiators. their own en-suite bathroom/shower rooms, accessed by means of their own individual staircases. A fourth bedroom/mezzanine snug UTILITY ROOM Sun pipe providing natural light. Stainless steel makes an ideal occasional guest room and complements the upper sink with draining board inset into a roll-top work surfaces with floors perfectly. storage under. Local tiling. Space and plumbing for washing machine. Lino floor. Radiator. Further flexibility is achieved in the form of the Old Forge, which was grafted onto the original building in the 19th century and to CLOAKROOM Low level W.C. Wall mounted wash hand basin which the property now owes its name. This charming and versatile with local tiling. Fitted carpet. Radiator. addition to the home still displays evidence of its past with the original hearth still present today. This element to the home affords STAIRCASE TO FIRST FLOOR Exposed brick and stone steps. the ability to have either a self contained one bedroom annexe or Wooden handrail and balustrade. Exposed beams to walls and thanks to an adjoining door, it can simply be integrated with the ceiling. main portion of the home in order to benefit from a fourth/fifth bedroom. LANDING Leaded light windows to front. Exposed beams to walls. Radiator Set within a designated ‘Area Of Outstanding Natural Beauty’ local amenities include a primary school, a renowned country pub/ MASTER BEDROOM Leaded light window to front and timber restaurant and importantly a mainline rail station offering a direct framed casement windows to rear. Exposed beams to walls. In-built route into London. The nearby adds further wardrobe. Fitted carpet. Radiators. Fitted carpet to stairs leading practicality and easy access to the services at up to en-suite. Folkestone, the coastal ports and the Eurostar stations at Ebbsfleet and Ashford. This area of Kent remains highly popular with buyers EN-SUITE Free standing roll-top bathtub, set upon ball and claw feet, that may require excellent schooling facilities, with nearby with antique look mixer tap and shower attachment over. Walk in Maidstone offering a selection of secondary, and grammar schools. shower enclosure. Low level close couple W.C. Pedestal wash hand Private schools are available in Canterbury, , Ashford basin with antique look brass taps over and local tiling. Exposed brick and Rochester. chimney breast and exposed beams to walls and ceiling. Chain and pole hang rail. Fitted carpet. Brass radiator/ towel rail. ENTRANCE Period entrance door leading to HALLWAY Leaded light window to front. Exposed beams to walls ENTRANCE LOBBY Staircase to first floor. Exposed beams to and to vaulted ceiling. Exposed Oak floorboards. Staircase with walls and ceilings. Hat, coat and shelving in alcove. Fitted carpet. fitted carpet, wooden hand rail and balustrade leading to Radiator. Mezzanine snug/study area and en-suite. Under stair storage cupboard. Radiator.

BEDROOM Timber framed casement windows to rear. Exposed brick inglenook fireplace. Exposed beams to walls. Shelved alcove. Exposed Oak floorboards. Radiator.

MEZZANINE SNUG/STUDY Leaded light window to front. Gallery style handrail and balustrade. Exposed beams to walls and ceiling. Built in storage cupboards. Fitted carpet. Door to en-suite.

EN-SUITE Panelled bathtub with stainless steel swan neck mixer tap and shower attachment over. Low level W.C. with concealed cistern. Walk in shower enclosure with rain forest shower over and additional shower attachment. Wall hung wash hand basin with stainless steal mixer tap over. Exposed beams to walls and ceiling. Tiled floor. Radiator/ towel rail.

BEDROOM Leaded light windows to front and fixed window to rear. Exposed beams to walls. Built-in storage cupboard with hanging space. Fitted carpet. Radiator. Steps leading to en-suite.

EN-SUITE Drop-in panelled bathtub with antique look brass mixer tap and shower attachment over. Walk in shower enclosure with rain forest shower over. Low level close coupled W.C. Pedestal wash hand basin with local tiling, set against an exposed brick chimney breast. Exposed beams to ceiling. Wooden paneling to walls. Tiled floor. Radiator.

ATTACHED/SELF CONTAINED ANNEXE

ENTRANCE Period door opening to

ENTRANCE LOBBY Exposed brick and wood paneling to walls. Cupboard with hanging rail and shelf. Recessed foot mat. Four panel glazed door to lounge.

SITTING ROOM Casement windows to front, side and rear. Wrought iron ornate spiral staircase. Exposed brick and wood panelling to walls. Original forge hearth, exposed brick chimney breast and log burner. Exposed beams to walls. Carpet tiles. Radiators.

LOBBY Exposed brick and beams to walls. Storage cupboard. Carpet tiles. Adjoining door to principle residence.

KITCHEN Casement windows to side. Butler style sink with brass mixer taps over. Wooden block work surfaces with integrated four ring electric hob and storage under. Space for cooker and fridge. Exposed brick and beams to walls and vaulted ceiling. Wood floor. Radiator.

SPIRAL STAIRCASE TO FIRST FLOOR Wrought iron ornate spiral staircase to small landing.

BEDROOM Velux window to rear. Hanging rail and shelves to eaves. Fitted carpet. Access hatch to loft area. Radiator.

EN-SUITE Walk in shower enclosure. Low level W.C. with concealed cistern. Wall hung rectangular wash hand basin and convenience shelving. Ragstone feature wall. Lino floor. Radiator.

GARDEN To the front of the property a ragstone retaining wall is bisected by a stone path leading to the main entrance door. To each side a natural stone path beds with a range of mature shrubs. The rear garden is accessed via the kitchen or the lounge. Arranged with low maintenance in mind, with tiered patio areas of natural stone, separated by means of ragstone retaining walls and well stocked beds containing a range of flowers and mature shrubs. Side gate to main property and annexe. Steps to parking and garage.

GARAGE AND PARKING To the rear of the property wrought iron gates lead onto a tarmac and block paved area sufficient for several vehicles. In addition a detached single garage with power and light. EPC Exempt

Agents Notes: All measurements are approximate and quoted in imperial with metric 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. Copyright © 2017 Fine & Country Ltd. Registered in and Wales. Company Reg No. 06959315 Registered Office: Morgan Alexander Kent Ltd (formerly Fine & Country Kent Ltd.) 36 King Street, Maidstone, Kent, ME14 1BS. Printed

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