Ridgeway House Ridgeway | Shorne | DA12 3LW Ridgeway House Ridgeway House contains all the pleasing attributes of late Georgian domestic architecture. The façade has the large attractive windows of its period with the addition of two Victorian bays. This impressive frontage attracted the present owners, David and Tanya, who were immediately enchanted by the warm, inviting interior and stunning garden. The house was in need of some care and attention, and it was with great love and scrupulous attention to detail, that they restored the house to its original elegance. The rooms have the space, symmetry and balance of their period which make the house an aesthetically pleasing, comfortable and spacious home; and the perfect venue for large gatherings of family and friends. The family eat in the dining room on a daily basis, and as the house is in an elevated position they can enjoy watching the world go by, through the large bay window. For more formal entertaining it transforms into a stylish setting, where you can experience a sense of how the room must have been in its own time. The house has a bright and positive ambience throughout, and the double aspect in the sitting room make it a particularly pleasant airy room. It is an all year room where the family relax each evening. They fling open the patio doors in the summer, and sit cosily by the open fire in winter. The well equipped kitchen is a busy area where you can enjoy a leisurely chat at the breakfast bar, or take your morning coffee out to the patio. The barn beyond the kitchen is a fantastic space. It can be a great party place or a home gym and the area above is ideal as a children’s play room. The first floor bedrooms have the character and charm of original open fireplaces, cupboards and attractive, reclaimed wooden floorboards that feature throughout the house. Climb the stairs to the attic and you have a great room with a view across the marshes to the Thames. The garden is pure delight and a very private oasis. Steps lead from the lower patio, to the second where you can relax by the pond, or to the third where you can sit in the shade of the beech tree and catch the last rays of the sun. It is a favourite spot for an evening glass of wine. The remainder of the garden is set to lawn and softly surrounded by mature tress and shrubbery. At the end is the office that is also a good place to have some undisturbed down time. The surrounding woods and countryside create a superb rural environment but with London only an hour away and Gravesend and Ebbsfleet close by, it enjoys the best of town and country life. David and Tanya are going to miss the way of life they have appreciated at Ridgeway House.* David and Tanya * These comments are the personal views of the current owners and are included as an in- sight into life at the property. They have not been independently verified, should not be relied on without verification and do not necessarily reflect the views of the agent. Ridgeway House is a classic late Georgian 1834 residence further excellent schooling with the M2 and M25 motorways LOCAL SCHOOLS USEFUL INFORMATION situated in the Conservation area of Chestnut Green. linking to both Gatwick and Heathrow airports, London, We recognise that buying a property is a big commitment Sympathetically restored to offer modern day requirements Bluewater and the International railway station at Ebbsfleet Primary Schools: and therefore recommend that you visit the local authority whilst retaining the integrity of the original building. With offering a 17 minute link to London and the Channel Ports. Shorne Primary School: 0.6 miles website www.gravesham.gov.uk and the following websites features including high corniced ceilings, stripped floorboards The commuter is well served by coach service running from Higham Primary School: 1.7 miles for more helpful information about the property and local and panelled doors. The carriageway drive leads you to the the area to London together with main line railway station at Cobham Primary School: 1.7 miles area before proceeding. stone steps and pillared entrance loggia. The double aspect Sole Street and Higham on the Victoria and Cannon Street Meopham Primary School: 3.8 miles lounge has bay window to front and French doors opening line respectively. Some information in these details is taken from third to South facing patio terrace and grounds extending to 1.06 Secondary Schools: party sources. Should any of the information be critical in acres. The separate Dining Room has multi fuel stove with DIRECTIONS Gravesend Boys Grammar: 3 miles your decision making, then please contact Fine & Country bespoke kitchen/breakfast room, utility and cloakroom wc. From Fine & Country proceed down Ash Road, at the St George’s C of E School: 3.4 miles for verification. roundabout turn right onto the Main Road. Once passed Sir Joseph Williamson’s Mathematical School: 3.7 miles The first floor affords master bedroom with en-suite. Two the schools on the right, turn first left onto New Barn Road. Mayfield Girls Grammar: 3.8 miles USEFUL LINKS further double bedrooms and family bathroom with access At the end of the road proceed over the roundabout into Rochester Girls Grammar: 3.8 miles www.police.com from main landing to attic bedroom/playroom. The double Hall Road. Turn right onto the A2 Coast bound. Take the Meopham Academy: 4.2 miles www.mouseprice.com storey Coach House Barn linked to the property would third junction marked Shorne/Cobham, at the T Junction www.tfl.gov.uk make further accommodation. The driveway to side takes turn right onto Brewers Road which mergers onto the Independent Schools: www.environment-agency.gov.uk you to Barn garage with self contained office to the rear Ridgeway. The property will be found on the right hand Cobham Hall: 1.05 miles www.landregistry.gov.uk of the plot. side just opposite Tanyard Hill. Gads Hill: 1.11 miles www.gov.uk/green-deal-energy-saving-measures King’s Rochester: 3.52 miles www.homeoffice.gov.uk LOCATION TRANSPORT INFORMATION St Andrew’s Rochester: 3.26 miles www.tkradon.org.uk Shorne is a picturesque tucked away village offering local Sole Street Railway Station: 2.8 miles www.fensa.org.uk shops, public houses, church and primary school. Adjacent Meopham Railway Station: 3.5 miles Information sourced from www.schools-search.co.uk http://list.english-heritage.org.uk to Shorne village there is Shorne Wood Country Park an Ebbsfleet International Station: 5.3 miles Please check with the local authority as to catchment areas Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty, designated a Site of The distances calculated are as the crow flies. For and intake criteria. Special Scientific Interest for its wildlife value. The village is information regarding travel please visit:- within easy reach of Gravesend and Medway town providing www.kent.gov.uk/roads_and_transport/getting_around.aspx. COUNCIL TAX OPENING HOURS We are informed this property is in council tax band G, you should verify this with Gravesham Borough Council on Monday to Friday 9.00 am – 6.30 pm 01474 564422. Saturday 9.00 am – 6.00 pm Sunday 10.00 am – 4.00 pm TENURE The vendor advises us that this property is Freehold. Should REF you proceed with the purchase of the property your solicitor HA/SD/JT/140611 3437958/D1 must verify these details. 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. VIEWING Via Fine & Country on 01474 700009 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. Printed 26.09.2014 Tel 01474 700009 Fine & Country North Kent 1 Church Road, Hartley, Kent DA3 8DL.