5 bedroom house

In a fantastic rural setting on the edge of Rochester, this five double bedroomed detached Victorian farmhouse is set in secluded mature grounds of 1½ -2 acres in a hamlet in the River Medway Valley. Built, we understand, for the Bourne family, the dairy farmers and milk producers, the house was completed in the 1860's. The current owners have overseen a comprehensive programme of refurbishment and extension to create a stunning home. The kitchen/breakfast room extension has views across the garden to the North Downs. This lovely light room has extensive bespoke fittings, Falcon range cooker, granite worktops, oak worktop centre island and feature windows, doors and arched fanlight opening onto the side patio. There are three reception rooms, a study, utility room and shower room on the ground floor, the principal bedroom with dressing area and an en-suite shower room, four further double bedrooms, plus family bathroom to the first floor. The quality finish throughout the house is complemented by original period features and more recent multi-fuel stoves. The extensive gardens include formal lawns with mature specimen trees, a sunken garden, an extensive patio beside the house, orchards and woodland, ideal for families, entertaining and garden enthusiasts. There is a large detached double garage and ample private parking. This rural idyll is only a quarter mile from Borstal with its local shops and highly rated primary school. Rochester centre with its Castle, Cathedral, High Street independent shops, cafes, restaurants and mainline station is approximately 2 miles. The station has hi-speed services to London St Pancras, as well as services to London Victoria, Cannon Street, Charing Cross and Ebbsfleet International. There are schools for all ages in Rochester, primary, secondary, grammar, and the independent St Andrew's, Rochester Independent College and King's schools. There are also good road links via the A2, M2, M20 and M25 to London, Maidstone, Canterbury, Bluewater Shopping Centre and Gatwick Airport. Do not miss this great opportunity; call to make an appointment to view.



Storm Porch, ENTRANCE DOOR with fanlight over into

ENTRANCE HALL: original staircase to first floor, attractive welcome arch, plaster cornice, engineered oak flooring, radiator, dado rail, door and stairs to cellar

LOUNGE: 16' x 13'1, double glazed bay window to front, double glazed window to side, engineered oak flooring, fireplace with Charnwood multi fuel stove, marble mantlepiece surround and granite hearth, radiator, plaster cornice, archways to either side of fireplace to

DINING ROOM: 13'1 x 10'2, double glazed window to side, engineered oak flooring, radiator, feature fireplace, twin archways to

KITCHEN/BREAKFAST ROOM: 19' x 14'10, double glazed windows to rear, Velux double glazed auto controlled roof windows, handmade double glazed windows with centre double doors and arched fanlight over leading out onto the patio, a bespoke extensively fitted kitchen with Shaker-style wall and base cupboards with granite worktops, inset sink and drainer, integrated Neff dishwasher, Falcon range cooker with 5 ring gas hob, twin electric ovens with stainless steel extractor hood over, pull out drawers with shelving, space for fridge/freezer, centre island with oak worktop, drawers and cupboards under, ceramic tiled floor with underfloor heating, double doors to

REAR HALL: door to garden, good sized cloaks area, ceramic tiled flooring, double doors to

STUDY: 13'4 x 12', double glazed window to side, wood flooring, radiator, picture rail, door to

SITTING ROOM: 16' x 13'5, double glazed bay window to front, plaster cornice, radiator, fireplace with Portway multi fuel stove and slate hearth, alcove shelving and cupboards, radiator plaster cornice

UTILITY ROOM: double glazed window to rear, fitted base cupboards, worktop with inset sink, plumbed for washing machine, ceramic tiled floor, gas two-oven Aga, cupboard housing Worcester Bosch gas boiler and pressured water cylinder for central heating and hot water

SHOWER ROOM: double glazed window to rear, wash hand basin, low level w.c, shower cubicle with mains fed shower, towel radiator, ceramic tiled flooring and splashback

CELLAR: twin chambers, the main 16' x 13', sash window to front, power and light, coal chute, separate wine and store room

FIRST FLOOR REAR LANDING: attractive ceiling arch, ceiling light well

BEDROOM ONE: 13'4 x 11'1, double glazed windows to side and rear, radiator, dressing area with fitted wardrobes and shelving. EN-SUITE SHOWER ROOM: double glazed window to side, low level w.c, wash hand basin, walk-in double shower with mains fed shower, towel radiator, ceramic tiled splashback

FAMILY BATHROOM: double glazed windows to side and rear, panelled bath with mixer tap, shower cubicle with mains fed shower, twin wash hand basin, low level w.c, towel radiator, ceramic tiled splashback

FIRST FLOOR MAIN LANDING: a large space with double glazed window to front, access to loft space, radiator, plaster cornice

BEDROOM TWO: 13'6 x 13'3, double glazed windows to front and side, radiator, alcove wardrobe and alcove low level cupboards and shelving, plaster cornice

BEDROOM THREE: 13'6 x 13'6, double glazed window to front, radiator, alcove wardrobe and alcove low level cupboard and shelving, plaster cornice

BEDROOM FOUR: 13'6 x 11'8, double glazed window to side, radiator, alcove wardrobe, plaster cornice

BEDROOM FIVE: 13'6 x 11'2, double glazed window to side, radiator, alcove wardrobe, plater cornice

EXTERIOR: The house is set on mature gardens of 1½ -2 acres, with more formal lawns, large patio beside the house, orchards, a vegetable garden, 'sunken' garden and woodland to offer a very interesting and diverse setting. The lawned front and side gardens with mature specimen trees and planted beds lead to the sheltered side and rear paved patio ideal for relaxing and entertaining. The lawns to the rear lead to the orchard, vegetable garden and mature walnut, fruit and fig trees. A further more recently planted orchard is set on the edge of woodland and there are wooden railway sleeper steps down into the 'sunken' garden ideal for barbeques, log fires and games. There is a log shed, also a brick storage shed, a chicken run, two greenhouses and pond. A gated long driveway leads to parking for 3/4 cars and DETACHED DOUBLE GARAGE: approx. 30' x 18', new twin up and over doors and roof, power and light and window to front. The boundaries are fence, hedge and walled and to the far side of the frontage is a gated grass driveway for further vehicle access.

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