Bloors Place

Bloors Place is a Grade II* listed late 15th Century Wealden Hall House with addition in the 16th Century probably by Christopher Bloor the then owner. Rarely do Tudor houses of this historical significance come onto the market, set in grounds of 1.64 acres and with accommodation extending to 5802 sq ft (539.1 sq m), the houses offers substantial family living space and mature, private surrounding gardens. The house later in ownership of Earls of Thanet, was reduced in size and status to a farmhouse, losing some of the east range and southern end of the stone range by 1800. The front and east elevations of the north range were rebuilt in the 19th century in brick and tile. The south range retains the late 17th century brick addition incorporating earlier stonework. There are many early interior period features including linenfold panelled doors, an architrave with a carved lion holding a crown in one of the spandrels, wall panelling and a stoup within what is now a cupboard. There are attached outbuildings and a barn providing two garages one currently fitted out as a workshop, with its high vaulted roof there is ample space to create a two storey building, as an annexe or leisure accommodation, subject to the usual permissions. The surrounding gardens are a feature of the house, with a sweeping driveway and wide front garden, the garden to the east is bordered by a rare ancient wall with arrow slits and from the south garden a stone arch leads into the extensive walled kitchen garden. There are two paved terraces, mature trees, lawns and huge scope for more landscaping.



The owners have undertaken an extensive programme of modernisation, overseen by the Medway Conservation Office and Historic England. This has included rewiring, a new heating system, restoring the stone mullion windows with inset double glazed leaded light windows, some further new windows, stonework repairs, a new fitted kitchen with centre island and Rangemaster cooker and re-designing some of the room layouts. Currently set out with five bedrooms, four of which have been refitted with three new en-suites. More had been planned with relevant planning permission given for the fitting of a bathroom and dressing room on the second floor. There are three large further attic rooms which offer potential for additional accommodation. The two impressive reception rooms have open fireplaces and wall panelling. There is a rear reception/study, utility room and cellar chambers.



Bloors Place lies on the northern rural edges of Gillingham and Rainham, close to the Riverside Country Park bordering the Medway Estuary. There is good access to the northern bypass road with links to the local area and the A2 for London and Bluewater Shopping Centre. There are private and state schools within three/four miles, mainline stations in Gillingham and Rainham with hi-speed services to London St Pancras. A fabulous family home requiring finishing in your own style, with surrounding gardens in a fabulous rural setting. Your viewing is highly recommended.



ENTRANCE DOOR to

ENTRANCE HALL: floorboards, cast iron radiator, walk-in cupboard, arch doorway to inner hall

DRAWING ROOM 22' x 21': secondary double glazed casement window to front, ¾ glazed doors to side garden, arched mullion stone windows with new double glazed leaded light windows to rear, fireplace with cast iron stove, wall panelling, floorboards

DINING ROOM 19' x 18'10: new bay window to front with original restored pull up shutters, cast iron radiators, fireplace with ornate red marble mantelpiece surround, inset glazed cabinets to either side of the bay, door to

KITCHEN 20'6 x 13'8: window to front, modern fitted kitchen with range of base cupboards, matching centre island with cupboards under and stainless steel worktop, beech worktops with inset butler sink, Rangemaster range cooker with stainless steel splashbacks and inset cooker hood, built-in electric oven, wood flooring, designer cast iron radiator, part beamed ceiling, windows to side and rear, door to

REAR HALL: stone flooring, door to garden, windows to rear, radiator, cupboard housing water softener, door and stairs to cellars

CLOAKROOM: window to rear, wash hand basin, low level w.c, radiator

CELLARS: Main Chamber, 18'4 x 16'4: brick floor, twin gas boilers for central heating and hot water, megaflow water tank, doorway to Second Chamber 20'6 x 13': open with wooden divides creating three sections

INNER HALL: arched mullion stone windows with new double glazed leaded light windows to side, cast iron radiator, staircase to first floor, door to

STUDY: 18'6 x 10'4: arched mullion stone windows with new double glazed leaded light windows to side, stone flooring, cast iron radiator, door to garden, door to

LOBBY/UTILITY ROOM: 19'8 x 5'9: window to rear, arched mullion stone windows with new double glazed leaded light windows to side, door to garden, brick floor, radiator, wooden beams, fitted wall and base cupboards, plumbed for washing machine, worktop with inset sink. CLOAKROOM: window to rear, wash hand basin, low level w.c,

HALF LANDING: arched mullion stone windows with new double glazed leaded light windows to side

FIRST FLOOR MAIN LANDING 13'3 x 10'8: two sets of arched mullion stone windows with new double glazed leaded light windows to side, designer radiator, built in cupboards, wood beams, cast iron radiator, doorway to inner landing and secondary landing

BEDROOM 19' x 10'1: arched mullion stone windows with new double glazed leaded light windows to side, built in cupboards, radiator, door to

BATHROOM: arched mullion stone windows with new double glazed leaded light windows to side, modern suite comprising deep panelled bath with central mixer, wash hand basin, low level w.c, concealed cistern, radiator, reclaimed slate tile floor and splashback, wooden beams, spotlights

INNER LANDING: door and staircase to second floor

BEDROOM: 11' x 10': casement window to front, wooden beams, (planning permission for this room to be a bathroom)

BEDROOM: 24' x 15'7: casement window to side, arched mullion stone windows with new double glazed leaded light windows to rear, cast iron fireplace, wall panelling, cast iron radiators

FIRST FLOOR SECONDARY LANDING: wooden floorboards, casement window to rear

BEDROOM: 14'9 x 10'6: sash window to side, wooden beams, floorboards, designer radiator, door to EN-SUITE SHOWER: window to rear, modern suite comprising walk-in shower with mains fed shower, pedestal wash basin, low level w.c, tiled floor and splashback, wood beams, radiator

BEDROOM: 18'4 x 17'3: window to front, radiators, door to EN-SUITE SHOWER: an l-shaped room, window to front, modern suite comprising walk-in shower with mains fed shower, radiator, floorboards and tiled floor, tiled splashback, wash hand basin in unit, low level w.c, wood beams, floorboards

SECOND FLOOR LANDING:

BEDROOM: 16'6 x 13'2: windows to front and side, radiator, deep wardrobe to one wall (planning permission for this room to be a bathroom)

ATTIC ROOMS: ROOM 1: 16'8 x 11'6: (planning permission for this room to be a dressing room) door to ROOM 2: 19' x 13'10: window to front, doors to two rooms, ROOM 3: 13'8 x 11'8: window to side, ROOM 4: 24'8 x 14': door to attic space

EXTERIOR: A fabulous secluded location with the house set on a plot of approximately 1.6 acres, with sweeping driveway leading to the house. There are formal gardens surrounding the house, with paved terraces, mature trees, shrub beds, pathways and linked outbuildings. There is a gate through to a large walled kitchen garden. Brick barn providing two garages, one currently fitted out as a workshop, power and light, with three phase wiring, double doors and the workshop with an inner roller door. High vaulted roof with ample space to create a two storey building, as an annexe or leisure accommodation, subject to the usual permissions. Electric car charging point.

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