One of Meopham’s best kept secret. Take the unassuming entrance besides St John the Baptist’s Church along the long driveway thronged with wild flowers and you are presented with South House. Forming a major portion of this historic country manor, you are immediately aware of it’s grand proportions as you step into the church-like reception hallway with vaulted ceilings extending to 35 feet. Ornate stone carvings precede over both reception rooms depicting reading and writing rooms, a nod to its opulent past. The main lounge is double aspect with walnut clad bay windows giving delightful aspect over the park-like gardens. There are stunning high ceilings with exquisite plaster panels. Another feature to note is the mosaic tiled fireplace depicting two griffins either side. The equally impressive second reception room has a period fireplace and original base dresser. The kitchen family room provides access to both a usable cellar and conservatory. The shallow stairs lead to the galleried landing with stunning full height leaded light stained-glass windows on east and west aspects. The principle bedroom has a walk-in wardrobe and shower rooms. The large second bedroom has a double aspect over the south and west lawns. A lobby leads to a third first floor bedroom and stairs leading to two second floor bedrooms and a large attic room offering further scope for conversion. Outside lawns border St John the Baptist’s Churchyard and the gravel driveway provides generous parking; a large garage/workshop is set away from the main house. A wide patio leads to the delightful grounds extending to 1.5 acres with wide expanses of lawn with mature specimen trees that back onto open fields; a true haven of peace and tranquillity.
Location Meopham offers shopping facilities, restaurants and a main line link to London, road links give access to A2/M2, A20/M20, M25, Bluewater and Ebbsfleet International Station. Meopham village also benefits from schools going up to senior levels, a library and churches. The recreational facilities include a leisure centre, tennis club and cricket on the green opposite the historic windmill.
Directions From Meopham Parade proceed up the Wrotham Road A227 passing the Church Hall on your left and the historic St. John’s Church, the entrance to the property will be found immediately on the left hand side.
Transport Information Meopham Station: 1 mile
Sole Street Station: 2 miles
Longfield Railway Station: 3.6 miles
Ebbsfleet International Eurostar Station: 6.8 miles
The distances calculated are as the crow flies.
Education Please check with the local authority as to catchment areas and intake criteria.
Golf Clubs Rochester and Cobham Golf Club: 5.3 miles
Redlibbets Golf Club: 4.7 miles
The London Golf Club: 8.8 miles
Health Clubs Brandshatch Spa Ltd: 5.3 miles
Nuffield Health and Fitness & Wellbeing Gym: 10.1 miles
Rochester Health Club: 14.7 miles
Useful Information We recognise that buying a property is a big commitment and therefore recommend that you visit the local authority websites for more helpful information about the property and local area before proceeding.
Council Tax We are informed this property is in council tax band G, you should verify this with Gravesham Borough Council.
Tenure The vendor advises us that this property is Freehold. Should you proceed with the purchase of the property your solicitor 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 Strictly via Clifton & Co Hartley on 01474 700101.
Ref HA/SD/SK/010323 - HARD2202454.
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This is a Freehold property.
