Screened behind mature hedgerows and set in established grounds in excess of 1.5 acres. This magnificent 1930’s country house extending to 3,000 sq ft commands one of the finest positions on Pear Tree Lane affording views across grounds and surrounding woodland to the river Thames.
The spacious lounge has full width bay window and window seat, wood burning stove and feature parquet flooring which opens onto garden room taking full advantage of the grounds and view. There is well appointed bespoke kitchen/breakfast room comprehensively fitted by Stoneham with granite work surfaces, Gaggenau appliances, Maytag fridge freezer and Amtico tiled flooring. There are three further reception rooms including study and ground floor wc.
To the first floor is master bedroom with en-suite, guest bedroom with en-suite dressing room and en-suite shower, two further bedrooms and family bathroom.
Outside the sweeping driveway leads to ample parking and triple bay garage which has planning passed for garden annexe room with kitchenette area, wc and games room to the first floor. The wide patio terrace leads to side courtyard and the rear gardens are laid to lawn well stocked with mature shrub borders, steps lead to further areas of gardens and all weather tennis court.
LOCATION
Shorne is a picturesque village offering local shops, public houses, church and primary school. Adjacent to Shorne village there is Shorne Wood Country Park, an area of outstanding natural beauty designated a site of special scientific Interest for its wildlife value. The village is within easy reach of Gravesend and Medway town providing further excellent schooling. Convenient access to the M2 and M25 motorways linking to both Gatwick and Heathrow airports, London, Bluewater and the International railway station at Ebbsfleet offering a 17 minute link to London and the Channel Ports. The commuter is well served by a coach service running from the area to London, together with main line railway station at Sole Street and Higham on the Victoria and Cannon Street line respectively.
DIRECTIONS
From the A2 coast bound, take the Shorne / Cobham turning. At the T junction turn right onto Brewers Road which merges into The Ridgeway, continue along The Ridgeway passing the Seeho Public House on the right hand side which merges into Pear Tree Lane. Follow the road along where the property will be found along on the left hand side marked by a Fine & Country For Sale board.
TRANSPORT INFORMATION
Higham Railway Station: 1.4 miles
Sole Street Railway Station: 3.5 miles
Ebbsfleet International Station: 5.9 miles
All distances are approximate and calculated as the crow flies. For more information on the distance please visit: https://www.doogal.co.uk/MeasureDistances.php
For information regarding travel please visit: http://www.kent.gov.uk/roads-and-travel
EDUCATION
Please check with the local authority as to catchment areas and intake criteria.
LOCAL SCHOOLS
Gravesend Grammar School: 3.3 miles
Rochester Grammar School: 3.5 miles
Holcombe Grammar School: 4.3 miles
Gads Hill School: 0.5 miles (Independent)
Kings Rochester: 2.7 miles (Independent)
GOLF CLUBS
Southern Valley Golf Club: 1.9 miles
Rochester and Cobham Golf Club: 1.3 miles
Redlibbets: 7.3 miles
The London Golf Club: 8.1 miles
HEALTH CLUBS
Nuffield Health Fitness & Wellbeing Gym: 2.4 miles
Brands Hatch Thistle: 9.1 miles
USEFUL INFORMATION
We recognise that buying a property is a big commitment and therefore recommend that you visit the local authority website www.gravesham.gov.uk and the following websites for more helpful information about the property and local area before proceeding.
Some information in these details is taken from third party sources. Should any of the information be critical in your decision making, then please contact Fine & Country North Kent for verification.
USEFUL LINKS
www.mouseprice.com
www.tfl.gov.uk
www.environment-agency.gov.uk
www.landregistry.gov.uk
www.gov.uk/green-deal-energy-saving-measures
www.homeoffice.gov.uk
www.tkradon.org.uk
www.fensa.org.uk
http://list.english-heritage.org.uk
COUNCIL TAX
We are informed this property is in council tax band H, you should verify this with Gravesham Borough Council on 01474 564422.
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
Via Fine & Country North Kent on 01474 700009
OPENING HOURS
Monday to Friday 9.00 am – 6.30 pm, Saturday 9.00 am – 6.00 pm
REF
HA/SD/JT/191010 - 4800153/D1 200207/D2
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This is a Freehold property.
