Moorstock ouse Moorstock Lane Sellindge Ashford Kent TN25 6LA
MOORSTOCK HOUSE Moorstock House is an outstanding country estate that enjoys a truly idyllic setting within the glorious Kent countryside. We purchase the property seven years ago, says Lucy, and as well as the sheer beauty of the house, the grounds and the surroundings, I d say that it was both the amount of space and the fle ibility of the accommodation that sold it to us. t that time we had our five children and my mother living with us, so having seven bedrooms including the anne meant that there were no arguments. nd another really important factor was the ease with which my husband could get into the city. We moved from London, so he was used to an easy commute, so having shford relatively close at hand was also very important.
DESCRIPTION This stunning country estate is set in a private location, surrounded by countryside with views towards the North Downs. The whole comprises the main six bedroom house with a one bedroom attached annex, a detached one bedroom cottage and a superb pool garden consisting of heated swimming pool and changing rooms. Further to this is a stable block with tack room and hay store and a large outbuilding with workshop, storage area and garaging. All set in around 18 acres of landscaped gardens and paddocks. THE MAIN HOUSE This beautiful Grade II Listed house is believed to date back to the 17th Century with further additions in the 19th and 20th Century. The overall accommodation is spacious, light and airy with many character features throughout. The additions to the property give both flexibility and potentially additional income. In the main house the ground floor has four reception rooms including a 31' drawing room and conservatory with stunning views. The kitchen /breakfast room compliments this wonderful home and includes high quality fitted cabinets and a 4-oven Aga. French doors open out onto a wonderful decked area offering a magical view of the stream and the original 17th century stone footbridge. The first floor accommodation comprises a spacious landing with a large area currently used as a music room. There are six bedrooms of which three have en suite facilities. Two of the bedrooms share a connecting dressing room and there is also a family bathroom with a separate WC. The attached annex can be accessed via the main house through an adjoining door in one of the bedrooms. This bedroom could provide an additional room to the annex.
Seller Insight The house was very dated when we moved here and in need of a complete overhaul, so bit by bit we ve gone through it with a fine tooth comb and renovated from top to bottom. The whole of the main house, including the annex, has been beautifully brought up to modern standards and we also knocked four rooms into one to create a fabulous kitchen/dining and living space. We have eighteen acres of glorious grounds, so the whole of the ground floor is muddy-boot proof, I ve put radiators under coat hooks for rainy days and we have a separate hallway just for wellies, so the children can pile in after an afternoon spent playing in the fields and it s not a complete headache. It s definitely a family orientated home that s warm and comfortable, but at the same time it s also very beautiful. As a family we ve spent so much time outside enjoying these beautiful grounds, continues Lucy. We have breakfast on the deck outside the kitchen, which overlooks the little stream; we have lunch on the south-facing terrace and BBQs by the pool. We ve also had the space to entertain family and friends, so there have been bonfire parties in the field, the stables have double up as a bar and on the spur of the moment we ve been able to say everyone back to ours for a swim. It s a place that has afforded us an idyllic lifestyle. I really don t have one particular favourite room, says Lucy. We re very lucky because all the rooms are a pleasure to be in and every one has something lovely about it; even the boot room has a beautiful view. My mother is in her 90s, so we needed to be somewhere where she could still have her independence, not stuck in the middle of nowhere, says Lucy. Here she can walk into the village where there s a shop, a Post Office and a doctor s surgery, and when she wants her hair done she takes the bus into Ashford and hops on a train to London. When we moved here the cottage was being used as a garage, so that too has been beautifully renovated into gorgeous home for my mother, says Lucy. The main living area is particularly lovely as it has enormous floor-to-ceiling glaze oak doors, so not only is it flooded with natural light, but it makes the room feel part of the garden. I must say that I m the driving force behind the move because it s always been my dream to build a house from scratch, but we ll all be sad to leave, says Lucy. There s so much that I ll miss, but most of all it s the fact that we ve been able to share it; that s where we have been so lucky and it s meant that it s always been a house that s full of fun and laughter. It s been a very happy home.
THE ANNEX A delightful one bedroom annex with access via both the main house and the outside. The sitting room has French doors leading to a private patio area. The kitchen is comfortably fitted with ivory cabinets and integrated appliances. Upstairs the landing leads to the bedroom, an upstairs bathroom and separate cloakroom. The stable door gives access to the side. OUTSIDE The property is located within impressive grounds of approximately 18 acres. The driveway is approached via electric gates leading to ample parking for several vehicles and a turning space. To the left is a brick hay barn, garages, store and undercroft. The lawns and gardens are delightful with a combination of formal planting areas abundantly stocked with a fabulous variety of flowers, shrubs and trees, whilst the tributary banks have been planted with a multitude of bulbs providing a jewelled carpet of spring colour. The victorian style cedar greenhouse is a gardeners delight with plenty of space for increasing plant stock.there is also a summerhouse providing an ideal retreat. The field, paddocks and water meadow provide fabulous views. The pond provides an extended water supply and an excellent stable block, yard, hay store and tack room. Moorstock House pages.indd 12 31/03/2017 17:17
THE POOL GARDEN Beautifully presented with a stunning pool heated via an air source heat pump. The area is surrounded by modern planting and seating and a changing room providing comfortable recreational facilities.
THE COTTAGE This lovely detached building has been architecturally designed to melt into the grounds and provide fabulous combined family living or potential income. Internally the design provides stylish and comfortable living with a vaulted ceiling in the sitting room, lovely modern fitted kitchen, double bedroom and the staircase to the mezzanine. The cottage has its own garden and entrance including access to the pool area.
Registered in England and Wales. Company Reg No. 06959315 Registered Office: Morgan Alexander Kent Ltd (formerly Fine & Country Kent Ltd.) 36 King Street, Maidstone, Kent, ME14 1BS. copyright 2017 Fine & Country Ltd. LOCATION Tucked away from busy roads and railway lines this lovely property is surrounded by picturesque countryside with walks and rides extending from the property. The nearby villages of Brabourne Lees and Sellindge have village stores, community halls, village inns, sports facilities and sought after primary schools. In addition there are a number of local golf courses, country lesiure pursuits and beaches along the coast. There are also an excellent retail facilities in Ashford including John Lewis Home and a Waitrose. The choice of schooling is excellent including grammar and independent schools. The A20 provides access to the M20 and Ashford International with 37 minute high speed trains to London St Pancras. The M20 motorway can accessed at Junctions 10 or 11 which connects with the Port of Dover, Channel Tunnel and the M25 motorway network.
Agents notes: All measurements are approximate 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. * These comments are the personal views of the current owner and are included as an insight 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. Printed 03.04.2017
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