Bowden Lodge Kingsdown, Kent
Bowden Lodge Oldstairs Road, Kingsdown, Deal, Kent CT14 8EH A mellow brick and flint barn providing a substantial family house presently offering fantastic living space with excellent potential to create further accommodation Deal 3.5 miles, Dover 7 miles, Canterbury 22 miles Entrance hall Sitting room Dining room Study Kitchen/breakfast room Utility room 2 Cloakrooms Master bedroom with en-suite bathroom 5 Further bedrooms 3 Further ground floor rooms Games room Large store Cart bay garage block Swimming pool Gardens and grounds EPC rating D About 1.7 acres The property Bowden Lodge is a fantastic family home created from a substantial brick and flint barn in a tucked away location close to the coast at Kingsdown. The extremely spacious accommodation is arranged either side of a central hall. A good sized dining room leads through to an equally generous and well-fitted kitchen/breakfast room with an Aga, providing a superb family living space. Beyond this are a well-positioned utility room and a cloakroom. A useful study is located off the hall, across from which is a vast sitting room, with high-beamed ceilings, French doors to the gardens and a brick fireplace housing a multi-fuel stove. Six bedrooms are found on the first floor, including the master which has an ensuite bathroom and a dressing area and can be accessed externally. There is also a family bathroom. In addition to the extensive living space already provided by the property, there is enormous potential for the creation of further accommodation, as desired and subject to obtaining the necessary consents. Beyond the sitting room there are currently three smaller rooms and large, vaulted games room, which is open to the eaves and has exposed flint walls, In addition, beyond this - and accessed from the outside - is a further room, which is currently used a log/garden store. Bowden Lodge is approached via a five bar gate leading to a drive which passes the paddocks on either side and arrives at a parking area in front of a triple open cart bay garage and a stable block with two stables. The house sits nestled in its gardens and grounds. A secluded swimming pool is surrounded by terrace and sheltered by attractive woven fencing. Location Bowden Lodge is situated close to the village of Kingsdown which has local shops, public houses, primary school and a golf course. The beach lies approximately 0.3 miles away and there is good access on to the National Cycle Route 1 as well to the bridle paths and footpaths which lead to the Downs via quiet unadopted tracks close to the property. Deal town centre provides further facilities and the neighbouring towns of Sandwich, Dover and Canterbury are easily accessed via the A2 and A258 and together provide a comprehensive range of services. Railway stations at Deal and Walmer provide connections to Ramsgate, Sandwich, Dover and London. The High Speed service runs from Dover Priory to London St. Pancras in just over an hour. The area has good access to the Continent. General Local Authorities: Dover District Council (01304 821199); Kent County Council (03000 414141) Services: Bowden Lodge has all mains services; gas-fired heating.
Floorplans Main House internal area 2,820 sq ft (262 sq m) Carport internal area 406 sq ft (38 sq m) Annexe internal area 744 sq ft (69 sq m) Log Store internal area 384 sq ft (36 sq m) Store Shed internal area 339 sq ft (32 sq m) s internal area 289 sq ft (27 sq m) For identification purposes only. Directions From the A2 at Dover turn left on to the A258 towards Deal and continue for approximately 2 miles, turning right in the village of Ringwould into Ringwould Road (signposted to Kingsdown). Continue along this road which will become Chalk Hill Road and, as it bends sharply to the left, turn right into The Avenue. Continue taking the next left into Kingsdown Hill and follow it to the end turning right into Oldstairs Road. Continue bearing right along Oldstairs Road for a short distance and the track leading to Bowden Lodge will be found on the right hand side. Sky Sky 5.76 x 3.03 18'11" x 9'11" 5.76 x 3.03 18'11" x 9'11" 6.14 x 5.56 6.14 20'2" x 18'3" x 5.56 20'2" x 18'3" Log Store 5.76 x 3.03 Log Store 18'11" x 9'11" 5.76 x 3.03 Sky 18'11" x 9'11" Sky Annexe Annexe Store Shed 9.00 x 3.50 Store Shed 29'6" x 11'6" 9.00 x 3.50 29'6" x 11'6" 5.18 x 2.17 17'0" x 7'1" 3.29 x 2.49 10'10" x 8'2" 3.29 x 2.49 10'10" x 8'2" 2.49 x 2.11 8'2" x 6'11" 5.18 x 2.17 17'0" x 7'1" 2.49 x 2.11 8'2" x 6'11" Carport 7.70 x 4.90 Carport 25'3" x 16'1" 7.70 x 4.90 25'3" x 16'1" 5.76 x 3.03 18'11" x 9'11" Sitting Room 8.84 Log x Store 5.81 Sitting Room 29'0" 5.76 x 19'1" 3.03 8.84 x 5.81 18'11" x 9'11" 29'0" x 19'1" Sky Annexe Ground Floor Ground Floor Store Shed 9.00 x 3.50 29'6" x 11'6" Sky Study 2.72 x 2.60 8'11" x 8'6" 6.14 x 5.56 20'2" x 18'3" Study 2.72 x 2.60 8'11" x 8'6" 3.29 x 2.49 Hall 10'10" x 8'2" 4.33 x 2.73 Hall 14'2" x 8'11" 4.33 x 2.73 14'2" x 8'11" Bedroom 2 4.33 x 2.62 14'2" x 8'7" Bedroom 3 4.33 x 2.70 14'2" x 8'10" Bedroom Bedroom 3 6 4.33 x 2.70 2.84 x 2.57 14'2" x 8'10" 9'4" x 8'5" First Floor First Floor Dining Room 6.20 x 3.96 20'4" x 13'0" Dining Room 6.20 x 3.96 20'4" x 13'0" 2.49 x 2.11 8'2" x 6'11" Bedroom 5 Bedroom 24.00 x 2.56 Bedroom 5 4.33 x 2.6213'1" x 8'5" 4.00 x 2.56 A/C 14'2" x 8'7" 13'1" x 8'5" 5.18 x 2.17 17'0" x 7'1" Kitchen/ Breakfast Room Kitchen/ 6.20 x 4.89Breakfast Sitting Room 20'4" x 16'1" 6.20 8.84 x 4.89 x 5.81 20'4" 29'0" x 16'1" x 19'1" Bedroom 6 2.84 x 2.57 9'4" x 8'5" Carport 7.70 x 4.90 25'3" x 16'1" Ground Floor A/C Bedroom 4 3.71 x 2.97 12'2" x 9'9" Utility 4.38 x 2.89 14'4" x 9'6" Principal Bedroom Principal 6.18 x 3.16 Bedroom 20'3" x 10'4" 6.18 x 3.16 20'3" x 10'4" Bedroom 4 3.71 x 2.97 12'2" x 9'9" Utility 4.38 x 2.89 14'4" x 9'6" Study 2.72 x 2.60 8'11" x 8'6" Hall 4.33 x 2.73 14'2" x 8'11" Bedroom 2 4.33 x 2.62 14'2" x 8'7" Bedroom 3 4.33 x 2.70 14'2" x 8'10" First Floor Canterbury 2 St Margaret s Street, Canterbury, Kent CT1 2SL 01227 451123 canterbury@struttandparker.com struttandparker.com 55 offices across England and Scotland, including 10 offices in Central London The position & size of doors, windows, appliances and other features are approxi The position & size of doors, windows, appliances and other features are approximate ehouse. only. Unauthorised reproduction prohibited. Drawing ref. dig/8235816/ The position & size of doors, windows, appliances and other features are approximate only. ehouse. Unauthorised reproduction prohibited. Drawing ref. dig/8235816/vbk ehouse. Unauthorised reproduction prohibited. Drawing ref. dig/8235816/vbk IMPORTANT NOTICE Strutt & Parker LLP gives notice that: 1. These particulars do not constitute an offer or contract or part thereof. 2. All descriptions, photographs and plans are for guidance only and should not be relied upon as statements or representations of fact. All measurements are approximate and not necessarily to scale. Any prospective purchaser must satisfy themselves of the correctness of the information within the particulars by inspection or otherwise. 3. Strutt & Parker LLP does not have any authority to give any representations or warranties whatsoever in relation to this property (including but not limited to planning/building regulations), nor can it enter into any contract on behalf of the Vendor. 4. Strutt & Parker LLP does not accept responsibility for any expenses incurred by prospective purchasers in inspecting properties which have been sold, let or withdrawn. 5. If there is anything of particular importance to you, please contact this office and Strutt & Parker will try to have the information checked for you. Photographs taken September 2015. Particulars prepared March 2016.