Orchard House Old House Lane Hartlip Sittingbourne Kent ME9 7SN

Orchard House Old House Lane Hartlip Sittingbourne Kent ME9 7SN

Seller Insight My wife and I have lived in Hartlip for over forty years, says Karl, and we love it here, but there aren t too many properties with land, so when this house came onto the market it really appealed to us. It sits on the edge of the village and is surrounded by orchards and open farmland, so it s wonderfully peaceful and incredibly picturesque. The property itself boasts just under three acres of lovely grounds, so we have a wonderful feeling of peaceful seclusion but at the same time everything we could possibly want or need on a dayto-day basis is very close at hand. For us it s been an idyllic place to live. The house was built in the 1930s, and when we purchased it twenty-six years ago I suppose it could have been described as a bit of a project. The previous owners had begun the process of renovation, but had not quite finished, so it allowed us to really put our stamp on the look and feel of the house and make it just as we wanted it to be. We added a lovely big extension that gave us a terrific snooker room, a quadruple detached garage and car port and decorated throughout, adding sumptuous soft furnishings. Just eighteen months ago we installed a new bespoke kitchen with Aga. It s a large and very elegant home, but at the same time it s incredibly comfortable. The grounds are definitely a standout feature of the property, continues Karl. The house is set well back from the road and we have a large driveway and pretty front lawn. Then to one side of the house is the swimming pool and pool house, and to the other side is the huge paddock. We ve planted it with many trees, which are now mature, so it s a very attractive space, and although we ve never kept animals on it, it could be the ideal home for a couple of horses or other animals. We ve loved having all of this outside space and it s been an absolute paradise for our children and grandchildren. The main living room is really impressive and it s a fantastic space to entertain in, says Karl. It features an ornate ceiling and a traditional working fireplace, and there are double doors leading into the snooker room and another set leading into the large reception hall, so we can push those back create a brilliant space for parties; we had around seventy people for Christmas drinks last year. The village is a very friendly place with an active church, a good school, a village hall, recreation ground and a nice pub that s only a couple of minutes down the road from the house, says Karl. It s peaceful and picturesque, but not in the slightest bit isolated as the road and rail links are very good to nearby towns. There are so many features that set this house apart from many others, says Karl. We have these lovely grounds, the swimming pool, a gym and the snooker room. In my mind it s a very unique property. The whole property is just too big for us now the children have left home, says Karl, but we ve had twenty-six very happy years here. I ll miss the house itself, these beautiful grounds and the superb location. * 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.

Step inside Orchard House This impressive detached family home sits perfectly within an approximate plot size of 2.6 acres, and is situated in a rural yet accessible location, on the fringes of the picturesque Kentish village of Hartlip. Currently configured as a five bedroom residence the property offers convenient and versatile living accommodation. The master suite comprises of a sizeable double room with twin aspects, dressing room area, a walk in wardrobe and a high specification en-suite. Three further double bedrooms and a family bathroom with a Jack and Jill door arrangement complete the first floor. To the ground floor a guest bedroom area with en-suite, affords a flexible living area for guests or possibly extended family. A dedicated study/office and all important downstairs W.C. are also present. A brand new kitchen/breakfast room has recently been installed with granite work surfaces, bespoke fitted cabinets and quality integrated appliances which include a three oven Aga. Three further substantial reception rooms serve the house to include a dining room which can seat fourteen comfortably, an additional informal seating area and a snooker room which accommodates a full size snooker table and a large sitting room/lounge. A separate utility room which is equally well finished further enhances this wonderful homes desirability. Entertainment is well catered for both inside and out with an air-conditioned snooker/games room in the main house and a heated pool with its own changing and shower facilities. A gym is housed within a separate summer house and an extremely large lawn area to the east of the house offers enough space for all manner of outdoor sports and leisure activities. The property is conveniently positioned with easy access to both the M2 and M20 motorways. Rail services to the Capital can be accessed at local stations that include, Rainham, Newington and Sittingbourne. Notably high speed services provide an impressive commute time to St Pancras in under one hour. For households that may require educational facilities, primary, secondary and grammar schools are all found within a short drive. Hartlip primary school is within walking distance. ENTRANCE Oak framed porch canopy over double oak entrance doors. VESTIBULE Double glazed leaded windows to front and side. Exposed timbers to ceiling. Seating area. Tiled floor. Door to entrance hall. ENTRANCE HALL Double glazed leaded windows to front. Feature sweeping staircase to first floor. Large storage room. Fitted carpet. Covered Radiators. DRAWING ROOM Double glazed, leaded French doors and windows to both front and rear. Open working fireplace with a brick and marble hearth and decorative mantle over. Fitted carpet. Covered radiators. SNOOKER/GAMES ROOM Double glazed, leaded windows to front, rear and side. Space for full sized snooker table. Exposed feature brick walls. Recessed timber features in ceiling. Fitted carpet. Covered radiators. Air-conditioned room. STUDY Double glazed leaded windows to rear. fitted carpet. Radiator. DOWNSTAIRS W.C Double glazed leaded window to side. Low level close coupled W.C. Pedestal wash hand basin with stainless steel taps over. Tiled floor. Covered radiator. DINING ROOM/LOUNGE Double glazed leaded windows to front and side. Feature working fireplace with tile and brick hearth and mantle over. Fitted carpet. Covered radiators. KITCHEN/BREAKFAST ROOM Double glazed, leaded french doors to side and double glazed, leaded windows to rear. Twin butler style sinks, with waste disposal, swan neck stainless steel mixed taps inset into a granite work surface. Granite splash backs. A bespoke range of fitted drawer/base and wall mounted units with integrated dishwasher, combination microwave and fridge. Additionally there is a 3-oven Total Control electric Aga with module. Exposed brick working fire place with tiled hearth and decorative mantle over. Tiled flooring. Half height wooden panels to walls. Covered radiator. Air-conditioned room. UTILITY ROOM Double glazed, leaded door and windows to side. Butler style sink with swan neck mixer tap inset into a granite work surface over a range of bespoke drawer and base units. Large cupboard housing boiler, hot water cylinder and pump/controls for swimming pool. Tiled floor. Radiator. GROUND FLOOR GUEST BEDROOM AND EN-SUITE Double glazed leaded window to side. Fitted wardrobes and cupboard with shelves over. Fitted carpet. Covered radiator. EN-SUITE Double glazed leaded window to rear. Low level close coupled W.C. Corner vanity wash hand basin. Walk in shower enclosure with brass rainforest shower over. Tiled floor and walls. STAIRCASE TO FIRST FLOOR Fitted carpet. Handrail and balustrade. LANDING Double glazed leaded window to front. Airing cupboard. Hatch to eves storage. Fitted carpet. Covered radiator.

MASTER SUITE Double glazed leaded windows to both sides with window seats and storage under. Built in storage cupboard and a range of drawer and cupboard base units incorporating dressing table. Walk in wardrobe. Fitted carpet. Covered radiator. Air conditioned room. EN-SUITE Freestanding bath tub with floor mounted stainless steel mixer tap with shower attachment. Low level close coupled W.C. Twin vanity wash hand basins with stainless steel mixer taps over. Walk in shower enclosure with rainforest shower over. Tiled walls and floor. Radiator/towel rail. BEDROOM Double glazed leaded window to rear. Fitted wardrobe, drawer, cupboard and dressing table. Vanity wash hand basin with stainless steel mixer tap over. Hatch to eaves storage. Fitted Carpet. Radiator. FAMILY BATHROOM Double glazed Velux window to rear. Panelled bath tub with brass mixer tap over and shower attachment. Low level close coupled W.C. Vanity wash hand basin with stainless and brass taps over. Tiled walls and floor. Radiator. Jack and Jill door arrangement to bedroom and landing. BEDROOM Double glazed leaded windows to rear and side. Fitted wardrobes, shelves and dressing table. Vanity wash hand basin with stainless steel and brass taps over. Fitted carpet. Covered radiator. BEDROOM Double glazed leaded windows to front and side. Fitted wardrobe, cupboard and dressing table. Loft hatch. Fitted carpet. Covered radiator. DRIVEWAY AND PARKING Benefiting from electronically operated gates that provide an in and out arrangement. Secure parking is found at the end of a long, fully lit block paved drive with ample space for a large number of vehicles. In addition an oak-frame and tiled double car port provides sheltered parking to the main entrance of the home. GARAGING The property offers extensive garaging to house numerous vehicles with three double garages and an additional single garage. Electric up and over doors. Power, light and water. GROUNDS AND GARDENS The property sits back from the lane and beyond it s own impressive boundary wall and twin, in and out, gates in what can only be described as an idyllic setting. There are four distinct areas to the outside of the home which provide an enviable level of choice to include an outdoor heated swimming pool with accompanying pool room with changing and shower facilities. To the front of the home a gym within a summer house offers views of a secluded lawned garden. To the rear of the home a paved sun terrace affords the perfect spot for BBQs whilst to the east of the house there is a large parkland style garden affording an ideal location for recreation.

Agents Notes: All measurements are approximate and quoted in imperial with metric equivalents 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. Copyright 2016 Fine & Country Ltd. 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. Printed 02.11.2017 THE FINE & COUNTRY FOUNDATION The production of these particulars has generated a 10 donation to the Fine & Country Foundation, charity no. 1160989, striving to relieve homelessness. Visit fineandcountry.com/uk/foundation

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