House For Sale £1,350,000
Property & grounds Ambleside is a unique detached residence that has been substantially extended and has undergone a comprehensive refurbishment program within. The property with eye-catching façade and striking architecture offers well appointed and versatile accommodation that extends to a two bedroom self contained adjoining annex. This exquisite home offers a complimentary blend of character features with modern day living combining reclaimed materials with contemporary fixtures and fittings throughout which include; solid wood and marble floors, wood paneled walls and vintage style radiators whilst having the benefit of an mvhr system. The recent permission to extend the property includes planning for a detached double garage should it be required.
Guests enter through reclaimed solid oak double doors and are greeted by a large, vaulted entrance hallway with Bluestone marble flooring and an impressive imperial staircase. The main living area is a magnificent open plan space measuring almost 40ft in length which combines the kitchen/breakfast, dining and sitting rooms where the log burner is situated. The bespoke kitchen with hand painted units has a central island/breakfast bar with granite and quartz work surface and an adapted electric aga oven and induction hob, whilst the adjoining utility/boot room has an attractive brick floor, a range of bespoke wall and base units with an inset butler style sink. There are two further rooms which make up the ground floor of the principal residence, an inviting snug with wood paneled walls, solid wood floor and adjoining cloakroom which could also be utilized as a bedroom and a downstairs bedroom with en-suite facility that could be used as an extra reception room.
The self contained annex can be accessed via the main house or through its own front door and comprises two double bedrooms, one with an en-suite shower room and a separate cloakroom can be found in the entrance hall. The main entrance hallway leads to a well appointed lounge and dining area with impressive oak framed windows spanning the width of the room and overlooking the garden to the rear. A modern fully fitted kitchen with a range of wall and base units and integrated appliances adjoins the dining area.
In the main entrance hall a grand double staircase is the magnificent central feature of the property and rises to the first floor galleried landing which overlooks the main living accommodation and offers stunning, uninterrupted views over the garden and countryside beyond. The guest bedroom suite has been designed to resemble a Manhattan loft space with a large glass gable end, cleverly concealed storage units and with room for a sitting area and a study space or dressing table. The guest suite also boasts a luxurious, contemporary wet room with tiled floor, underfloor heating and rain head shower. The master bedroom also boasts a sumptuous en-suite bath & shower room with a large free standing cast iron roll top bath and marble tiled shower unit. Built in storage exists within a walk-in wardrobe. A Juliette balcony with double doors provides spectacular garden and countryside views to the rear.
Ambleside is accessed via double wooden gates leading to an extensive shingle driveway which provides parking for multiple vehicles. The plot which is made up of mostly of lawn and a woodland area extends to approximately one acre and has various outbuildings including a timber built cabin/gym with bi-folding doors and decking to front, a large summer house, an old piggery and a large garden "Beast" shed/workshop. An attractive raised sun terrace extends the full width of the property to the rear and round to the side providing an excellent entertainment area for family and guests.
Location Conveniently located Ambleside is within easy reach of Aylesford, Rochester and Maidstone all within a five mile radius and offering a variety of amenities including retail outlets, restaurants, state and grammar schools and leisure facilities.
Sited in between the nearby M20 and M2 motorway networks provide excellent links to London and the coast whilst the nearest railway station in Aylesford which provides links to London St Pancras is approximately three miles away.
Ebbsfleet International offers high speed links to the capital and can be reached by car in approximately 15 minutes.
Guests enter through reclaimed solid oak double doors and are greeted by a large, vaulted entrance hallway with Bluestone marble flooring and an impressive imperial staircase. The main living area is a magnificent open plan space measuring almost 40ft in length which combines the kitchen/breakfast, dining and sitting rooms where the log burner is situated. The bespoke kitchen with hand painted units has a central island/breakfast bar with granite and quartz work surface and an adapted electric aga oven and induction hob, whilst the adjoining utility/boot room has an attractive brick floor, a range of bespoke wall and base units with an inset butler style sink. There are two further rooms which make up the ground floor of the principal residence, an inviting snug with wood paneled walls, solid wood floor and adjoining cloakroom which could also be utilized as a bedroom and a downstairs bedroom with en-suite facility that could be used as an extra reception room.
The self contained annex can be accessed via the main house or through its own front door and comprises two double bedrooms, one with an en-suite shower room and a separate cloakroom can be found in the entrance hall. The main entrance hallway leads to a well appointed lounge and dining area with impressive oak framed windows spanning the width of the room and overlooking the garden to the rear. A modern fully fitted kitchen with a range of wall and base units and integrated appliances adjoins the dining area.
In the main entrance hall a grand double staircase is the magnificent central feature of the property and rises to the first floor galleried landing which overlooks the main living accommodation and offers stunning, uninterrupted views over the garden and countryside beyond. The guest bedroom suite has been designed to resemble a Manhattan loft space with a large glass gable end, cleverly concealed storage units and with room for a sitting area and a study space or dressing table. The guest suite also boasts a luxurious, contemporary wet room with tiled floor, underfloor heating and rain head shower. The master bedroom also boasts a sumptuous en-suite bath & shower room with a large free standing cast iron roll top bath and marble tiled shower unit. Built in storage exists within a walk-in wardrobe. A Juliette balcony with double doors provides spectacular garden and countryside views to the rear.
Ambleside is accessed via double wooden gates leading to an extensive shingle driveway which provides parking for multiple vehicles. The plot which is made up of mostly of lawn and a woodland area extends to approximately one acre and has various outbuildings including a timber built cabin/gym with bi-folding doors and decking to front, a large summer house, an old piggery and a large garden "Beast" shed/workshop. An attractive raised sun terrace extends the full width of the property to the rear and round to the side providing an excellent entertainment area for family and guests.
Location Conveniently located Ambleside is within easy reach of Aylesford, Rochester and Maidstone all within a five mile radius and offering a variety of amenities including retail outlets, restaurants, state and grammar schools and leisure facilities.
Sited in between the nearby M20 and M2 motorway networks provide excellent links to London and the coast whilst the nearest railway station in Aylesford which provides links to London St Pancras is approximately three miles away.
Ebbsfleet International offers high speed links to the capital and can be reached by car in approximately 15 minutes.
