House For Sale £900,000
***Guide Price £900,000 - £1,000,000***A unique opportunity to purchase the first property built at Holtwood Aylesford, dating back to 1938. 'Rhoden House' is a veritable 'tour de force' of Tudor revival architectural design, originally owned by the builders of Holtwood, Mr Billings. No doubt used as a catalogue to show off style techniques available on other homes being built on the site. This 80 year old home has had only 3 owners. Located in a commanding position on top of Holt Hill, with lovely views to the South and West. Set in a well established 1/3 of an acre plot flanked by mature specimen trees including Japonica and Holm Oaks. Whilst the property has a beautiful exterior from the moment the threshold is crossed, the nostalgic design features pervade from Oak panelling and doors with 'thumb latches' to leaded light windows with heraldic shields. This property demands to be viewed to be fully appreciated. The rooms classically peel from the reception hall and spacious landing on the first floor and are well proportioned with gas central heating, arranged on two floors and in addition a wine cellar, extending in all to 2300sq'. Externally the property features ragstone, exposed beams, herringbone brickwork, corbelled first floor, eyebrow windows, decorative chimneys, steeply pitched peg tiled roof and an imposing entrance hall. Rhoden House is a stunning 'forever home' bursting with character features. Call us to make an appointment to view.
On The Ground Floor
Reception Hallway
Beautifully oak panelled to plate shelf height, heavily beamed ceiling. Large secondary double glazed window overlooking the garden. Two radiators. Understairs storage cupboard. Heavy oak door to rear with blackened furniture. Imposing shallow staircase to first floor with heavy oak balustrade, newel post and handrail. Thermostatic control for central heating. Cloaks area.
Cloakroom
White roped edge suite with chromium plated fittings. Wash hand basin, low level W.C. Half tiled walls. Window to rear.
Through Lounge (17' 10'' x 13' 10'' (5.43m x 4.21m))
With imposing Claygate style brickette fireplace, oak mantel, quarry tiled hearth with display plinth and open grate. Delightful oak panelling to plate shelf height. Two double radiators. Triple aspect windows featuring heraldic shields set in leaded lights. Secondary double glazing. Heavily beamed ceiling. Two wall light points.
Traditional Dining Room (12' 0'' x 11' 10'' (3.65m x 3.60m))
With a beautiful bespoke corner dresser unit with display shelving, glazed doors and cupboard beneath. Picture rail, heavily beamed ceiling. Leaded light window to front with southern aspect and heralded shields. Radiator.
Kitchen (12' 10'' x 8' 10'' (3.91m x 2.69m))
Farmhouse style kitchen with brass furniture, escutcheon style, white panelled door and drawer fronts with oak effect working surfaces. One and half bowl acrylic sink and mixer tap. Original fireplace recess currently housing a range cooker with oak over mantel and tiled splashbacks. Oak stripped flooring. Leaded light window to front affording a southern aspect. Walk in larder cupboard with extensive flooring, oak flooring and window to rear.
Breakfast Room (12' 0'' x 8' 7'' (3.65m x 2.61m))
Double aspect windows, eastern and southern aspects. Leaded light hardwood windows. Double built in storage cupboard with electric meter and consumer unit. Radiator. Door to:-
Utility Room (9' 0'' x 5' 7'' (2.74m x 1.70m))
Wall mounted Baxi gas fired boiler. Plumbing for washing machine. Ventilator for tumble dryer. Leaded light to rear. Gas meters. Built in storage cupboard. Trap door to:-
Cellar (9' 0'' x 8' 0'' (2.74m x 2.44m))
Sub floor window with access to garden. Ideal wine cellar!
On The First Floor
Landing
Spacious landing with heavy oak balustrade, newel posts and handrails. Leaded light casement door and window with stained heraldic shield with a southern aspect, leading to balcony enjoying commanding views to the south. Built in linen press with bespoke oak doors and blackened antique furniture. Lagged copper cylinder with immersion heating and shelving. Access to roof space. Window to rear. Double radiator.
Master Bedroom (18' 0'' x 13' 10'' (5.48m x 4.21m))
Triple aspect windows with southern, northern and western outlooks featuring leaded lights and secondary glazing. Two radiators. Heritage wash hand basin with Victorian style fittings set in a bespoke Oak cabinet with blackened furniture. Oak picture rail.
Bedroom 2 (12' 0'' x 12' 0'' (3.65m x 3.65m))
Leaded light windows to front with southern aspect and delightful views. Wash hand basin in bespoke oak cabinet with blackened furniture and matching picture rail. Radiator.
Bedroom 3 (15' 4'' x 9' 0'' (4.67m x 2.74m))
Double aspect leaded light windows with southern aspect to front and eastern aspect to side with views. Wash hand basin with bespoke oak cabinet. Walk in wardrobe cupboard. Oak picture rail. Radiator.
Bedroom 4 (12' 0'' x 9' 0'' (3.65m x 2.74m))
Leaded light window to front southern aspect. Bespoke oak built in double cupboard with shelving and blackened furniture. Radiator. Wash hand basin with bespoke oak cabinet beneath.
Bathroom (9' 8'' x 7' 0'' (2.94m x 2.13m))
Contemporary suite with chromium plated furniture, featuring 'P' shaped bath with side mixer tap, curved shower screen, thermostatically controlled shower over. Pedestal wash hand basin, low level w.c. Double aspect windows. Double radiator. Vinyl flooring. Extractor fan. Half tiled walls.
Outside
An attractive natural brick path surrounds the property. Aluminium framed greenhouse, brick built shed measuring 15' x 9' with overhead storage, double aspect windows, light and power.
Large ornamental fish pond, summer house, fully fenced boundaries. A profusion of rhododendrons, mature Holmoaks, Yew, chestnut and pine tree. Imposing sweeping tarmacadam driveway with parking for numerous vehicles leading to front of the property. Ragstone retaining wall. The boundary to Birch Tree Way is formed from neatly clipped hedging.
Garage (11' 7'' x 20' 1'' (3.53m x 6.12m))
Timber framed with decorative brick blockwork panels featuring soldiering and herringbone work. With double timber entry doors, overhead storage and double aspect windows.
On The Ground Floor
Reception Hallway
Beautifully oak panelled to plate shelf height, heavily beamed ceiling. Large secondary double glazed window overlooking the garden. Two radiators. Understairs storage cupboard. Heavy oak door to rear with blackened furniture. Imposing shallow staircase to first floor with heavy oak balustrade, newel post and handrail. Thermostatic control for central heating. Cloaks area.
Cloakroom
White roped edge suite with chromium plated fittings. Wash hand basin, low level W.C. Half tiled walls. Window to rear.
Through Lounge (17' 10'' x 13' 10'' (5.43m x 4.21m))
With imposing Claygate style brickette fireplace, oak mantel, quarry tiled hearth with display plinth and open grate. Delightful oak panelling to plate shelf height. Two double radiators. Triple aspect windows featuring heraldic shields set in leaded lights. Secondary double glazing. Heavily beamed ceiling. Two wall light points.
Traditional Dining Room (12' 0'' x 11' 10'' (3.65m x 3.60m))
With a beautiful bespoke corner dresser unit with display shelving, glazed doors and cupboard beneath. Picture rail, heavily beamed ceiling. Leaded light window to front with southern aspect and heralded shields. Radiator.
Kitchen (12' 10'' x 8' 10'' (3.91m x 2.69m))
Farmhouse style kitchen with brass furniture, escutcheon style, white panelled door and drawer fronts with oak effect working surfaces. One and half bowl acrylic sink and mixer tap. Original fireplace recess currently housing a range cooker with oak over mantel and tiled splashbacks. Oak stripped flooring. Leaded light window to front affording a southern aspect. Walk in larder cupboard with extensive flooring, oak flooring and window to rear.
Breakfast Room (12' 0'' x 8' 7'' (3.65m x 2.61m))
Double aspect windows, eastern and southern aspects. Leaded light hardwood windows. Double built in storage cupboard with electric meter and consumer unit. Radiator. Door to:-
Utility Room (9' 0'' x 5' 7'' (2.74m x 1.70m))
Wall mounted Baxi gas fired boiler. Plumbing for washing machine. Ventilator for tumble dryer. Leaded light to rear. Gas meters. Built in storage cupboard. Trap door to:-
Cellar (9' 0'' x 8' 0'' (2.74m x 2.44m))
Sub floor window with access to garden. Ideal wine cellar!
On The First Floor
Landing
Spacious landing with heavy oak balustrade, newel posts and handrails. Leaded light casement door and window with stained heraldic shield with a southern aspect, leading to balcony enjoying commanding views to the south. Built in linen press with bespoke oak doors and blackened antique furniture. Lagged copper cylinder with immersion heating and shelving. Access to roof space. Window to rear. Double radiator.
Master Bedroom (18' 0'' x 13' 10'' (5.48m x 4.21m))
Triple aspect windows with southern, northern and western outlooks featuring leaded lights and secondary glazing. Two radiators. Heritage wash hand basin with Victorian style fittings set in a bespoke Oak cabinet with blackened furniture. Oak picture rail.
Bedroom 2 (12' 0'' x 12' 0'' (3.65m x 3.65m))
Leaded light windows to front with southern aspect and delightful views. Wash hand basin in bespoke oak cabinet with blackened furniture and matching picture rail. Radiator.
Bedroom 3 (15' 4'' x 9' 0'' (4.67m x 2.74m))
Double aspect leaded light windows with southern aspect to front and eastern aspect to side with views. Wash hand basin with bespoke oak cabinet. Walk in wardrobe cupboard. Oak picture rail. Radiator.
Bedroom 4 (12' 0'' x 9' 0'' (3.65m x 2.74m))
Leaded light window to front southern aspect. Bespoke oak built in double cupboard with shelving and blackened furniture. Radiator. Wash hand basin with bespoke oak cabinet beneath.
Bathroom (9' 8'' x 7' 0'' (2.94m x 2.13m))
Contemporary suite with chromium plated furniture, featuring 'P' shaped bath with side mixer tap, curved shower screen, thermostatically controlled shower over. Pedestal wash hand basin, low level w.c. Double aspect windows. Double radiator. Vinyl flooring. Extractor fan. Half tiled walls.
Outside
An attractive natural brick path surrounds the property. Aluminium framed greenhouse, brick built shed measuring 15' x 9' with overhead storage, double aspect windows, light and power.
Large ornamental fish pond, summer house, fully fenced boundaries. A profusion of rhododendrons, mature Holmoaks, Yew, chestnut and pine tree. Imposing sweeping tarmacadam driveway with parking for numerous vehicles leading to front of the property. Ragstone retaining wall. The boundary to Birch Tree Way is formed from neatly clipped hedging.
Garage (11' 7'' x 20' 1'' (3.53m x 6.12m))
Timber framed with decorative brick blockwork panels featuring soldiering and herringbone work. With double timber entry doors, overhead storage and double aspect windows.
