Description
There's nothing quite as good as a former Georgian Vicarage in a Conservation Area -- Alex Davies, Managing Director
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A magnificent Grade II listed Georgian house overlooking the River Dour not far from the water mill and ponds in the Conservation Area.
The property represents a rare opportunity to renovate and reimagine a fascinating and much loved house of immense original character believed to be one of the oldest in the village of River.
Once a parish house, the property became a vicarage in 1850 and is an Historic Building of Kent with Grade II listing, preserving many characteristics of the Georgian era. This much-loved family home for over 30 years is one of the oldest houses in the village. Parts of the property date back to the 18th century, with Regency and Victorian additions. There are a considerable number of original features intact including sash windows, internal shutters, servant bells, stunning fireplaces, and numerous joinery and plaster mouldings.
The interior rooms are of very pleasing dimensions and the accommodation is extensive, combining as many as 8 bedrooms with 4 principal reception rooms. Both the kitchen and dining room are notable too having an old cast iron range and Aga respectively.
The property would now benefit from careful renovation but is considered worthy of the expenditure required, being a rare example of its kind in such an enviable location.
River is a village environment between the historic town of Dover and the village of Temple Ewell. This magnificent house is fortunately situated within a pretty Conservation Area, and a haven for wildlife being opposite the River Dour close to the iconic Crabble Water Mill and ponds, and not far from the picturesque Kearsney Abbey and Russell Gardens, home to attractive lakes, popular café and numerous walks and recreational activities. River’s amenities include village Co-op, independent Greengrocer, Post office, pharmacy and village pub. The well regarded River Primary School is just over 1 mile distant, with Dover Grammar School for Boys and Dover Grammar School for Girls being just over 2 miles and 1.5 miles respectively.
The Town of Dover (name derived from the River Dour) is steeped in history and famous for its ancient castle, wartime role and White Cliffs of Dover.
To the north of the town is the A2 dual carriageway providing a fast route to the Cathedral City of Canterbury and the M2 motorway beyond. The A20 to the west of the town also provides an efficient connection with the M20 motorway from Folkestone. Dover Priory railway station is a mainline station offering HS1 domestic High Speed services to London St. Pancras taking just over 1 hour.
The Port of Dover is undergoing a multi-million-pound redevelopment to include an expanded cruise terminal, container freight services, improved marina berths and cross channel ferry traffic.
Our Ref: ACH230004
