ST KATHERINES SHORNE KENT

ST KATHERINES SHORNE KENT

ST KATHERINES SHORNE KENT DA12 3DP A Grade II Listed house of great distinction with views over the Thames Estuary. Reception Hall Drawing Room Dining Room Kitchen/Breakfast Room Conservatory Study Utility Room Cloakroom Master Bedroom Suite Guest Bedroom Suite 3 further bedrooms Family Bathroom Separate wc Studio/bedroom 6 Garage Large turning circle and parking space for several cars Delightful gardens and grounds including a tennis court In all 4,628 sq ft In all approximately 1.156 acres Higham 1.3 miles Rochester 4.3 miles Gravesend 3.6 miles Ebbsfleet 6.6 miles A2 1.4 miles M25 (Junction 2) 9.7 miles (All distances are approximate) These particulars are intended only as a guide and must not be relied upon as statements of fact. Your attention is drawn to the Important Notice on the last page of the text.

Situation St Katherines is a landmark house within the village of Shorne. It enjoys a sense of community and yet has the privacy of extensive gardens and grounds associated with country living. It is not only conveniently positioned for access to the village, it is well placed for the A2 1.4 miles away which provides access to the national motorway network, London, the Channel Tunnel, Gatwick, Heathrow and Stansted airports and the Kent coast. Ebbsfleet International is 6.6 miles away with high speed rail links to London St. Pancras and the continent. Local amenities are available at Shorne and Higham including the well regarded local primary schools. There are also a selection of excellent private schools in the vicinity at Cobham Hall School for Girls, Gadds Hill Independent Day School, as well as Kings Rochester and Rochester Independent School. There are a variety of leisure facilities nearby including golf at Rochester and Cobham Park Golf Club, Mid Kent Golf Club and Southern Valley Golf Club, as well as Brands Hatch, Bluewater Shopping Centre and Shorne Woods Country Park. St Katherines St Katherines is a handsome and distinctive Grade II Listed country house. It is constructed of knap flint with some red brick over stone work and stone mullion windows, all under a tile roof. There is a tower to the rear with a feature being its chequered flint work. Immediately behind St. Katherines is a Roman Catholic Chapel, St. Katherines Chapel. It continues to function as a place of worship, conducting services once a month. The current owners have enjoyed living at St. Katherines for over 28 years and during this time have adapted the house for modern day living and maintained both the house and gardens extremely well during this period. The house was constructed in the mid 19th Century with extensions c1890. It is a house of great character with delightful rooms and wonderful features throughout. It has an interesting history which is closely intertwined with the chapel. A detailed history is available from the selling agents. Accommodation The arrangement of the accommodation can be seen on the floorplans within the brochure and briefly can be described as follows. The accommodation is principally arranged over 2 floors and extends to 4,628 sq ft. A turning circle arrives at the front of the house, with a front door opening to a large reception hall. There is a logical arrangement with the principal reception rooms accessed off the hall. The formal drawing and dining rooms are of particular note being beautifully proportioned with high ceilings and being lovely and light. The combination is ideal for entertaining. The study has extensive shelving, views to the front, and access to a wine store and ample storage space. The kitchen/ breakfast room opens to a conservatory which enjoys views to the north over the Thames Estuary and provides access to the principal gardens and grounds.

On the first floor there are five bedrooms and three bathrooms together with a further separate w.c. The master bedroom enjoys views to the north and east, and has a generous en-suite bathroom. In a similar fashion to the ground floor, the first floor landing provides access to the majority of the bedrooms. The guest bedroom is positioned to the southern end of the house and is served by a large recently installed en-suite bathroom. Three further bedrooms are served by a family bathroom and there is also a further shower room on the ground floor. From the first floor landing stairs lead to the tower with a studio/bedroom 6. A lovely and light room with extensive views to the east and west, and a room that is extremely versatile. All in all the accommodation is spacious, well-proportioned and well laid out for modern family living. Externally The property is entered off Malthouse Lane to the southern end of the property, through wrought iron gates leading to a large turning circle to the east and front of the property. There is a garage positioned immediately to the southern end of the house. The principal gardens are positioned to the north and west of the house, with a tennis court discreetly positioned behind mature hedges. The gardens are principally laid to lawn and bound by several mature trees providing a high degree of privacy. The gardens complement the house well and have also been the subject of many years of love and attention from the current owners. Substantial herbaceous borders have been planted, together with trees, shrubs and hedges. There are several paths and steps providing access to the gardens from a large York stone terrace. The gardens are a lovely feature of the property and together with the views over the Thames Estuary provide a delightful feeling of space. In all the gardens and grounds extend to approximately 1.156 acres. Services Water 3 Mains Electricity 3 Mains Central Heating 3 Gas Fired Drainage 3 Mains Local Authority Gravesham Borough Council-Tel. 01474 564422 Fixtures and Fittings Items known as the vendors fixtures and fittings are specifically excluded from the sale however certain items may be available by separate negotiation.

Eaves Access Studio / Bedroom 6 12'2'' x 9'9'' (3.71m x 2.99m) Guest Bedroom 18'9'' x 15'9'' (5.72m x 4.82m) Second Floor Third Floor Master Bedroom Landing 17'6'' x 12'5'' (5.34m x 3.80m) Bedroom 12'8'' x 9'1'' (3.87m x 2.76m) Bedroom Bedroom 21'7'' x 17'7'' (6.60m x 5.36m) First Floor 17'10'' x 10'3'' (5.43m x 3.14m) 17'10'' x 10'9'' (5.43m x 3.27m) Utility Room 21'7'' x 9'6'' (6.60m x 2.91m) Kitchen / Breakfast Room 21'5'' x 11'11'' (6.53m x 3.63m) Conservatory 13'0'' x 10'2'' (3.97m x 3.10m) Wine Store Dining Room Study 13'10'' x 12'6'' (4.22m x 3.81m) Reception Hall 25'5'' x 16'8'' (7.75m x 5.10m) 21'5'' x 17'1'' (6.53m x 5.22m) Ground Floor Drawing Room 21'4'' x 17'8'' (6.51m x 5.39m) Approximate Gross Internal Floor Area 430.0 sq.m (4628 sq.ft.). This plan is for guidance only and must not be relied upon as a statement of fact. Attention is drawn to the Important Notice on the last page of the text of the Particulars

This Plan is based upon the Ordnance Survey Map with the sanction of the Controller of H.M. Stationery Office. Crown Copyright reserved. (ES763454). This Plan is published for the convenience of Purchasers only. Its accuracy is not guaranteed and it is expressly excluded from any contract. NOT TO SCALE. Viewings Strictly by prior appointment with Knight Frank Tel. 01732 744477 Directions From the M25 (Junction 2) exit onto the A2 towards Canterbury and drive for 8.4 miles. Take the exit towards Cobham/Shorne and turn right onto Brewer s Road. After approximately ¼ mile turn left along Woodlands Lane. This filters into Tanyard Hill and continues into the middle of Shorne village. Continue round the sharp right hand bend into Shorne High Street. From the bend, after about ¼ mile Malthouse Lane is on the left. Immediately after this turning, turn left and then through the wrought iron gates. 01732 744477 113-117 High Street, Sevenoaks, Kent. TN13 1UP sevenoaks@knightfrank.com KnightFrank.co.uk Important Notice 1. Particulars: These particulars are not an offer or contract, nor part of one. You should not rely on statements by Knight Frank LLP in the particulars or by word of mouth or in writing ( information ) as being factually accurate about the property, its condition or its value. Neither Knight Frank LLP nor any joint agent has any authority to make any representations about the property, and accordingly any information given is entirely without responsibility on the part of the agents, seller(s) or lessor(s). 2. Photos etc: The photographs show only certain parts of the property as they appeared at the time they were taken. Areas, measurements and distances given are approximate only. 3. Regulations etc: Any reference to alterations to, or use of, any part of the property does not mean that any necessary planning, building regulations or other consent has been obtained. A buyer or lessee must find out by inspection or in other ways that these matters have been properly dealt with and that all information is correct. 4. VAT: The VAT position relating to the property may change without notice. Viewing by appointment only. Particulars dated May 2014. Photographs dated May 2014. Knight Frank LLP is a limited liability partnership registered in England with registered number OC305934. Our registered office is 55 Baker Street, London, W1U 8AN, where you may look at a list of members names.