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£850,000
Guide Price £850,000 - £900,000
Introducing Walpole House, a grand 4 bedroom attached property forming the entire west wing of the award-winning ‘Colesdane’ mansion house. Surrounded by over 9 acres of immaculately landscaped communal gardens and woodlands, it was built in 2001 by John Walker Developments to an extremely high standard. Steeped in history, yet with a tasteful modern design, Walpole House is perfect if you are seeking an elegant, low maintenance lifestyle in an area of outstanding natural beauty in the Kent countryside.
Walpole House offers approximately 2,400 square feet of luxury living, with stunning period features, including tall ceilings, decorative cornicing, beautiful classic timber sash windows, deep skirting boards and paneled doors. Undoubtedly, it defines the perfect balance of classical architecture and modern living.
Entering into the grand private reception hall with separate cloakroom, the beautiful staircase takes center place, departing off both left and right to the first floor, adding to the feeling of grandeur the property emulates. With dual cupboard entrances underneath the stairway, there is an abundance of clever storage space, thoughtfully designed to be both practical and aesthetically pleasing.
To the right of the reception hall accessed via crittal style double doors, you will find the wonderfully luxurious sitting room. It is approximately 22ft in size, with an amazing feature fireplace and triple access doors onto the wrap around sun terrace, perfect for relaxing and entertaining.
Adjacent to the sitting room, is the extravagantly-finished, open plan kitchen/dining room. Also, benefitting from a double aspect outlook, the windows are complete with charming shutters and French Doors out onto the private terrace. The neutral style kitchen combines classic, sleek cabinetry with high spec finishes including, beautiful granite worktops, a butler sink and a 6-burner oven. Complete with a utility/pantry room, there is plenty of storage space to facilitate a modern stylish lifestyle.
On the first floor, the master suite extends 23ft and offers breath taking views over the North Downs & high Weald, which is unmatched by most properties in the area. With room for a sitting area, the current owners take advantage of watching the stunning sunsets in the summer right from their own bedroom. Not to mention, the generous walk-in wardrobe and private ensuite, complete with dual sinks, shower and bath. This exquisite accommodation likens to luxurious hotel-style living.
There are 3 more large double bedrooms on the first floor with one benefitting from a separate ensuite shower room also. The bathrooms are all finished to a high spec with stylish gloss tiles and premium suite.
THE GROUNDS
‘Colesdane’ mansion house is entered via a tree lined, gravel, private driveway, leading to a coach sweep that incorporates a roundel filled with flowering shrubs and topiary, directly in front of the magnificent property. A separate garage complex provides Walpole House with its own double garage with electronic door and remote-controlled access, to fit two large cars and further storage in the eves.
The property steps out onto a highly desirable, wrap around, south-westerly facing terrace. Made of York stone and beautifully crafted, befitting the wonderfully grand design of the manor house, from here you can enjoy amazing views across the Weald.
The 9 acres of exceptional gardens and grounds surrounding Walpole House boast ample opportunity to relax, unwind and take in the Kent countryside without leaving your home. Beautiful meandering paths and lawns lead to a stunning Italian garden, two ponds, a rose garden, croquet lawn with an Italian design pavilion, grotto and summer house.
In the mature woodland, you will find a maintained area of wildlife, hidden seating areas and a campfire perfect for entertaining.
THE MYTHS DISPELLED
The tenure of Walpole House is Common Freehold, whereby each owner owns an eighth of the freehold of entirety of the Colesdane estate with an underlying lease which is 999 years from 01/01/2000. Common freehold or shared freehold, as it is sometimes referred to, is unlike a traditional leasehold purchase. Upon completion, you will join a select group of residents with shareholder and director positions within Colesdane Management Limited. This enables you to have influence over change and future opportunities of the estate.
The benefits are huge and sometimes misunderstood, but it’s important to remember you are purchasing a lifestyle at Colesdane, which enables you to live a maintenance free life in immaculate surroundings.
The annual service charge is kept to a minimum by residents who always ensure efficient and effective use of joint resources. The charge provides for many daily elements including all gardening & woodland management, CCTV security, exterior lighting, buildings insurance, sewage, communal area general maintenance and repair.
It also contributes to an agreed ‘reserve fund’ or contingency to cater for longer term planned projects, such as all exterior planned improvements and decoration or any unexpected occurrences.
THE AMENITIES
Whilst Walpole House is set within 9 acres of garden and woodland, this does not mean there are poor services or restricted communications. Mobile signal is good and the property benefits from super-fast broadband via BT Infinity previously installed by the current owners. This allows good internet access throughout the property. If you wish, Sky is available via a communal dish enabling you to transfer your current account to your new address quickly and efficiently.
The property is supplied with mains electricity, water & LPG gas. Colesdane benefits from private drainage with an eco-friendly bio-mass unit which is managed by the management company and all costs are included in the service charge.
There is CCTV, exterior photo/electric lighting alongside other measures, which offer a highly secure lifestyle perfect for full time residents, but also highly desirable for those looking for a premises they can lock up and leave safe in the knowledge it is secure.
THE LOCATION
Walpole House is situated on the outskirts of Harrietsham, Kent, a popular village home to many properties in the North Downs area of outstanding national beauty. Whilst you can enjoy the peacefulness and serenity of country life, you are only a short distance from all the local amenities and convenient transport links. Harrietsham train station is a 6 minute drive away with trains to London Victoria arriving in approximately 1 hour and 10 minutes maximum. If you would prefer a day trip to the continent with a spot of lunch then you’re only a 40 minute drive to the channel tunnel and 30 minutes away from Ashford International which offers high speed trains to London & Europe. Within easy access of the M20 motorway, the property is extremely well connected.
Alongside Harrietsham, Hollingbourne & Lenham villages are in close proximity with many opportunities for residents to be part of the local community with social clubs, sports clubs, good quality pubs & restaurants with several beautiful walks along the Downs. Excellent golf courses are located close-by including Leeds Castle & The Ridge. The lovely heritage site of Leeds Castle is just down the road and even if you cannot visit, you can see the firework display from your window.
