For Sale8 Bedroom Detached House in Staplestreet Road, Hernhill, Faversham, Kent, ME13£3,250,000

A substantial and magnificent Grade II listed Victorian country house built in 1854 in the Gothic style and situated in an elevated position surrounded by picturesque Kentish countryside over which it has commanding views. This impressive property externally enjoys finely detailed architecture, Gothic style and distinctive stone which is matched by an elegant interior featuring wonderfully high ceilings, ornate decorative cornice work, original stone fireplaces and tall mullioned bay windows. The ground floor comprises an impressive reception hall with elaborate cornice work, an ornately detailed stone fireplace and tall mullioned bay windows with their original shutters. From here, doors lead to four generously proportioned reception rooms, whilst a grand staircase with a stripped oak handrail and banisters leads to the first floor. The double aspect drawing room is a particular highlight providing a dark marbled fireplace, a tall mullioned bay window and window seat which enjoys lovely views over the gardens. The kitchen/breakfast room has been fitted with a range of bespoke and traditionally styled, painted wall and floor units, set around black granite and wood block work surfaces, integrated appliances and a gas fired double Aga. The kitchen is further complemented by a large utility/laundry room and a walk-through lobby, with extensive fitted storage cupboards and a concealed door which leads to the family room. The lobby also leads to an original outbuilding which has been connected to the main house providing a useful changing room and WC for the swimming pool. The beautifully crafted Victorian style conservatory, constructed of wood and natural stone stretches across the back of the house and makes the most of the superb views. On the first floor, an elegant galleried landing leads to principal suite comprising of a double aspect bedroom, fully fitted dressing room and a very generously sized en-suite bathroom with a freestanding bath, a walk-through shower enclosure, a natural stone basin and marble wall and floor tiling. There are three further double bedrooms and a family bathroom. There is further accommodation on the second floor, with four good size bedrooms (one with an en suite shower room) and a bathroom. This floor offers excellent potential to create a self-contained space for an au pair or teenager. This impressive property is approached through electric wrought iron gates onto a sweeping gravelled driveway providing extensive and secure off-road parking. The splendid, park like grounds, which include a variety of mature trees, a small fruit orchard and a pond with a stream running through it. There is a large expanse of lawn centred around a lovely stone fountain and various beautifully planted formal gardens which predominantly surround the entertaining areas. These include a wide south facing patio and barbeque area, a large outdoor heated swimming pool and a tennis court which lies within the former walled garden. The gardens and grounds total approximately 3.6 acres. Hernhill is a sought-after village with a highly regarded primary school and popular pub, set amidst a beautiful area of countryside between Faversham, Canterbury and Whitstable. The three towns combined offer a comprehensive range of leisure, recreational, shopping and educational facilities. There are excellent road and rail communications in the area with the A2 within 2 miles. Trains from Faversham to London St Pancras take around 65 minutes via the High Speed Link; there are also direct services to Victoria and Cannon Street. Reference CHB240110