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" Mount Farm Oast proudly stands at the heart of a small and highly exclusive collection of period farm buildings, formerly owned by the Mount Ephraim Estate. The oast dates back to 1846, however its ornate and highly decorated architecture is far from what you would expect from a converted farm building.

Its tall and distinctive red brick fa?ade is dominated by a three storey archway flanked by finely detailed masonry and topped with keystones. This unusually intricate detail continues throughout the entire main Dutch gable, with an original clock face set within a moulded stone surround as the centre piece to this magnificent fa?ade.

The oast was converted during the 1970's by the renowned local architect Lee Evans and consequently the size of accommodation and the internal architectural features are as equally surprising and interesting as the exterior.

A particularly wide herringbone panelled pine door opens into a spacious, tiled entrance hall with a cloakroom, a coats cupboard, a cellar-like storage area and a central staircase leading to the living accommodation on the first floor. To the rear of the ground floor is a pool and recreation room with an indoor heated swimming pool, a shower area and a sauna. This area of the property is in need of refurbishment, however once it has been renovated it will continue to be a fantastic addition to the property.

The stairs from the entrance hall lead to a split level living area on the first floor. From the landing, tall, wooden and stained glass double doors open into a magnificent reception room, dominated by three, central, floor to ceiling windows which afford spectacular views over the garden and orchards beyond. This elegant room combines many interesting features, including a beamed ceiling with ornate cornicing, picture and dado rails, wood panelling, an open fire and a bar area with some unusual cast iron decorative screens.

From here, steps rise to a formal dining area which in turn leads to a beautifully appointed kitchen/breakfast room to the front of the house. This has been fitted with a superb range of beech shaker style wall and floor units, set around striking green granite work surfaces and integrated appliances including a dish washer, a coffee machine, a wine cooler, space for a range cooker and space for an American style fridge/freezer and a breakfast bar.

Also from the living room, concealed doors within the wood panelling lead to two further reception rooms, ideal for use as a family room and a study. The lower of these two rooms has a door which leads to a brick and single glazed Victorian style garden room. A further set of 'secret' double doors, concealed within the book shelf lead to the double garage and workshop.

On the second floor, a wide central landing leads to four bedrooms and the family bathroom. The master bedroom is to the rear of the oast, and has built in wardrobes, an en suite shower room and fine views over countryside. The other rear bedroom has a staircase which rises from it to a fifth bedroom on the top floor. This has a built in wardrobe, a beamed and vaulted ceiling and a lovely arched window with decorative cast iron screens.

The two bedrooms to the front of the oast are both a good size and share the arched window which looks out over the front of the house towards rolling fields. One of these bedrooms also has a staircase which leads to a vast games room with a beamed ceiling which measures approx. 24 ft and contains the working mechanism for the clock.

Whilst there are certain elements within the property which require some refurbishment now, there can be no doubt that the individual style, immense space and extremely versatile layout - combined with the truly magnificent setting offer a superb opportunity to renovate one of Kent's most unique and interesting homes.

OUTSIDE:

A sweeping driveway leaves the road, giving access to this and four other properties. There is a pleasant front garden which is laid to lawn with a gravelled driveway which provides parking for three vehicles. The rear garden measures approx. 135ft x 70ft and is mainly laid to lawn with a good variety of mature shrubs and trees, including several silver birch, a fig tree and a lovely fir tree. These combine to create an excellent degree of privacy within the main garden. There is a brick and paved patio which immediately adjoins the house and a sunken circular brick patio formed by the base of an original roundel to the oast which forms a quirky patio for the indoor swimming pool. There is a brick built double garage with an electric double door under a pitched slate roof, along with an attached timber workshop which connects to the house.

In addition to the main garden there is an orchard measuring approx. one acre. All but two of the original rows of fruit trees have been removed and the land has been grubbed, now giving you an abundant outside space with exquisite views over the surrounding orchards and countryside.



We endeavour to make our sales particulars accurate and reliable, however, they do not constitute or form part of an offer or any contract and none is to be relied upon as statements of representation or fact. Any services, systems and appliances listed in this specification have not been tested by us and no guarantee as to their operating ability or efficiency is given. All measurements and floor plans and site plans are a guide to prospective buyers only, and are not precise. Fixtures and fittings shown in any photographs are not necessarily included in the sale and need to be agreed with the seller.


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