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"A most imposing Grade II listed detached residence of great historic interest and importance. It is reported to be one of the oldest buildings in Loose. The property is split into a south and north wing and offers much character and charm

DETAILS * PRICE GUIDE: ?950,000 FREEHOLD *

A SUBSTANTIAL DETACHED GRADE II LISTED RESIDENCE

with architectural and historical interest and having a south and north wing both offering unique architectural features. Both the south and north wing are serviced by separate central heating systems and a timber conservatory was added to the south wing in more recent years. Whilst the property would benefit from some updating it is considered well worthy of the expenditure required.

SITUATED
in an enviable location at the head of the picturesque Loose Valley in a delightful country lane setting, the thriving County town of Maidstone is approximately 15 minutes by car and offers an extensive range of shopping facilities and amenities together with other recreational facilities and Secondary schooling. The M20 motorway is also within easy reach and services to central London are provided from Maidstone mainline railway station

SOUTH WING

DINING HALL
22'8 (max) x 21'2 an impressive well proportioned room boasting fine Jacobean oak panelling and impressive oak staircase to first floor, six picture lights, two sash paned windows with outlook to front garden, built-in shelved cabinet, walk-in under stairs cupboard, heating thermostat, gas coal effect cast iron stove

CLOAKROOM/UTILITY ROOM
10' x 7'6 low level WC, wash hand basin with mixer tap and cupboard under, surface to side with plumbing under for washing machine, space for tumble dryer, paned door to garden, full tiling, radiator, ceramic tiled floor and spotlight cluster

DRAWING ROOM
20' x 16'7 feature Adams style fire surround with marble hearth and sides and curved brick back, grate and cast iron stove, two radiators, paned secondary double glazed French door to conservatory, sash paned window with outlook to garden

KITCHEN/BREAKFAST ROOM
16'8 x 16'4 having inset porcelain sink unit with mixer tap over and cupboards under with range of matching high and low level units with hessian style finish, integrated Neff double oven/grill, Dedietrich hob with extractor over, space and plumbing for American fridge/freezer, localised tiling, plumbing for dishwasher, two radiators, three paned sash windows, inset lighting to ceiling, paned door to:-

CONSERVATORY
19' x 9'6 this being a more recent addition and taking full advantage of a delightful view over the garden and having a timber frame with double glazed windows and roof lights, ceramic tiled floor, patio doors and French doors to garden

FIRST FLOOR:

LANDING
approached via a splendid feature oak staircase and balustrade with high ceiling (chandelier available by separate negotiation) secondary double glazed paned sash window with outlook to garden, ornate coving and ceiling rose

BEDROOM
16'10 x 14'4 two paned sash windows with outlook to garden with seats below, radiator, built-in cupboard and coved ceiling

BEDROOM
16' x 14' having double aspect paned sash windows with outlook to garden and seats under, coved ceiling, vanity wash hand basin with drawers to side and enclosed shower cubicle, radiator and double wardrobe cupboard

SEPARATE WC with low level white suite and radiator

BATHROOM comprising recessed bath with feature niche and his and her vanity wash hand basins with cupboards under, bidet, low level WC, recessed walk-in shower, ornate coving and radiator, feature niche and ceiling rose, two paned windows, shaver point and localised tiling

NORTH WING

GROUND FLOOR:

RECEPTION HALL
with solid oak front door, exposed beams to walls, recessed high level niche with side lighting, built-in cupboard, paned sash window with outlook to garden and oast house.

DINING ROOM
13'6 x 11'8 two shelved cupboards, sash pained window with outlook to garden and oast house, briquette fire surround and half exposed beams to wall and ceiling, radiator

INNER HALL
(with doorways to south wing and drawing room)

DRAWING ROOM
19' x 13' inglenook fire surround with bressemer beam over with brick back and sides with a recessed oven to upper level, copper canopy, beams to ceilings and walls, two radiators, parquet wood block flooring, built-in oak bar with mahogany top

HOBBY ROOM
16'6 x 12'10 gas fired boiler for central heating and domestic hot water, plumbing for washing machine, door to garden

SCULLERY
10'8 x 9' single drainer stainless steel sink unit, space for fridge/freezer, beams to ceiling, paned window to garden, hatch and steps to:-

CELLAR/WORKSHOP
20' x 11' having stone floor

KITCHEN
11'8 x 9' double bowled stainless steel sink unit with mixer tap over and oak cupboards under with range of matching high and low level units with tiled work surfaces, plumbing for dishwasher, integrated Neff double oven/grill, housing for fridge, pullout breakfast table, Neff stainless steel two ring gas hob and two electric hot plates, integrated fryer and extractor over, double aspect paned windows with outlook to garden, radiator, exposed beams

FIRST FLOOR:

LANDING
approached via a staircase and having exposed beams and built-in cupboard

DAYROOM
17'8 (max) x 10'10 (max) brick fire surround with bressemer beam over, three paned windows with outlook to garden and oast house, two radiators

LOBBY
with steps to bedroom and door with steps to attic area (we are advised that this originally was servants quarters and now is in need of substantial renovation to form proper rooms if required)

BEDROOM
17'3 x 14'6 beams to walls and ceiling, vanity wash hand basin with cupboard under, two windows with outlook to garden and radiator

OCCASIONAL ROOM
14' x 13' having exposed beams to walls, two paned windows with outlook to oast house, radiator, walk-in airing cupboard with hot water cylinder

SHOWER ROOM
comprising shower cubicle, low level WC, pedestal wash hand basin, localised tiling, electric wall fire and exposed beams

MASTER SUITE comprising

MASTER BEDROOM
17'6 x 14' two paned windows with outlook to oast house with seats under and two radiators
INNER LOBBY leading to:-

EN-SUITE BATHROOM
comprising coloured suite with panelled bath with mixer tap over, pedestal wash hand basin, radiator, low level WC and exposed beams

OUTSIDE:

The property sits in generous gardens believe to extend to approximately one and a half acres. To the FRONT of the property is a formal garden area approached via two large ornate oak gates with intercom system and stone pathways leading to both the South and North wings. The gardens are laid to lawns with well stocked flower/shrub beds, there is a climbing wisteria to the front of the house and to the front of the house is a rag stone wall, steps lead to the northern gardens with further lawned areas, shrubs and a fig tree, outside tap and pathway to a larger expanse of lawn leading on to a wild garden area and bank which is stocked with ferns and shrubs and has pathways leading to the rear of the house, the steps also climb the bank giving access to the REAR garden area which is also laid to lawn, a Kentish rag stone wall subdivides the south garden area which is attractively landscaped with flower beds, shrubs and two old Cedar trees believed to have been planted by Admiral Salt from whom the house gained its name. There are also two ponds which interconnect. A driveway leads from the Lane with two gates which are electrically operated and also have an intercom system. The driveway leads to parking and to two car ports.
GARAGING 19'6 x 17' having up and over door and access door to side, double doors to rear having part coloured leaded light and leading to
OAST currently used for storage and having a first floor mezzanine floor (it is felt that this building has great scope for development to form a studio/annexe subject to the relevant consents being obtained)"