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An impressive Grade II listed country house, cottage and substantial outbuilding set within secluded gardens and grounds in a convenient location. Entrance Hall, Family Room, Dining Room, Snug, Study, Music Room, Inner Hall, Kitchen/Breakfast Room, Utility Room, Cloakroom, Cellar, Master Bedroom with En-Suite Bath/Shower Room, seven further Bedrooms, two further Bath/Shower Rooms, Coach House incorporating Living/Dining Room, Kitchen, 3 Bedrooms, Bath/Shower Room, Extensive Garage Block of 3,500 sq ft capable of parking a 10 car classic car collection includes: Tractor Stores, Gymnasium, Cloakroom, Games Room, Kitchenette & Study. Heated Swimming Pool, Summer House, Paddocks. Set in Gardens and Grounds of approximately 6.16 acres View Web Brochure

Situation

Nether Milgate is approached via a 400 yard private no-through road. The property is surrounded by its own secluded gardens and grounds flanked by paddocks at the rear and Tudor Park Golf and Country Club private golf course on half of the boundaries. The village of Bearsted retains its rural identity through the timber-framed houses, village shops, pubs, restaurants and oast houses facing the green, while the county town of Maidstone is within easy reach with its comprehensive shopping, restaurants, amenities and main line station.

-Comprehensive Shopping: Maidstone (3 miles), Ashford (17 miles)

-Mainline Rail Services: Bearsted (1 mile) and Maidstone (4 miles) providing fast and frequent services to London Bridge, London Victoria and Charing Cross (from 58 minutes and 53 minutes respectively)

-Communications: The M20 gives access to the M25 for Gatwick and Heathrow Airports and to Dover, Folkestone and Ashford's Channel Tunnel and Eurostar Terminus

-Primary Schools: Madginford Park Primary School at Bearsted, St Johns C of E at Weavering

-Private Schools: Sutton Valence Junior and Senior Schools, Dulwich Preparatory at Cranbrook, Tonbridge School and St Edmunds, Kings and Kent College Canterbury

-Grammar Schools: Maidstone Girls and Boys Grammars, Highworth Girls Grammar and Norton Knatchbull Boys Grammar in Ashford

-Leisure Facilities: Golf at Tudor Park Golf and Country Club, Chart Hills Golf Club, Leeds Castle Golf Club and Bearsted Golf Club. Maidstone Leisure Centre, sailing and fishing at Mote Park

Directions

From Junction 8 of the M20 proceed towards Leeds Castle. At the first roundabout turn right onto the A20 signposted to Bearsted. Continue for one mile and turn left into a private road signed Milgate Park. Proceed for 0.1 miles and the entrance to Nether Milgate will be found on the left hand side.

Nether Milgate is a fabulous example of a Grade II listed Wealden Hall House dating from circa 1400 with sympathetic later additions. Timber framed with rendered infilling, Kent peg tiled roof and a first floor jetty at both gable ends, this fascinating property displays a plethora of features with beams and timbers including a moulded central truss post and crown-post, mullion windows, cast iron radiators, chunky oak floor boards, open studwork, leaded light windows, inglenooks and open fireplaces. Accommodation is laid out on two floors and provides well proportioned family living space with good ceiling heights throughout. Garden views can be appreciated from all principal rooms.

Nether Milgate is approached via electrically operated wrought iron gates with video gate entry system interfaced to both the main house and The Coach House. The driveway leads you to a substantial parking and turning area in front of the extensive garaging. The property has been installed with a VCR security system, alarm, infra-red cameras and satellite television throughout.

The delightful double aspect family room has a deep bay with window seat for taking advantage of the garden views and French doors to the terrace. Charming carved oak beams surround the fire place and lofty ceilings create an inviting atmosphere. Open studwork and substantial beams and timbers enhance the dining room, along with a magnificent inglenook fireplace with chamfered stone jambs and impressive bressumer beam over.

Attention to detail is evident in the bespoke kitchen/breakfast room which includes generous base and wall units with granite worktops over, well fitted with pull out larder and sliding corner cupboards in addition to integrated wine cooler, stainless steel range cooker by Schott Ceran, dishwasher, microwave, two fridges and two freezers. A complementary work station offers further space with sliding plate racks and vegetable baskets providing ample storage space. The floor is Italian porcelain tiles and French doors lead out from the breakfast area onto the terrace and gardens beyond.

The spacious double aspect master bedroom benefits from a superb contemporary en-suite fully tiled bath/shower room. Recently fitted with a free standing ball and claw foot roll-top bath, twin sinks inset into Spanish wood surrounds and a double shower cubicle with generous shower heads and six body jets.

A stunning vaulted ceiling in bedroom five has been revealed, creating a dramatic room benefiting from an open fire and feature window. An interconnecting door is provided from here to bedroom four, which offers an inglenook recess, exposed Queen post and stunning beams and timbers. These delightful rooms are currently used as a bedroom suite.

The Coach House is a charming separate Grade II listed cottage with brick and rag-stone elevations under a tiled roof. The triple aspect living/dining area has French doors leading via a pretty brick staircase to the garden. The kitchen is fitted with base and wall units, integrated fridge/freezer and washing machine and is enhanced by a warm quarry tiled floor. Upstairs, The Coach House benefits from a master bedroom with Juliette balcony and double doors offering views of the garden, two further bedrooms and a bath/shower room.

A recently completed substantial garage and storage building provides garaging for up to ten cars, currently laid out as six bays to the front and two generous tractor stores to the rear. Vehicular access is provided to the front and rear of the building with electrically operated double doors to the front. The store is currently used as a gymnasium and gives access to a cloakroom and stairs leading to the first floor. The spacious games room currently houses a full sized snooker table, a sitting area and oak bar. In addition a kitchenette is provided and a substantial office. The games room and office benefit from air conditioning and satellite television. This versatile space could be used for a variety of purposes including agricultural, domestic, industrial or commercial uses (subject to planning).

Flanking the property are stone and brick terraces all benefiting from lovely views of the garden and surrounding countryside. The formal gardens are mainly laid to lawn and are well stocked with various shrubs, flowering herbaceous plants and impressive mature trees including Oak, Horse-Chestnut and Birch. At the rear a recently planted rose garden provides an abundance of colour throughout the summer months and stone pathways from the terrace lead you to the well screened heated swimming pool and summer-house. The delightful ornamental lake is well stocked with Mirror, Common, Crucean and Koi carp and is further enhanced by water lilies, Gunnera and a fountain, creating a delightful focal point for the garden. Woodland beyond provides a haven for wildlife. The gardens provide private terraces and secluded seating areas in which to enjoy the tranquility of the location.

Points of particular note include:

-Reception Hall with brick fireplace and oak paneling above

-Family Room with French doors and open fireplace

-Dining Room with magnificent inglenook fireplace

-Double aspect Music Room

-Snug with deep bay window and open fireplace with wood-burning stove

-Study with oak paneled door to garden

-Substantial bespoke Kitchen/Breakfast Room

-Master Bedroom with contemporary En-suite Bathroom

-Seven further Bedrooms

-Two further Bath/Shower Rooms

-Wine Cellar

-Secondary staircase

Outside

-Substantial Garage Block and Storage Building

-Well screened Heated Swimming Pool

-Ornamental Lake with fountain

-Two fenced Paddocks

-Woodland

-Summer House

-Gardens and Grounds of about 6.16 acres

Services

Gas fired central heating. Mains electricity, gas and water. Mains drainage.

Agents Note

Planning permission has been granted for the erection of a two storey extension to the property. Planning Application No: MA01/1359. Maidstone Borough Council: 01622 602000.

Footpath

A public footpath passes over part of the land.

Fixtures and Fittings

Fixtures and fittings are excluded from the sale but may be available by separate negotiation.

Local Authority

Maidstone Borough Council Tel: 01622 602000. Tax Band H.

Viewings

Strictly by appointment with Jackson-Stops & Staff on 01580 720000. If there is any point which is of particular importance to you, we invite you to discuss this with us, especially before you travel to view the property

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