6 bedroom detached house for sale

The Old Rectory is without doubt one of the area’s finest Grade II listed homes. Built in the 17th Century, with an abundance of original features, this stunning property sits centrally on a mature plot. Internally the property offers over 3800 square feet of well-proportioned living space, set over four floors. The lower level houses a good size cellar, which is currently used as a utility area, but has ample space to house any fine wine collection.

On entering the main hall, you are instantly greeted by the charm and character of the property with the original stone bread oven, next to a large open fire. A pair of original oak doors, lead through to the dining room, which has double aspect windows, one having superb views over Wickham Common Woods. From the main hall you may also access the magnificent 30ft x 15ft light and airy drawing room, with its fabulous open log fire and dual aspect windows overlooking the stunning mature gardens. The ground floor also includes a family / TV room, benefiting from views over the garden, a cloakroom and a recently modernized shaker style kitchen offering ample storage, integrated appliances, and dinning area with direct access to a private courtyard area, ideal for al fresco dining.

The first floor features a generous master bedroom with built in wardrobes and en-suite shower room. There are three further double bedrooms on this floor (one with its’ own dressing room) and the family bathroom. The second floor would make an ideal area for a teenagers or a guest suite, with two double bedrooms, a reception room and a beautiful bathroom with free-standing bath.

At the front of the property is a double garage and an additional car port, with an office / gym space above, while to the rear is the delightful south-west facing mature garden, comprising of a large outbuilding with integrated bar and bi-fold doors opening up onto the wide expanse of lawn and a large paved patio area, fantastic for outdoor dining.

The Old Rectory is situated on the rural Gates Green road, opposite the glorious Wickham Common woods. Hayes station is just 0.6 miles from the property offering frequent services into London Waterloo, Charing Cross and Cannon Street. The property is ideally located for schools, with the much sought after Wickham Common school being within ¼ mile. Hayes Primary school and the Ofsted Outstanding Hayes Secondary school close by. West Wickham and Hayes High Streets are also only a short distance away, with their plethora of shops, boutiques, bars, cafes and restaurants.

Tenure: Freehold
Council Tax Band H
Energy Efficiency Rating E