6 bedroom detached house for sale

An impressive Georgian Grade II listed country house.

Description

The White House is an impressive Grade II listed detached property believed to date from the late 18th century with a substantial Victorian addition. A two bedroom converted stable block provides sumptuous ancillary accommodation.

The property offers a wealth of period features including generously proportioned rooms, sash windows, ceiling cornicing, deep skirting boards, wood panelling, dado rails, shutters, brass door furniture, and period fireplaces.

Four reception rooms, comprise a glorious drawing room, a sitting room, a double aspect study, and a delightful garden room. The drawing room is a well-proportioned room with a wood-burning stove housed in a marble fire surround, sash bay windows to the side and elegant French doors to the garden room enjoying views of the mature garden. The double aspect study has sash windows and a wood-burning stove. The entrance hall is welcoming with period features, views to the garden, and stairs to the first floor.

The kitchen/breakfast room with slate flooring, open fireplace housing wood burner, bespoke Neptune cupboards and drawers with Carrara marble worktops over, central island with wooden worktop, double larder cupboard, Belfast sink, Total Control Aga, and Bosch integrated dishwasher. Stairs from the kitchen/breakfast room lead to the basement area which includes a wine cellar, utility room fitted with a range of base units and a store room.

Two sets of staircases lead to the first-floor landing with sash windows overlooking the garden. The double aspect principal bedroom having three sash windows, has a Carrara marble fireplace, deep skirting boards, bespoke wardrobe cupboards and solid wood flooring. There are three further bedrooms, two currently used as dressing rooms fitted with an extensive range of bespoke wardrobe cupboards. The bathroom to the principal bedroom is fitted with Catchpole and Rye sanitary ware comprising nickel low level WC, claw foot roll top freestanding bath, monsoon shower cubicle and ceramic basin console. The family bathroom, again with Catchpole and Rye fittings is a luxurious room with marble top washstand console, nickel free-standing bath, nickel low-level WC, walk-in monsoon shower and oak parquet flooring.

The two-bedroom stable ancillary accommodation has recently been converted with its own drive entrance if required. The Stables has been finished to the high standard of the main house including an attractive sitting room with free standing wood-burning stove, cast iron spiral staircase to the first floor, cast iron radiators and parquet flooring. The kitchen is fitted with bespoke cupboards under wooden worktops, integrated Neff dishwasher, Belfast sink and a single oven electric Aga. The second floor has two bedrooms with exposed roof timbers, a bathroom and en-suite shower room.

The White House is approached through double electric gates to a gravel drive with a parking and turning area. Of brick construction with a Georgian façade under a Kent peg tiled roof stone steps lead to the front portico. The mature gardens are predominantly laid to lawn with mature trees and shrubs including mulberry, cherry and walnut trees. Several separate areas have been created within the garden including an outdoor swimming pool and raised terrace. There is also a detached garage.

Location

The property is set in a central village location. Eastry village has a local shop and off licence, a post office, a butchers, and a bakers. The popular Five Bells public house is close by and offers bed and breakfast accommodation.

The Cinque Port town of Sandwich (about 2.8 miles) where visitors find themselves transported back in time to the days of bustling market squares, cobbled streets, and fascinating period properties. As well as the town’s rich history, Sandwich is highly regarded for its choice of schools including Sir Rogers Manwood’s and Sandwich Technology, as well as its two world-class golf courses, Royal St Georges Golf Club and Princes Golf Club which attract players and visitors from all over the world. Canterbury provides more comprehensive shopping facilities and cultural attractions including Canterbury Cathedral and the Marlowe Theatre.

Square Footage: 5,141 sq ft


Acreage: 0.59 Acres

Directions

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Additional Info

Services: Gas fired central heating, mains water, electricity and drainage.

Agent's Note:
1. Please note the square footage includes the main house and The Stables.
2. The neighbour has right of access over the driveway.