5 bed detached house for sale

The Street, Acol, Kent CT7

This beautiful Grade II Regency residence in Acol sits in 0.969 of an acre of grounds. Bordered by trees and neighbouring farmland, it has been painstakingly restored and includes period features such as restored multi-pane sash windows, the original staircase, high ceilings and ornate ceiling roses, high skirtings, picture rails, panelled doors, beautiful fireplaces and original flooring.

For anyone looking for the ultimate in privacy and security the property entrance is via tall, solid automatic steel gates at either end of the carriage driveway, passing a 54 metre chain link fence and the Italian fountain. The impressive exterior includes high chimney stacks, a Kent peg tiled roof, mellow brick walls and marble steps to the porticoed entrance that feature the original wrought iron filigree gates and a heavy duty original front door.

The hall has period herringbone wood flooring, while the opulent dual aspect drawing room has a Fitzwilliam fireplace, flanked by attractive arched recesses. The elegant dining room includes an original Georgian fireplace while the sitting room has a cast iron fireplace and a bespoke bay window. There is also a study and a contemporary bathroom as well as a traditional kitchen/breakfast room and stairs to a basement which has two usable rooms and a wine store.

A stained glass door on the half landing opens into a separate bedroom suite with a shower, while three of the four double bedrooms leading off the galleried landing are dual aspect with delightful views, including the main bedroom with its electric fire, fitted cupboards, inter-connecting doors to another bedroom that has an original Carron fireplace and access to a Jack and Jill family bathroom.

Hundreds of laurel bushes and conifers have been planted on the perimeter that will add to the secluded and secure environment. Mature specimen trees have been preserved and new lawns and pathways created. There is a stunning porcelain terrace, a vegetable patch, greenhouse and additional outbuildings.

What the Owner says:
It has been a complete ‘labour of love' restoring this beautiful home and grounds. It is very private and safe and makes a wonderful family home but our circumstances have changed and we feel it is time to move. It is only a mile to Quex Park with its diorama museum, garden centre, craft shops and livery stables, farm shop and restaurant.

While Birchington includes a primary school, restaurants, individual shops, a supermarket, hairdressers, nail bars, vets, a medical centre and a station with trains to London taking about an hour and a half. There are two secondary schools in the vicinity with grammar and private schools in Ramsgate and Broadstairs. There are also bowls, tennis, water skiing and sailing clubs and the Westgate and Birchington Golf Club. Nearby is a helipad and Westwood Cross shopping centre, cinema complex and casino.

Room sizes:

• Porch
• Hall
• Drawing Room 17'0 x 14'4 (5.19m x 4.37m)
• Dining Room 17'0 x 13'10 (5.19m x 4.22m)
• Sitting Room 18'8 into bay x 13'4 (5.69m x 4.07m)
• Study 20'4 x 5'11 (6.20m x 1.80m)
• Bathroom 11'10 x 6'10 (3.61m x 2.08m)
• Boot Room 12'8 x 5'10 (3.86m x 1.78m)
• Kitchen/Breakfast Room 14'3 x 13'10 (4.35m x 4.22m)
• Utility Room 12'7 x 5'1 (3.84m x 1.55m)
• Outside Toilet
• Store Room 10'8 x 10'1 (3.25m x 3.08m)
• Store Room 10'8 x 6'8 (3.25m x 2.03m)
• Storage
• Old Dairy 10'1 x 5'9 (3.08m x 1.75m)
• Basement
• Cellar Room 1 18'3 x 17'6 (5.57m x 5.34m)
• Cellar Room 2 16'10 x 13'3 (5.13m x 4.04m)
• First floor

• Landing
• Bedroom 2 14'2 x 13'11 (4.32m x 4.24m)
• En Suite Shower Room
• Bedroom 5 13'11 x 12'5 (4.24m x 3.79m)
• Bedroom 3 17'1 x 12'5 (5.21m x 3.79m)
• Main Bedroom 17'1 x 12'5 (5.21m x 3.79m)
• Jack & Jill Bath/Shower Room
• Bedroom 4 13'10 x 13'9 (4.22m x 4.19m)
• Outbuilding
• Workshop 18'4 x 13'5 (5.59m x 4.09m)
• Outbuilding 2
• Outbuilding 3 ground floor
• Double Garage 20'8 x 18'5 (6.30m x 5.62m)
• Outbuilding 3 first floor
• Loft Room/Storage 20'8 x 18'5 (6.30m x 5.62m)
• Outside
• Wraparound Garden
• In & Out Driveway

The information provided about this property does not constitute or form part of an offer or contract, nor may it be regarded as representations. All interested parties must verify accuracy and your solicitor must verify tenure/lease information, fixtures & fittings and, where the property has been extended/converted, planning/building regulation consents. All dimensions are approximate and quoted for guidance only as are floor plans which are not to scale and their accuracy cannot be confirmed. Reference to appliances and/or services does not imply that they are necessarily in working order or fit for the purpose.

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Council Tax band: G

Tenure: Freehold

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