Quinton Farm House, Quinton Road, Sittingbourne, Kent ME10 2DD
Quinton Farm House, Quinton Road, Sittingbourne, Kent ME10 2DD www.quealy.co.uk
Quinton Farm House, Quinton Road, Sittingbourne, Kent ME10 2DD Offers In Excess Of £800,000 Sittingbourne – 2 miles Canterbury – 24 miles Maidstone – 12 miles Rochester – 18 miles Ebbsfleet – 24 miles London – 46 miles A substantial 5 bedroom Grade 2 Listed farm house, believed to date originally from the thirteenth century with an eighteenth century façade. The original house is timber framed and now has brick elevations under a Kent Peg tile roof with a substantial two storey extension to the rear dating from 1982, all standing in mature grounds extending to 0.65 acres (2.60 ha). Entrance Lobby, Entrance Hall, Principal Reception Room, Dining Room, Family Room, Kitchen/Breakfast Room, Cloakroom, Cellar, First Floor Landing, Principal Bedroom Suite With En Suite Shower and Dressing Room, 3 Further First Floor Bedrooms, Family Bathroom, Second Floor Bedroom, Double Garage and Garden Store Quinton Farm House is set in .65 Acres (0.26 ha)
Situation
The property has been in the ownership of the vendors since 1977 since which time dramatic improvements, extensions and alterations have been made. The property now offers generous family accommodation, extending to 3311sqft (308 sqm) whilst retaining much of the original character including open fireplaces and a wealth of exposed beams. Particular features include an impressive entrance hall with a sweeping Oak staircase leading to a galleried landing, a farm house kitchen with an Aga oven for cooking, a substantial main reception room with a feature central fireplace and French doors opening to the garden, an impressive master bedroom suite with a dressing room and an en-suite shower room, up to date bathroom fittings throughout, an Oak framed gazebo for outdoor entertaining and wonderful, mature gardens. The plot is surrounded on three sides by open farmland. Quinton Farm House is situated on the western outskirts of Sittingbourne about 2 miles from Sittingbourne town centre, where there are a full range of shops for day-to-day needs. A wider range of shops can be found in Maidstone, Canterbury and Bluewater all within about half an hour’s drive of the property. There is a good range of schools in the area, with a primary school at Bobbing, 0.50 miles away, Sittingbourne has secondary schools together with boys’ and girls’ grammar schools and nearby independent schools include The King’s School in Rochester, Sutton Valence School, south of Maidstone, Kent College in Canterbury and St Edmunds in Canterbury Transport communications are good with the M2 (junction 5) just 3 miles away. Sittingbourne station provides services to London in around 59 minutes. Ebbsfleet International station is just 24 miles via the M2/A2, with services to London taking just 18 minutes and direct trains through the Channel Tunnel to Europe.
Outside
The property is approached through wooden five bar gates at either end of an in and out gravel drive. There are established lawns, shrubs and trees to the east and north of the house. There is a substantial Oak framed gazebo with power and electric heating providing a lovely space for outdoor entertaining. There is an open double garage to the western end of the drive.
General
Quinton Farm House, Quinton Road, Sittingbourne
Services Quinton Farm House has mains water, electricity, gas and private cesspool. Postcode ME10 2DD Council Tax Band G Local Authority Swale Borough Council 01795 424341; Kent County Council 08458 247247 Method of Sale Quinton Farm House is offered for sale as a whole with vacant possession on completion. Fixtures Fitted carpets, curtains, blinds, garden ornaments and equipment are specifically reserved from the sale. These may be available to the purchaser, if required, at valuation. Directions – (FROM TOWN CENTRE) Start out on West Street, Continue along the London Road for approximately 0.50 miles. Turn right into Chalkwell Road, continue for approximately 0.50 miles, turn left at the roundabout onto Staplehurst Road and continue to the next roundabout turning right onto Sonora Way, continue to the T Junction at the end of Sonora Way, turn left into Quinton Road and almost immediately right and Quinton Farm House is on the left.
Approximate Gross Internal Area Main House = 3311 Sq Ft/308 Sq M Garage = 418 Sq Ft/39 Sq M Garden Store = 91 Sq Ft/8 Sq M Total = 3820 Sq Ft/355 Sq M
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W
Quoted Area Excludes 'External C/B & Cellar' S
E
4.27 x 3.70 14'0" x 12'2"
F/P Drawing Room 7.43 x 7.40 24'5" x 24'3"
Bedroom 1 5.51 x 4.69 18'1" x 15'5"
Cellar Eaves Storage
Kitchen 4.43 x 4.14 14'6" x 13'7"
Family Room 4.48 x 3.63 14'8" x 11'11"
Dining Room 6.56 x 4.33 21'6" x 14'2" (Maximum)
Bedroom 3 4.84 x 2.89 15'11" x 9'6"
Bedroom 2 5.87 x 3.90 19'3" x 12'10" (Maximum)
Bedroom 4 3.78 x 3.21 12'5" x 10'6"
F/P
First Floor
Ground Floor Quinton Farm House
3.26 x 2.63 10'8" x 8'8"
26
Garden Store 3.77 x 2.24 12'4" x 7'4"
Second Floor
FOR ILLUSTRATIVE PURPOSES ONLY - NOT TO SCALE The position & size of doors, windows, appliances and other features are approximate only. Denotes restricted head height © ehouse. Unauthorised reproduction prohibited. Drawing ref. dig/8225761/LCO
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77
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2
10
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Beam Beam
14
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Bedroom 5 9.37 x 2.96 30'9" x 9'9"
Garage 6.61 x 5.88 21'8" x 19'3"
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Quealy & Co Times Chambers 2 Park Road, Sittingbourne Kent ME10 1DR
Tel: 01795 429836
Quinton Farm House, Quinton Road, Sittingbourne, Kent ME10 2DD Offers In Excess Of £800,000 Sittingbourne – 2 miles Canterbury – 24 miles Maidstone – 12 miles Rochester – 18 miles Ebbsfleet – 24 miles London – 46 miles A substantial 5 bedroom Grade 2 Listed farm house, believed to date originally from the thirteenth century with an eighteenth century façade. The original house is timber framed and now has brick elevations under a Kent Peg tile roof with a substantial two storey extension to the rear dating from 1982, all standing in mature grounds extending to 0.65 acres (2.60 ha). Entrance Lobby, Entrance Hall, Principal Reception Room, Dining Room, Family Room, Kitchen/Breakfast Room, Cloakroom, Cellar, First Floor Landing, Principal Bedroom Suite With En Suite Shower and Dressing Room, 3 Further First Floor Bedrooms, Family Bathroom, Second Floor Bedroom, Double Garage and Garden Store Quinton Farm House is set in .65 Acres (0.26 ha)
Situation
The property has been in the ownership of the vendors since 1977 since which time dramatic improvements, extensions and alterations have been made. The property now offers generous family accommodation, extending to 3311sqft (308 sqm) whilst retaining much of the original character including open fireplaces and a wealth of exposed beams. Particular features include an impressive entrance hall with a sweeping Oak staircase leading to a galleried landing, a farm house kitchen with an Aga oven for cooking, a substantial main reception room with a feature central fireplace and French doors opening to the garden, an impressive master bedroom suite with a dressing room and an en-suite shower room, up to date bathroom fittings throughout, an Oak framed gazebo for outdoor entertaining and wonderful, mature gardens. The plot is surrounded on three sides by open farmland. Quinton Farm House is situated on the western outskirts of Sittingbourne about 2 miles from Sittingbourne town centre, where there are a full range of shops for day-to-day needs. A wider range of shops can be found in Maidstone, Canterbury and Bluewater all within about half an hour’s drive of the property. There is a good range of schools in the area, with a primary school at Bobbing, 0.50 miles away, Sittingbourne has secondary schools together with boys’ and girls’ grammar schools and nearby independent schools include The King’s School in Rochester, Sutton Valence School, south of Maidstone, Kent College in Canterbury and St Edmunds in Canterbury Transport communications are good with the M2 (junction 5) just 3 miles away. Sittingbourne station provides services to London in around 59 minutes. Ebbsfleet International station is just 24 miles via the M2/A2, with services to London taking just 18 minutes and direct trains through the Channel Tunnel to Europe.
Outside
The property is approached through wooden five bar gates at either end of an in and out gravel drive. There are established lawns, shrubs and trees to the east and north of the house. There is a substantial Oak framed gazebo with power and electric heating providing a lovely space for outdoor entertaining. There is an open double garage to the western end of the drive.
General
Quinton Farm House, Quinton Road, Sittingbourne
Services Quinton Farm House has mains water, electricity, gas and private cesspool. Postcode ME10 2DD Council Tax Band G Local Authority Swale Borough Council 01795 424341; Kent County Council 08458 247247 Method of Sale Quinton Farm House is offered for sale as a whole with vacant possession on completion. Fixtures Fitted carpets, curtains, blinds, garden ornaments and equipment are specifically reserved from the sale. These may be available to the purchaser, if required, at valuation. Directions – (FROM TOWN CENTRE) Start out on West Street, Continue along the London Road for approximately 0.50 miles. Turn right into Chalkwell Road, continue for approximately 0.50 miles, turn left at the roundabout onto Staplehurst Road and continue to the next roundabout turning right onto Sonora Way, continue to the T Junction at the end of Sonora Way, turn left into Quinton Road and almost immediately right and Quinton Farm House is on the left.
Approximate Gross Internal Area Main House = 3311 Sq Ft/308 Sq M Garage = 418 Sq Ft/39 Sq M Garden Store = 91 Sq Ft/8 Sq M Total = 3820 Sq Ft/355 Sq M
N
W
Quoted Area Excludes 'External C/B & Cellar' S
E
4.27 x 3.70 14'0" x 12'2"
F/P Drawing Room 7.43 x 7.40 24'5" x 24'3"
Bedroom 1 5.51 x 4.69 18'1" x 15'5"
Cellar Eaves Storage
Kitchen 4.43 x 4.14 14'6" x 13'7"
Family Room 4.48 x 3.63 14'8" x 11'11"
Dining Room 6.56 x 4.33 21'6" x 14'2" (Maximum)
Bedroom 3 4.84 x 2.89 15'11" x 9'6"
Bedroom 2 5.87 x 3.90 19'3" x 12'10" (Maximum)
Bedroom 4 3.78 x 3.21 12'5" x 10'6"
F/P
First Floor
Ground Floor Quinton Farm House
3.26 x 2.63 10'8" x 8'8"
26
Garden Store 3.77 x 2.24 12'4" x 7'4"
Second Floor
FOR ILLUSTRATIVE PURPOSES ONLY - NOT TO SCALE The position & size of doors, windows, appliances and other features are approximate only. Denotes restricted head height © ehouse. Unauthorised reproduction prohibited. Drawing ref. dig/8225761/LCO
5 5
2
11 Ordnance Survey © Crown Copyright 2015. All rights reserved. Licence number 100022432. Plotted Scale - 1:1250
20
4
JA DE CL OS
E
77
30m
2
10
15
20m
Beam Beam
14
11
10m
Bedroom 5 9.37 x 2.96 30'9" x 9'9"
Garage 6.61 x 5.88 21'8" x 19'3"
14
0m
Beam
Quealy & Co Times Chambers 2 Park Road, Sittingbourne Kent ME10 1DR
Tel: 01795 429836
