Culpeper Road, Aylesford, Kent, ME20

A stunning 2,921 square feet split-level apartment set in a magnificent Grade II listed Jacobean Mansion with double height lounge/kitchen with mezzanine level bedroom or additional reception space; two en-suite bedrooms, family bathroom, utility room and temperature-controlled glass fronted wine room.

The property, known as The Orwell by the developers - in recognition of the time spent by George Orwell in what was then Preston Hall Sanitorium in the 1930s - is accessed via its own front door from its own courtyard which provides 2 allocated parking spaces.

Central heating is provided by a gas fired boiler via retro-style radiators.

Accommodation comprises:

Hallway: Tiled floor, utility cupboard with water tank

Bedroom 1: Carpet to floor, built-in wardrobes, en-suite shower room with double shower

Bedroom 2: Carpet to floor, built-in wardrobes, en-suite shower room with double shower

Bathroom: Part-tiled, part-painted walls, sanitary suite with bathtub

Open plan lounge/kitchen/dining room:

Kitchen area: Wall and floor mounted and island kitchen units with stone tops, integrated Zanussi hob on the island unit, integrated Zanussi oven, microwave and fridge freezer

Lounge/dining area: With wooden floor, spiral staircase to the mezzanine level, temperature-controlled glass fronted wine room.

Utility room: Wall and floor mounted and kitchen units with stone tops, integrated Zanussi washer/dryer; wooden floor

Mezzanine level/bedroom 3: Accessed via spiral staircase, with glass balustrade, carpet to floor and wrap around storage cupboards

Words from the current owner:

"What attracted me to The Orwell at Preston Hall was its history and the fantastic architecture. The building, the grounds and the period features of this opulent building I know I will be unlikely to find again!

I knew from the first time I viewed the property that it had something very special. The property boasts stunning original features, such as the ornate beams and vaulted ceiling and the more recent additions such as the glass encased spiral staircase and the solid glass fronted 500 hole wine room blends history with a modern take.

Each room has been finished to a high standard and since living here I have changed the lights to my favourite crystal chandeliers in all the rooms, upgraded many of the features as well as adding customised length curtains and upholstery to give a more personal touch.

The grounds too are a pleasure to behold. I will miss the beautiful drive in to this prestigious building and the 200 yard view when entering, which has always reminded me of a scene from Downtown Abbey."

EPC Rating: C

Location

Preston hall is located just a short distance to restaurants and wine bars of West Malling, or the beautiful green at Bearsted, which are both within 10/15 minutes away. The property lies just 20 minutes from Bluewater shopping centre, 10 minutes from Maidstone, and 5 minutes from the motorway (M20/ M2). There are two train stations within walking distance and a bus stop outside on the main road of Preston Hall.
"Sainsbury's, Marks and Spencer food hall, Costa, Homebase, and Halfords are all within walking distance but far enough away not to be seen or heard, " says the owner.

Garden

Courtyard area to the front of the property providing tandem parking for 2 vehicles