Forge Lane, Shorne, Kent, DA12

As soon as the current owners pulled through the imposing pillared entrance and saw the property, they knew this was something special. The Coach house is a rare and distinctive Grade 11 period residence, forming part of the Historic and grand estate of Pipes Place. DAC architects were Commissioned with renovating the derelict property and certainly did not disappoint creating this stunning renovation harnessing the true essence of the original Georgian property with contemporary additions.

The full height doors and windows in the sitting room take full advantage of the stunning gardens, a feature staircase rises to the main bedroom and en-suite shower room. In the original coach barn is the stunning kitchen dining room with curved windows and doors emulating the original door openings exposed brick work blends with the contemporary kitchen well appointed with peninsular breakfast bar and integrated appliances with feature wooden flooring, the rear door leads to a practical storage area and provides access to gardens.

There are two bedrooms of good proportions to the ground floor the larger of the two has vaulted ceiling and original multipaned windows both are serviced by family bathroom. The additional benefit to the Coach house is detached annexe /office with two good size rooms and shower room w.c an ideal place to work or for extended family. The gravel driveway gives ample parking with potential space for garage. The gardens are perfectly positioned to make the most of the southerly aspect are an oasis of calm wide natural stone patio making an ideal space to entertain, beautifully stocked gardens wrap the house with mature specimen trees backing on to open farmland.

Situation

Set in the heart of this popular village, conveniently situated between the towns of Rochester and Gravesend, The village has a general store and great coffee shop No 3, Public house, Church and thriving village hall and Much sought after primary school, which are all within walking distance of the property.

The area has some delightful walks to be enjoyed locally at Shorne country park and the surrounding area. Higham railway station serves Charing Cross and Cannon Street, with Sole Street and Meopham, serving the Victoria line, fast trains can be taken at Gravesend and Ebbsfleet international with 23 minute trains to Kings Cross/St Pancras. The A2 is easily accessible , providing access to London, Gatwick and Heathrow airports , Bluewater shopping centre, the Kent coast and channel ports.

There are a good number of well regarded schools in the local area including Grammar schools for Girls and boys in Rochester, Chatham and Gravesend, and preparatory schools /public schools all close by. The area is well served with Golf courses at Rochester and Cobham , and North West Kent and Nuffield health fitness centre at Rochester.

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