Rectory Road, Cliffe, Rochester, Kent, ME3

Located Just to the south of the village of Cliffe stands Rectory House an elegantly presented home forming part of this historic property. The original building dates to the 13th century, and built by Stephen Langton, the then Archbishop of Canterbury. It is also reputed he also drafted the Magna Carta in the Drawing room. In 1870 the Reverend Lloyd, extended the Rectory creating the West Wing.

When the current owners discovered Rectory House, they had a vision of a creating a stunning contemporary family home yet paying homage to the Victorian heritage and their ideas certainly do not disappoint. The owners gained permission to extend the ground and top floor creating accommodation arranged over three floors with the upper floors benefiting from far reaching views of the surrounding countryside. The attractive tiled entrance porch leads to the entrance hall with original wooden floors and feature Gothic arched windows, there is also access to the ground floor cloakroom/wc. An elegant sitting room with an outlook to the rear via large casement windows has wooden flooring and period stone fireplace with inset wood burning stove for cosy winter evenings. The stunning triple aspect kitchen with its vaulted ceilings give a fantastic feeling of space bathing the property in light via loft windows, fitted by Wren there is a comprehensive range of wall and base units and long central breakfast island complimented by quartz work surfaces well-appointed with fully integrated appliances to include larder fridge and freezer, Twin Miele ovens and warming draw, Miele induction hob with downdraft extractor fan, two wine fridges and Miele dishwasher. the room seamlessly connects to the dining/family area creating the true hub of the home a great social space to entertain or just unwind, doors from here and the kitchen spill out on to the patio and gardens, complete with wood burning stove. The double aspect office is laid to travertine marble floors, with wood burning stove and period dresser alongside further practical storage, doors open to the outside, a laundry room completes the ground floor.

Arranged on the first floor are three bedrooms, one with ensuite dressing room study an ideal teenager’s bedroom, the other two rooms and both of good proportions one which is currently being used as dressing room, all rooms are serviced by family shower room w.c. Stairs with a glass balustrade take you to the master suite comprising large bedroom with loft windows and exposed beams, across the shallow landing is sumptuous bathroom, with bespoke tiled shower and screen , and contemporary roll top bath set under roof windows allowing you to bath and gaze at the night sky.

Approached via shared driveway the front of the house is flanked by mature walls and clipped hedges, leading to ample gravel driveway, the barn workshop to side could be easily converted for garaging. The rear South facing gardens are a particular feature of the property and provide year round interest. To the rear of the house is a wide natural stone patio with mature Wysteria climbing the rear elevations. Shallow steps lead to the gardens which are flanked by well stocked flower beds. A mature row of olive trees divides the garden, with the second area featuring a further patio and lawns an ideal place for children to run wild, a brick paved pathway takes you to the substantial barn style games room/office with large bar entertaining area two large offices and gaming room.

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