East Milton Road, Gravesend, Kent, DA12
- PROPERTY TYPE
Detached
- BEDROOMS
6
- BATHROOMS
2
- SIZE
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Freehold
Key features
- Six Bedroom Circa 1860 Former Rectory
- Three Storey 4146 Sq Ft Period Home
- Renovation Project with Huge Potential
- Three Reception Rooms
- Cellar
- Attached Garage & Driveway
- South Facing Established Garden
- 0.41 Acre Plot
- Central Location for Gravesend Amenities & Schools
- Vacant Possession
Description
For sale by Modern Method of Auction; Starting Bid Price £750,000 plus Reservation Fee.
• For Sale by Auction – T & C’s apply
• Subject to an undisclosed Reserve Price
• Reservation Fee applicable
• The Modern Method of Auction
Meletune is an impressive and historically significant circa 1860 former Rectory, offering an exceptional opportunity to acquire a substantial three storey period residence extending to over 4,000 sq ft, set within a generous south facing plot of approximately 0.41 acres in a highly convenient central Gravesend location opposite the Church of St Peter and St Paul. Forming part of a historic ecclesiastical setting alongside the neighbouring Vicarage, the property was built to serve the expanding Christ Church Milton parish following its consecration in 1854 and would have housed clergy during a period of significant growth in the town, reflecting the prominence of the Church within the developing area. Milton was originally known as Mill Town and referred to as Meletune in the Doomsday Book.
Requiring comprehensive renovation, this elegant home has been in the same family for 44 years and presents enormous potential for sympathetic restoration and enhancement, allowing a purchaser to create a truly outstanding family home while retaining its wealth of original period features, character and charm.
Approached via a private walled driveway providing ample off street parking and access to the attached garage, the property immediately conveys its stature with a handsome façade and traditional architectural detailing. Once inside, a welcoming entrance hall with an impressive staircase and original features sets the tone for the accommodation beyond, with a natural flow leading through to the principal reception rooms.
The ground floor offers three large well proportioned and versatile reception spaces, including a formal sitting room with feature fireplace and garden outlook, a separate dining room ideal for entertaining, and a further study which could equally serve as an additional reception or ground floor bedroom if required. The kitchen breakfast room sits to the rear with access to the garden and is complemented by a separate utility room and ground floor shower room, providing a practical foundation for modernisation and reconfiguration. A cellar, accessed from a trap door in the inner hallway, offers useful additional storage and further potential subject to requirements.
Arranged over the upper floors are six bedrooms, with the first floor hosting four generously sized double rooms alongside a family bathroom and separate WC, all accessed from a spacious landing. The second floor which we are informed was once an internal apartment in the past provides two further bedrooms along with additional attic space, creating excellent flexibility for larger families, guest accommodation or potential home office use.
Externally, the sizeable established south facing garden is a particularly attractive feature, being a delightful garden that wraps around the property and offers a high degree of privacy with mature planting, lawned areas and outbuildings with a remote controlled patio awning attached to the house. The plot size and positioning further enhance the potential for extension or landscaping, subject to the necessary planning consents. Offered to the market with vacant possession, Meletune represents a rare and exciting opportunity to acquire a landmark period home of significant scale and character, ready to be modernised and transformed into a truly exceptional residence in a convenient location to Gravesend.
Location
The property is ideally situated for access to Gravesend town centre, offering a wide range of shops, supermarkets and restaurants, together with a mainline station providing high speed services to London St Pancras in approximately 20–25 minutes, making it well suited to commuters. The A2 and M2 motorway networks are also easily accessible, along with Bluewater Shopping Centre. A number of well regarded schools are close by, including Gravesend Grammar School and Mayfield Grammar School, in addition to a selection of highly regarded primary and secondary options.
Auctioneer's Comments
This property is for sale by the Modern Method of Auction. Should you view, offer or bid on the property, your information will be shared with the Auctioneer, iamsold. This method of auction requires both parties to complete the transaction within 56 days of the draft contract for sale being received by the buyers solicitor. This additional time allows buyers to proceed with mortgage finance (subject to lending criteria, affordability and survey). The buyer is required to sign a reservation agreement and make payment of a non-refundable Reservation Fee. This being 4.5% of the purchase price including VAT, subject to a minimum of £6,000.00 including VAT. The Reservation Fee is paid in addition to purchase price and will be considered as part of the chargeable consideration for the property in the calculation for stamp duty liability.
Further Auctioneer's Comments
Buyers will be required to go through an identification verification process with iamsold and provide proof of how the purchase would be funded. This property has a Buyer Information Pack which is a collection of documents in relation to the property. The documents may not tell you everything you need to know about the property, so you are required to complete your own due diligence before bidding. A sample copy of the Reservation Agreement and terms and conditions are also contained within this pack. The buyer will also make payment of £300.00 including VAT towards the preparation cost of the pack, where it has been provided by iamsold. The property is subject to an undisclosed Reserve Price with both the Reserve Price and Starting Bid being subject to change.
Referral Arrangements
The Partner Agent and Auctioneer may recommend the services of third parties to you. Whilst these services are recommended as it is believed they will be of benefit; you are under no obligation to use any of these services and you should always consider your options before services are accepted. Where services are accepted the Auctioneer or Partner Agent may receive payment for the recommendation and you will be informed of any referral arrangement and payment prior to any services being taken by you.
Porch
Composite door to front with decorative glass panels. Tiled Flooring. Plain Ceiling.
Entrance Hall & Inner Hallway
Oak door to front. Papered and coved ceiling. Carpet. Radiators. Open staircase with ornate oak balustrade with storage under. Alarm panel. Doorway to rear hall. Trap door to cellar. Double glazed door to rear.
Sitting Room
19' 11" x 17' 10" (6.07m x 5.44m)
Double glazed bay window to rear. Double glazed window to side. Papered and coved ceiling. Radiators. Open fireplace with ornate surround.
Dining Room
17' 11" x 15' 0" (5.46m x 4.57m)
Double glazed window to rear. Part lino flooring with rug. Radiator. Concealed fire place and surround. Serving hatch to kitchen/breakfast room.
Study
14' 11" x 14' 0" (4.55m x 4.27m)
Double Glazed windows to front and side. Papered and coved ceiling. Carpet. Open fireplace and surround.
Kitchen/Breakfast Room
15' 0" x 14' 5" (4.57m x 4.4m)
Double glazed window to front. Double glazed door to rear. Papered and coved ceiling. Tiled flooring. Radiators. Aga. Wall and base units with tiled counter tops over. Composite sink with one and a half bowl sink and drainer board with mixer taps. Space for dishwasher. Storage Cupboard.
Utility Room
7' 5" x 7' 1" (2.26m x 2.16m)
Frosted window to front. Tiled suspended ceiling. Vinyl flooring. Wall and base units with wood effect counter tops over. Stainless steel single sink with taps. Spaces for washing machine and fridge/freezer. Tiled walls.
Shower Room
7' 4" x 7' 3" (2.24m x 2.2m)
Double glazed frosted window to front. Tiled suspended ceiling. Laminated flooring. Radiator. Tiled shower cubicle with curtain. Wash hand basin in vanity unit. Low level W.C.
Cellar
15' 6" x 13' 11" (4.72m x 4.24m)
Trap door in inner hallway lifted by a pull rope attached to the cellar door leading to concrete stairs. Three room areas. Lighting.
Lower Landing
Leaded light effect window to front. Papered and coved ceiling. Carpet. Radiator.
Main Bedroom
20' 0" x 15' 0" (6.1m x 4.57m)
Double glazed window to rear. Papered and coved ceiling. Carpet. Concealed fire place. Radiator.
Bedroom
17' 11" x 15' 0" (5.46m x 4.57m)
Double glazed window to rear. Papered and coved ceiling. Carpet. Radiator. Concealed fire place. Storage cupboard.
Bedroom
15' 0" x 13' 11" (4.57m x 4.24m)
Double glazed window to side. Papered and coved ceiling. Carpet. Radiator. Concealed fireplace.
Bedroom
14' 11" x 14' 11" (4.55m x 4.55m)
Double glazed window to rear. Papered and coved ceiling. Carpet. Radiator. Airing cupboard housing water cylinder. Access to loft space with water tank. Concealed fireplace.
Bathroom
11' 11" x 7' 11" (3.63m x 2.41m)
Double glazed half frosted window to front. Papered and coved ceiling. Carpet. Radiator. Wash hand basin in vanity unit. Adapted shower with seat. Half screen and curtain. Tiled Walls. Linen cupboard.
W.C.
8' 0" x 2' 11" (2.44m x 0.9m)
Double glazed frosted window to front. Papered ceiling. Tiled flooring. Radiator. Low level W.C. Tiled walls.
Upper Landing
Skylight. Leaded light effect window to front. Exposed floorboards. Apex papered ceiling.
Bedroom
18' 0" x 16' 8" (5.49m x 5.08m)
Single glazed window to side. Skylight window to rear. Plain beamed ceiling. Exposed floorboards. Access to store/Attic room. Sink and stove.
Bedroom
19' 10" x 10' 7" (6.05m x 3.23m)
Single glazed window to side. Skylight window to rear. Plain apex ceiling. Exposed floorboards. Concealed fire place.
Store/Attic Room
14' 4" x 13' 11" (4.37m x 4.24m)
Attic Space
15' 9" x 12' 8" (4.8m x 3.86m)
Attached Garage
15' 1" x 12' 0" (4.6m x 3.66m)
Electric roller door. Window to rear. Boiler.
Parking
Drive to front leading to garage.
Corner South Facing Plot Garden
Plot size 0.41 of an acre - Electric awning over patio. Lawn area. Timber build store. Brick built outbuilding store. Greenhouse.
Transport Information
Train Stations: Gravesend 0.9 miles Northfleet 2.7 miles Ebbsfleet International 2.8 miles The distances calculated are as the crow flies.
Local Schools
Primary Schools: St John's Catholic Primary School 0.2 miles Chantry Community Primary School 0.5 miles Westcourt Primary Schools 0.6 miles Holy Trinity Church of England Primary School 0.6 miles Wrotham Road Primary School 0.9 miles Secondary Schools: Gravesend Grammar School 0.2 miles St John's Catholic Comprehensive 0.3 miles Estuary Academy 0.7 miles Pier View Academy 0.7 miles Thamesview School 1.1 miles Information sourced from Rightmove (findaschool). Please check with the local authority as to catchment areas and intake criteria.
Useful Information
We recognise that buying a property is a big commitment and therefore recommend that you visit the local authority websites for more helpful information about the property and local area before proceeding. Some information in these details are taken from third party sources. Should any of the information be critical in your decision making then please contact Fine & Country North Kent for verification.
Tenure
The vendor confirms to us that the property is freehold. Should you proceed with the purchase of the property your solicitor must verify these details.
Council Tax
We are informed this property is in band C. For confirmation please contact Gravesham Borough Council.
Appliances/Services
The mention of any appliances and/or services within these particulars does not imply that they are in full efficient working order.
Measurements
All measurements are approximate and therefore may be subject to a small margin of error.
Viewings
Monday to Friday 9.00 am – 6.30 pm Saturday 9.00 am – 6.00 pm Viewing via Fine & Country North Kent office.
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FCNK/CB/DH/260414 - JAR260060/D1
- COUNCIL TAXA payment made to your local authority in order to pay for local services like schools, libraries, and refuse collection. The amount you pay depends on the value of the property.Read more about council Tax in our glossary page.
- Band: C
- PARKINGDetails of how and where vehicles can be parked, and any associated costs.Read more about parking in our glossary page.
- Yes
- GARDENA property has access to an outdoor space, which could be private or shared.
- Yes
- ACCESSIBILITYHow a property has been adapted to meet the needs of vulnerable or disabled individuals.Read more about accessibility in our glossary page.
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