Stede Hill, Harrietsham, Maidstone, Kent, ME17

This is a fabulous purpose bulit apartment and the mansion won awards too -- Alex Davies, Managing Director

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A beautifully refurbished purpose-built first floor apartment commanding panoramic and far-reaching views.

‘Colesdane’ is an award winning and prestigious building comprising just eight luxurious apartments set in formal gardens and grounds extending to 9 acres and including private garaging.


A beautifully refurbished first floor purpose-built apartment commanding wonderful views over the Kent countryside.

The apartment is execeptionally well presented with a considerable amount of renewal and refurbishment work undertaken by the present owners.

The apartment forms part of an award-winning development originally constructed by John Walker Developments in the millennium. The eight luxurious apartments share a fabulous mansion building styled in the Georgian vernacular.

This suite is approached through a grand communal reception hall at the front of the building with a beautiful staircase and adjacent passenger lift.

‘Colesdane’ is approached via long sweep-in gravel driveway with turning circle and visitor parking flanked by beautiful lawns and formal style gardens. Within the grounds there is a Regency Pavilion, rose arbours, summerhouse with underfloor heating, ornamental ponds, clipped hedges, Croquet lawn, rose garden, beds and borders, a managed woodland, and a Victorian stone grotto believed to be of Pulhamite stone.

To one side of the building is a delightful courtyard of private double garages with electrically operated doors and power connected along with a dedicated refuse store and workshop.

The stunning gardens are served by two dedicated gardeners as part of the service charge and are a valuable and pleasurable facility.

‘Colesdane’ is tucked away within formal private grounds on the North Downs close to the Pilgrims Way above the village of Harrietsham in Kent.

The village provides everyday facilities and has a railway station connecting with London Victoria. Alternatively, High-Speed trains can be accessed at either Ashford or Ebbsfleet International stations, about 13 miles and 26 miles, respectively.

This wonderful location is also convenient for travel to the Channel Ports via the nearby M20 motorway (Jct 8) as well as both London Gatwick and Heathrow airports via the M25 motorway network.

The surrounding towns of Maidstone, Ashford, Canterbury, and Faversham can all be accessed via road within 30 minutes.

Tenure

The tenure of the apratment is Common Freehold, whereby each owner owns an eighth of the freehold in entirety of the Colesdane estate with an underlying lease which is 999 years from 01/01/2000. As a Common freehold or better known as shared freehold, the new owner will become a 1/8th shareholder in Colesdane Management Ltd and join existing residents in a low maintenance lifestyle property although able to influence the smooth running of the building and grounds.

The annual service charge covers many expenses incurred in all types of ownership but is efficiently managed. Gardening & woodland management, CCTV security, exterior lighting, buildings insurance, sewage, communal area general maintenance and repair, all are included in the charge. There is an agreed ‘reserve fund’ or contingency to prepare for planned projects.

Services

Mains water and electricity. Calor gas supplied central heating. Private eco sewage treatment.

Council Tax Band: G

Service Charge

Currently £8,651.12 per annum, payable quarterly.

Agent’s Note

The building is part self-managed by the residents who also appoint a managing agent.

Connectivity

Broadband and mobile coverage are available

Viewing

Strictly by appointment only. If you would like to view this property, please telephone our offices

Our Ref: ACH260035