Cobtree Manor House, Forstal Road, Sandling, Maidstone, Kent, ME14 3AX

We are pleased to be able to offer for sale this sympathetically restored and modernised Elizabethan Manor set within a 2.5 acre plot overlooking the North Downs.

The property boasts a wealth of character and is believed to have historical connections with Queen Elizabeth II and Charles Dickens.


Outer Porch
Part brick construction. Remainder PVC double glazed. Double opening doors. Quarry tiled floor. Power and light. Attractive panelled front door to:

Reception Hall
3.99m (13'1) x 3.63m (11'11). Chequered effect quarry tiled floor. Feature cast iron open fireplace. Coved ceiling. Wall lights. Two double radiators. Telephone point. Double opening glass panelled doors to:

Inner Lobby


Dining Room Exposed beams to ceiling. Tiled floor. Frosted glass panelled door to kitchen.

7.77m x 3.67m (25'6 x 12'0
Chequered effect white and black Spanish tiles with borders. Wall and ceiling lights with dimmer switches. Doors leading to front of house and rear courtyard

Inner Hall
Exposed beams to ceiling with coving. Tiled floor. Radiator. Large walk in strong room with light. Doors to kitchen, shower room and further hallway.

Shower Room
Enclosed shower cubicle with 'Aqualisa' power shower. Pedestal wash hand basin. Close coupled WC. Radiator. Extractor fan. Fully tiled walls and floor. Inset spot lighting. Light/shaver point. Frosted PVC glass panelled door to courtyard.

Enclosed Courtyard
Paved patio area with large spa. Outside tap. Outside lighting and power. Access to front of property.

Further Inner Lobby
Frosted PVC glass panelled door to courtyard. Double radiator. Tiled floor. Stairs to first floor, door to.
Utility Room
PVC double glazed window to front. Stainless steel sink unit with cupboards below. Space and plumbing for washing machine. Space and vent for tumble dryer. Radiator. Tiled floor. Walk in understairs cupboard housing domestic meters. Door to:

Further Inner Hallway
Coved ceiling with smoke detector. Radiator. Wooden flooring. Second staircase to first floor with storage cupboard below. Door to lounge.

Lounge
6.02m (19'9) x 5.11m (16'9). PVC double glazed window to side and window to rear. Three double radiators. Wall lights. TV and telephone points. Feature exposed brick inglenook fireplace with inset display niches and stone seating. Cast iron fire grate with fluted canopy above. Brick and tile hearth. Impressive timber surround and mantle. Wooden floor with original well with backlit circular toughened glass viewing area. Exposed beams to ceiling. Double opening PVC double glazed doors to:

Sun Room
5.87m (19'3) x 2.26m (7'5). Part brick construction with remainder PVC double glazed. Double opening PVC double glazed doors to rear. Quarry tiled floor. Wood panelled ceiling. Double radiator.

Study
3.96m (13') x 2.24m (7'4). Double glazed window to rear. Double radiator. TV and telephone points. Exposed beams to ceiling. Wood effect laminate flooring.

Kitchen/Breakfast Room
5.92m (19'5) x 4.22m (13'10). PVC double glazed window to side. Country style fitted kitchen comprising wooden work surface areas with a range of oak units below. Integrated fridge with matching oak door. Wall mounted glass fronted display cabinet. Inset four ring hob. 'Alpha' range with extractor canopy above. Inset double bowl stainless steel sink unit with mixer tap. Tiled floor. Inset spot lighting. Part tiled walls. Exposed beams to one wall. Door to:

Pantry
3.58m (11'9) x 3.30m (10'10). PVC double glazed windows to front and side. PVC double glazed frosted door to side. Double drainer, double bowl sink unit with mixer tap. Matching storage cupboards below. Tiled floor. Part tiled walls. Double radiator. Strip lighting. Access to loft space.


First Floor

Landing
Double glazed window to side. Double radiator. Textured ceiling.

Shower Room
Frosted double glazed window to front. Fully tiled enclosed shower cubicle with electric shower unit. Close coupled WC. Pedestal wash hand basin. Light/shaver point. Extractor fan. Radiator. Tiled floor. Half tiled walls.

Bedroom
5.26m (17'3) x 2.39m (7'10). PVC double glazed window to side. Radiator. Exposed beams to ceiling. TV point. Cast iron fireplace. Two built in wardrobes with storage cupboards above.

Inner Landing
PVC double glazed window to front. Second staircase from ground floor. Built in cupboard with linen shelving. Smoke detector. Access to loft space.

Bathroom
Two frosted PVC double glazed windows to front. Feature freestanding bath with with central telephone style mixer tap with shower attachment. Close coupled WC. Pedestal wash hand basin. Tiled floor. Double radiator. Half tiled walls. Light/shaver point. Extractor fan.

Bedroom
5.28m (17'4) x 3.76m (12'4). PVC double glazed window to rear. Ornate cast iron fireplace. Wooden floor. Picture rail. Wall lights. Two double radiators. TV point.

Master bedroom
4.70m (15'5) x 4.42m (14'6). PVC double glazed box bay window to rear. Wall lights. Picture rail. TV point. Double radiator. Fitted hardwood wardrobe to one wall. Door to:

Ensuite Bathroom
Frosted PVC double glazed window to side. Feature freestanding bath with telephone style mixer tap with shower attachment. Close coupled WC. Pedestal wash hand basin. Tiled floor. Double radiator. Half tiled walls. Light/shaver point. Extractor fan.

Inner Hallway
Atrium style window to ceiling. Double radiator. Picture rail. Wooden floor. Built in airing cupboard housing lagged hot water cylinder with immersion heater and linen shelving.

WC
Comprising close coupled WC. Corner wash hand basin. Half tiled walls. Extractor fan. Light/shaver point.

Bedroom
3.58m (11'9) x 3.23m (10'7). PVC double glazed window to side. Wooden floor. Picture rail. Pedestal wash hand basin with splashback tiling.

Bedroom
3.71m (12'2) x 3.02m (9'11). PVC double glazed window to rear. Cast iron fireplace. Picture rail. Wooden floor. Built in double wardrobe with storage cupboard above. Radiator. Pedestal wash hand basin with splashback tiling. Light/shaver point.

Bedroom
3.76m (12'4) x 3.71m (12'2). PVC double glazed window to front. Cast iron fireplace. Picture rail. TV point. Double radiator. Wooden floor. Two fitted double wardrobes with storage cupboards above. Pedestal wash hand basin with splashback tiling, light/shaver point.

Bedroom
4.80m (15'9) x 3.71m (12'2). PVC double glazed window to front. Cast iron fireplace. Wooden floor. TV point. Double radiator. Pedestal wash hand basin with splashback tiling. Light/shaver point.

Exterior
Patio area to rear made up of block paving and tarmacadum. Security lighting. Brick built BBQ. Tarmac area leading to front of property. Steps leading upto main garden being mainly laid to lawn with various tree and shrub borders. Gate to rear leading to further lawned area with central Yukka plant bed.

Front Garden
Extensive lawned area with tree and shrub borders. Feature brick built storage shed with window to side and power and light. Pathway leading to gate providing access to Cobtree Manor Park.

Enclosed Courtyard
Gates with access to front and rear gardens. Fully paved courtyard. Outside tap. Security lighting. Access to storage shed/workshop with PVC double glazed door and window. Power and light. Access to cellar area.

Lower Garden
Attractive balustrade style wall with steps down to lawned area formerly a Victorian lawn Tennis court. Mature trees, conifers and shrubs. Gateway to side giving access to bridal path and driveway.

Double Garage
Two electrically operated metal up and over doors. Power and Light. Approached via extensive tarmac driveway. Block paved area to front of property providing access to cottages and numerous off road parking. Block paved pathway leading to outer porch.

General Information

Fixtures &
Fittings All fixtures and fittings mentioned in these particulars are included in the sale, all others in the property are specifically excluded.

Viewing
By prior arrangement with the owner by calling 01622-671160 (Overseas 44-1622-671160)

A wide range of upper and lower state and private schools are situated within the vicinity. For further information contact the Independent Schools Information Service (I.S.I.S.) London and Southeast. Grosvenor Gardens House 33-35 Grosvenor Gardens London SW1W 0BS Telephone 020 7798 1560 Fax 020 7798 1561 Email se@isis.org.uk Website www.isis.org.uk/southeast

Advertiser contact details
Name: Mr.Robert Lawty
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