Chequers Hill, Doddington, ME9

6 Bedroom Character Property for sale in Doddington

"If you are looking for a home large enough for two families or just plenty of flexible space then Palace Farmhouse has to be high on your viewing list". The possibilities of this property excite me." - Philip Jarvis, Director.

Palace Farmhouse is to believed to date back to the early eighteenth century when it was originally two farm cottages. it is now one property with an addition to one end which would make an excellent annexe or auxiliary accommodation.

Although requiring some updating it is a property with real potential. Downstairs there are five reception areas along with two kitchens, playroom, bedroom with ensuite bathroom, wet room and access to the cellar.

Upstairs there are five bedrooms, two with ensuite facilities and a bathroom. The studio is accessed via a spiral staircase off the playroom.

The majority of the gardens are to the front of the property and there is a sweeping driveway leading to the parking area and double garage. There are two courtyard areas plus a summerhouse.

Doddington is a popular village found between Lenham and Sittingbourne. There is a pub, butcher and petrol station that both sell provisions. The larger village of Lenham boasts a wider range of amenities to include schools and railway station and is approximately five miles away.

Ground Floor


Double Glazed Entrance Door To


Conservatory/Entrance Hall
22' 0" x 7' 11" (6.71m x 2.41m) Double glazed window to front and side. Double glazed door to front. Tiled floor. Radiator. Door to

Inner Hall
Stairs to first floor. Storage heater. Sash window to conversatory.

Sitting Room
16' 6" x 12' 7" (5.03m x 3.84m) Double glazed square bay window to front. Internal window to rear lobby.
Fireplace with wood mantel. Radiator.

Day Room
11' 10" x 10' 0" (3.61m x 3.05m) Sash window to front. Radiator. Cast iron fireplace.

Kitchen
10' 0" x 10' 5" (3.05m x 3.17m) Double glazed window to rear. Range of base and wall units. Stainless steel one and a half bowl sink unit. Bosch double electric oven. Electric hob with extractor over. Dishwasher. Fridge. Tiled floor.

Rear Lobby
Window to side and rear. Worktops. Tiled floor. Plumbing for washing machine. Shelving.

Breakfast Room
10' 0" x 7' 0" (3.05m x 2.13m) Door to rear. Storage heater. Tiled floor. Door to

Rear Porch
Double glazed window to side and rear. Double glazed door to side. Butler sink. Tiled floor.

Further Inner Hall
Second staircase to first floor. Door to cellar.

Bedroom One
16' 6" x 12' 7" (5.03m x 3.84m) Double glazed square bay window to front. Ornate fireplace. Radiator. Door to

Ensuite Bathroom
Double glazed frosted window to rear. Grey suite of low level WC, bidet, pedestal hand basin and panelled bath with shower attachment. Fully tiled walls. Extractor. Chrome towel rail. Electric wall heater.

Wet Room
Low level WC. Hand basin. Shower. Tiled floor and walls. Wall heater. Extractor fan.

Cellar
Two rooms measuring 12' 0" x 10' 0" (3.66m x 3.05m) and 12' 0" x 10' 6" (3.66m x 3.20m) . Brick floor. Power and lighting.

Sun Lounge
13' 0" x 6' 2" (3.96m x 1.88m) Double glazed windows to rear. Storage heater. Double glazed sliding door to

Lobby
Door to side and garaging. Tiled floor. Double glazed door to rear courtyard.

Cloakroom
Window to side. High level WC. Hand basin.

Second Kitchen
11' 4" x 7' 4" (3.45m x 2.24m) Range of base and wall units. White one and a half bowl sink unit. Electric oven and hob with extractor over. Fridge/freezer. Washing machine. Slimline dishwasher. Vaulted ceiling. Steps down to

Dining Room
19' 0" narrowing to 17' 2" x 8' 6" (5.23m x 2.59m) Double glazed window to rear and side. Double glazed door to rear courtyard. Tiled floor. Vaulted ceiling. Electric storage heater.

Passage Way
Double glazed windows to front. Double glazed door to courtyard and garaging. Leads through to

Snug
16' 2" x 10' 0" (4.93m x 3.05m) Double glazed window to side. Brick fireplace with wood burning stove. Vaulted ceiling. Electric storage heater.

Play Room
16' 2" x 16' 2" (4.93m x 4.93m) Double glazed window to side. Double glazed coloured glass window to rear. Bar area. Electric storage heater. Spiral staircase to

Studio
16' 2" x 16' 2" (4.93m x 4.93m) Double glazed coloured glass window to rear. Two double glazed Velux windows. External staircase to rear courtyard.

First Floor


Landing
Two separate staircases. Double glazed window to rear. Access to loft.

Bedroom Two
12' 10" x 12' 10" (3.91m x 3.91m) Double glazed window to front. Two sets of built in wardrobes cupboards. Electric radiator. Door to

Ensuite Bathroom
Double glazed frosted window to side. Pink suite of low level WC, bidet, vanity hand basin and panelled bath with shower attachment. Part tiled walls. Extractor. Chrome towel rail.

Bedroom Three
11' 9" x 10' 8" (3.58m x 3.25m) Double glazed door to balcony. Shower cubicle to corner of the room. Pedestal hand basin. Built in drop down bed and wardrobe. Storage heater. Door to balcony.

Bedroom Four
11' 9" x 6' 10" (3.58m x 2.08m) Double glazed door to balcony. Hand basin. Convector heater. Recess cupboard space.

Bedroom Five
9' 0" x 7' 0" (2.74m x 2.13m) Double glazed window to rear. Cupboard.

Bedroom Six
12' 10" x 12' 10" (3.91m x 3.91m) Double glazed window to front. Two sets of built in wardrobe cupboards to one wall. Radiator. Door to

Ensuite Shower Room
Double glazed frosted window to side. White low level WC, vanity hand basin and shower cubicle. Part tiled walls. Chrome towel rail.

Bathroom
Double glazed frosted window to rear. Pink suite of low level WC, pedestal hand basin, bidet and panelled bath with shower attachment and screen. Towel rail. Electric wall heater. Downlighting. Local tiling.

Exterior


Front Garden
Mature garden to the front of the property enjoying a sunny aspect. Patio area. Laid to lawn. There is a brick summerhouse measuring 12' 0" x 6' 0". To one side are two wrought iron gates with a sweeping driveway that leads to the far side of the property and the parking and garaging area.

Side Garden
There is a courtyard area to one side of the house to include a brick storage area and lean to.

Rear Garden
This area is an additional courtyard area with raised beds and patio area. There is also access to the studio via an external staircase.

Double Garage
Two up and over doors. Power and lighting. Parking and turning area to the front of the garages accessed via the sweeping driveway.

Agents Note
1. Although the main part of Palace Farmhouse is detached, the far side of the property where the studio and playroom are located, is attached to the neighbouring property, Palace Farm Hostel.

2. The property is not on mains gas.

3. The property is on cesspool drainage.

Important information

This is a Freehold property.

Property Ref: 10888203_28475732