9 bedrooms House in Alkham, Dover, Alkham, Dover CT15

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Key Details

Bedrooms: 9
Bathrooms: 11
Reception Rooms: 11
Floor Area: 8166 sq ft
EPC Rating: D
Tenure: Freehold
Parking: Yes
Lift: No
Outside Space: Yes

Description

An enchanting private country estate within the Alkhan Valley with far reaching views over the south downs. Available as a whole or in two separate lots. Chalksole Manor is a handsome 1920s double fronted brick and timber beamed manor surrounded by the Kent Downs Natural Landscape. The house has been recently upgraded and modernised to a high specification whilst retaining a lot of the original features and character including fine tone and woodwork, feature fireplaces and leaded windows. Carefully and considerately maintained by the current owners, the lawn and warp-around gardens of the property have been landscaped to allow for ample space and enjoyment. There is also a leisure complex attached to the house, with an indoor heated swimming pool, steam room and gym space along with open plan office space above. The property also offers two additional cottages which are away from the main house and currently have holiday let consent, which offers an additional income stream and potential for an incoming purchaser. There is also a productive vineyard that extends to 6.89 acres. In addition, there is paddocked grassland that is currently used for the grazing of livestock and ancient bluebell woodlands that extends to 12.48 acres in total and provides the main residence with privacy. Chalksole Manor is situated to the north of Alkham village within the Alkham Valley, which forms part of the Kent Downs National Landscape. The valley is between the coastal towns of Dover and Folkestone and is surrounded by unlimited footpaths and bridleways. Alkham village has local amenities and a popular pub, with the towns of Folkestone and Dover providing more comprehensive amenities and facilities, as well as London connections via the High Speed train network. The M20 motorway is also close by to provide both road links to London and the M25, as well as access to the Channel Tunnel. Further east from the cottages and part of the same lot is the vineyard which is directly accessible from the road to the north. The vineyard was planted in 2007 with the standard sparkling wine/champagne varieties of Chardonnay, Pinot Noir and Pinot Meunier. The crop varies on a yearly basis depending on the weather but provides a significant opportunity for an incoming purchaser to expand the business. The grapes are currently produced and sold on the open market to wine producers across the country. In addition to the vineyard there is additional paddocked agricultural land. The paddock to the south of the vineyard (3.11 acres) has potential for planting with further vines if required. There is a small area of wood to the south and east of the cottages providing a break between the vineyard and holiday cottages. The overall acreage of lot 2 including the cottages, vineyard, land and woodland is 14.86 acres.

Accommodation

6 Bedrooms : Bathroom : 3 Shower Rooms : En Suite Bathroom : 4 En Suite Shower Room : 2 Guest WCs : 2 Reception Rooms : 2 Dining Rooms : Kitchen/Breakfast Room : Drawing Room : Games Room : Utility Room : Office : Cellar With Wine Storage : Attic : Balcony : Swimming Pool : Gym : Steam Room : Driveway : Greenhouse : Summerhouse : Garage : Tool Store : Work Shop : Garden : 1 X 1 Bedroom Self Contained Annexe : Cottage With 2 Bedrooms

Agent Contact

Harding Green

Telephone: +442033751970
Email: support@hardinggreen.com