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2 bedroom apartment

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  • Most impressive first floor apartment forming part of the main house in this stunning Grade II* Listed country mansion.
  • Surrounded by communal gardens and grounds of approximately 17 acres occupying a tranquil rural setting on outskirts of the sought after village of Rolvenden.
  • Grand reception hall with adjoining dining room, an elegant drawing room, kitchen/breakfast room, family bathroom and two double bedrooms, the master benefitting from an en-suite shower room and dress
  • This Listed Grade II * country mansion was designed by Sir Edwin Lutyens, the children's author Frances Hodgson Burnett lived at Great Maytham where she gained the inspiration for her novel 'The Secre
  • SOLD by Rush Witt & Wilson
Rush Witt & Wilson are pleased to offer the opportunity to acquire this most impressive first floor apartment forming part of the main house in this stunning Grade II* Listed country mansion surrounded by communal gardens and grounds of approximately 17 acres occupying a tranquil rural setting on outskirts of the sought after village of Rolvenden.

This elegant apartment enjoys far reaching views over the beautiful communal gardens to the front and rear and offers well-presented accommodation comprising a 31'2 grand reception hall with adjoining dining room, an elegant drawing room with beautiful marble fireplace, kitchen/breakfast room enjoying a delightful view down the front driveway towards to the clock house, family bathroom and two double bedrooms, the master being 21'1 x 13'11 and benefitting from an en-suite shower room and dressing room.

This Listed Grade II * country mansion was designed by Sir Edwin Lutyens and built for the Right Honourable H J Tennant and the children's author Frances Hodgson Burnett lived at Great Maytham where she gained the inspiration for her novel 'The Secret Garden'. An internal inspection is highly recommended to truly appreciate all this stately apartment has to offer. For further information and to arrange a viewing please call our Tenterden office on[use Contact Agent Button]. (Please Note: The apartment is subject to an monthly service charge, full details within the agents note included in our sales particulars.)

Communal Entrance - Steps rise to a security accessed glazed entrance door which opens to a stunning communal hall with grand pillars and an impressive oak staircase, there is a delightful communal reception room named the 'Churchill Room' with direct access to a paved terrace at the rear which offers a delightful space for communal events as well as bookable private events.

First Floor -

Reception Hall - 9.50m x 2.46m (31'2 x 8'1) - 'The Tenant Suite' is the only apartment to offer direct access off the grand oak staircase on the first floor, with a private entrance door opening to this most impressive room with high ceilings and decorative cornicing, connecting doors lead to the kitchen/breakfast room, master bedroom and bathroom, there is a small fitted cupboard housing the electrics/consumer unit, radiator and archway through to:

Dining Room - 5.08m x 3.78m (16'8 x 12'5) - With two tall sash windows to the rear elevations, both with radiators beneath covered with decorative wooden covers and both enjoying delightful southerly views across the lawned gardens, door to bedroom2, ceiling cornicing and further door through to:

Drawing Room - 7.37m x 5.94m (24'2 x 19'6) - This stunning room was originally the library to the main house and offers three full height sash windows to the rear elevations, all benefiting from fitted window seats and all benefitting for delightful views across the formal lawned gardens and open countryside beyond, there is a impressive feature fireplace with marble surround, two radiators with wooden decorative covers, decorative ceiling cornicing and range of full height fitted book cases with fitted cupboards beneath.

Bedroom 2 - 5.21m x 4.88m (17'1 x 16'0) - With two tall sash windows to the rear elevation, both with radiators beneath covered with decorative wooden covers, feature fireplace, range of fitted wardrobes and fitted desk/dressing table.

Kitchen/Breakfast Room - 4.29m x 3.56m (14'1 x 11'8) - Fitted with a range of traditional style white cupboard and drawer base units with matching wall mounted cupboards, complementing granite style work surface with tiled splash backs and inset 1.5 bowel stainless steel sink units, inset four ring electric hob extractor canopy above, upright unit housing integrated NEFF double oven, integrated Gorenje microwave, integrated NEFF dishwasher, integrated fridge/freezer, wooden flooring, fitted storage cupboard, radiators, space for table and chairs and tall sash window to the front elevation enjoying an impressive view down the gravelled driveway towards to the clock house

Master Bedroom - 6.43m x 4.24m (21'1 x 13'11) - With two tall sash windows to the front elevation enjoying delightful views down the driveway towards the clock house, range of fitted wardrobes, two radiators and doorway through to a small dressing area with fitted storage cupboard/wardrobe and door to:

En-Suite Shower Room - Fitted with a white suite comprising low level W.C, pedestal wash-hand basin with mirror above, wall mounted mirrored cupboard, large walk-in shower with fixed screen, stainless steel heated towel rail, tiled flooring and part obscured glazed tall sash window to the front elevation.

Bathroom - Fitted with a white suite comprising low level W.C (saniflo style system), pedestal wash-hand basin and panelled bath, part tiled walls and stainless steel heated towel rail.

Outside -

Communal Gardens - Great Maytham Hall is approached via a sweeping gravel drive through an arched gatehouse with a gravelled parking area offering guest parking spaces. There are delightful communal gardens and 'park like' grounds extending to approximately 17 acres with large areas of level lawn being interspersed with a selection of established trees and shrubs, a large paved terrace abuts the property benefiting from a southerly aspect and the 18th Century walled garden is located to one side planted with hundreds of roses, beyond this is a delightful part walled pond garden.

Agent Note - Service Charge: £1,230 per calendar month which includes the full maintenance of the buildings and grounds, buildings insurance, window cleaning, cleaning of communal areas, garden service contracts and House Manager.

Ground Rent: £300 p/a

125 years from 1st January 2007 (110 years remaining)

Council Tax Band: F

These particulars are produced in good faith, but are intended to be a general guide only and do not constitute any part of an offer or contract.

It should also be noted that measurements quoted are given for guidance only and are approximate and should not be relied upon for any other purpose. None of the services or appliances mentioned in these sale particulars have been tested.

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Rush Witt & Wilson - Tenterden
Rush Witt & Wilson - Tenterden
94 High Street Tenterden TN30 6JB
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Welcome to Rush, Witt & Wilson, 1066 Country’s busiest estate agent selling more property in the area than anyone else. Rush Witt & Wilson Tenterden dominates a lovely stretch of Tenterden High Street capturing the eye of many would be purchasers. Our window and office is full of interesting homes from 17th century to rural property with land and new homes. Tenterden is a very busy and vibrant office headed up by our Branch Partner James Massey with able assistance from Kelly Vickerman. Such is the demand for the Rush Witt & Wilson brand, we cover Headcorn, across to Benenden, down as far as Appledore and Newenden. With offices locally in Northiam, Rye and Battle, Our Tenterden office is a mighty, unrivalled proposition for anyone seeking to sell their home in 1066 country. About the Company Founded in Hastings in 1993 our reputation for quality of service and keen endeavour earmarked us for success. Over the years we have been entrusted with the sale of some of the most important and historic properties in the area acting for clients as diverse as Hastings Borough Council, H M Treasury and the Diocese of Chichester. We have advised and sold many of the landmark developments in the area. We now have seven offices in 1066 Country dealing with all types of property, specialising particularly in the sale of residential property, new homes and lettings across the area. Our clients appreciate our professional service and attention proven by the incredible number of genuine unsolicited testimonials. Many of our loyal staff do not measure service to the community in months or years but decades. We sell more property in 1066 Country than any other agent and we have done for years. Independently recognised as the best agent in the area by the Relocation Agent Network, we set the benchmark for service and quality. If you want to maximise your chances of moving you must use the estate agent with the strongest local network, there can be no other serious choice. Thank you for visiting our profile. We look forward to you taking the next step – call us on the number displayed or press the Contact Agent button. 
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