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Map4 bedroom detached house
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Detached house
4 beds
4 baths
2.19 acre(s)
EPC rating: C
Key information
Tenure: Freehold
Service charge: £0 per annum
Council tax: Band H
Broadband: Ultra-fast 1000Mbps *
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Features and description
- Stunning contemporary ‘lifestyle’ property adjoining Chilham castle grounds
- Four bedrooms with en suites and further numerous multi-purpose rooms
- Flexible living accommodation with outstanding open plan living area
- Indoor infinity pool, gym, sauna, steam room
- Cinema and snooker room
- Large double garage plus store room
- Convenient location for stations, Canterbury City and the coast
- EPC Rating = C
A highly individual contemporary residence with indoor infinity pool and gym, set in over two acres.
Description
Situated on the edge of the historic village of Chilham, Maelstrom House is a highly individual contemporary residence of most impressive proportions, constructed in 2006 by Pentland Homes, it boasts light filled, free flowing family accommodation arranged over three floors, finished to a exceptional specification and featuring an indoor heated infinity pool, gym, sauna, steam room and cinema room.
Internal features include limestone stone flooring with underfloor heating and individual thermostatic controls, Lutron lighting, a central Vac system together with technological home automation systems; AMX and Control 4, for TV, audio, blinds, heating and air conditioning.
An elegant reception hall boasts a stunning curved staircase which leads to the upper level. From the reception hall there is access to the central hub of this state of the art home, an outstanding 66 ft open plan family/entertaining space, seamlessly divided into three, with a double height relaxing sitting area at its centre with bi fold doors and overlooked by the galleried landing above. A sleek bespoke kitchen is located to one end, along one wall a range of stainless steel Wolf ovens and Sub- Zero full height Fridge, Freezer and Wine cooler. There is an eight ring Wolf gas cooker, teriyaki set, Sub -Zero fridge drawers and warming drawer. Adjacent to the kitchen there is a second preparation kitchen and a general store room/larder.
Further multi functional reception rooms include a separate vaulted sitting room with floor to ceiling windows, a snooker room and a library.
Sliding glass doors open from the dining area to the pool complex, with UV and chlorine filtered infinity pool together with sauna and steam rooms. Stairs lead down to the basement where there is a dedicated cinema room and a plant room, housing the workings for the pool and the Control 4 system.
Off the galleried first floor landing there are four impressive bedroom suites, all individual in style and design and of excellent proportions, including the principal suite with bespoke fitted dressing room and a luxuriously appointed en suite bathroom and air bath. A spacious and versatile home office, a mezzanine sitting area, a gym and laundry area complete the accommodation.
Maelstrom House is approached via a shared private access road, owned by the property. Electric gates open to the drive which leads down to the well screened central courtyard and the parking area. There is a triple garage with electric roller door and a two storey garden store. The gardens are enclosed by mature coniferous and deciduous trees, with an expanse of lawn to the rear of the house and an impressive welsh slate wall forming an integral part of the landscaping.
Location
Maelstrom House is about 6 miles to the west of Canterbury in historic Chilham, one of Kent's most picturesque villages with a village square surrounded by ancient timber framed buildings, 13th century St Mary's church, a public house and Chilham castle, once home to Henry VIII. There is also a post office, a primary school and The Woolpack Hotel. The Cave Hotel with luxury accommodation, restaurant and 18-hole golf course and Eastwell Manor Hotel and Health Spa are about 5 miles and 7 miles respectively.
The medieval city of Canterbury with its cobbled streets and old buildings is home to the famous cathedral, a UNESCO World Heritage Site and to The Marlow Theatre. There is an excellent range of shops, restaurants and galleries. The local area also has a number of internationally acclaimed Links golf courses where the British Open is regularly played. These include Royal St George’s (5.4 miles) and Royal Cinque Ports Golf Club in Deal (9.9 miles).
There is a wide selection of schools in the area in the primary and secondary sectors. These include Chilham Primary School, The King's School, Canterbury, Universities include Canterbury Christ Church University, Canterbury College and University of Kent.
Chilham station located approximately 0.7 miles (15 minute walk from the property). Train services run from and Canterbury West to London St. Pancras in approximately 55 minutes and Canterbury East to London Victoria from 1 hr 36 mins. A high speed service can be found at Ashford International station where a high speed link runs to London St. Pancras in 37 minutes. The Channel Tunnel at Folkestone (19 miles) gives access to shuttle services to the Continent.
*All mileages and distances are approximate.
Square Footage: 12,486 sq ft
Acreage: 2.19 Acres
Additional Info
Services: All mains services connected.
Description
Situated on the edge of the historic village of Chilham, Maelstrom House is a highly individual contemporary residence of most impressive proportions, constructed in 2006 by Pentland Homes, it boasts light filled, free flowing family accommodation arranged over three floors, finished to a exceptional specification and featuring an indoor heated infinity pool, gym, sauna, steam room and cinema room.
Internal features include limestone stone flooring with underfloor heating and individual thermostatic controls, Lutron lighting, a central Vac system together with technological home automation systems; AMX and Control 4, for TV, audio, blinds, heating and air conditioning.
An elegant reception hall boasts a stunning curved staircase which leads to the upper level. From the reception hall there is access to the central hub of this state of the art home, an outstanding 66 ft open plan family/entertaining space, seamlessly divided into three, with a double height relaxing sitting area at its centre with bi fold doors and overlooked by the galleried landing above. A sleek bespoke kitchen is located to one end, along one wall a range of stainless steel Wolf ovens and Sub- Zero full height Fridge, Freezer and Wine cooler. There is an eight ring Wolf gas cooker, teriyaki set, Sub -Zero fridge drawers and warming drawer. Adjacent to the kitchen there is a second preparation kitchen and a general store room/larder.
Further multi functional reception rooms include a separate vaulted sitting room with floor to ceiling windows, a snooker room and a library.
Sliding glass doors open from the dining area to the pool complex, with UV and chlorine filtered infinity pool together with sauna and steam rooms. Stairs lead down to the basement where there is a dedicated cinema room and a plant room, housing the workings for the pool and the Control 4 system.
Off the galleried first floor landing there are four impressive bedroom suites, all individual in style and design and of excellent proportions, including the principal suite with bespoke fitted dressing room and a luxuriously appointed en suite bathroom and air bath. A spacious and versatile home office, a mezzanine sitting area, a gym and laundry area complete the accommodation.
Maelstrom House is approached via a shared private access road, owned by the property. Electric gates open to the drive which leads down to the well screened central courtyard and the parking area. There is a triple garage with electric roller door and a two storey garden store. The gardens are enclosed by mature coniferous and deciduous trees, with an expanse of lawn to the rear of the house and an impressive welsh slate wall forming an integral part of the landscaping.
Location
Maelstrom House is about 6 miles to the west of Canterbury in historic Chilham, one of Kent's most picturesque villages with a village square surrounded by ancient timber framed buildings, 13th century St Mary's church, a public house and Chilham castle, once home to Henry VIII. There is also a post office, a primary school and The Woolpack Hotel. The Cave Hotel with luxury accommodation, restaurant and 18-hole golf course and Eastwell Manor Hotel and Health Spa are about 5 miles and 7 miles respectively.
The medieval city of Canterbury with its cobbled streets and old buildings is home to the famous cathedral, a UNESCO World Heritage Site and to The Marlow Theatre. There is an excellent range of shops, restaurants and galleries. The local area also has a number of internationally acclaimed Links golf courses where the British Open is regularly played. These include Royal St George’s (5.4 miles) and Royal Cinque Ports Golf Club in Deal (9.9 miles).
There is a wide selection of schools in the area in the primary and secondary sectors. These include Chilham Primary School, The King's School, Canterbury, Universities include Canterbury Christ Church University, Canterbury College and University of Kent.
Chilham station located approximately 0.7 miles (15 minute walk from the property). Train services run from and Canterbury West to London St. Pancras in approximately 55 minutes and Canterbury East to London Victoria from 1 hr 36 mins. A high speed service can be found at Ashford International station where a high speed link runs to London St. Pancras in 37 minutes. The Channel Tunnel at Folkestone (19 miles) gives access to shuttle services to the Continent.
*All mileages and distances are approximate.
Square Footage: 12,486 sq ft
Acreage: 2.19 Acres
Additional Info
Services: All mains services connected.
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