Country house for sale in Bossingham Road, Stelling Minnis, Nr Canterbury CT4

Description
Rydlings is a most impressive and well-proportioned, versatile, detached country villa, built in the 1920’s with later additions. The house is currently arranged as seven-bedrooms, but can also support an annexe which has its own staircase and entry door.

The Property over the years has been much improved by its owners, but still retains many original features typical of the arts and craft era.
Construction is attractive red brick, complemented with wood panelled cladding, replacement casement windows under a tiled roof.

The newly beautiful fitted and designed American Wolf & Sub-Zero kitchen will sure to impress, with a range of base and wall mounted cabinets, integrated appliances to include coffee maker, wine fridge, microwave, full height fridge and separate freezer, chrome finish.

The drawing room boasts a Lovely ornate coved ceiling, feature fire place with wood burner and marble surround, parquet flooring, bespoke crafted display cabinet and three sets of French doors opening onto the garden, The dining room has marble tiled flooring which sweeps through to the conservatory, and separate study which is also beautifully fitted.
There is an impressive games room complete with a 1920’s snooker table and canopy (by separate negotiation).
In addition to the ground floor there is an inner hall/study area, family bathroom and bedroom.
To the first floor is the master bedroom with balcony enjoying views out over the most beautiful landscaped gardens, dressing area and fabulous en-suite bathroom.
In addition to the first floor there are five further bedrooms two with en-suites and separate family bathroom.

Features

Entrance porch - Entrance hall - WC.
Drawing room - Dining room/Conservatory - Study.
Kitchen/Breakfast Room - Utility room.
Inner Hall/Study - Bedroom - Bathroom/Shower room - Games Room.
First floor Landing.
Master bedroom/dressing area/En suite bathroom.
5 further bedrooms, two family bathrooms, one with En suite shower room.
Double garage - Workshop - Gardeners Loo - Separate tracker garage - log shed.
Greenhouse – Gazebo - Landscape gardens and grounds of about an acre.

Outside

The beautiful walled gardens are a real feature of this property which were landscaped in 2012, by rhs designers with colour in mind. The gardens do not disappoint with an array of clever planting providing sequential planting all year round.

Front Garden
The property is approached off Bossingham Road via wrought iron gates, onto a gravelled drive providing ample parking and access to the garaging, annexe and front entrance. There are various herbaceous beds, five bar gate giving access to the rear gardens.

Rear gardens, the stunning gardens boasts well-manicured lawns, an array of flowering trees and shrubs, well stocked herbaceous boarders, a wealth of under planting which provide colour throughout the seasons, excellent sun terraces to entertain and BBQ, parterre garden with a display of seasonal planting, attractive water features, various seating areas are just some of the features in this truly stunning landscaped garden.
The bespoke greenhouse has its own irrigation system and there are various outbuildings, pretty brick Gazebo, all enclosed by a walled boundary.

Viewings

Strictly by appointment through Whitney Homes
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Situation

The property is located in the much sought after village of Stelling Minnis which sits within the North Downs, an Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty.
In the village itself you’ll find a local village store with a Post Office for every day facilities, a public house, and the neighbouring village of Bossingham offers a village hall and an excellent primary school. Bridge offers a wider range of facilities along with a good choice of public houses/restaurants and the Pig Hotel.

The historical city of Canterbury lies about 5 miles north, with its many cultural interests and an excellent shopping centre. The bustling high street offers an array of restaurants, wine bars and cafés, and the Marlowe Theatre. There is also a good selection of educational establishments, in both the private and state sectors along with colleges and universities.

Transport links are very good with easy access onto the B2068 (Stone Street) giving access to the M20, A2 which both link in with the M25 and M2 motorway networks.
The High-Speed train service operates from Folkestone Central, Folkestone West and Canterbury West into London St Pancras in around 58 minutes. There is also a bus service which operates in the city of Canterbury.

Recreation facilities, in and around the surrounding areas include a good choice of golf courses including Royal St Georges at Sandwich, Championship Cricket at the Spitfire Ground Canterbury, rugby, swimming pools, sport centres, and miles of beautiful walks and cycling can be enjoyed around the Minnis. Fishing and water sports can be found along the coast.

Property information

Services: Mains water and electricity, oil central heating, private drainage system with environmental licence, solar panels.
Local Authority: Folkestone & Hythe District Council
Council Tax Band: G