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THE GABLES Ideally located on the Hoo Peninsula, just minutes from the peaceful Medway village of High Halstow is The Gables, an imposing family home that boasts a large self-contained annex and one and a half acres of beautiful gardens and grounds.
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Step inside Set in this sought after position on the Hoo Peninsular is The Gables, an imposing family house that boasts a large self contained annex and one and a half acres of landscaped gardens and grounds. The house was built in the 1970’s and designed to have a very traditional look that fits in beautifully with the surrounding area. Inside the rooms are all generously proportioned. There are features such as exposed beams, a large inglenook fireplace in the drawing room and a wood burner in the dining room that give the house real character. To the first floor the main house has a newly refurbished master suite. There are three further bedrooms and family both/shower room. In the late 1990s the west wing extension was created giving an additional two bedrooms, bathroom, kitchen, utility room and cloakroom. The main stand out room is the great hall, it’s a vast space with a beautiful vaulted ceiling with sets of French doors that lead to the courtyard garden. The accommodation could easily be incorporated into the main house if new owners wished to do so. The house is set back nicely from the road and shielded from view by a large hedge and large electric gates. To the back of the house is the large patio terrace leading into the formal gardens and open lawn. Beyond this is a five bar gate to the acre paddock and stables.
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Seller Insight We bought this house some 16 years ago now and I’d say that it was the fact that it ticked so many boxes that sold it to us,” says Amanda. “It was just the right size and design, and it also had just the right amount of land. Everyone got bigger bedrooms, mum got a superb wing of the house to herself, which pleased her immensely, we could keep ponies on the land and therefore we were able to keep an eye on them while we were at home, and the house was also much nearer to the senior school that the children then attended. For us it’s quite simply been the perfect family home.” “The house was built in the 1970s, but it’s been designed to have a very traditional look and therefore it fits in beautifully with these lovely countryside surroundings. Inside the rooms are all generously proportioned and there are features such as exposed beams and inglenook fireplaces that give it real character, but it has all the benefits of a modern home. It was added to in the late 1990s by the previous owner who built a huge side extension, and that created the fantastically large annex. It has two bedrooms, a bathroom, a lovely little kitchen, but the standout room has to be the Great Hall. It’s a vast space with a beautiful vaulted ceiling and three sets of French door that lead out onto the patio terrace beyond. It was ideal for my mother as it meant that she could live with us but not have to compromise on space, but the accommodation could easily be incorporated into the main body of the house if the new owners simply wanted more space.” “The house is set nicely back from the road and shielded from view by a huge hedge, so we enjoy a fantastic degree of privacy,” continues Amanda. “To the back of the house is a huge patio terrace and open lawn, and beyond that is a one-acre paddock with stables, a feed room and storage. It’s a very peaceful place and an absolute haven for wildlife, and it’s all very safe and secure so ideal for children. The garden is definitely something I’ll really miss when I leave.” “The house is just too big for me now, but I’m very keen to stay in the are because I’ve been so happy here,” says Amanda. “There’s a wonderful village shop and Post Office just half a mile away, Hoo is a place that caters for just about every need and a little further down the road is Rochester. It’s one of those places that offers the best of all worlds.” “The Gables has made me a very happy lady and it’s a wonderful family home that has created so many happy memories,” says Amanda. “It’s a place that has been shared with family and friends and we have had some fabulous celebrations here, including my daughters wedding for which we had a large marquee and open-air reception in the gardens.” “There’s just so much that I’ll miss when I leave,” says Amanda. “I love the wildlife here, the trees and the garden birds, the sense of freedom and space this house provides. I consider myself very fortunate to have lived here all these years. It’s a very beautiful place to be.”* * These comments are the personal views of the current owner and are included as an insight into life at the property. They have not been independently verified, should not be relied on without verification and do not necessarily reflect the views of the agent.
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I adore my bedroom because I’ve just had it refurbished and so it’s now a really luxurious space, but the drawing room is the part of the house that everyone seems to naturally gravitate to,” says Amanda. “It flows straight into the dining room, so it’s a great space to entertain in, and it’s heavily beamed and features the most beautiful inglenook fireplace so it has a very warm and cosy atmosphere.”
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Annexe
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LOCAL SCHOOLS Primary Schools: High Halstow Primary Academy: 0.9 miles Hoo St Werburgh Primary School: 2 miles Stoke Primary Academy: 2.4 miles St Mary’s Island Primary School: 3.2 miles Cliffe Woods Primary School: 3.4 miles Allhallows Primary Academy: 3.4 miles Higham Primary School: 5.3 miles Secondary Schools: The Hundred of Hoo Academy: 2.2 miles Temple Mill School: 4.5 miles Brompton Academy: 4.7 miles Strood Academy: 5.9 miles Fort Pitt Girls Grammar: 536 miles Sir Joseph Williamson’s Mathematical School: 6.3 miles Rochester Girls Grammar: 6.1 miles Chaham Boys Grammar: 6.1 miles Independent Schools: Gads Hill: 5.8 miles King’s Rochester: 5.2 miles Rochester Independent College: 5.2 miles St Andrew’s Rochester: 5.6 miles Cobham Hall: 7.8 miles Information sourced from www.schools-search.co.uk Please check with the local authority as to catchment areas and intake criteria. GOLF & HEALTH CLUBS Hoo Sports Centre (Swimming Pool and Echoes Gym): 2.1 miles The Gym Strood: 5.1 miles Nuffield Health: 6.3 miles GOLF CLUBS Rochester & Cobham Golf Club: 7.4 miles Southern Valley Golf Club: 7.8 miles
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LOCATION High Halstow is a village on the north side of the Hoo Peninsula and enjoys distant views of the River Thames and the River Medway with picturesque countryside popular with walkers and riders. There is village shop and Red Dog public house, a bus route services, schools for all ages including independent and grammar school also within easy reach. It is only a 10/15 minute drive on the new link road into Strood/Rochester with their mainline stations and fast trains to London.
TRANSPORT INFORMATION Rochester Railway Station: 5 miles Higham Railway Station: 5.1 miles
DIRECTIONS From the A2 coast bound take the Hasted Road A289. Follow the road to the end turning first left onto Four Elms Hill. Proceed over the roundabout onto Peninsula Way A228. Cross the next two roundabouts, at the third roundabout taken the second exist onto Sharnal Street where the property will be found a short way along on the right hand side.
For information regarding travel please visit: http://www.kent.gov.uk/roads-and-travel
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All distances are approximate and calculated as the crow flies. For more information on the distance please visit: https://www.doogal.co.uk/MeasureDistances.php
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USEFUL INFORMATION We recognise that buying a property is a big commitment and therefore recommend that you visit the local authority website www.medway. gov.uk and the following websites for more helpful information about the property and local area before proceeding. Some information in these details is taken from third party sources. Should any of the information be critical in your decision making, then please contact Fine & Country North Kent for verification. USEFUL LINKS www.mouseprice.com www.tfl.gov.uk www.environment-agency.gov.uk www.landregistry.gov.uk www.gov.uk/green-deal-energy-saving-measures www.homeoffice.gov.uk www.tkradon.org.uk www.fensa.org.uk http://list.english-heritage.org.uk COUNCIL TAX We are informed this property is in council tax band G, you should verify this with Medway Council on 01634 306000 TENURE The vendor advises us that this property is Freehold. Should you proceed with the purchase of the property your solicitor must verify these details APPLIANCES/SERVICES The mention of any appliances and/or services within these sales particulars does not imply that they are in full efficient working order. MEASUREMENTS All measurements are approximate and therefore may be subject to a small margin of error. VIEWING Via Fine & Country North Kent on 01474 700009 OPENING HOURS Monday to Friday 9.00 am – 6.30 pm, Saturday 9.00 am – 6.00 pm REF HA/SD/JT/190406 - 4678657/D1 Fine & Country Ltd. Registered in England and Wales. Company Reg No. 6385219 VAT No. 924699676. Registered office: Clifton & Co (Hartley) Limited, 2 High Street, Dartford DA1 1BY. copyright © 2019 Fine & Country Ltd.
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Agents notes: All measurements are approximate and for general guidance only and whilst every attempt has been made to ensure accuracy, they must not be relied on. The fixtures, fittings and appliances referred to have not been tested and therefore no guarantee can be given that they are in working order. Internal photographs are reproduced for general information and it must not be inferred that any item shown is included with the property. For a free valuation, contact the numbers listed on the brochure. Printed 30.04.2019
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