Ein Bezauberndes Und Privates Landgut Im Alkham Valley Mit Weitreichendem Blick Über Die Sou

Chalksole Manor is a handsome 1920’s double fronted brick and timberbeamed manor surrounded by the Kent Downs Natural Landscape. The house has been recently upgraded and modernised to a high specification whilst retaining many of the original features and character including fine stone and woodwork, feature fireplaces and leaded windows.

Carefully and considerately maintained by the current owners, the lawns and wrap-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.

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.

Chalksole Manor comprises a high specification detached dwelling extending to well in excess of 8,000ft² to include the indoor leisure complex. The house is accessed via the large Reception Hall which still retains the original 1920’s stone fireplace. Access to the Wine Cellar is gained from the hall, as is the spacious and welcoming Sitting Room, formal Dining Room and large fully equipped Kitchen. All rooms enjoy unobstructed views over The Alkham Valley with large windows allowing plenty of light. The ground floor also contains further living accommodations; a Family Room, various Cloakrooms and Boot Rooms, a large Games Room with open plan office above and Leisure Complex including indoor heated swimming pool, steam room and gym area.

The First Floor of Chalksole Manor comprises Four Double Bedrooms, all of which contain fitted wardrobes, and three are ensuite along with a Family Bathroom. The Principle Bedroom Suite has a walk in dressing room, large bathroom with bath, shower and twin wash hand basins along with balcony overlooking the Alkham Valley. Further stairs lead up to Second Floor, containing two separate Double Bedrooms, both with ensuite bathrooms and far reaching views. In addition to the main residence is the self contained annexe with Kitchen, Open Plan Living, a Bedroom and Bathroom on the first floor. Detailed floor plans of the exact layout are below for further information.

Outside

The Manor sits in beautifully presented and landscaped gardens and grounds approached from a sweeping gravelled driveway with off road parking for several vehicles

as well as detached 4 bay Garage with potential. The landscaped gardens have paved terraces, herbaceous borders, topiary and feature tress leading into the bluebell

wood. In addition to the garage building there is a detached character Greenhouse and Adaptable Outbuildings including workshop, log and implement store and detached

Summer House in the southern end of the garden in an entertaining area with far reaching views down the valley. The grazing land is situated to the south of the main

residence and comprises a 2.96 acre grass paddock. The ancient bluebell woodland known as Stonehill Wood is easily accessible from the Manor and provides security

and privacy for the main residence.

In addition to the main residence is the self contained 1 bedroom annexe.

The Manor sits in beautifully presented and landscaped gardens and grounds approached from a sweeping gravelled driveway with off road parking for several vehicles as well as a detached 4 bay Garage with potential. In addition to the garage building there is a detached character Greenhouse and Adaptable Outbuildings including workshop, log and implement store and detached Summer House in the southern end of the garden in an entertaining area with far reaching views down the valley. Access to the ancient bluebell wood known as Stonehill Wood is from the main garden and provides security and privacy for the main residence.

By separate negotiation there is also a productive vineyard that extends to 6.89 acres and two additional cottages and currently have holiday let consent. These are away from the

main house an offers an additional income stream and potential for an incoming purchaser. Please get in touch for further information.

LOCATION

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.

DIRECTIONS

Travelling south on the M20 continue as it merges to the A20. Continue to the

Hawkinge junction signing the A260. Take the first exit and continue on the

A260 for 0.2 miles. Approaching the next roundabout, take the 2nd exit and

continue on the Alkham Valley Road for 3.2 miles before turning left onto Slip

Lane. Continue for 0.2 miles before turning right onto Warren Lane. Proceed

down Warren Lane for 0.5 miles and turn left onto Chalksole Green Lane.

Chalksole Manor Farm will be on your right after 0.2 miles.

SERVICES

As far as we are aware all properties on site are

connected to mains electricity, water with private

drainage systems. The manor house has an oil-fired

central heating system with both holiday lets on

electric radiators. The property benefits from

extensive infrastructure of Cat 5 wiring, speaker

systems and CCTV along with Lutron Lighting

system all controlled by a Creston central processor.

Please Note these services have not been checked or

tested and a new water and power supply will be put

in for Lot 2 if sold separately. Bothe the Manor House & Holiday Cottages share the

same Klargester system.

ACREAGES & MEASUREMENTS

The acreages and measurements quoted are for

guidance purposes only and are given without

responsibility. Any intending purchasers should not

rely upon these as statements or representations of

fact and must satisfy themselves by inspection or

otherwise as to the area being sold.

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