5 bedroom detached house for sale

Melliker Farm Oast is part of an exclusive complex of converted farm buildings with an electric gated entrance and further electric gates through to the gardens, annexe, studio and garaging at the rear. There are large formal gardens which include a generous expanse of patio. The south-west facing grounds have impressive far reaching views over the Kent countryside. The property has been subject to several improvements by the current owner including the installation of solar panels, fibre broadband, a rear vaulted extension with three sets of bi-fold doors to the south-west elevation, a detached garage and electric car charging point. The lounge and dining room share a wood burning stove and both have vaulted ceilings. Melliker Farm Oast is a wonderful oast and barn conversion with a separate self contained annexe. The main house has generous accommodation comprising four reception rooms, five bedrooms and five bath/shower rooms. The well presented property is finished to a high standard throughout with quality fittings including modern bathroom suites and oak internal doors. As a classic Kentish Oast there are two roundel rooms; a kitchen and a bedroom, as well as vaulted ceilings with exposed whitewashed beams throughout the property. There is also studio accommodation in the detached double garage block consisting of a ground floor fitted kitchen and shower room with a first floor sitting room/bedroom. In addition there is a large detached garage. The gardens extend to about 3/4 acre, with a field of approximately 1.5 acres available by seperate negotiation. Bifold doors from the Oast open on to the extensive terrace which provides ample space for entertaining. The large level lawn has a pretty pond on the perimeter and a wooden gazebo with seating which looks out over the wonderful countryside views. Melliker Oast is situated on the edge of Meopham which is situated between Gravesend and Wrotham on the A227 and benefits from many local amenities and excellent transportation links. Local shops are found at nearby Culverstone and Meopham Parade with more comprehensive shopping facilities found at Waitrose in Longfield, Morrisons in Northfleet and Bluewater at Greenhithe (10 mins). The A2/M2 and M20/25 motorway networks are both within easy reach as is Meopham mainline rail station with services to London Victoria in 35mins. Ebbsfleet station is within a short drive with fast trains to London St Pancras and Gatwick can be reached in approximately 40 minutes. Families will appreciate the variety of local primary schools, including those in Culverstone Green, Vigo, Meopham, Trottiscliffe CE and Wrotham. There is also a strong selection of grammar and state schools in Dartford, Gravesend and Tonbridge. Independent schooling options include Somerhill Preparatory School in Tonbridge, Tonbridge Boys School, and a range of preparatory schools in Sevenoaks, including the prestigious Sevenoaks School. Sutton Valence Prep and Secondary School, as well as Kings Rochester, are also nearby. For leisure and sport enthusiasts, the area offers several golf clubs, including Wildernesse and Knole Golf Clubs in Sevenoaks, as well as Meopham Cricket Club and Reynolds Country Club Retreat in Borough Green. For those who enjoy the outdoors, Trosley Country Park is just is a short distance away, offering beautiful woodland walks.