.»-I‘ 2 St. Margaret’s Street Canterbury Kent 2TP (0227) 451123 PARKER 13 Hill Street Berkeley Square London W1X 8DL 071- 629 7282 Chelrnsford Chester Edinburgh Exeter Grantham Harrogate Ipswich Lewes Market Harborough Moreton-in-Marsh Newbury Norwich St Albans Salisbury Overseas: Newport Beach California USA Kent Canterbury 4 miles Dover 15 miles Oswalds Bishopsbourne, Nr. Canterbury A HANDSOME 18TH CENTURY GEORGIAN HOUSE WITH INIPORTANT LITERARY ASSOCIATIONS, IN ONE OF EAST KENT'S PRETTIEST VILLAGES. Hall, drawing room, dining room, kitchen, study, staircase hall, cloakroom, utility room. 5 Bedrooms, 2 bathrooms, 4 attic rooms. 2 Double garages, outbuildings, greenhouse. Extensive landscaped gardens. About 3 acres Offers are invited in the region of £450,000 THESE PARTICULARS GIVE ONLY A GENERAL OUTLINE AND YOUR ATTENTION IS DRAWN TO THE NOTICE PRINTED OVERLEAF - smu-r-re 2&2 t '\,/’ PROFESSIONAL SERVICES INCLUDE: The sale and purchase of Country Houses, Farms and Estates Farm and Estate Management Investment in Agricultural Land and all types of Property Leisure Management and Consultancy Tax and Financial Planning Valuation — Agricultural and Commercial The sale and purchase of all types of Commercial and Industrial Property Office Letting and Relocation Forestry — Investment and Management Sporting Lettings — Fishing, Shooting and Stalking IMPORTANT NOTICE Strutt & Parker for themselves and for the Vendors or Lessors of this property whose agents they are give notice that: (1) the particulars are intended to give a fair and substantially correct overall (3) no person in the employment of Strutt & Parker has any authority to make description for the guidance of intending purchasers and do not constitute. or give any representation or warranty whatever in relation to this property nor constitute part of, an offer or contract. No responsibility is assumed for or these particulars nor enter into any contract relating to the property on the accuracy of individual items; behalfof the vendor; (2) all descriptions. dimensions‘ reference to condition and necessary permissions for use and occupation and their details are given in good faith and are believed to be correct but any intending purchasers or tenants should not rely on them as statements or representations of fact but must (4) no responsibility can be accepted for any expenses incurred by intending satisfy themselves by inspection or otherwise as to the correctness of each of purchasers or lessees in inspecting properties which have been sold, let or them; withdrawn. SITUATION Oswalds is situated adjoining the parish church in the pretty village of Bishopsboume, which is in turn situated about 4 miles to the south east of the Cathedral City of Canterbury. There are local amenities and services in the nearby village of Bridge, which has a small supermarket, butchers, public houses etc, but other facilities including recreational, leisure and educational amenities are all available in Canterbury. There are schools at all levels both in the independent and public sectors, including the King's School, St. Edmund's School and the Simon Langton School for boys and girls. There is access onto the A2 at Bishopsbourne which ir1 turn leads on to the M2 at Brenley Corner (Faversham) giving direct access onto the remaining southern motorway network systems, and Heathrow and Gatwick airports. The Charmel Ports of Dover and Ramsgate, and the Channel Tunnel Terminal at Folkestone, are all within 15 miles drive. SPORTING/RECREATION Sporting and recreational facilities in the area include county cricket at Canterbury, golf at Canterbury and the world famous links of Royal St. George's at Sandwich, horse racing at Folkestone, sailing and angling along the Kent coast, and walking and riding in the surrounding countryside. THE PROPERTY Oswalds is Grade II Listed as being of Architectural or Historic Interest. The property has significant literary associations being the home of the writer, Joseph Conrad, until his death in 1924 and in the 1930s for a short time the family home of the Waugh Family. Joseph Conrad's hall desk and memorabilia associated with the house are m the owners possession and are available in addition to the freehold. Conrad's time at Oswalds and other houses within Kent is well documented and if prospective purchasers would like further information in relation to this, copies are available from the Agents on request. The house, for a brief period from 1954 to 1970 was the village rectory, is predominantly 17th and 18th century and has symmetrical fenestration of typically Georgian style, multi-pane sash windows on the front facade. There is a centrally placed porch with Doric columns and pedirnent over. On the north eastern elevation there is a curved bow to both stories which form a feature to the dining room and main bedroom. Internally, the house retains many original features including fireplaces, door furniture and comicing. The current owners have lived in the property for some twenty five years and during that time they have created an outstanding garden setting for the house, taking full advantage of the property's position immediately adjoining Bourne Park. From the rear of the property there are distant views across the parkland towards Bourne House and the lake. The accommodation, which is in the main based on two floors, is as follows: (All measurements approximate) GROUND FLOOR Hall (SE) 14'9" x 10'3" with half glazed door, double radiator, open fireplace with marble surround and flagstone hearth, woodblock floor, and door to: Drawing Room (SE & SW) 24'3" x 15' with dado rail, ornate coving, three wall light points, open fireplace with marble surround and hearth, two shaped alcoves to either side, windows to the front have shutters, columned area to one end of the room, two double radiators. From the hall there is an archway with a Side Passage to: Dining Room (SE & NE) 19'9" x 14'3" with a magnificent bow window, two double radiators, dog tooth cornice ceiling, open fireplace with marble surround and hearth, twin display shelves with cupboards under to either side of window, display alcove with cupboard to one end of the room, serving hatch to kitchen, door to: Kitchen (NW & NE) 17'6" x 13'3" with double radiator, range of fitted floor cupboards with work surface over, double bowl stainless steel sink with mixer taps, plumbing for dishwasher, electric cooker point, walk-in deep shelved larder and walk-in cold store, door to: Staircase Hall 18' x 15'(including staircase) with two double radiators, fitted display shelves with cupboards under. Study (SW) 14'6" X 10'3" with double radiator. Door to Rear Passageway with single radiator, understairs storage cupboard, side door to garden and doors to study and to: Utility Room (NW) with Ideal Mexico 2 gas fired boiler for central heating and hot water, plumbing for washing machine, vent for tumble drier. Cloakroom with half glazed door to garden, single radiator, wash hand basin and door to WC with low suite WC. FIRST FLOOR From the Staircase Hall, stairs rise in three flights with two half landings to a Galleried Landing (NW) with double radiator, door to Inner Landing with single radiator and archway to: Master Bedroom 1 (SE & NE) 26' x 14'9"(including chimney breasts) with magnificent bow window, double radiator. Bedroom 2 (NE) 13' x 12'3" with double radiator, pedestal wash hand basin, fitted hanging cupboard. Bathroom 1 (NW) with fully tiled walls, radiator, low suite WC, panelled bath and shower attachment, pedestal wash hand basin. Bedroom 3 (SE) 15'6" x 14' with double radiator, fireplace with tiled inset (currently blocked) and communicating door to Bedroom 4. Bedroom 4 (SE) 21' x 15' with two double radiators, two fitted alcove cupboards with mirrored doors and fan lights over. Bathroom 2 (NW) with one tiled wall, panelled bath with shower attachment, low suite WC, radiator, pedestal wash hand basin, and airing cupboard housing fully lagged hot water cylinder and immersion heater. Doors from the galleried landing lead to: Bedroom 5 (SW & NW) 14'3" x 11' with double radiator, pedestal wash hand basin, walk—in understairs cupboard. SECOND FLOOR Stairs lead to the second floor: Attic Room 1 (NW) 17' x l7'(average) Attic Room 2 (SE) 13'3" x 11'6". Attic Room 3 (SE/NE) 18'3" x 15' with fitted hanging cupboard. Attic Room 4 (NW) 10' x 6'9" with sloping ceiling. OUTSIDE From the village street, a five bar gate leads to a gravelled in and out drive terminating in a parking and turning area to the front of two double Garages (measuring approximately 27' x 15' and 15'6" x 15') with sliding doors. A Potting Shed and two Stores back onto the garages. THE GARDENS Around the house the imaginatively landscaped gardens contain a connoisseurs collection of plants which include two designated National Collections. Many features have been incorporated into the design which has been planted to give year round interest with particular emphasis on bulbs and fruit varieties. The Nailboume river bed, dry for six years out of seven, bisects the garden. Two bridges leading from the older established garden to the more recently developed area where views of the adjoining Bourne Park may be enjoyed from the gazebo. To the rear of the house is a magnificent herbaceous border and Greenhouse (37' x 10' external measurement) with electricity and water connected, and an adjoining series of coldfrarnes. A plan of the garden is attached to the particulars for purchasers convenience. In all the gardens extend to approximately 3 acres. SERVICES All main services are connected. ASSESSMENTS Council Tax 1995/6 Band H. Canterbury City Council. NOTE Items normally known as tenant's fixtures and fittings are excluded from the sale. However certain items may be available in addition by separate negotiation. Electrical and other appliances mentioned in the sales particulars have not been tested by the Agent, therefore prospective purchasers must satisfy themselves as to their working order. DIRECTIONS From Canterbury, leave on the A2 south towards Dover. Turn left at the first exit signposted to Elharn and Bishopsbourne and at the T-junction turn right proceeding back underneath the dual carriageway. At the next junction cross over the road towards Bishopsboume and follow the lane down into the village and Oswalds is the first house on the right hand side on entering the village. See location plans attached. VIEWING Strictly by appointment through the sole agents, Slrutt & Parker, who are open Monday to Friday between 9.00 am and 5.30 pm, and on Saturday between 9.00 am and 4.00 pm. If you are uncertain about any aspects prior to your inspection, please contact us in order to avoid a wasted journey. REFERENCE 8CB/3 847 AUGUST 1995 (‘V5 ,1 .3’ .‘- ' I __ .-J - /* } ‘ LITE HEREAC ESP/max w s_'‘ M O 'OSWALDS' ‘w? s ‘Mg J \'c "\ pl n ._..._r . \“__"e.f‘.\ , . 4| J~ NAM. souanfi J /,,_...~‘...._, ..., CAR P,a\m<_ TEA mo J,TonLaTs Ca y-M’ [AS use _~f_/«A... ‘\ 4547 """$. *£.« .Z~.§9-om I -020ha 252 n\. ‘ ._......,g)......... The Paddock 5 -~.\ ‘ r ’ 9340 IAlL.- This plan is for identification purposes only. Its accuracy can in no way be guaranteed. 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