Church Street, Eastry

A rare opportunity to purchase a listed property of this size and style that is located so centrally within a sought after village.

This elegant and imposing Georgian dwelling is situated behind a wall with wrought iron gates to the front, within the attractive 'Church Street' Eastry.

Steeped in history with origins dating back to A.D and a place of residence to Royalty hundreds of years ago, the village of Eastry boasts a wealth of local amenities including shops, public house, veterinarian surgery, bakers, butchers, post office, countryside walks, village hall and the beautiful Norman 'St Mary the Virgin Church' at the end of the Street.

Once through the double gates you are welcomed by the attractive double fronted facade of The Old Vicarage with its typical Georgian features of sash windows and portico along with a spacious gravelled driveway and forecourt which offers plentiful vehicular parking, access to both sides of the property and the detached triple garage block.

Internally the accommodation is spread over two floors plus a spacious cellar which is divided into three main parts which makes for great storage and lends itself for multiple uses.

The ground floor configuration comprises entrance vestibule, inner hall with doors off to the kitchen breakfast room and utility, dual aspect sitting room, drawing room which hosts a fireplace, large panelled glass windows and french window opening out and overlooking the sun terrace, a formal dining room with fireplace and view out to the rear lawn, library or reception room which also boasts a dual aspect and fireplace, rear lobby, two ground floor cloak rooms and a second kitchen/reception room.

A sweeping staircase takes you to the large landing and from here you have access to six bedrooms and three bathrooms including one en-suite to the principal bedroom.

The established gardens are mainly laid to lawn with a variety of trees plants and shrubs and there is a useful brick built workshop/shed in addition to the detached triple garage block which has light, power and three sets of double doors to the front.

Further features include exposed stripped wooden floorboards, stripped wooden doors, original window shutters, ornate ceiling cornice and a remotely operated awning which keeps the sun off the terrace when required.

So, for those searching for a well proportioned character home with sunny aspect gardens, plenty of vehicular parking, a feeling of privacy and seclusion yet so convenient for village amenities that are just yards away, then The Old Vicarage should be at the top of your list.

Viewings are strictly by appointment only - call now for more information.