Chalksole Manor House, Vineyard & Cottages, Dover, CT15

LOT 1
Detached 6 bedroom dwelling finished to a high specification
A self contained annexe with income potential
Games room and indoor swimming pool complex
Landscaped gardens, grounds and patio areas
Ancient bluebell woodland and paddock land
Extending in total to 12.58 acres
OFFERS IN EXCESS OF - £2,250,000

LOT 2
Two cottages with holiday let consents and an income stream
Agricultural grazing land & bluebell woodlands extending to 7.45 acres
Productive vineyard extending to 6.89 acres
Extending in total to 14.86 acres
OFFERS IN EXCESS OF £500,000

LOT 2 - THE COTTAGES, VINEYARD & LAND – 14.86 ACRES
The Cottages are situated just to the east of the main residence and comprise two separate holiday let units. The Old Stables is over a single storey and comprises Open
Plan Living Accommodation with a single Bedroom and Bathroom with the Grooms Cottage providing Two Bedrooms, Two Bathrooms and Open Plan Living
Accommodation on the ground floor. These cottages provide an additional income stream for the Vendor and have been developed to a high specification fit out similar
to the Manor itself. Floor Plans showing the exact layout of the cottages are opposite and more detailed information about current and previous holiday let income is
available on request

GENERAL DESCRIPTION
Chalksole Manor is a handsome 1920’s double fronted brick and timber beamed manor surrounded by the Kent Downs Natural Landscape. The
house has been recently upgraded and modernised to a high specification
whilst retaining a lot 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 warp-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.
The property also offers two additional cottages which are away from the
main house and currently have holiday let consent, which offers an
additional income stream and potential for an incoming purchaser. There is
also a productive vineyard that extends to 6.89 acres. In addition, there is
paddocked grassland that is currently used for the grazing of livestock and
ancient bluebell woodlands that extends to 12.48 acres in total and provides
the main residence with privacy.

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 agter 0.2 miles.

CHALKSOLE MANOR & GROUNDS – 12.58 ACRES
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
Master 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.

THE VINEYARD, LAND & WOODLAND
Further east from the cottages and part of the same lot is the vineyard which is directly accessible from the road to the north. The vineyard was planted in 2007 with
the standard sparkling wine/champagne varieties of Chardonnay, Pinot Noir and Pinot Meunier. The crop varies on a yearly basis depending on the weather but
provides a significant opportunity for an incoming purchaser to expand the business. The grapes are currently produced and sold on the open market to wine
producers across the country. In addition to the vineyard there is additional paddocked agricultural land. The paddock to the south of the vineyard (3.11 acres) has
potential for planting with further vines if required. There is a small area of wood to the south and east of the cottages providing a break between the vineyard and
holiday cottages. The overall acreage of Lot 2 including the cottages, vineyard, land and woodland is 14.86 acres. Additional paddock land and an agricultural building
not included in the sale may be available by separate negotiation and adjoins this Lot.