Property description

It is not just what you see, it’s what you feel! The Gleanings Circa 1800 arguably the best-known and most admired Grade II listed Georgian home in the historic location of Rochester. This distinctive and enchanting 5 bedroom home, commanding a prominent position overlooking River Medway spans in excess of 5400 sq ft of beautiful accommodation; set over three floors and provides a wonderful balance of living and bedroom accommodation and standing in exquisite gardens and grounds.

It is not just what you see, it's what you feel! The Gleanings Circa 1800 arguably the best-known and most admired Grade II listed Georgian home in the historic location of Rochester. This distinctive and enchanting 5 bedroom home, commanding a prominent position overlooking River Medway spans in excess of 5400 sq ft of beautiful accommodation; set over three floors and provides a wonderful balance of living and bedroom accommodation and standing in exquisite gardens and grounds.

It becomes immediately apparent how special this home is, driving through the gates and leading to the grand entrance that will impress any resident or guest with the stone porticos and ambient lighting. Entry via a handsome double front door with stained glass window. The grand hall features an imposing spiral staircase, cornice work, striking chandelier, and moulded doorframes with distinctive ornamental gold leaded "Lion masks" and provides an immediate sense of immense character. Every inch of this prestigious home is steeped in history and sensitively designed to complement the array of original period features.

The house itself offers all the voluminous rooms and soaring ceilings which enhance the sense of light and space, everything you would expect from a Georgian property.

The grand formal dining room has been meticulously designed to create a classic look. One of the main focal points is the beautiful chandelier dated back to circa 1700's. There are so many more wonderful period features including intricate cornice work, marble fireplace and De Gournay hand-painted wallpaper. This elegant West facing room is dual aspect and there are French doors leading onto the garden and large sash windows overlooking the front courtyard. In fact, there are lovely sash windows throughout the house.

To the left is a study overlooking the courtyard, plus high skirting boards, cornice work and lunette over door. There is also a period French Chateau radiator.

Then there is the atmospheric sitting room which is one of the most impressive rooms in this house. The river views of this room are enhanced by a wall of windows and set of French doors which creates a natural, light and airy glow.

At the heart of the house is a fully integrated Designer Clive Christian Kitchen, perfectly situated to the rear, providing an open aspect into the garden and creating a space where families can meet and congregate.

There is also a guest lavatory to the ground floor as well as a reading room with curved window on the landing, overlooking river and garden.

Four principal bedrooms and bathroom suite take up the first floor, all individually designed with such elegant and pretty themes. The spacious owner's suite, mirroring the kitchen room below, is absolutely magnificent with large sash windows and panoramic views of the garden and River, a perfect place to watch the sun disappears below the horizon.

This suite is a connecting room to bedroom 4, perfect if you wanted to transform it into a private dressing room. There is a beautiful set of bespoke wardrobes with veneer taken from the dashboard of a Rolls Royce. It's the attention to detail that truly sets this house apart.

Each, impeccably appointed room offer sweeping views whether it's star gazing views over the River, roof top chimney views or north views to Rochester Castle. Two of the suites has en-suite wet rooms and there is a primary bathroom with an inviting roll top bath.

Situated off the hallway is a spiral staircase leading to the lower ground floor which you will find one of the bedrooms suites with it's very own lavatory, sitting room and study area, ideal for staff or as guest room.

If that wasn't enough, there is an impressive barrel vaulted wine cellar with 17 individual brick storage niches, that reveals the rich history behind this home.

Outside is just beautiful. This west-facing whimsical garden brings you into a fairytale, it really is very special. This private and secluded garden is laid mainly to lawn, bordered by mature hedging and trees, abutting a mini orchard and paved terrace, ideal for entertaining and Al Fresco dining as a gracious and tranquil oasis in which to retreat. There is a brick-built outbuilding used as a gymnasium, great space for you to focus on your health and wellbeing.

The Gleanings is accessed via gates, then tarmacadam drive onto to a private blocked paved driveway enclosed by balustrade wall. There is a double garage with electric doors and workshop, plus access to the gardens via wrought iron gate.

With history and elegance to match the very best, this property really does have it all.

To begin with, the location! Rochester is perfectly placed for you to make the most of all that it has to offer. A short stroll will take you to the Historic Highstreet, you'll reach an array of chic boutiques, restaurants and drinking establishments. It is therefore extremely well placed for Rochester station providing high speed links to London St Pancras, Stratford and Ebbsfleet international to top destinations in Kent.

There are a range of renowned private, state and independent schools, some of the best in the country, including Kings School, Rochester independent and St Andrews all within walking distance. Gads Hill and Cobham Hall are also within easy reach.

Rochester itself is packed with charm, and there is the famous Castle and Cathedral and beautiful recreational areas and riverside walks. Whilst also close to A2, M2 and major roads which links to London, and Kent Coasts.

Restrictive covenant and conservation area.
Amenities

Five bedroom detached period property

Formal dining room and sitting room

Fully integrated Designer Clive Christian Kitchen

Principal bathroom and three en-suites

West facing Garden (0.35 acre)

Barrel vaulted wine cellar with 17 individual brick storage niches

5,400 sq ft (501.00 sqm)

Panoramic river views

Double garage, workshop and driveway

Walking distance to highstreet, station and range of renowned private, state and independent schools