Shorne, Kent

MerrievalePear Tree Lane | Shorne | DA12 3JU

MERRIEVALE“I think we’ll miss absolutely everything about this house when the time comes to leave,” says Michelle. “It has given us so many wonderful memories.”

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Screened behind mature woodland and set in established grounds exceeding three acres this magnificent 1930’s country house commands one of the finest positions on Pear Tree Lane. The current owners have restored and extended the property yet retaining the true character of the period. Features include period fireplace, oak internal doors, and Delf shelving. The light and airy reception hallway takes you to morning room, sun lounge and sitting room. There is a kitchen/breakfast room, large scullery, utility room and cloakroom with wet room shower. The new extension offers a superb family dining room with full height windows to rear taking full advantage of the grounds there is also a large study and shower room. This section could easily create a self contained annex. The first floor comprises a master bedroom with en suite, four further bedrooms and family bathroom. Outside the sweeping driveway leads to ample parking and barn garage. There is a fenced, all weather tennis court. The wide paved sun terrace to rear leads to well kept flower gardens and expansive lawns leading to woodland and large nature pond.


LOCATIONShorne is a picturesque village offering local shops, public houses, church and primary school. Adjacent to Shorne village there is Shorne Wood Country Park, an area of outstanding natural beauty designated a site of special scientific Interest for its wildlife value. The village is within easy reach of Gravesend and Medway town providing further excellent schooling. Convenient access to the M2 and M25 motorways linking to both Gatwick and Heathrow airports, London, Bluewater and the International railway station at Ebbsfleet offering a 17 minute link to London and the Channel Ports. The commuter is well served by a coach service running from the area to London, together with main line railway station at Sole Street and Higham on the Victoria and Cannon Street line respectively.

DIRECTIONSFrom the A2 coast bound take the Shorne/Cobham turning, at the T junction turn right onto Brewers Road which merges into The Ridgeway, continue along The Ridgeway where the property will be found along on the left hand side.

TRANSPORT INFORMATIONHigham Railway Station: 1.6 milesSole Street Railway Station: 3.2 miles Ebbsfleet International Station: 5.7 miles

The distances calculated are as the crow flies. For information regarding travel please visit:- www.kent.gov.uk/roads_and_transport/getting_around.aspx.

NEAREST SCHOOLSPrimary Schools:- Shorne Primary School: 0.6 milesHigham Primary School: 1.7 milesCobham Primary School: 1.7 miles Meopham Primary Academy: 3.8 miles


Secondary Schools: Gravesend Boys Grammar: 3 milesSt George’s C of E School: 3.4 milesSir Joseph Williamson’s Mathematical School: 3.7 milesMayfield Girls Grammar: 3.8 miles Rochester Girls Grammar: 3.8 miles Meopham Academy: 4.2 miles

Independent Schools: Cobham Hall: 1.05 miles Gads Hill: 1.11 miles King’s Rochester: 3.52 miles St Andrew’s Rochester: 3.26 miles

Information sourced from www.schools-search.co.uk Please check with the local authority as to catchment areas and intake criteria.

USEFUL INFORMATIONWe recognise that buying a property is a big commitment and therefore recommend that you visit the local authority website www.gravesham.gov.uk and the following websites for more helpful information about the property and local area before proceeding. Some information in these details is taken from third party sources. Should any of the information be critical in your decision making, then please contact Fine & Country for verification.

USEFUL LINKSwww.mouseprice.comwww.tfl.gov.ukwww.environment-agency.gov.ukwww.landregistry.gov.ukwww.gov.uk/green-deal-energy-saving-measureswww.homeoffice.gov.ukwww.tkradon.org.ukwww.fensa.org.ukhttp://list.english-heritage.org.uk


Seller Insight Merrievale is a beautiful family home that is enveloped by around three-and-a-half acres of glorious grounds. It sits on the edge of the popular village of Shorne, and enjoys an enviable setting that is not only

picturesque but also extremely convenient. Before purchasing Merrievale in 1986 we had been living in a beautiful 17th Century cottage in Shorne for around seven years. We then moved out of the village very briefly, but my husband was always keen to move back, and when he discovered Merrievale he persuaded me to come and take a look. We stepped through the gates, saw how beautiful the garden was and that was it, we were sold. There was a wonderful feeling of peace as soon as we set foot on the property, and that is a feeling that we still get to this day. I have to say that the house was crying out for some TLC when we bought it. We are only the third family to have owned it in its lifetime, so it was in need of modernisation, which we have done, but in an extremely sympathetic way. There are still lots of lovely original features, but the décor isn’t at all fussy as we’ve tried to take it back to a very minimalistic look. The garden is a stunning feature of the property, and the house sits perfectly within the grounds. The entire space is divided into different areas, including a rose garden, a pretty cottage garden and an area for growing vegetables. It’s extremely beautiful, particularly in the summer. Another aspect of this house that we have loved is its location. It’s easy to get just about anywhere. The M2 is within easy reach, Ebbsfleet is around ten minutes away, as is Bluewater, and in 45 minutes we can be at the Channel Tunnel. We particularly love popping into London for a spot of shopping or a trip to the theatre. The entire house is wonderfully spacious and has a lovely feeling about it, but I particularly love the TV room. It’s such a cosy room, even though it’s relatively large, especially when the fire is roaring away in the winter. It also enjoys a beautiful view of the garden.

The garden is simply stunning. Once you shut the gate you are in your very own oasis. It’s peaceful and beautiful and we absolutely adore it. Because of the size of the house we have been able to hold various significant family occasions including a wedding. I think we’ll miss absolutely everything about this house when the time comes to leave. It has given us so many wonderful memories. I’ll particularly miss the garden, the peace and the privacy. It’s a beautiful home but it’s time for another family to enjoy it.”



“I have to say that the house was crying out for some TLC when we bough it,” continues Michelle. “We are

only the third family to have owned it in its lifetime, so it was in need of modernisation, which we have done, but in an extremely sympathetic way. There are still lots of lovely original features, but the décor isn’t at all fussy as we’ve tried to take it back to a very minimalistic look.”



The garden is a stunning feature of the property,” says Michelle, “and the house sits perfectly within the grounds. The entire space is divided into different areas, including a rose garden, a pretty cottage garden and

an area for growing vegetables. It’s extremely beautiful, particularly in the summer.”


Another aspect of this house that we have loved is its location,” continues Michelle. “It’s easy to get just about anywhere. The M2 is within easy reach, Ebbsfleet is around ten

minutes away, as is Bluewater, and in under quarter-of-an-hour we can be at the Channel Tunnel. I particularly love popping into London for a spot of shopping or a trip to the theatre.”








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COUNCIL TAXWe are informed this property is in council tax band H, you should verify this with Gravesham Borough Council on 01474 564422

TENUREThe vendor advises us that this property is Freehold. Should you proceed with the purchase of the property your solicitor must verify these details

APPLIANCES/SERVICESThe mention of any appliances and/or services within these sales particulars does not imply that they are in full efficient working order.

MEASURMENTSAll measurements are approximate and therefore may be subject to a small margin of error.

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Agents notes: All measurements are approximate and quoted in metric with imperial equivalents and for general guidance only and whilst every attempt has been made to ensure accuracy, they must not be relied on. The fixtures, fittings and appliances referred to have not been tested and therefore no guarantee can be given that they are in working order. Internal photographs are reproduced for general information and it must not be inferred that any item shown is included with the property. For a free valuation, contact the numbers listed on the brochure. They have not been independently verified, should not be relied on without verification and do not necessarily reflect the views of the agent. Printed 27.10.2015

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