6 bed Detached House
£1,350,000
Galloway House, Barnsole Road, Staple
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These homes have an A rating on their epc meaning that they are energy efficient and will have lower running costs.
Galloway House is a spectacular, brand new detached luxury residence, built by renowned house builder Woodchurch Properties Ltd to an exacting standard and a meticulous quality of finish. The property has been carefully designed to balance an attractive traditionally styled exterior with the very latest eco-friendly technologies, such as under floor heating and an above ground heat exchanger. The end result is a handsome, classically styled house which offers tremendous energy efficiency, alongside modern convenience.
Other features include LED lighting, oak internal doors, brushed chrome switches, white uPVC sash style windows, luxury bathrooms and a high specification kitchen from Roma.
The generous accommodation is spread over three floors, creating a real sense of versatility and flexibility, ideal for modern family living. The property is entered via a handsome oak front door. This opens into a spacious entrance hall, with a cloakroom, coats cupboard and a staircase rising to the first floor. There are two generously proportioned reception rooms to the front of the house, each with bay windows and one with a fireplace ideal for a wood burning stove.
To the rear of the ground floor, there is a magnificent open plan kitchen/dining/family room with bi-folding doors opening onto an impressive sun terrace to the rear of the house. The kitchen has been fitted with an array of high quality wall and floor units, set around striking white quartz work surfaces, a range of integrated appliances including fridge/freezer, double oven, dish washer and wine cooler. A quartz topped island and breakfast bar provides additional storage, whilst also housing an induction hob with inset extractor. Double glazed French doors lead from the kitchen area, whilst vast, bi-folding doors lead from the dining and family area to the rear sun terrace.
Completing the extensive ground floor accommodation, there is a useful utility room and a home office/study.
On the first floor, there are four double bedrooms and a beautifully appointed family bathroom. The principal bedroom is a huge double room, with fine views over the garden, a fully fitted dressing room and a luxury en-suite bathroom. This has been fitted with a stylish and contemporary white suite including a bath and walk-in double shower enclosure. There are a further two, equally well appointed en-suites on this floor.
A staircase rises to the second floor, which comprises another double bedroom, a shower room and a spacious office/bedroom. This floor naturally lends itself to use as a 'self-contained apartment' style accommodation for an au pair or teenager.
OUTSIDE:
Galloway House is set within a generous plot of approximately a third of an acre and is accessed via electric gates which open onto a block paved driveway which provides ample parking for numerous vehicles. This leads to a detached, cart-barn style double garage to the rear of the house. This has power connected to it and is equipped with an EV charger point. To the rear of the property, there is a huge raised terrace, ideal for outdoor entertaining. From here, steps lead down to a large rear garden which has been laid to lawn.
AGENT'S NOTES:
Galloway House will be served by an above ground heat exchanger and mains drainage. The property will come with a ten year structural guarantee.
SITUATION:
Galloway House is situated on a quiet country lane on the outskirts of the lovely village of Staple and is surrounded by beautiful farmland and countryside. The village has an active community with various local organisations including a preschool, Staple RBL and Staple Woodland Trust which all hold regular meetings at the village hall, whilst every year the village holds its popular Country Fayre at the recreation ground. The village is served by The Black Pig, a 15th century public house and restaurant which has also more recently opened a farm shop selling locally produced essentials. There is a lovely Saxon church dedicated to St James The Great.
The nearby village of Wingham (2 miles) offers a wide range of local services, along with the historic cinque port town of Sandwich is just 4.5 miles away. There are good primary schools at Wingham, Goodnestone and Ash (state and private) whilst both Sandwich and Canterbury both offer an excellent selection of Grammar and private secondary schools.
The nearby cathedral city of Canterbury (approximately 9 miles) is a vibrant and cosmopolitan city, with a thriving city centre offering a wide array of High Street brands alongside a diverse mix of independent retailers, cafes and international restaurants.
The city also offers a fine selection of sporting, leisure, and recreational amenities, including the Marlowe Theatre. Canterbury has three universities, two hospitals and two mainline stations offering a regular service to London, whilst Canterbury West station offers a high-speed service which reaches London St Pancras in just under one hour.
We endeavour to make our sales particulars accurate and reliable, however, they do not constitute or form part of an offer or any contract and none is to be relied upon as statements of representation or fact. Any services, systems and appliances listed in this specification have not been tested by us and no guarantee as to their operating ability or efficiency is given. All measurements, floor plans and site plans are a guide to prospective buyers only and are not precise. Fixtures and fittings shown in any photographs are not necessarily included in the sale and need to be agreed with the seller.