Property description

Three bedroom 1st floor apartment
Set within a magnificent mansion
Communal gardens of approximately 16 acres
Use of tennis court and swimming pool
Share of freehold
Chain free


This elegant first floor apartment is situated on the south west side of a majestic Grade I listed mansion understood to have been originally built around 1652 and forming part of Lees Court. It was converted into apartments around 30 years ago. Residents share the use of the magnificent gardens, tennis court and swimming pool. The property is approached up a long sweeping drive bordered by farmland, which leads to ample parking areas to the west of the house. Nearby is the single garage, in a shared block, which comes with the property. The accommodation is both grand and spacious. The bedrooms, sitting room and one of the two bathrooms are accessed via the 40' hallway. The sitting/dining room is a most spacious and light space full of character. There are sash windows with views of the gardens and an imposing fireplace. Two of the three bedrooms also feature fireplaces and all bedrooms have sash windows overlooking the gardens. The master bedroom also has an en-suite bathroom.The gardens at Lees Court are beautiful covering 15 acres. They are formally laid out with paths, clipped hedges, borders, ponds, statues and mature trees. The apartment is being sold on a chain free basis and also comes with a share of the freehold.Sheldwich is a popular village with a cricket green and impressive church dating from the 12th century. There are several public footpaths through wooded areas and parkland connecting the local villages and public houses.