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They say an Englishman's house is his castle.
So here's the chance to own your own dream home in Rochester with stunning views over the River Medway for the princely sum of £2,950,000.
The Grade II-listed Georgian mansion is spread over three floors and boasts a wine cellar, cinema room, manicured gardens and has its own mini orchard.
The property has already prompted considerable interest since it went up for sale at the beginning of this month.
A spokesman for the agents said: "It has only been on the open market four times since it was built in the 1820s.
"It is said to be of special interest as one the key architectural landmarks to the area.
"And an interesting feature to the heritage of this property is that when the land was initially sold in the 1600s, there was a stipulation the grass bank on which property sits will never be built on, and strictly to be for recreational purposes and will always remain."
With architectural influences from Grecian and Gothic styles, The Gleanings has an abundance of period features, including high ceilings with decorative cornices and ceiling roses, moulded door frames with gold-leafed "lions mask", French chateau-style cast iron radiators, painted silk wallpaper, heavy panelled doors and exposed wood floors.
A turning staircase with oak treads, wrought iron balustrade with mahogany handrail is an eye-catcher.
The designer kitchen is a dream for cooks or those who like to entertain.
Among the integrated appliances are a sub-zero refrigeration system Miele oven and coffee machine, granite and oak surfaces central island with breakfast bar and French doors leading to the terrace.
Also on the ground floor is a double aspect dining room, an office/morning room, semi-circular bathroom with roll-top bath and reception hall.
Upstairs there are four double bedrooms, a family bathroom and two en suite shower rooms.
A wine cellar, cloakroom, utility room and extra space for a study area, sitting/cinema room or spare bedroom are on the lower ground floor.
The westerly-facing walled garden has lawns, mature flower and hedge borders, patio with ample seating for entertaining and relaxing and a garden and store room.
The house in St Margaret's Street is set back from the road which leads directly into the historic town centre.
There's plenty of parking space, a double garage and workshop.
It's on the market with John D Wood, for more information call 0208 8193604.
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