Flete

Flete House is perched high above the flowing River Erme meandering to the sea. A serene pathway from its grounds lead to the beach at Mothercombe.

The welcoming entrance hall, is accessed through the magnificent ancient doors, you may meet one of Flete’s esteemed residents enjoying the communal space.
These feature a splendid formal dining room where occasional residents lunches or suppers are served. A library adorned with breathtaking architecturally and artistically designed Fireplace, a Drawing Room complete with comfy sofas and a Baby Grand Piano. And a delightful Snooker Room where the residents have regular competitions. Dedicated Staff are always onhand to assist with residents needs, they serve Sunday Lunch and Afternoon Tea, ensuring a delightful experience for all residents.

Flete House is not just a residence, it’s an exquisite Historical Grade 1 listed stately home that embodies grandeur and charm. For generations, the Mildmay Family had proudly owned this remarkable property. The family continues to be a part of their legacy with the neighbouring Flete Estate.

The impressive entrance to Flete House, is a gentle drive that climbs through the former country estate with its ancient Chestnut, Beech and Oak trees. Delivering you through wrought iron gates to the gravel residents parking.

The unique Castellated red limestone walls create an unconventional, yet striking visual that leaves an unforgettable impression.The meticulously maintained  gardens, spanning  12 acres are a magnificent display of seasonal plantings and majestic parkland trees, including enchanting Dutch and Italian Gardens, complimented by a tennis court and a  croquet lawn.

Apartment 2; The front door opens into the main Drawing Room, with stunning decor, including a striking Oak parquet floor, an Italian style Stucco ceiling with a Tudor Rose design, edged with a stunning green and white motifs of angels, ribbons and urns.

Around the walls are oak square panels with built-in shelving and cabinets, some with a glass front others Oak. Beneath the six arched and framed granite framed windows is a long window seat with a low level radiator underneath.
There are dual aspect windows offering an abundance of light. Each window has folding oak shutters, and there are brass curtain rail above. Dominating the room is a spectacular granite fireplace edged with mini square terracotta coloured glazed tiles, and embossed with a partial Fleur de lys shape and a heart. At the far end of the room large oak doors unveil a small but well fitted kitchenette, with attractive pastel green cupboards with gun metal coloured accessories.There is a Bosch electric fan oven and hob, with a Neff extractor fan. Built-in wine storage and matching stainless steel circular sinks, one is shallow for rinsing and the second a standard depth..

A wooden door discreetly opens to green carpeted stairs which lead up to the first floor landing.

The landing has a walk-in storage room, a second shelved/ cupboard storage area, with a door into the WC, and a separate door into the main bathroom.

The bathroom is fitted with a corner shower, a bath with a shower accessory and a wash hand basin. There are white tiled splash backs with a laminate floor and chrome accessories, there too is a glass shelving unit and white painted wooded shelves. A discreet storage cupboard houses the washing machine. A wooden panelled doorway leads down via a couple of steps into the most enormous Suite/Bedroom, Oak panelled at half height, together with an oak parquet floor and a completely square Oak panelled ceiling.  Currently this room is furnished with a huge four poster bed, with two vast Welsh dressers and a big sofa. Twelve dual aspect attractive granite windows look out across the estate and tennis court. And a separate doorway leads out externally into the main house, close to the library.

Above the panelling the room is decorated with a warm yellow paint. Again Oak folding wooden shutters adorn the windows with wide oak parquet floors and a huge imposing granite fireplace. The fireplace has the initials T and H, and a family crest engraved on the front. Internally, there is a full wrought iron canopy and mini terracotta coloured glazed tiles edge the granite hearth. The fires are decorative due to the ancient building, open fires in the apartments are not allowed.

This wonderful home feels historical and Is quite charming. Due to the internal stairs it may suit someone who is fit. Dogs or Cats may be permitted with the kind permission from Audley.

The service charge monthly is approximately £1,670.09.  This includes, buildings insurance, window cleaning, the electricity, water services and oil central heating. It also covers staff wages ensuring that there is 24 houses cover on-sight, and full time gardeners.

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