The Royal Oak

The Royal Oak is a Grade II-listed former historic public house that has been sympathetically converted into a stunning 4 bedroom house with a modern twist and many unusual features. The building dates from the late 17th century and it was used as a public house since before 1754. It is one of a few pre-Victorian buildings on Cooling Road in Frindsbury and one of the last remaining coach houses in the area.

The date that the building was first constructed is uncertain, with best estimates putting the build date during the Georgian era around the late 17th century as a timber-framed house. It transitioned into use as a public house by 1754, which is a common origin of country pubs.

The origin of the name of the pub is unclear, but one reported theory is that it was named after the 17th-century warship HMS Royal Oak, which was sunk at the nearby Raid on the Medway in 1664. Local people say that one of the beams in the pub comes from the ship, the remains of which may have been broken up at a nearby shipyard after the battle. Another theory is that it was named after the Royal Oak that Charles II of England hid in following the Battle of Worcester.

Road House Developers bought the Royal Oak back in 2017 and working closely with the Medway Council and Historic England this project has become a labour of love working very hard to maintain as much of the original building as possible and making the original beams and features the focal point throughout this stunning home.

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Spacious front facing living room with feature fireplace and leading to rear aspect garden room. Underfloor heating

Rear aspect reception room with access to the rear garden and side of the house. Underfloor heating

Spacious front aspect entertaining room with fully fitted Dunham Grey wall and base kitchen units, solid oak worktop and white ceramic butler sink. Integrated appliances to include Stainless steel electric double combination oven, black glass 5 ring gas hob, fridge/freezer & dishwasher. Space and plumbing for washing machine and dryer in utility room. Underfloor heating.

NB: Images of the kitchen are computer generated images and unit colours & layout may vary slightly

Spacious rear lobby area leading to boot room & utility room and access to stairs leading to first floor. Underfloor heating

Perfect for coming back from muddy walks this boot room is access from the side of the house, straight from the rear parking area. Underfloor heating

Range of wall and base units. Space and plumbing for washing machine and dryer. Underfloor heating

Basement room which will be finished off with plastered walls offering the potential as a wine cellar or cinema/playroom (subject to planning)

Galleried landing overlooking the ground floor lobby area

Range of free standing vanity units, cast iron slipper bath and separate shower. Fully tilled shower enclosure and painted timber cladding to other areas.

Front aspect bedroom. Carpet flooring

Front aspect master suite with feature fire place and en-suite shower room. Carpet flooring

A quirky and well thought out en-suite shower room with low level w.c and sink vanity unit. Tiled shower enclosure and painted timber cladding to other areas.

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Double sized bedroom with feature exposed beams. Carpet flooring

Double sized bedroom with feature exposed beams. Carpet flooring

Gas boiler underfloor heating to ground floor, radiators to all bedrooms and bathrooms
Hardwood front and rear doors
double glazed timber sash windows and casements to heritage design
Oak ledge & brace internal doors with black ironmongery
Off road allocated parking and electric charge points
Spotlights throughout
Log burner to lounge and master bedroom
Wooden staircase and feature oak handrail
TV points to living room, dining areas & all bedrooms
BT points to living room & master bedroom
Smoke/heat detectors to hall, landing & kitchen
Carbon monoxide detector to landing also

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