5 bed Detached House
£1,750,000
Nr Canterbury, Kent
COUNTRY & EQUESTRIAN PROPERTY WITH LAND - Set in a desirable rural hamlet in grounds & pasture of 8 acres (TBV*), Substantial detached listed farmhouse ( 5 bedrooms/4 receptions/3 bathrooms sensitively restored & retaining many original features). The whole offers an ideal family home for those with equestrian & sporting interests with stable complex & riding arena within the grounds plus all-weather astro turf court suitable for multiple sports activities. Adjacent to the farmhouse is a large detached barn (currently used as a Games Room, Office also with a kitchen) which has outline consent for conversion to an annexe / holiday let). There is also a large covered storage area with full height doors for hay/lorry storage.
The approach to the property is very attractive with double gates opening onto a sweeping private driveway with landscaped island turning circle and an abundluded king both near the house, stables and double oak framed garage.
The equestrian facilities comprise of two stable blocks with a total of 5 loose boxes tack room and storage shed plus yard area with space to add further stabling if desired. Adjacent to the stable yard is an outdoor carpet gallop surface riding arena (30m x 20m). A useful separate gate gives direct access onto the lane. The land surrounding the house is divided into 4 well drained paddocks,1 large paddock with cross country fences & 3 smaller paddocks, one with field shelter all bordered with post and rail fencing, slip rails & gates with trees and hedges to the boundaries.
The whole occupies a secluded, rural over position in the delightful Kentish hamlet of Shottenden near the City of Canterbury an Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty, with distant coastal views over neighbouring countryside to Whitstable.There is excellent access nearby to walks,cycling and hacking around vineyards,orchards ,bridle ways and woodlands of Perry Wood,The Valley and Kings Wood.There is also Chilham X Country & Saddlesdene nearby.