5 bed Equestrian Facility
£1,350,000
rural Hollingbourne, Kent
A handsome very well presented detached 5 bedroom period farmhouse (unlisted) set in 6.3 acres (*TBV) of semi formal gardens with well maintained paddocks and purpose built equestrian yard. The property occupies an enviable tranquil position nestled into the picturesque countryside of the North Downs along a rural lane yet is only a short distance from the pretty village of Hollingbourne.
The stunning accommodation has been refurbished and decorated by the vendors to a very high standard seamlessly combining period features such as exposed beams, timber flooring and inglenook/open fireplaces with all the benefits of modern living offering ideal options for entertaining or an active family. The light well proportioned rooms enjoy views over the grounds with the heart of the home being a kitchen and breakfast room with central island, plus further dining room, main sitting room and additional TV/family room.
Outside the property is approached via a timber sliding electric gate onto an expansive driveway offering spacious parking for many vehicles/horse box and with a three bay oak framed garage. The surrounding gardens and grounds are a particular feature and set off the house beautifully and also include a barn offering scope for various uses such as a hobbies studio/home office. The well presented equestrian complex is horse shoe in layout and comprises of 4 full size loose boxes, hay barn, and feed store around a wide concrete yard with an attractive covered entrance leading to the 24m x 36m riding arena and post and railed paddocks.
The surrounding countryside is renowned for offering a range of bridleways and footpaths which criss cross the landscape of the Downs making the area a favourite for horse riders and dog walkers. The whole offers the best of both worlds for those needing to work in London or requiring access to motorways yet wanting the lifestyle benefits of a rural retreat to come home to.eip.