5 bedroom Equestrian Facility for sale: rural location East Kent


  • reception rooms 4
  • bedrooms 5
  • bathrooms 3
Reference: 36940_10003810

Key Features

  • Detached family property
  • 5 beds inc. Guest Suite
  • 4 Receptions
  • 3 Bathrooms
  • 6.5 Acres (*TBV)
  • Stable Complex, Hay Barn
  • Rural location
  • Easy commute to London

Description

S O L D - Spacious detached 5 bedroom family home including a self contained guest suite (in all just under 3000 sq.ft.) set in 6.5 acres (*TBV) with EQUESTRIAN FACILITIES enjoying a rural location set on the fringes of the hamlet of Guston set well back off a country lane being surrounded by it's own land and offering a good deal of seclusion. The Stable Complex includes : feature L shaped stable block 3 loose boxes, foaling box, tack room, feed room, separate hay barn and lapsed planning permission to add a riding arena. A large hard standing area to the front of the stable yard allows parking for up to six vehicles/horse box. The surrounding acreage is mainly pasture divided into 6 post and rail paddocks of around 5.5 acres (*TBV) with the balance of the land laid out as well maintained gardens and grounds adding to the overall attraction of the setting.The well presented accommodation features light well-proportioned rooms throughout. Ground Floor; entrance hall, living room, dining room, modern kitchen, breakfast area, utility room, cloak room and 2 double bedrooms( one en suite),First Floor 2 double bedrooms, family bathroom.The self contained guest suite offers additional family accommodation and includes a reception room and cloakroom on the ground floor and a double bedroom with en suite shower on the first floor. The whole is approached from a private driveway which then divides to provide 2 separate access drives, one leading to the house with adjoining double garaging and the other to the stable yard and paddocks For off road riding there are bridle ways nearby,downs way bridle paths riding at St Margaret's,and easy access via road to X country courses at Chilham & Denne Hill and to Blue Barn show jumping/dressage Show Centre at Ashford. For those needing to commute to Europe the location offers excellent connections to Europe and London.

LOCATION & SITUATION

The property is well situated for access to Europe & London but located rurally on the edge of the rural hamlet of Guston near to the village of Whitfield around 5 minutes drive, providing local amenities including Tesco supermarket,and other retail outlets.Dover town centre is around 2.5 miles away with shopping and amenities, independent and state schools and the Channel ferry port provides good connections to France and Europe with rail commute from Dover Priory giving connections to central London via St Pancras high speed link in around 60 mins.Further connections to Europe are via Eurotunnel at Folkestone 10 minutes drive away and Eurostar via Ashford International Station 20 minutes drive with easy access to the continent.The Cathedral City of Canterbury with excellent shopping amenities and schools is around 20 minutes drive away.Popular seaside resorts of St. Margaret's Bay and Deal town centre around 1.5 miles and 4.8 miles away.

ACCOMMODATION (see floor plan for full details)

ENTRANCE PORCH entrance door with further glazed door to RECEPTION HALL feature staircase to first floor, built-in cloaks cupboard. CLOAKROOM modern Rocha white suite ,hand basin, low level W.C. Two DOUBLE BEDROOMS lead of main hallway one with En Suite LOUNGE features natural brick fireplace with living flame gas fire, French doors to rear.DINING ROOM French doors overlooking rear garden. KITCHEN/BREAKFAST ROOM modern fitted oak units with black granite work tops and beech breakfast bar, integrated appliances include a microwave, electric oven, under counter fridge, dishwasher, gas hob and chimney extractor.UTILITY ROOM sink unit, range of cupboards space for large fridge/freezer and plumbing for washing machine and door leading rear lobby area and further door to garden. GUEST SUITE has been added on ground & first floor, include a reception room, cloakroom, first floor double bedroom with En Suite.

FIRST FLOOR

LANDING area with dormer window to rear affording delightful views over gardens and farmland, with access to roof space and double built-in linen cupboard. DOUBLE BEDROOM dual aspect windows enjoying far-reaching views over surrounding countryside enjoying to the front and rear, built in double wardrobe. DOUBLE BEDROOM dual aspect windows enjoying outlook to front and rear FAMILY BATHROOM modern white suite with panelled bath mixer tap and shower attachment, pedestal hand basin, low level WC. Built-in shower cubicle.

EQUESTRIAN FACILITIES & LAND

Approached by separate gated drive and directly opposite the house FEATURE COURTYARD STABLE BLOCK: well laid out L-shaped stable block of timber construction by Chart Stables with large area of hard standing to front and parking area for up to six vehicles. Fully enclosed coral with perimeter post and rail fencing and single gate, 3 LOOSE BOXES. FOALING BOX ,TACK ROOM,FEED ROOM (adjoining the stable block) Separate double door HAYBARN, all with the benefit of security lighting, power and water.PADDOCKS 5.5 acres (TBV*) of well maintained and well drained gently sloping pasture land separated into six separate post and rail fenced paddocks, all with water supply, with an additional fenced meadow paddock sheltered with trees nearest to the gardens.The paddocks are fenced to the perimeter by a mixture of hedging and stock fencing. Potential to add RIDING ARENA with lapsed planning permission.

GARAGE & GARDENS

Approached through a five bar gate,the drive splits left leading to the equine facilities and straight on to the main house with ample parking in front of the house for several vehicles,and security lighting,part screened from the equine by a mixture of trees and shrubs with a path and gate leading to the stable yard.Attached DOUBLE GARAGE with electric up and over door ,separate door for access and window to rear with power and light installed.FORMAL GARDENS surround the property extending in all to approximately half an acre. Mainly laid to lawn and gently sloping with views over the surrounding countryside with selective screening of trees and shrubs to maintain seclusion, attractive paved patio area to the rear of house ideal for al fresco dining.

LAND & GROUNDS

The acreage stated at the property is 'TBV - *To Be Verified', which means that the land has not been measured formally by Equus and its sellers/clients other than by obtaining the Title Plan from Land registry with the acreage clearly marked where available. Interested applicants/buyers are advised that if they have doubts as to the plot size and wish to have verification of the exact size of the entire plot, they will be required to make their own arrangements by appointing the services of an accredited company who can measure the boundary for a compliant Title Plan for Land Registry.

SERVICES & OUTGOINGS

TENURE : Freehold
LOCAL AUTHORITY: Dover District Council
SERVICES: Mains gas, electricity, and water, private drainage, septic tank.
TAX BAND: G
EPC RATING: C
PHOTOGRAPHS TAKEN: April 2016
BROCHURE PREPARED: April 2016

HELPFUL WEBSITES

We recommend that you visit the local authority website pertaining to the property you are interested in buying and the following websites for more helpful information about the property and surrounding local area before proceeding in a purchase:
www.goodschoolsguide.co.uk
www.homecheck.co.uk
www.floodrisk.co.uk
www.environment-agency.gov.uk
www.landregistry.gov.uk, www.homeoffice.gov.uk, www.ukradon.org

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VIEWING ARRANGEMENTS

All Viewings are strictly by Appointment with the Vendors Agent
Equus Country & Equestrian, South East
T: 01304 617222
E: sales@equusproperty.co.uk
Prospective buyers view all properties for sale with Equus International Property Ltd at their own risk and neither the Agents, Joint Agents nor the Sellers take responsibility for any damage or injury however caused. If inspecting the outbuildings, equestrian facilities or any other building within the grounds it is advisable to wear appropriate clothing and footwear and children must be either left in the car or supervised at all times. Livestock should not be touched and all gates left shut or closed after use.

DIRECTIONS

From London M20/A20 head towards the Channel Port of Dover leave via Jubilee Way at roundabout take third exit towards A258 Deal. Travel along the A258 for around 1/2 mile and take the left turn signposted Guston called The Lane. Drive down The Lane for around 1/4 of a mile and the property can be found on the right hand side with a pull in drive and five bar gated entrance. From M2/A2 London take the A2 towards Dover and follow directions once you reach the last roundabout as above,

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Reference: 36940_10003810

Contact Agent

Equus Property
Tel: 01892 829014