Beautifully situated equestrian property with excellent detached two bedroom holiday let, situated in a rural location.

Description

Situated at the foot of the North Downs in An Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty, Northdown Croft is a charming, well presented, versatile property with a detached two bed holiday let and equestrian facilities which include an all weather soft track arena and about 2.7 acres.

The main accommodation comprises a porch; dining and sitting rooms with oak flooring, the latter with a fireplace and stone surround; a fitted kitchen with space for various appliances; a good sized utility room with external door and a separate WC complete the ground floor accommodation.

On the first floor there are three double bedrooms, all enjoying a rural outlook, two with a view to the stables. The bedrooms are served by a stylish contemporary bathroom with underfloor heating, sanitary ware complemented by brushed gold fittings and a remote controlled Aquavision.

Northdown Croft is approached via a gated drive, flanked on either side by trees and leading to a generous parking area. The gardens are mainly laid to lawn, with planted borders, pleached Japanese laurel trees and a decked terrace (covering a former pond).

To the north west of the house lies the detached two bedroom holiday let, which is beautifully presented internally and incorporates an open plan sitting/dining room/fully fitted kitchen together with two double bedroom suites with with en suite bath and shower rooms, underfloor heating and automatic lighting.

The equestrian facilities comprise an enclosed stable yard, where there are four loose boxes, a tack/feed room, a mower store, tack room and an open sided hay barn/store. There is an all weather arena with soft track surface. Five bar gates give access to the fields.

Further outbuildings comprise a very well insulated home office and a separate laundry room with space for white goods. Northdown Croft benefits from FTTP Fibre to the Property.

Location

The historic village of Hollingbourne lies about 1.3 miles to the east where there is an excellent pub, railway station, primary school, church and cricket ground. More extensive shopping can be found in Sittingbourne, Maidstone and Ashford. Bluewater shopping is located just off the M25 Junction 2 (A2/M2).

Rail services run from Hollingbourne to London Victoria in about 1 hour 12 mins, or trains to London St Pancras, Cannon Street, or Victoria can be found at Sittingbourne station (from 55 mins to 1 hr 10 mins). Ebbsfleet International (23 miles) has fast services to London St Pancras in about 20 mins. Ashford has a high speed train service to London St Pancras in about 37 minutes.

Like many parts of Kent there is an excellent selection of schools in the area. In the state sector there are grammar schools for boys and girls in Sittingbourne, Maidstone, Cranbrook and Tonbridge. Independent girls and boys schools in the private sector include Sutton Valence, King’s Canterbury, Lorenden, St Edmunds and Tonbridge at junior and senior level.

There is easy access to the M20 (Junction 8) and M2 providing links to Gatwick and Heathrow airport and other motorway networks.

*All distances and mileages are approximate

Square Footage: 1,344 sq ft


Acreage: 2.7 Acres

Directions

From junction 8 of the M20 (Leeds Castle) take the second roundabout, turning left on to the B2163 signed to Hollingbourne. Drive through the village and proceed up the hill until you reach the Dirty Habit public house on your right and take the left turn opposite on to Pilgrims Way. Follow this for 1.2 miles and the entrance to Northdown Croft will be found on the left hand side.

Additional Info

Services: Oil fired central heating, mains electricity and water. Private drainage. FTTP (Fibre to the property).

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