3 bedroom bungalow

This is a rare find in a great location on the North Downs, with two dwellings in one - James Hickman, Rural Property & Land

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A rural equestrian smallholding situated on a country lane in an elevated and highly convenient location on the North Downs, within the Kent Downs National Landscape (AONB). There is easy access to the M20, Hythe, Sandling or Folkestone West Stations and Canterbury.

The bungalow is divided internally into 2 separate dwellings making it perfect for multigenerational living or a dependent relative provision.

Tenure - Freehold

Council Tax - Band E

In all about 1.10 acres

Guide Price - £595,000


Situation

Homestead is beautifully situated on the North Downs within a small hamlet of houses along a quiet country lane with Lyminge village within easy reach to the south east. Hythe & the M20 are easily accessible to the south via Stone Street (B2068) which also provides access to Canterbury to the north. HS1 High Speed trains are available at Folkestone West Station which is only 9 miles, whilst Charing Cross trains are available at Sandling.

The Bungalow

The older part of the bungalow is understood to date to the 1930’s or 1940’s and was extended about 30 years ago on the south west elevation. This newer part is more modern and is currently being occupied whilst the older part is not currently lived in and now requires refurbishment & modernisation. The property could be adapted internally to make one large dwelling or kept as 2 separate parts.

Gardens

The bungalow is surrounded by well maintained mature gardens which are divided into smaller individual areas by fencing & hedging. There is a very pleasant outlook to the rear over a large open pasture field.

* The seller will be retaining 4 or 5 plants from the garden.

Outside & Stables

There are a number of useful stables and outbuildings to the side of the bungalow which are served off Woodland Lane over a tarmac entrance drive. These comprise:

1) Pair of Stables
2) Store/Garage
3) Stable
4) 2 Small Stables
5) Hay Store

Paddocks

The land is divided into 2 level paddocks with direct access from the stables and outbuildings and from a gate directly off the lane.

Footpaths/Riding/Toll Rides

There are NO footpaths or public rights of way crossing the property or across the field to the rear.

There is hacking on local lanes and almost directly opposite the property there is a bridlepath (No. HE39A) which goes across farmland to join Skeete Road to the south. Also, there is off road riding at nearby West Woods and on local toll rides, for further information visit tollrides.org.uk for details.

Planning

All planning enquiries should be directed to Folkestone & Hythe District Council – (folkestone-hythe.gov.uk).

Services

Bungalow: Mains water & electricity with cesspool drainage although mains drainage is available for connection in the lane.

Broadband has been connected in the past with TalkTalk/BT Openreach but not currently connected. The seller has previously used Virgin Mobile.

The oil fired boiler in the new part is about 2 years old and this serves both parts of the bungalow although it has not been used in the older part recently.

Buildings: Electricity & Water.

Our Ref: AHS230145