5 bedroom equestrian property for sale

A well presented five bedroom equestrian property with ancillary accommodation within about 3.8 acres.

Description

Cheriton Lodge is an extremely unique and well-presented five bedroom family home occupying a lovely position just 3.6 miles to the west of Faversham, offering highly adaptable accommodation set amidst delightful gardens and grounds together with equestrian facilities, with the grounds totalling about 3.8 Acres.

This attractive home boasts generous and highly adaptable accommodation, enjoying well-proportioned reception rooms which comprise; a sitting room with Karndean flooring and a log burner, a dining room with log burner and a conservatory with under floor heating and doors to the rear garden. The kitchen/breakfast room is a great space situated in the centre of the property, there are an extensive range of cupboards complemented by walnut worktops and appliances include an integral fridge, freezer, dishwasher, double oven and induction hob. Off the kitchen is a utility room with space for various freestanding white goods and access to a walk in pantry. Ancillary to the main house, are two ground floor bedrooms that are complete with both sitting rooms and shower rooms, great for multi-generational living.

Over the first floor there are three bedrooms, two which benefit from fitted wardrobes/storage facilities. The main bedroom enjoys an en suite shower room whilst the other bedrooms are served by a family bathroom fitted with contemporary white sanitary ware. There is a bedroom which is currently utilised as a walk in dressing room but could be a sixth bedroom.

Electrically operated gates with entry system, via a gravelled drive with access to a triple timber framed carport along with ample parking. The gardens are outstanding and inspired by The Secret Garden with an extensive range of planted and well established shrubs, leading to a range of risen herb and vegetable beds, raised fish pond, pear trees and apple trees. There are several seating areas including artificial grass, gravelled and patio areas.

Further recreational facilities include a Blue Whale Spa hot tub, circular artificial grass 5 hole putting green and an excellent Jamie Oliver freestanding pizza oven.

Outbuildings include a summerhouse with electricity supply, greenhouse, 12 x 12 ft garden shed/store and a mower store to the front. The equestrian facilities comprise a stable block incorporating four stables, a concrete yard with sussex post and rail fencing, a tack room, 12 x 12 ft farrier bay with electricity, a silica sand and shredded rubber topped manege/arena with herring bone drainage and several paddocks totalling about 3.8 acres.

Location

Buckland is on the outskirts of the market town of Faversham which has a Tesco superstore, post office, surgery, several popular public houses including The Sun Inn and The Elephant pub. More comprehensive shopping can be found in Sittingbourne (4.6 miles), Whitstable (11.4 miles) and Canterbury (12.4 miles).

There are excellent road and rail communications in the area, with the M2 being easily accessible. Trains from Faversham station (3.4 miles) to London Victoria take approximately 70 minutes and to London St Pancras via the High Speed link from just 66 minutes.

There are an excellent range of schools in the area including Luddenham School, Alchemy School, IPS School and Teynham Parochial Church of England Primary School. Grammar and state schools can be found in Sittingbourne and Canterbury.

Junction 6 of the M2 is within 3.5 miles. Leisure facilities in the area include delightful walks around Oare Gunpowder Works Country Park, Swale marina services, nature reserves and golf at a number of local courses including Sittingbourne golf centre.

*all mileages and distances are approximate.

Square Footage: 2,945 sq ft


Acreage: 3.81 Acres

Directions

From the Brenley Corner roundabout in Faversham, proceed in a westerly direction on London Road. At the roundabout take the first exit onto the A2 and proceed for about 1.8 miles, turn right onto Lower Norton lane and the property will be found on your left hand side.

Additional Info

Oil fired central heating via radiators. Mains water and electricity. Private drainage.

Solar panels installed in 2016 – qualify for maximum government feed in scheme generating income of £200-£300 per annum – feed in tariff with Good Energy.