3 bedroom equestrian property for sale

A delightful character 3 bedroom family farmhouse c1800 (unlisted) set in 3.27 acres (TBV*) plus a well set up equestrian facility and outstanding elevated views to the rear over the Alkham Valley & set in an Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty near Folkestone. The equestrian facilities are set to the rear of the property with a detached wooden stable block and purpose-built yard gated to both ends,3 loose boxes, feed room (with overhang & part roofed to one end) 6 adjoining paddocks with Jacksons post and railed fencing. Current planning permission is granted for Riding Arena (60 x 20m) (ref. 20/0853/FH). There are a range of further useful outbuildings including a large barn, triple garage and open fronted hay barn/tractor store with plenty of parking by the outbuildings and house. This delightful property is well presented throughout and is deceptively light & spacious, includes 3 bedrooms and 3 reception rooms. There is also current planning permission to add a two-storey extension (ref.20/0917/FH) to enlarge the accommodation providing additional master bedroom suite of dressing room, ensuite and farmhouse kitchen extension. For local shops/amenities the village of Hawkinge and the coastal town of Folkestone are both just a short drive away as are the rail stations of Folkestone West & Folkestone Central offering links to London.

Location & Area Awareness - The property is situated on the outskirts of the popular village of Hawkinge and the town of Folkestone and in the Alkham Valley which is designated as an Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty. The village has a range of amenities, including a very successful restaurant/bar, namely The Marquis of Granby which can be found in the centre of the village overlooking the village green and park. There is also a Community Hall with regular clubs and activities, plus a large Equestrian Centre. The town centre of Folkestone is situated only 4 miles away with its relatively new shopping centre, restaurants and coffee shops. The Channel Port of Dover is within only a few miles providing a wide range of shopping, recreational and educational facilities. Access onto the A2 is within just a short driving distance, with the cathedral city of Canterbury being within approx. 15 miles. The high speed rail link to London and St Pancras accessed either through Folkestone West or Folkestone Central has a reduced travel time commuting to under 1 hour. Both these stations are approx. a 10 minute car journey, as is Dover Priory which offers alternative commuting routes.

Accommodation (See Floor Plan) - The house has retained some its original character and is well presented with triple glazed windows to the front and double glazed windows to the rear.
ENTRANCE DOOR: Leads into a small lobby at the front of the house with doors leading to kitchen,dining room and stairs.
KITCHEN/BREAKFAST ROOM:A double aspect room, with a range of fitted kitchen base cupboards with worktops,sink unit with mixer tap,electric AGA,space for dishwasher,and some freestanding units,including a fridge/freezer,
DINING ROOM: Cast iron feature fireplace with wood surround & mirror,doors to family room and kitchen with french doors to the patio.
SITTING ROOM: French doors to side aspect and opening to gardens with picturesque views of the garden and further single door to garden.
FAMILY ROOM : French doors to patio and woodburning stove.
UTILITY ROOM : Leading off the family room with space for white goods with outer door to the side parking area and front gates.
DOWNSTAIRS SHOWER ROOM: This adjoins the utility room,with a level access shower,WC and washbasin.
FIRST FLOOR
Carpeted wooden staircase leading off from the front lobby area to bedrooms.The loft space has been fully boarded for extra storage space.
BEDROOM ONE : A double sized room with open cast iron fireplace,WC and washbasin,with views to the side over the garden.
BEDROOM TWO: A double sized room open fireplace cast iron feature fireplace,storage cupboard,dual aspect with wonderful far reaching breath taking views over the adjoining countryside.
BEDROOM THREE: A single room,currently used as a study and views to the front of the property.
FAMILY BATHROOM / SHOWER ROOM: Large bath with shower system & screen installed,vanity cupboard & wash basin,WC.

First Floor - Carpeted wooden staircase leading off from the front lobby area to bedrooms.The loft space has been fully boarded for extra storage space.
BEDROOM ONE : A double sized room with open cast iron fireplace,WC and washbasin,with views to the side over the garden.
BEDROOM TWO: A double sized room open fireplace cast iron feature fireplace,storage cupboard,dual aspect with wonderful far reaching breath taking views over the adjoining countryside.
BEDROOM THREE: A single room,currently used as a study and views to the front of the property.
FAMILY BATHROOM / SHOWER ROOM: Large bath with shower system & screen installed,vanity cupboard & wash basin,WC.

Equestrian Facilities & Outbuildings - Planning Permission granted Ref:20/0853/FH OUTDOOR RIDING ARENA - 60m x 20m in one of the paddocks just away from the house.
COMPACT STABLE BLOCK :3 Chart timber loose boxes,Feed Room on concrete with enclosed yard area and gated to both ends( with power/lights,water via external taps/house or water butts from the stable yard roof.
OUTBUILDINGS : access via the gravelled double gated drive from the road to the side of the house with side access via pedestrian gate to the side of the main entrance gates.
BARN/WORKSHOP:located adjacent to the house & stables,brick built with three pase power installed.
TIMBER THREE BAY GARAGE
OPEN FRONTED HAY & MACHINARY STORE
The paddocks stretch away from the house on a slight incline in the main paddocks and are post and railed fenced with Jackson fencing,there are 6 paddocks in all of varying sizes with access gates to all and from the stables.

Land & Grounds - The main pasture land of 3.27 acres(TBV*)is directly behind the house.The acreage stated at the property is *TBV - (To Be Verified), which means that the land has not been formally measured by Equus and or its sellers/clients. A Title Plan from Land Registry will have been acquired, where available, showing the boundary and acreage. Otherwise, an online measuring tool will have been used to 'check' the acreage where possible. Interested applicants/buyers are advised that if they have any doubts as to the plot size and wish to have verification of the exact area of the entire plot, they will be required to make their own arrangements, at their own cost, by appointing the services of an accredited company who can measure the area for a compliant Land Registry Title Plan.

Helpful Websites - We recommend that you visit the local authority website pertaining to the property you are interested in buying for all the planning consents / restrictions / history and the following websites for more helpful information about the property and surrounding local area before proceeding in a purchase:
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Services & Outgoings - TENURE: Freehold
LOCAL AUTHORITY: Folkestone Hythe and District Council
SERVICES: Oil central heating with boiler installed outside,Private drainage to cess pit,Mains water and electricity,solar panels installed to the rear of the property,providing extra heat for the lounge & second bedroom.
RESIDENTIAL TAX BAND: D
EPC RATING: D 57/84 Certificate Number: 8024-6726-6510-9658-4996 Full ratings & advisories/estimated costs are now online at the .gov web site:

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