4 Bedrooms Equestrian property for sale in Kemsdale Road, Hernhill, Faversham ME13 | £ 1,450,000

Property Description

A superb equestrian complex in 12 acres (*tbv) with striking 4 bedroom detached residence occupying a desirable rural location and currently being run as a stud farm with business permissions in place. The whole presents a very suitable base for a professional/amateur rider or trainer with excellent purpose built facilities comprising of: American Barn stables building (2036 sq ft) with 12 internal loose boxes and attached hay barn 40m x 20m riding arena (rubber mix surface), pole barn, extensive post and rail paddocks, further Metal framed barn of (2247 sq ft ) electric roller shutter doors, ground floor office and storage space plus kitchen and further first floor office and storage space).Fabulous off road riding nearby.Other outbuildings at the location include: Large detached double garage (partly divided into a number of rooms plus first floor area (potential for annexe – Subject to permissions).This unique property is located on the outskirts of the sought after village of HernHill and is approached through heavy oak electric gates onto a long tarmac drive enjoying it’s own private rural oasis with lovely views over the equestrian paddocks and surrounding farmland.The design of the house is modeled on the style of a traditional Kentish barn offering very well presented accommodation.Ground Floor - Vaulted reception hall, sitting room (brick fireplace and wood burner), dining room (French doors out to gardens), large kitchen and breakfast room, utility room, cloakroom. First Floor – Master bedroom with en-suite, 3 further bedrooms, family bathroom.Outside: The gardens which are mainly laid to lawn wrap around the house and include several areas of interest including : Covered decked terrace for al fresco dining, enclosed hot tub area, Kontiki style outside rustic bar and seating area with built in pizza oven, fridge, beer pumps and sink.The balance of the land is laid out as paddocks set to the rear of the property.

Situation & Location

The property is located on the outskirts of Hernhill is a sought after village with a highly regarded primary school and the popular Three Horseshoes and Red Lion gastro pub, set amidst orchards and the beautiful area of countryside between Faversham, Canterbury and Whitstable. The three towns combined offer comprehensive leisure, recreational, shopping and educational facilities. Connections are good with the A2 linking into the M2 and M20 motorway networks. The high speed Javelin train now operates to London St Pancras from Faversham (3.5 miles) and Ashford, and Faversham also offers direct services to Victoria and Cannon Street.Nearby Equine Center's include, Bigberry X Country Course at Chilham, Saddlesdene Event Centre, Baddlesmere and renowned be X Country Course, Chilham, Nr Canterbury all within 15 - 30 minutes drive away.

Accommodation ( See Floor Plan For Further Details

Reception hall - Attractive full height vaulted, beamed and glazed entrance hall with feature flagstone floor, providing an abundance of natural light with doorways leading off and staircase leading to galleried landing.There are attractive exposed oak timbers, oak flooring and bespoke ledge & brace doors locally made and sourced from Larking Wood in Chatham, throughout the house.
Cloak room- WC, pedestal wash hand basin.
Lounge - window to front elevation, feature brick fireplace with wood burning stove.
Dining room - French doors to rear patio, timber flooring and part open plan to kitchen/breakfast room.
Kitchen / breakfast room - large central island with granite work surface, with drawers and cupboards below, further range of base units with complementary granite work surface over, inset sink, inset large range cooker with extractor fan over, wine rack, space for fridge/freezer and dishwasher, inset spots, flagstone flooring.Window to side and front, walk in larder. Utility room - assorted base units with work surface over, inset sink, space for washing machine, tumble dryer, flagstone flooring and large cupboard currently used for storage & office space.

First Floor

First floor landing - Vaulted ceiling and loft access.
Master bedroom - window to front and side, inset spots. En-suite shower room - double shower cubicle, concealed WC, vanity unit with modern wash hand basin, local tiling, radiator, window to side.

Bedroom 2 - window to rear.

Family bathroom - double shower cubicle, vanity unit with modern wash hand basin, freestanding slipper bath with mixer tap shower over, inset spots, concealed WC, radiator, local tiling, window to side.

Bedroom 3 - window to rear and built in cupboard.

Bedroom 4 - window to front.

Equestrian & Outbuildings

American barn stable - (2036 .) - at cost steel framed enclosed with 12 loose boxes, concrete floor, lights and water, stables sizes 11'6 x 9'10, power and water laid on.Concrete wash area and tie up area outside & attached hay storage area.
Barn 2 - (2247 .) - Steel framed part clad with wood, additional wooden storage to one side, full height electric roller shutters to the front with large high roofed storage area, rear office & kitchen space with first floor mezzanine floor split into 3 storage areas, fully alarmed with three phase electric and water laid.Potential for storage use or garaging for cars.

Detached open pole barn

Riding arena (40m x 20m) sized outdoor arena, sand and rubber, floodlit post and rail fencing to exterior.
Nb: Further Planning granted for erection of 1 Hay store building & separate tack room and office building planning ref sw/04/0926 next to existing Barn 2.

Outside & Land

The property has a large parking area to the front with adjacent double garage with mezzanine floor area above.The garden area wraps round the house and is mainly laid to the rear is a roofed terrace area with decking for outdoor dining enclosed by trees.There is a enclosed area with Hot Tub and further round into the garden is an bespoke outside bar with rustic pagoda seating area with wood fired built in pizza oven, fridge and bar area with working beer pumps and sink area, power and light available.The balance of the land is laid out as paddocks set mainly to the rear of the house with hardcore trackways between and for horse box access the main driveway spurs off from the house to the equestrian complex into a substantial tarmac parking area.

Land

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. Where available a Title Plan from Land registry may have been acquired clearly showing where the boundary and acreage. Otherwise an online measuring tool will have been used to ‘check’ the area/acreage where possible. Interested applicants/buyers are advised that if they have any doubts as to the plot acreage/area/size and wish to have verification of the exact area 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/area from a compliant Land Registry Title Plan at their own cost.

Service & Outgoings

Tenure: Freehold
local authority: Swale Borough Council
services: Private drainage, oil fired central heating, mains water and electric, 3 phase electric in storage barn.
Tax band: E
EPC rating: C
agents note : Planning permission has been granted ref sw/97/252 with accommodation, land & stables to be used as a Stud Farm but does not include permission for livery or riding school or for holding of public events (subject to further planning permissions).A Section 106 restriction does not allow for the disposal of the house separately from the land and stables.Further planning permission has been granted for a two storey side and rear extension planning ref 18/502242.

Helpful Websites

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Viewing Arrangements

All Viewings are strictly by Appointment with the Vendors Agent
Equus Country & Equestrian, South East
T: Celia Ransley
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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.

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