4 bedroom house

Charming and well presented throughout a detached 4 bedroom period farmhouse (Grade I I listed ) set in 4.2 acres (*TBV) of grounds/paddocks with Stable Yard, Riding Arena, located in a semi rural position, with open aspect to the rear over its own grounds and adjoining countryside in a small hamlet.
The well presented accommodation has been refurbished and extended and set over two floors & extends to over 1800 sq ft.and includes: kitchen/breakfast room, lounge,dining room, wet room,family bathroom,4 bedrooms and many period features throughout.Open aspect to the rear over it's own surrounding gardens and adjoining paddocks and countryside. The whole is approached from a gravelled drive to the side of the house leading to the stable yard and with plenty of parking for several vehicles & horse boxes. The block built stabling comprises 3 Loose Boxes of various sizes with large yard area,Tack Room,Hay Barn and adjoining Games Room.A delightful detached timber framed building used as a Workshop /Pot Office. The land wraps round the property to the rear with a large L shaped enclosed paddock and an adjacent Riding Arena (40m x 20m) with rubber and sand surface. For local amenities the village of Hawkinge is nearby and for road/rail commuting the M2/M20 is easily accessible as well as along with access to the continent.

Location & Area Awareness - The hamlet of Selsted has its own popular nursery and primary school and nearby Hawkinge offers day to day amenities including a supermarket.Within easy driving distance are the desirable villages of Barham & Elham,The City of Canterbury is around 12 miles away with extensive shopping centre and an excellent range of private and state sector schools.There are excellent communication links with the A2 and M20 providing access towards the M25 and London; there is a regular bus service to Folkestone and Canterbury. Folkestone Central station offers direct access via the High Speed service to London St Pancras as well as to London Charing Cross.The area has good access to the Continent via the Channel Tunnel at Folkestone and the Channel Port of Dover with good ferry links across the channel.

Accommodation (Refer To Floor Plans) - GROUND FLOOR
SPACIOUS HALLWAY- with quarry tiled floor. door to:
SITTING ROOM – with woodblock finish to floor and exposed timbers to ceilings,and dual aspect to the front. Inglenook fireplace with a wood burning stove.At present this spacious room incorporates a STUDY area to one end and open plan stairs to first floor with attractive exposed flint wall.
KITCHEN/BREAKFAST ROOM– a delightful traditional country style kitchen with a range of bespoke wooden painted freestanding fitted display cupboards some with drawers,a detached unit houses a Belfast sink and drainer with cupboards below and space for American fridge/freezer and dishwasher.There is a feature brick alcove housing a large 4 oven electric AGA with extractor fan above and on the opposite wall a former bread oven which has been exposed to provide an attractive feature within the kitchen.Large flagstone tiles and underfloor heating have been laid to complete this delightful family room and a traditional cottage part glazed door leads to the patio and gardens.
DINING ROOM- attractive timber finish to floor and window to one side with French doors leading to patio to the side.(currently set up as gym).
WET ROOM- a recent extension has been added and has wooden feature vaulted ceiling,fully tiled with modern WC,Jack & Jill washbasins and full height glass shower screen with modern large shower head.There is plumbing for washing machine and space for tumble dryer behind the door to one wall and underfloor heating installed.
FIRST FLOOR
SPACIOUS LANDING to the main rooms plus further recess/passageways off.An attractive feature here is a central chimney breast running through and a deep shelved cupboard.There are 4 bedrooms upstairs of varying size with a FAMILY BATHROOM including a large modern oval bath with shower attachment,low level WC and washbasin and partly tiled walls.

Equestrian (Refer To Floor Plans) - Set to the rear of the property is an excellent COMPACT STABLE BLOCK of block built construction with a corrugated metal roof with overhang over the stables – comprising of - 3 LOOSE BOXES of varying sizes and concrete stable yard to the front with secure TACK ROOM and HAY BARN, adjoining is a further room currently used as a GAMES ROOM/STORAGE ROOM..There is an all weather RIDING ARENA (approx..40m x 20m)with rubber and sand surface,post and railed fenced.There is full external power and lights fitted internally & externally in the building with floodlights over the school externally and 3 water taps on the yard.A large L shaped paddock wraps round the arena and is a mixture of fencing to the perimeter with 2 automatic waterers installed.

Outside Gardens - From the road a wide gravel drive leads to a five bar gate beyond is a large gravelled parking area for a number of vehicles including ample room for horsebox/trailer.Possible space for erection of garage if required,(subject to obtaining any necessary planning permission).To the front of the property there are lawns with shrubs and trees together with some pretty dwarf hedging.Passing round to the side of the property is a large paved sun terracing bordered in part by a low brick wall.Beyond here are lawns,together with trees,and a superb wooden timber WORKSHOP/OFFICE with windows to one side,terraced decking externally,oak flooring,power light & heating installed.To the furthest side of the house is an attractive brick raised bed feature with further paved area and gate through hedge to the front.

Land - The whole site sits in approx 4.2 acres (*TBV).This includes the field/gardens and large driveway and turning circle,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.

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Services & Outgoings - TENURE: Freehold
LOCAL AUTHORITY: Folkestone Hythe District Council
SERVICES: Calor gas, cooking and central heating.Mains water and electricity.Private Drainage.
TAX BAND: G
EPC RATING: Exempt Grade 11 listed

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Directions - From M20 Folkestone junction head in a northerly direction on the A260 passing through the villages of Hawkinge and Densole. At Selsted Village the road bears to the left and the property will be found on the right hand side



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