Benham Villa

A splendid detached farmhouse of period origins circa 1722 (UNLISTED) set within 7.5 acres (TBV*) and benefiting from a range of equestrian facilities. situated down a private lane in a rural location near Ashford.Opposite the house there is an impressive horseshoe shaped STABLE YARD of 10 loose boxes,2 foaling boxes and a tack room,side storage area, and hay barn to rear with small paddock adjacent,field shelter and further large paddock wrapping round the rear of stables.The remainder of land, 2 large paddocks, and small wooded area are located adjacent to the house along with a (60m x 20m) riding arena.The property has been subject to a programme of renovations and updating from top to bottom and is presented in excellent order throughout whilst still maintaining many period features including traditional ledge brace doors and inglenook fireplaces.The accommodation is arranged on two floors,ideal for both family life and entertaining.A rear extension added has feature vaulted beamed ceilings and exposed rafters creating a fantastic area flowing into a high specification bespoke kitchen, opening into a dining/family room with doors opening onto outside patio.The remaining downstairs rooms consist of utility room, wet room/cloakroom, sitting room, study, reception room/bedroom. Upstairs the three bedrooms are all of excellent proportions.The master suite bedroom has dressing room and en suite shower room and a further family bathroom. Outside, the property sits in a small garden area mainly laid to lawn with flagstone patio area with built in brick BBQ ideal for Al Fresco dining.

Location - The property is located down a private lane in the village of Sellindge which is situated in pretty, undulating countryside at the foot of the North Downs. Together with nearby Smeeth & Monks Horton.The village provides a variety of amenities,including schools, day-to-day shopping, sports facilities and public houses. A comprehensive range of leisure, educational and shopping facilities can be found in Hythe, Ashford, Folkestone and City of Canterbury.Commuter access to London is good, via road on the M20 (Junctions 10 and 11) and by the rail network.There is a local station at Sandling and a short drive Ashford International provides regular High Speed services to London St Pancras in around 37 minutes. Cross-Channel services are available from the Port of Dover, the Eurotunnel Terminal at Cheriton and the Eurostar at Ashford International.
Hacking is available nearby on bridle ways and country lanes.

Accommodation (Refer To Floor Plan ) - Internally the house has a lovely spacious and light feeling but has cleverly retained many period features on both floors and has with a mix of "Camero" plank flooring in main receptions rooms downstairs, quarry tiles in hallway and utility area and carpets upstairs A stable door leads into the hallway with windows to side and built in cupboard with doors leading off to reception rooms.
Ground Floor
RECEPTION/FIFTH BEDROOM - dual aspect.
SITTING ROOM - side window and split by a large central fireplace.The sitting room area has a feature inglenook fireplace,with bressemer beam,tiled hearth and large wood burning stove leading through to adjacent room currently used as a STUDY with dual aspect windows.
UTILITY ROOM - fitted with a range of built in cupboards,plumbing for washing machine,space for tumble dryer,fridge,sink,tiled splash backs,wooden worktops quarry tiled floor with underfloor heating.
WET ROOM/DOWNSTAIRS CLOAKROOM - window to one side,fully tiled floor to ceiling as a wet room,with low level WC and washbasin and underfloor heating.
To the rear of the property a large extension has an extensive vaulted ceiling feature creating a superb extra living space of a KITCHEN/DINING ROOM/FAMILY ROOM - the KITCHEN opens into a bespoke kitchen,with solid wood worktops and a fabulous array of cupboards for storage,display cupboards for china,wine cooler.Space for large Range master cooker,double Belfast sink and a range of integrated appliances of fridge,freezer and dishwasher.A large breakfast bar has seating to one side and wine racks facing into the kitchen.
Opening further into a large room for DINING/FAMILY ROOM dual aspect with french doors onto rear patio.

First Floor - Stairs to first floor landing
MASTER SUITE - dual aspect double bedroom with large dressing room and En Suite shower room.
FAMILY BATHROOM - freestanding Victorian style bath with claw feet,WC and washbasin tiled floor to ceiling ceramic tiles.
THREE FURTHER DOUBLE BEDROOMS to the front & rear of the property.

Equestrian (See Floor Plan For More Information) - A well appointed Stable Yard with central grass island and arranged in a horseshoe shape with 2 FOALING BOXES to each corner and a further 10 LOOSE BOXES,TACK ROOM and an adjoining large STORE to the side and HAY BARN. Power and lighting indoors and outside with water on the yard.
LAND - The land is divided and has one large paddock with post and rail fencing, to the rear of the stables with a smaller paddock opposite the house with a FIELD SHELTER.Further paddocks are on the right of the bridleway leading to the property with an Olympic sized ( 60m x 20m) RIDING ARENA in need of some refurbishment.There is excellent hacking in the area accessed by bridleways with an adjacent bridleway by the house going across field one way to Sellindge or alternatively towards the North Downs Way.

Agents Note: There is public footpath within the fields adjacent to the house.There is also shared legal access to the property down a private lane along with around 4 /5 other houses which then leads to a bridleway access to the property.

Land & Grounds - The whole is around 7.5 acres(*TBV) includinga ll the paddocks and the garden area is mainly to the front of the house and is laid to lawn with post and rail fencing to the perimeter and to the rear is large patio area with feature retaining wall and attractive flagstones and brick built BBQ ideal for extra outside dining space.
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.

Services & Outgoings - TENURE: Freehold
LOCAL AUTHORITY: Folkestone & Hythe District Council
SERVICES: Mains electricity,water,Klargister private drainage system,oil central heating.
TAX BAND: E
EPC RATING: D - 56/74

Helpful Websites - We recommend that you visit the local authority website pertaining to the property if 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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Viewing Arrangements - All Viewings are strictly by Appointment with the Vendors Agent
Equus Country & Equestrian, South East
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DIRECTIONS
From London M20 take Junction 11 B2086 towards Canterbury,turn left onto blind house lane and follow through into Sellindge. As you drive into the village there is a speed sign followed by a bus stop on your right with a seat and a green bin directly opposite there is a track between 2 chalet bungalows.Take the private lane and drive along the unmade road past houses on your right and continue on round the left had bend past further houses and land on the left which belongs to the house and the property will be found on the right hand side.



Marketed by: Equus Country and Equestrian Property, South East