6 bedroom house

NO CHAIN FORMER LIVERY YARD - Set off a lane on the rural fringes of Upchurch village in 14 acres (*TBV). This large equestrian establishment formerly run as a livery yard offering potential income & is immaculately presented 'inside and out'.The whole is approached via an electric gated entrance onto a long private driveway flanked on either side by extensive paddocks. The substantial detached 5 bedroom master residence extends to around 4400 sq.ft & includes an integral 1 bedroom annexe to suit an extended family/grooms accom. The cleverly configured layout is set on 3 storeys & comprises: ground floor: Entrance Hall,large Sitting room, dining room, study, Kitchen/breakfast room, utility rm, cloak rm, downstairs double bedroom with en-suite bathroom & dressing room. First floor: Master bedroom with en-suite bathroom & dressing room, 2 further bedrooms plus shower room & WC. Lower Ground floor: Annexe 'light and airy'accom. Ent. Lobby/study area,open plan sitting room/dining area & modern kitchen, Double bedroom & shower rm/WC. Outside; the house enjoys a good level of privacy set in spacious gardens, block paved parking area to the front & large double garage.The superior equestrian facilities Inc: Professionally installed (60m x 30m) outdoor riding arena (sand/ fibre surface), surfaced Round Pen, 40m x 20m Agricultural Steel Framed barn, well equipped American Barn Stables building (10 good size internal LODDEN loose boxes),alarmed tack room, feed/rug room & adjoining kitchen & tearoom, office, toilets, expansive concrete hard standing parking/storage areas for horse boxes/trailers.There is convenient road access to local equestrian competition centres. For commuting to London the nearest rail stations are at Sittingbourne & Rainham & there is easy access to the M2 motorway( junc 5) via the A249 which is accessed at Borden/Sittingbourne.

Location & Area Awareness - The property is situated on the edge of the village of Upchurch just off the A2,between Rainham and Sittingbourne,in Kent. It has been here for centuries, and is now a bustling village,but still retains a rural atmosphere,but also offers the benefit of being within easy reach of the Medway Towns,the North Kent coast and many other places of interest such as the Cities of Canterbury and Rochester.The village has many facilities,such as a fine 13th Century church, a thriving primary school, a busy Village Hall, pubs, farm shops,grocery store,a golf course and many other activities, making it both a good place to live and to visit.There are excellent links for the M2/M20 networks and rail travel with mainline station at Sittingbourne the nearest. Nearby Rainham town centre has all local amenities and choice of schools including Rainham Mark Grammar School.There are several shopping destinations for residents,including Hempstead Valley Shopping Centre and Gillingham Business Retail Park, as well as an abundance of local pubs and restaurants.The area offers riding out (also offering for business purposes) high density housing close by for an equine catchment area.There are plenty of beautiful countryside walks around to enjoy.

Accommodation - Refer To The Floorplan - Key points - A modern spacious house cleverly arranged for extended family living over 3 floors,well maintained and decorated throughout.
GROUND FLOOR - ENTRANCE HALLWAY with rooms leading off - STUDY by the front door and to the east wing a DOWNSTAIRS BEDROOM ANNEXE SUITE with BATHROOM,SHOWER,WC,adjoining DRESSING ROOM fitted with range of fitted wardrobes & DOUBLE BEDROOM. Part glazed French Doors lead into a LARGE SITTING ROOM stretching across the rear of the house with feature brick fireplace with multi fuel burner a further set of french doors to patio and garden.To the west wing of the house the flow of the house continues to the MUSIC/DINING ROOM adjacent to KITCHEN/BREAKFAST ROOM - which has an assortment of base and wall Quaker style units and a large central island with cupboards below and breakfast bar.with further space for dining.On from the kitchen there is a UTILITY ROOM,CLOAKROOM and REAR LOBBY with door to garden and internal door to double garage.
FIRST FLOOR - MASTER SUITE - large DOUBLE BEDROOM with walk in wardrobes,dressing room,leading to spacious modern EN SUITE BATHROOM with inset bath,double shower,vanity unit washbasin and WC. 2 further BEDROOMS,single & double, SHOWER ROOM with WC and vanity unit.

Annexe Accommodation - Refer To Floorplan - Accessed from inside the main house stairs lead down to the converted lower floor ANNEXE - This has a modern feel with a spacious light interior with open plan layout and well presented including : ENTRANCE LOBBY with STUDY AREA, separate SHOWER ROOM with vanity unit and WC,with dressing room leading off. Internal door leading to an open plan DINING ROOM and SITTING ROOM AREA and MODERN KITCHEN with a range of cream units and breakfast bar and separate exterior entrance leading to outside garden and conservatory. A DOUBLE BEDROOM leads off the dining area.

Equestrian Facilities - THE EQUESTRIAN YARD is adjacent to the house with superior Equine Facilities,,the MAIN YARD AREA has vehicle access drive through to the stabling and barn with plenty of hard standing and parking for horseboxes,trailers and cars.
SUBSTANTIAL AMERICAN BARN of block & concrete construction - with 10 Internal LODDEN box Stables of varying approx. sizes, (8 x 14' x 12' ) & ( 2 x 17' x 14')
ENCLOSED & METAL CLAD STEEL FRAME BARN - Hay/Equipment Storage with lights but no sockets ( approx. 40m x 20m )
OUTBUILDING ONE- solid brick construction - divided into Secure Tack Room (CCTV & alarm system) with sink and kitchen units,adjoining Toilet Block with washbasins (Men's & Ladies) & Workshop/Yard Office.
OUTBUILDING TWO - solid brick construction - divided into Feed/Rug Room with adjoining Tea Room/Kitchen with range of cupboards,sink and plumbing for washing machine.
RIDING ARENA (60m x 30m) sand & fibre surface with drainage.
ROUND LUNGING PEN - with fencing and surface

Outside & Land - The whole is approached through a secure intercom electric gated system leading to a sweeping drive weaving through the 5 fenced paddocks and 2 larger paddocks( with electric fencing) set on both sides of the driveway ultimately leading to the house and equestrian complex and opening into a substantial tarmac parking area.
The house has a paved parking area to the front of the property with adjacent DOUBLE GARAGE with integral door in from the house.The garden area wraps round the house and is mainly laid to lawn with fencing to the rear of the perimeter.There is gated access to the rear garden from both sides of the house leading to a large paved terrace area for outdoor dining with feature wall and inset flower beds and a small rear wooden structure conservatory.

Land & Grounds - The whole sits in approx 14 acres (*TBV) of near level grounds with post and rail fencing with electric connected.
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.
SPORTING & MINERAL RIGHTS: The sporting and mineral rights are included in the sale so far as they are owned or exist. RESTRICTIVE COVENANTS: The property is sold subject to and with the benefit of all restrictive covenants, both public and private, whether mentioned in these written details or not. WAY LEAVES, EASEMENTS & RIGHTS OF WAY: The property is sold subject to all Rights of Way, public and private, which may affect the property.

Equestrian Tie - Equestrian Tie - The dwelling hereby permitted shall only be occupied by a person engaged in the supervision and operation of the adjoining stables and members of his/her immediate family.
Agents Note : There is also an overage clause on this property more details to be supplied on request.

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: Swale Borough Council
SERVICES: Mains drainage, Gas central heating,Mains water (also connected to the paddocks) & electricity.(Recently fitted pressurised water system).
TAX BAND MAIN HOUSE: E
EPC HOUSE RATING: D
The property qualifies for Small Business Rate Relief
OUTBUILDING/S SERVICES: All with power.
EQUESTRIAN YARD has water laid on and Biodegradable Cess Pit
CCTV in American Barn,Yard & Electric Entry Gate into property

Viewing Arrangements - All Viewings are strictly by Appointment with the Vendors Agent
Equus Country & Equestrian, South East/South West
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