● Magnificent Detached House with Six Bedrooms and Six Bathrooms
● Over 3,200 sq. ft
● Potential for One Bedroom Annexe (STPC)
● Separate Two Bedroom First Floor Barn Apartment
● Equestrian Facilities Include Eight Stables, Manège, Two Barns and Paddocks
● Fantastic Accessible Location With Picturesque Views And Good Outriding
● Approx. 12.4 Acres In All
We understand the property was first built back in the 1700’s with later additions being added and changes over the years. The vendor has been led to believe the oldest part of the house dates back to the French Revolution.
Set near the rural village of Stansted which has pubs, school, church and is easily accessible to the A20. It is in the catchment area for Dartford and Maidstone grammar schools. There are local shopping facilities in Borough Green, West Kingsdown, New Ash Green, Longfield and Bluewater shopping centre. For all your equestrian needs, there is one large equestrian shop in Fawkham and another family run butchers / equestrian shop in Hartley Bottom. For all you golfers out there, there is a choice of golf courses on your doorstep and Brands Hatch Circuit is just 3 miles up the A20. There are also a choice of local spas. Commuting from the property is very convenient, from Ebbsfleet International Station to London St Pancras, also Swanley Station has services to London Victoria. There is easy access via the A20 and M20 / M26 to the M25 and other motorway networks to Gatwick, Heathrow, City and Stansted airports and the Channel Tunnel.
There is access to a bridleway directly opposite the main gate which leads on to a network of other bridleways through the surrounding countryside.
Price Guide £2,000,000 Ref: LFJ7784
THE RESIDENCE
A six bedroom detached home with six bathrooms, the whole property extends to just over 3,200 sq ft. A home full of character; the accommodation in brief is as follows, please refer to the floor plan for approximate room sizes:
Ground Floor
The Main Entrance is through a Porch which in turn leads into a Hallway with stairs leading to the first floor and a Cloakroom to the right with WC and wash hand basin. A door to the left leads into the Kitchen / Breakfast Room with parquet wooden flooring, oil-fired AGA and electric cooker, sink with a draining board, door to the Utility Room with double sink, draining board, space and plumbing for a washing machine, walk-in cupboard with radiator in. Stairs lead down to Lower Ground Floor Wine Cellar with windows.
From the hallway there is access into a large Double Reception Room, half Parquet and half wooden board flooring. There are feature wooden beams to the ceiling and walls, exposed brick work and an Ironbridge woodburning stove. A door leads into a Reception Room which has green carpet flooring, an Ironbridge woodburning stove and exposed beams to the ceiling.
Double doors from the kitchen / breakfast room lead into:
Dining Room, which has attractive natural slate flooring, double doors leading to the garden, and stairs to first floor where there is a generous Sixth Bedroom / Reception Room with access to eaves storage, door to kitchenette and door to En Suite Bathroom fitted with a WC, wash basin, bidet and bath with shower over. The Kitchenette is fitted with a stainless steel sink / drainer unit, base cupboards and has access to attic / loft space. This section of the house could be ideal for creating a self contained annexe, subject to any necessary planning consents.
First Floor
Landing with window and doors to:
Bedroom One a large room with fantastic views over the countryside, it has a Walk-in Dressing Area with wardrobes, a study to the rear and an En Suite Bathroom fitted with a WC, wash basin, bidet and bath with shower over.
Bedroom Two has a large bay window, storage cupboard and En Suite Bathroom with a bath, wash basin and WC.
Bedroom Three has built-in wardrobes and En Suite Bathroom with a WC, wash basin and bath with shower over.
Stairs from the landing lead to the
Second Floor
Bedroom Four has three access points to eaves storage and an En Suite Shower Room with shower, WC and hand basin.
Bedroom Five is a lovely large room with a walk through Dressing Area leading to an En Suite Bathroom fitted with Bath, WC and wash hand basin.
Price Guide £2,000,000Ref: LFJ7784
OUTSIDE, OUTBUILDINGS & LAND
The property is approached via tall wooden electric gates from the lane onto a stone cobbled driveway that loops around the house.
The beautiful gardens wrap around the house with various shrubs, stone dwarf walls and a large Pond.
Detached Outbuilding located to the right of the house providing a Sauna Room, Games Room with a climbing wall, and Shower Room fitted with shower, WC and wash basin.
Barn One a large storage area with a door in one corner leading to a Wet Room with electric dog shower with hot and cold water, Kitchenette with hot and cold water. A door to the rear of the main storage area leads to:
Eight Stables, Tack Room and Two Tie Up Bays. There are access points from both the tack room and tie up bays leading out to the fields.
Barn Two currently used for machinery and storage with doors leading into a Store Room
Barn Three is divided into two sections. The ground floor provides storage and the first floor has been converted to provide a Self-contained Apartment comprising a Reception Room, Kitchenette, Two Bedrooms, Bathroom and Utility Room.
Greenhouse with power and water supplies, and a mature grape vine which is ideal for making sweet grape juice.
Manège approx. 35m x 38m with sand and rubber surface.
There are five pasture paddocks each with automatic water feeders, wooden post & rail, electric and stock fencing. A road planing track, which is good for riding along, runs down to a small copse.
IN ALL APPROX. 12.4 ACRES (About 5 Hectares)
Price Guide £2,000,000Ref: LFJ7784
