4 bedroom equestrian property for sale

This charming Grade II Listed farmhouse offers four bedrooms, an annexe and delightful gardens with stunning views across the Kent countryside. The property dates from the late 15th century and includes attractive stone and tiled elevations outside, while inside there are exposed timber beams and impressive brick-built fireplaces, alongside elegant modern décor and fittings.

The ground floor has four comfortable reception rooms. The sitting room has a bay window, heavy timber beams overhead and an imposing inglenook fireplace fitted with a wood-burning stove. There is also a dual aspect dining room, a family room - also featuring a grand fireplace - and a useful study area.

Arranged around a central island, the well-proportioned kitchen/breakfast room is fitted with bespoke wooden units together with integrated appliances. A door from the kitchen opens to the garden room, which overlooks the paved terrace and rear gardens.

There are four well-presented bedrooms, with the principal bedroom having an en suite. The first floor also has a shower room.

A tarmac drive leads to the parking area at the rear, as well as to the annexe and stables.

The gardens and grounds surrounding the house have rolling lawns and meadows, an orchard, a wealth of established hedgerows, shrubs and trees, an elevated timber deck and patio areas in which to dine al fresco and take in the beautiful views. There is also a heated swimming pool with its own sun terrace.

The property is situated on the outskirts of Lyminge village, surrounded by woods and farmland in a designated AONB at the foot of the Elham Valley. Lyminge provides day-to-day amenities with further services being available in nearby Elham. Canterbury, Ashford and Folkestone offer extensive shopping and leisure options together with a range of educational facilities in both independent and state sectors.

Transport links in the area are excellent, with the M20 motorway nearby. Mainline stations at Sandling, Westenhanger and Ashford offer trains to London Charing Cross, Cannon Street and Victoria. Ashford International provides the High-Speed link to London St Pancras with journey times from 36 minutes. Eurotunnel and the Port of Dover provide regular services to the Continent.