2 bedroom detached house for sale

A great combination of rural charm and good quality equestrian facilities on a little used country lane - James Hickman, Rural & Equestrian Property

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A rural property comprising a character period cottage with a 1 bedroom annexe, good quality equestrian facilities including a 3 box stable yard with tack room, a storage barn, a riding arena and a good area of grazing land divided into paddocks. The property is situated on a no through lane in a convenient location with easy access to Folkestone & Dover as well as the A2/M2 and M20 motorway networks.

Freehold - Council Tax Bands E & A

In all about 3.20 acres

Guide Price - £795,000


Situation

Wolverton is situated on a quiet country lane with very little passing traffic just off the Alkham Valley Road within the Kent Downs National Landscape (formerly the AONB); and offers easy access to Folkestone & the M20 and Dover & the A2 with mainline stations at each offering high speed trains to London Stratford & St Pancras. The City of Canterbury is an easy drive to the north via the A2 or A260 and Ashford is within easy reach to the west via the M20.

Cottage & Annexe

The cottage has flint & brick elevations, is believed to date to about 1800 and it is thought that it was once the cottage to a larger house nearby. It is unlisted and offers comfortable accommodation on 2 floors with good size rooms and enjoys a southerly aspect with views over its own gardens and land. The Stoves kitchen range, the fitted dishwasher, fridge freezer and all curtains & blinds are included in the sale.

The annexe is a pretty yellow painted building and provides useful overflow or annex accommodation to the cottage.

Gardens

Between the house, annexe and garage/workshop is a stepped terrace with brick pathways between well planted shingle flower beds. To the front of the cottage is a brick patio with steps leading down to the large front lower lawn where there is a pond which the owners have filled in but this could easily be returned to a pond. To the side of the garage is brick paving under a pergola whilst to the rear of the cottage is a small lawned area with shrubs. Beyond the annexe is a less formal garden area which includes a shed and greenhouse whilst to the side is a small pond.

Outside

There are 2 separate entrances to the property. Immediately to the rear of the cottage is an open drive to access the Garage/Workshop which provides parking for 2/3 cars. The garage may have potential for conversion to an annexe or home office. A little further along the lane is a vehicular gate into the lower garden area which provides access to the land, stable yard and barn.

Stables & Barns

1) Stable Yard - this is well constructed using strong materials with 3 good stables including a larger corner box and a tack room with sink. The yard looks out over the riding arena and land.
2) Barn, about 31’1 x16’0, a useful well built barn which includes an enclosed section with mezzanine storage over.

There is space close to the stable yard and barn for horse box and trailer storage.

Riding Arena

This is a ‘Charles Britton’ arena and measures about 40m x 20m. It is well drained and has a sand & rubber surface.

Paddocks/Land

There are 3 separate paddocks with a field shelter and there is potential, if one wished, to make a further grazing paddock on the large lower garden area. The land is well fenced with equi-fencing.

*Special Note*

'Wolverton is located along the Alkham Valley, which is part of the area of outstanding natural beauty. Throughout the year, the Environment Agency monitors the level of groundwater along the valley. If the levels are high, the lower garden and side paddock become very wet as this is the lowest part of the property. This does not impact on the house, garage, annexe, stables, barn, school or shelter.'

Riding

There is riding on local lanes in addition and there are a number of off road toll rides in the area. For further information visit .

Planning

All planning enquiries relating to the property should be made to Dover District Council (dover.gov.uk)

Services

Mains water, electricity & drainage. The cottage has a gas boiler which provides hot water and serves the central heating system with large gas storage tank.

The annexe has a glow-warm boiler which runs from a calor gas bottle.

Broadband: The seller has Plusnet but has recently switched to Starlink (). It is believed that there is fibre in the Alkham Valley Road.

Mobile: The sellers use O2 mobile.

Plan/Acreage/Boundaries

The plan on these sales particulars and the acreage quoted are based on the latest Ordnance Survey plans & are strictly for identification and guidance only. Interested parties are reminded that the land is sold in accordance with the owners Land Registry Title plan/s and must satisfy themselves as to the property boundaries and the quantity of land being purchased.

Plans on this brochure are published for illustrative purposes only and although they are believed to be correct their accuracy cannot be guaranteed.

Our Ref: FAL240121