South Green, Sittingbourne, Kent, ME9

Beautifully situated Grade II listed farmhouse with stables, outbuildings, fields and woodland totalling over 18 acres.

Description

Old Forge Farm is a beautifully situated Grade II listed timber framed farmhouse, dating in part from the late 16th century or early 17th century with later 20th century additions. The property is set well back from the lane amidst its attractive gardens and surrounding land and woodland, totalling just over 18 acres together with a range of outbuildings including an American barn with Hancox stabling.

The pretty farmhouse accommodation retains a wealth of charm and character, with many exposed beams and timbers and vaulted ceilings to a number of the bedrooms. The front door opens to the reception hall which is open to the pitch with a wide oak staircase rising up to the first floor and a separate access to the one room cellar. Dual aspect reception rooms include family and sitting rooms, the latter with an inglenook fireplace and both having inset wood burning stoves.

The kitchen/dining room, with underfloor heating, is very well proportioned and equipped with a range of cupboards, a freestanding dresser, a Rangemaster, a dishwasher and washing machine. There is a an adjoining utility room which houses the boiler and a WC. The first floor is accessed via two separate staircases, where there is a total of three bedrooms which are served by three attractive bath and shower rooms, all being fully tiled with under floor heating.

Old Forge Farm is approached via an electric gate, with the drive leading to the outbuildings, in front of which is ample parking and turning. The gardens are laid to lawn and interspersed with specimen trees and there is a substantial terrace and two water features. There is an Alitex greenhouse and a former kitchen garden with raised beds.

Equestrian facilities include the substantial American barn which incorporates eight Hancox stables with automatic waters, a tack room, kitchen, WC and store room. There is a further four bay barn which houses a diesel generator and has parking for three cars. Adjacent to the gardens are six enclosed paddocks with water connected. There are two further fields to the south and a wide belt of woodland provides screening for the property.

Location

Occupying an enviable rural setting, local shopping facilities, amenities and stations can be found in the villages of Bearsted and Hollingbourne, with the larger towns of Maidstone, Ashford and Sevenoaks providing comprehensive shopping. Mainline rail services run to London (Charing Cross, London Bridge and London Victoria) and there is a high speed rail link from Ashford International (London St Pancras in 38 minutes).

The M20 can be joined 4 miles away giving access to Ashford International, Folkestone and Dover and the M25 for Heathrow and Gatwick Airports.

Golf clubs include Leeds Castle, Rye, Chart Hills and the world famous Links at Sandwich. County cricket at Canterbury and Maidstone. Riding and walking in adjoining countryside and Hucking Estate Woodland Trust (1.1 mile).

A selection of private and state schools include Sutton Valence Junior and Senior Schools, Ashford School, Benenden School, The King’s School Canterbury, Sevenoaks and Tonbridge Schools. Primary, secondary schools and grammar schools in Ulcombe, Lenham and Headcorn, The Cornwallis Academy, Linton, Homewood School, Tenterden, Highworth Grammar School, Ashford (Music specialist), Norton Knatchbull for Boys (Language College and offering the International Baccalaureate). Maidstone Boys Grammar School and Invicta Grammar School for girls.

*All mileages and distances are approximate

Square Footage: 2,461 sq ft


Acreage: 18 Acres

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Additional Info

Services: LPG gas fired central heating, mains water and electricity. Private drainage.

Agent's Note: 1. A footpath runs across the field and woodland. 2. Planning permission for creation of menage 21/502235/FULL (lapsing end of June) 3. Lapsed planning MA/12/1579 Proposed conversion of existing ancillary workshop building to form studio and sleeping accommodation ancillary to main house.