East Street, Hunton, Maidstone, Kent, ME15

Fabulous location and good quality equestrian facilities with direct access to a toll ride - James Hickman, Rural & Equestrian Property

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A well-presented rural property with very good quality equestrian facilities and far-reaching views across the Weald of Kent and beyond. The property is located well away from public roads and forms part of a small hamlet of three houses situated within a farm primarily comprising of orchard and vineyards.

Direct access to the ‘Hunton/Linton’ toll ride (TROT) from the front gate.

Freehold - Council Tax Band G

In all about 6.25 acres


Weald Cottage is situated on the south facing slope of Hunton Hill next to Amsbury Farm. The property is well away from public roads and forms part of a small hamlet of three houses situated within a farm primarily comprising of orchard and vineyard. Hunton is a small village between Maidstone & Marden set in a rural landscape. The village is located in beautiful countryside, with The Greensand Way to the north and the River Beult marking the border with Chainhurst and Yalding.

There is a village hall, St Mary’s Church, Hunton CEP School, a village club and a cricket club (Hunton Wanderers), a playing field and children’s play area. Trains are available at Maidstone’s 3 stations and at nearby Marden (45 mins to central London) and Staplehurst, and there are 3 connections to the M20 motorway available within a reasonable distance.

House

The house is understood to date to about 1876 and originated as 2 Victorian cottages which have subsequently been extended into a spacious property. The house has been well maintained and provides comfortable and flexible accommodation suitable for a family. The sellers have carried out a number of improvements including a very appealing new kitchen recently. The study & snug at one end of the house would lend themselves to be used as a bedroom and small living room for a dependent relative if needed, whilst the attic/roof space might lend itself to conversion to additional bedroom space.

Gardens

The gardens are principally to the rear and sides of the house and are mainly laid to an expansive lawn which gently leads down to the paddocks below. To the side of the house is a small private area and to the rear is a patio from which the views and outlook can be enjoyed along with an attractive Willow tree.

Outside/Outbuildings

There is an expansive concrete drive with parking for a large number of cars and this gives access to the Large Garage/Store and a Single Stable/Workshop and leads out onto the lawns and gives access to the stable yard.
** There is a Railway Carriage Hobby Room next to the drive, but this will be retained by the sellers.

Stables & Barns

The former owners built a new stable yard in about 2000 to a very high standard and this building has been well maintained ever since.

1) Stable Yard - A high quality carefully planned stable building comprising 3 good size stables with a 4th stable that has been partitioned to provide 2 pony stables. The partition could easily be removed to create a standard size 4th stable. At the end of the stable building is a Tack Room.

2) Feed Room with services connected.

3) Covered Wash Area

4) Covered Area/Former Lambing Shed

** Please refer to the floorplans attached for internal dimensions.

Riding Arena

This is located conveniently between the paddocks and stable yard and measures approx. 40m x 20m with post and rail fencing and a well drained sand and rubber surface.

Paddocks/Land

The south facing land is divided into a number grazing paddocks to allow for rotation. The land is currently being grazed by ponies but the owners have also kept a small flock of sheep in the past.

Riding

There is hacking on local lanes and direct access to the “Linton” ride which is an 8.82 mile toll ride around the Hunton & Linton area mainly on farmland and orchards. For further information go to:

Soil Type

The land comprises Soilscape 18 soils according to the Land Information System Soil Map (

Footpath

There is a single footpath that skirts the boundary of the property (KM164) for a short distance to the north west. It is separated from the garden by a fence and hedge.

For further information use the KCC link below and the postcode ME15 OQY:


Planning

All planning enquiries relating to the property should be made to Maidstone Borough Council (maidstone.gov.uk)

Services/ Additional Information
Farmhouse: Mains water and electricity. Hot water & central heating are supplied by an oil fired boiler. There is a recently installed treatment plant drainage system.

Stable Yard & Outbuildings: Water & Electricity are connected where needed. There is a water boiler and a phone line in the Feed Room.

Flood Risk: Very Low

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.

The plans are published for illustrative purposes only and although they are believed to be correct their accuracy cannot be guaranteed.

Our Ref: FAL240242