South Lodge Farm Stelling Minnis. equestrian property Agents

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1 South Lodge Farm Stelling Minnis equestrian property Agents

2 Equestrian Property homes for horses and riders South Lodge Farm Stelling Minnis Canterbury, Kent CT4 6BL A small grass farm or equestrian property set in a truly rural and highly sought after location close to both Stelling Minnis and Bossingham, within easy reach of Canterbury City centre. The property comprises a charming Grade II listed farmhouse set in attractive gardens, a partially converted traditional Kent barn with planning consent for residential conversion, modern farm and equestrian buildings including internal stabling/tack rooms and office. In all about acres. Reduced to 1,300,000 Accommodation Farmhouse: 2/3 Bedrooms Dressing Room Sitting Room Kitchen/Breakfast Room Dining Room Hall Utility Room Bathroom Cloakroom Entrance Porch Kent Barn (Planned Accommodation): 3 Bedrooms (1 En-Suite) Living Room Study Area Hall Area Kitchen/Dining Room Bathroom Utility Room Communications Stelling Minnis - 1½ miles Canterbury 8 miles. M20 (Junction 11) - 7½ miles Sandling Station - 8½ miles.

3 Situation South Lodge Farm occupies a delightful and completely unspoilt rural location about 1 mile north east of Stelling Minnis village centre and about 1.5 miles from Stone Street (B2068). The village of Elham is about 3 miles to the south east and the village of Bossingham is about 2 miles to the north west. Kingston and Barham are also within a short drive via local lanes and offer access to the A2. Canterbury which is about 8 miles to the north offers an extensive range of recreational, educational and shopping facilities as well as a main line station at Canterbury West offering a high speed service to London St. Pancras from 58 minutes. Junction 11 of the M20 is about 7½ miles to the south giving access to Folkestone and the Channel Tunnel terminal. Mainline rail services are also available at Sandling which connects to the high speed service at Ashford International (from 37 minutes). There are a number of good primary schools in the area with secondary schools available in Canterbury, Folkestone and Saltwood. Background The farm was purchased by the present owners as a small livestock/grass farm which they are now using as a well equipped equestrian holding specialising in the breeding and importing of Andulisian horses ( They have converted the main barn into internal stabling with 2 tack rooms, a feed room, an office and mezzanine storage. A new staff rest room and an impressive 60m x 20m all-weather riding arena has been added. The land has been fenced into a large number of usable and easily maintained paddocks. Planning consent has been granted for conversion of a Kent Barn to make a lovely 3 bedroom dwelling. Construction of this has already started with the foundation stage completed. Farmhouse A Grade II listed house which has been modernised by the owners to a good standard to provide comfortable accommodation arranged on 2 floors. There is a new kitchen/ breakfast room and the bathrooms have all been updated. Gardens The farmhouse is surrounded on all sides by attractive gardens which are mainly laid to lawn with borders planted with a wealth of plants, shrubs and small trees. In the corner of the garden is an above-ground fish pond with pump as well as a greenhouse. To the rear of the main garden is an uncultivated area that can be incorporated within the formal gardens. To the side of the house overlooking the stable yard is a small terrace ideal for alfresco dining and socialising.

4 Outside A concrete driveway off the lane leads through new entrance gates are set within a new closeboard fence. This leads to the farmhouse and Kent barn with the buildings and land beyond. Close to the entrance is a Double Garage about x 16. Kent Barn This lies on the opposite side of the farm drive to the farmhouse which has a beautiful oak frame with foundations and brick plinth base all in place ready to complete the residential conversion. The full drawings, plans and other documents are all available for inspection on Shepway District Council s website under Planning Application Ref Nos. Y10/0676/SH, Y10/0678/SH and Y11/0061/NMC (see Planning below). Buildings 1) Main Barn a) Stables - About 70 x 50 by Scorpion of steel frame under a corrugated roof and with a concrete floor throughout. There are vehicular doors and pedestrian doors as well as windows to front and side. This has been converted by the owners for equestrian use and now comprises 8 separate loose boxes all of which are of an extremely generous size and were constructed of block construction. b) 2 Tack Rooms. c) Office. d) Mezzanine storage. 2) Staff Room This is a new building next to the main barn which comprises a kitchen area with dining area adjoining to the front of which is a paved terrace for outside eating etc. 3) General Purpose Barn/Foaling Boxes About 45 x 30, being a 3 bay concrete framed barn with corrugated roof and cladding to 3 walls and divided internally with 2 bays being 4 large foaling pens with dividing gates with a single bay used for general storage. 4) Pair of Stables a) Refurbished building providing 2 excellent stables with concrete apron and overhang to front, weatherboard elevations under a profile sheet roof. 5) Pens/Shelters 4 extremely useful outdoor pens each with their own small shelter. 6) Nissan Hut About 40 x 17.

5 South Lodge Farm, Stelling Minnis Dining Room 3.46 x '4 x 9'8 Entrance 2.80 x '2 x 7'1 IN Approximate Approximate Gross Gross Internal Internal Area Area = = sq m sq / 1563 m / 1563 sq ftsq ft Important Notice These particulars have been prepared in all good faith to give a fair overall view of the property and must not be relied upon as statements or representations of fact. Purchasers must satisfy themselves by inspection or otherwise regarding the items mentioned below and as to the content of these particulars. If any points are particularly relevant to your interest in the property please ask for further information. We have not tested any services, appliances, equipment or facilities, Dressing Room 2.50 x '2 x 7'9 First Floor 41.8 sq m 450 sq ft Kitchen 5.13 x '10 x 10'2 Bedroom 4.77 x '8 x 10'4 Hall 4.47 x '8 x 4'11 Sitting Room 5.55 x '3 x 15'11 (Approx) Wardrobe Up Dn Bedroom 4.64 x '3 x 8'10 Utility 2.60 x '6 x 5'8 Bedroom 4.84 x '11 x 10'3 This plan This is plan for is layout for layout guidance guidance only. only. Not drawn Not drawn to scale to scale unless unless stated. stated. Windows Windows and door and door openings openings are approximate. are approximate. Whilst Whilst every every care care is taken is taken in the in preparation the preparation of this of plan, this plan, please please check check all dimensions, all dimensions, shapes shapes and compass and compass bearings bearings before before making making any decisions any decisions reliant reliant upon upon them. them. (ID254159) (ID254159) and nothing in these particulars should be deemed to be a statement that they are in good working order or that the property is in good structural condition or otherwise. It should not be assumed that any contents/furnishings/furniture etc. photographed are included in the sale, nor that the property remains as displayed in the photograph(s). No assumption should be made with regards to parts of the property that have not been photographed. All descriptions, dimensions, areas and necessary permissions for use and occupation and other details are given in good faith but any intending purchaser must satisfy themselves by inspection or further detailed request. The information in these particulars is given without responsibility on the part of the agents or their clients. These particulars do not form any part of an offer or a contract and neither the agents nor their employees have any authority to make or give any representations or warranties whatsoever in relation to this property. N Riding Arena This is located to the south of the main group of buildings measuring approximately 60m x 20m being surrounded on all sides by post & rail fencing and having an excellent rubber and sand surface. There are floodlights to each corner and dressage mirrors. Planning Summary New Agricultural Barn Planning was previously granted for a new agricultural barn which was to be located immediately to the rear of the Main Barn. This was granted by Shepway District Council on 12th November 2007 under a 28 day prior notification, Planning Ref Y07/1339/ SH. This consent lapsed in 2012 but the sellers are intending to re-submit the application. Equestrian Use YO7/1589/SH Change of use of land and existing barn for the keeping and breeding of horses and the vision of a 60m x 20m ménage (issued 28th March 2008). Land The land is in 2 separate parts. The main block of land surrounds the farmhouse and buildings and extends in all to about 44.50acres. The land closest to the buildings has been fenced off as paddocks with more open fields to the south and north which are used for general grazing and hay making. To the north of the farm, on the opposite side of the lane, is a further parcel of land comprising 2 fields with some woodland. This extends to about acres, has water connected and provides sheltered grazing. In addition, there is a narrow slither of woodland to the south just under 0.25 acre. Services Mains water and electricity Private drainage system. Local Authority Shepway District Council ( Riding Stelling Minnis and surrounding area are well known for their excellent hacking on quiet country lanes. There are also a number of toll rides which are available in the area, for further information please go to Viewing Strictly by appointment through Hobbs Parker Estate Agents (Ref: E481). N

6 Equestrian Property homes for horses and riders Directions From M20 (Junction 11): Head due north on the B2068 (Stone Street) towards Canterbury. Proceed for almost exactly 6 miles and take the right turn into Stelling Minnis village. Proceed through until reaching the Bossingham Road, turn right and continue for about 0.4 mile and on the right hand bend, turn left (signed Bridge), continue for 0.2 mile and at the unsigned fork in the lane bear right and proceed down the hill and up to the other side for almost exactly 0.3 mile. At the next junction turn left (signed Kingston) and continue along this land for just under 0.4 mile where South Lodge Farm will be found on the right hand side. From Canterbury City Centre: Head due south east on the New Dover Road and just past the Kent County Cricket Ground turn right onto the B2068 (Stone Street). Continue along this road without deviation for almost exactly 6.5 miles and take the left turn towards Stelling Minnis and then follow the directions as above. Location plan for identification purposes only Crown Copyright All rights reserved. Licence No: hobbsparker.co.uk Ashford Office Romney House Orbital Park Ashford TN24 0HB Tenterden Office 9 The Fairings Oaks Road Tenterden TN30 9QX

7 Equestrian Property homes for horses and riders Are you planning to sell your house? Not everyone needs to sell their house in order to buy, but the reality is that the majority of us do! Maybe you are in the early stages of looking for suitable properties, and need an accurate valuation of your home, and maybe some advice to help you with your plans I would be pleased to help. Perhaps your house is already on the market, and you d like a second opinion, I can help with that too. Equestrian properties require specialist expertise and very specific marketing. To successfully sell your house at the right price and buy the next one, it is essential to have an Agent with proven local knowledge and valuation experience. I grew up owning and riding horses and have spent the best part of 25 years of my working life dealing with equestrian properties. I am definitely best placed to help in this respect. The first few weeks of marketing your house are vitally important. Having an Agent that can put your house in front of the right buyers from the outset makes all the difference. hobbsparker.co.uk At Hobbs Parker, we have specialist agents within Equestrian Properties, Country Houses, Ashford Homes, The Villages and Tenterden Homes with dedicated valuers specialising in these properties. With over 160 years of experience in Ashford and its surrounding villages, Hobbs Parker offers you all of this expertise and experience under one roof. Whatever stage you are at, feel free to give me a call. I would be happy to help. James Hickman MRICS FAAV Director & Head of Hobbs Parker Equestrian Properties or james.hickman@hobbsparker.co.uk