Equestrian property for sale in Chegworth Road, Harrietsham, Maidstone, Kent ME17

Beautifully presented Grade II Listed four bedroom property with detached three bed barn/annexe, separate holiday let, stables and about four acres, in a country lane setting.

Description
Little Chegworth is a delightful Grade II listed family property comprising a beautifully presented farmhouse, a three bed curtilage listed barn, a detached two bedroom holiday let and equestrian facilities including all weather school and several paddocks.

The main house, believed to date from the 16th century or earlier with an early 19th century façade, features an abundance of charm and character with many exposed beams, timbers, stone and brickwork, wood and tiled flooring and wood burning stoves to the drawing and sitting rooms. Internal accommodation comprises three main reception rooms, linked via the pretty part vaulted reception hall, including a drawing room enjoying a westerly aspect and interconnecting dining and sitting rooms, which are perfect for entertaining. Off the sitting room is a charming snug/bar. A flexible study/home office is located off the kitchen.

The kitchen/breakfast room is fitted with a range of oak cupboards with granite work surfaces. Appliances include a Rangemaster electric oven with lpg gas hob, an integral dishwasher and fridge. Steps lead down to the utility room where there is space for further white goods. On the first floor there are four attractive bedrooms, the well proportioned main bedroom is served by a luxuriously appointed bathroom whilst there is a stylish and newly fitted (2023) shower room for the remaining bedrooms. Access can be gained to eaves storage and the loft space.

Little Chegworth is approached via a gated entrance leading to an extensive area of parking and an outbuilding/mower store. From here there is gated access to a hard standing yard, where the stable block incorporates four stables, all with automatic water drinkers, a tack room and store. An arch leads through to the outdoor all weather school and paddocks beyond.

The three bed two storey barn/annexe lies immediately to the east of the house, outside it enjoys its own private garden and terrace whilst inside it has a sitting room, a fitted kitchen, a WC, three first floor bedrooms and a bathroom.

The excellent detached holiday let, also benefits from its own garden and terrace. There is an open plan sitting room/kitchen together with two bedrooms and a shower room.

Location
Little Chegworth is situated in the hamlet of Chegworth, along a country lane under two miles from the pretty village of Ulcombe with The Pepperbox Inn and The Harrow Inn and primary school, 2.6 miles from Harrietsham which benefits from a good range of everyday amenities, and 4.5 miles from the market village of Lenham with Co-op supermarket, village store, pharmacy, school and public houses.

Rail services run from Harrietsham and Hollingbourne to London Victoria in about 1 hour 12 mins. Ashford (14.5 miles) has a high speed train service to London St Pancras in about 37 minutes. Ebbsfleet International (23 miles) has fast services to London St Pancras in about 20 mins.

Like many parts of Kent there is an excellent selection of schools in the area. In the state sector there are schools for boys and girls in Maidstone, Sittingbourne, Cranbrook and Tonbridge. Independent girls and boys schools in the private sector include Sutton Valence, King’s Canterbury, Lorenden, St Edmunds and Tonbridge at junior and senior level.

There is easy access to the M20 (Junction 8) and M2 providing links to Gatwick and Heathrow airport and other motorway networks.

*All distances and mileages are approximate

Square Footage: 2,519 sq ft

Acreage:
4 Acres

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Additional Info
Services: Oil fired central heating, lpg for cooking, mains water and electric. Private drainage.

Little Chegworth Annexe - Tax Band E
Little Chegworth Holiday Let - tbc

Agent's Note: A public footpath crosses over the property.