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Guide Price£1,100,000

Rural - Mid Kent

Land size
3.11 acres
Bedrooms
5
Bathrooms
3

Key Features

  • Detached 5 Bedroom Property
  • Acreage 3.11 acres (*TBV)
  • Large stable yard 8 stables /tack room / haybarn
  • Riding Arena 30m x 20m
  • Semi riral location
  • Spacious Parking for horse boxes /cars

Description

A detached family property set in around 3.11 acres (*TBV) of mainly pastureland in a picturesque elevated position with distant views over countryside and with the benefit of a range of equestrian facilities including a post and rail Ménage 40m x 20m, stable yard of 8 loose boxes, tack room. haybarn and outbuildings.

Nestled in the picturesque rural setting of the hamlet of Stanford near Ashford, this remarkable equestrian property offers a unique blend of charm and modern living. Originally built in 1930, the residence has been thoughtfully extended and updated, transforming it into a spacious family home (2,368 sq.ft.) featuring modern kitchen/breakfast room, utility room, sitting room, dining room, five well-appointed bedrooms and two bathrooms, providing ample space for family life and entertaining.

For those with multiple vehicles or horse boxes, the property includes generous parking facilities, accommodating a number of vehicles. This spacious parking area is conveniently located near the stable yard, ensuring easy access for all areas.

With its conveniently placed rural location and extensive equestrian facilities, this property presents a rare opportunity for those seeking a lifestyle that embraces both country living and equestrian pursuits.

Location - Stanford is a peaceful hamlet nestled between Ashford and Hythe, offering a blend of rural charm and excellent connectivity. Surrounded by the villages of Sellindge, Lympne, Postling, and Westenhanger, it enjoys a convenient position just off the M20 (Junction 11), providing straightforward access to Ashford, Hythe, and the Kent coastline.
Nearby Westenhanger railway station offers regular services to Ashford International railway station, with high-speed connections reaching London St Pancras in under 40 minutes—ideal for commuters.
The area is well served by education, with reputable primary schools in Sellindge and Lympne, alongside a range of grammar and comprehensive schools in Folkestone and Ashford. Independent options include Ashford School and Spring Grove School.
Adding to its appeal, the nearby Kent Downs National Landscape offers beautiful countryside, walking trails, and outdoor pursuits. For equestrian enthusiasts, there is also hacking available along the adjacent bridleway next to the property.
Altogether, Stanford presents an appealing option for families, commuters, and those seeking a rural lifestyle with strong transport links and access to nature.

Material Information - TENURE: Freehold
PROPERTY TYPE: Detached
PROPERTY CONSTRUCTION: Brick
NUMBER & TYPE OF ROOM/S: see attached floor plans.
PARKING: Large parking area for cars and horseboxes
FLOOD RISK: Zone 1
TITLE NUMBER/S: K758721
LOCAL AUTHORITY: Folkestone & Hythe District Council
TAX BAND: C
EPC RATING: Full ratings & advisories/estimated costs are now online at the .gov web site:

Services & Outgoings - HEATING: Oil
SEWAGE: Septic Tank
WATER SUPPLY: Mains
ELECTRICITY SUPPLY: Mains
OFCOM - Mobile & Broadband
BROADBAND
Download Mbps – also see useful website links.
MOBILE COVERAGE
Indoor - EE / Vodafone / O2 / Three - also see useful website links.
Outdoor - EE / Vodafone / O2 / Three - also see useful website links.
OUTBUILDING/S SERVICES:
WATER SUPPLY: Mains from the house
ELECTRICITY SUPPLY: Mains from the house
PROPERTY TYPE: Detached Stables
PROPERTY CONSTRUCTION: Timber Framed on concrete base

Land & Grounds - The acreage and or land shown / stated on any map and or screen print for the property is *TBV – (To Be Verified), which means that the land has not been formally measured and or verified by Equus and or its sellers/clients. A Title Plan from Land Registry will have been acquired, where available, showing the boundary and acreage. Otherwise, an online measuring tool will have been used to ‘check’ the acreage against the Land Registry Title where possible. Interested applicants / buyers are advised that if they have any doubts as to the plot size and wish to have verification of the titles and exact area of the entire plot/s, they will be required to make their own arrangements, at their own cost, by appointing the services of a Solicitor acting on their behalf and an accredited / qualified company who can measure the area for a compliant Land Registry Title Plan.

Helpful Websites - We recommend that you visit the local authority website pertaining to the property you are interested in buying for all the planning consents / restrictions / history and the following websites for more helpful information about the property and surrounding local area before proceeding in a purchase:
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Viewing Arrangements - All Viewings are strictly by Appointment with the Vendors’ Agent
Equus Country & Equestrian, South East/South West
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DISCLAIMER: All prospective buyers view all properties for sale with Equus International Property Ltd at their own risk and neither the Agents, Joint Agents nor the Sellers take responsibility for any damage or injury however caused to themselves or personal belongings or property.
By viewing a property with Equus you accept this disclaimer. If inspecting the outbuildings, equestrian facilities or any other building within the grounds you must wear appropriate clothing and footwear and children must be either left in the car or always supervised. Livestock should not be touched and all gates left shut or closed after use.

Disclaimers - 1. Particulars: These particulars are not an offer or contract, nor part of one. You should not rely on statements given by Equus International Property Ltd in the particulars, by word of mouth or in writing (“information”) as being factually accurate about the property, its condition or its value. Neither Equus International Property Ltd nor any joint agent has any authority to make any representations about the property, and accordingly any information given is entirely without responsibility on the part of Equus International Property Ltd.
2. Material Information: Please note that the material information is provided to Equus International Property Ltd by third parties and is provided here as a guide only. While Equus International Property Ltd has taken steps to verify this information, we advise you to confirm the details of any such material information prior to any offer being submitted. If we are informed of changes to this information by the seller or another third party, we will use reasonable endeavours to update this as soon as practical.
3. Photos, Videos etc: The photographs, property videos and virtual viewings etc. show only certain parts of the property as they appeared at the time they were taken. Areas, measurements and distances given are approximate only.
4. Regulations etc: Any reference to alterations to, or use of, any part of the property does not mean that any necessary planning, building regulations or other consent has been obtained. A buyer must find out by inspection or in other ways that these matters have been properly dealt with and that all information is correct.
5. Fixtures and fittings: A list of the fitted carpets, curtains, light fittings and other items fixed to the property which are included in the sale (or may be available by separate negotiation) will be provided by the Seller’s Solicitors.
6. VAT: If applicable, the VAT position relating to the property may change without notice.

Map Location

Property details

Tenure
Freehold
Council Tax Band
C
Date Posted
2026-05-07

Market Value Analysis

Compared with 135 Equestrian listings in South East England (1+ acres).

This Property£353,698 / acre
Equestrian Average (1+ acres) £129,464 / acre
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Energy Performance Certificate

Energy Efficiency Rating

Very energy efficient - lower running costs
CurrentPotential
(92+)A
(81-91)B
(69-80)C
(55-68)D
(39-54)E
(21-38)F
(1-20)G
62 D
74 C

Based on UK Energy Performance Certificate standards (EU Directive 2002/91/EC)

Running costs are one side. Planning activity, flood history and ground risks for this location are in the full report.

Utilities & Restrictions

Utilities

Electricity
Mains
Water
Mains
Heating
Oil Heating
Broadband
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Sewerage
Septic Tank / Private

Rights & Restrictions

Public Rights of Way
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Private Rights of Way
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Listed Property
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Restrictions
Yes

Listed status, conservation areas and planning constraints for this location are in the full report.

Property Features

Accessibility
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Parking
Parking Available
Garden
Garden

Beyond the particulars: planning activity, flood history, heritage and ground risks, checked for this exact spot.

Connectivity

Broadband

Fastest speed available at this postcode

1 Mbps

Under 10 Mbps here

Suitable for

  • Basic browsing & email

Fixed wireless access may also be an option here.

Mobile signal

CallsDataEE Good GoodO2 Good GoodThree Good GoodVodafone Good Good

Outdoor predictions; indoor signal depends on building materials.

Ofcom Connected Nations postcode-level predictions. Speeds and signal are modelled, not measured, and vary between addresses and providers.

Signal is the easy part. Planning activity, flood history and protected designations here are in the full report.

Nearest Schools

Primary

  • Sellindge Primary School1.7 milesOfsted: Good
    Ages
    4 to 11
    Pupils
    198
    Type
    Community school
  • Lympne Church of England Primary School2.3 milesOfsted report card · Feb 2026
    Ages
    4 to 11
    Pupils
    195
    Type
    Voluntary controlled school
    Faith
    Church of England
  • Stowting Church of England Primary School2.3 milesOfsted: Good
    Ages
    4 to 11
    Pupils
    106
    Type
    Voluntary controlled school
    Faith
    Church of England
  • Lyminge Church of England Primary School2.5 milesNo Ofsted rating
    Ages
    4 to 11
    Pupils
    191
    Type
    Voluntary controlled school
    Faith
    Church of England
  • St Augustine's Catholic Primary School2.5 milesNo Ofsted rating
    Ages
    5 to 11
    Pupils
    179
    Type
    Academy converter
    Faith
    Catholic

Secondary

  • Brockhill Park Performing Arts College2.1 milesOfsted report card · Jan 2026
    Ages
    11 to 18
    Pupils
    1,314
    Type
    Academy converter
  • Turner Free School4.8 milesOfsted: Good
    Ages
    11 to 18
    Pupils
    997
    Type
    Free schools
  • The Folkestone School for Girls5.2 milesOfsted: Good
    Ages
    11 to 18
    Pupils
    1,145
    Type
    Academy converter
    Gender
    Girls
  • The Harvey Grammar School5.3 milesNo Ofsted rating
    Ages
    11 to 18
    Pupils
    1,005
    Type
    Academy converter
    Gender
    Boys
  • Folkestone Academy5.6 milesOfsted report card · May 2026
    Ages
    11 to 19
    Pupils
    936
    Type
    Academy sponsor led

Distances are straight-line from the advertised location. Source: the national school registers (DfE, Welsh Government, Scottish Government) and Ofsted.

Schools are just the start: sold prices nearby, planning activity and any flood history are in the full report.

Amenities

Supermarket

Co-op Sellindge, Sellindge1.6 miles
Sainsburys Hythe, Hythe2.9 miles
Aldi Dymchurch Road, Hythe3 miles

GP surgery

Sellindge Surgery1.7 miles

Pharmacy

Lyminge Pharmacy2.4 miles

Hospital

Royal Victoria Hospital5.9 miles

Walking trail

North Downs Way0.9 miles

Straight-line distances from the advertised location. Sources: NHS records, Geolytix supermarket locations, OS Open Greenspace and the national trails registers.

The area stacks up? Now check the location itself: planning nearby, protected designations and past flooding.

Getting Around

Nearest station

Westenhanger Rail Station0.9 miles

Nearest bus stop

Stone Street Junction278 metres

Typical drive times

Dover17 min · 14 miles
Hythe7 min · 4.7 miles
Ashford16 min · 12 miles
Folkestone11 min · 8.2 miles
Canterbury (city)19 min · 12 miles

Straight-line distances from the advertised location; drive times are typical free-flow times over OpenStreetMap road data, so allow more at peak. Public transport locations from DfT NaPTAN.

Easy to reach matters. So do planning activity, flood history and ground risks: all in the full report.

Flood Risk

From Environment Agency flood map open data, checked around the advertised map pin and allowing for the listed acreage where known. This summary comes from LandSale, the advertising platform, not from the listing agent, and is not part of the agent's particulars. Risk can vary across a single holding, so verify anything critical through your own searches before committing.

Rivers and the sea

Flood Zone 1Lower risk

Surface water

Outside the mapped risk bandsVery low risk

The detail behind these bandings

The full report pinpoints where this location sits on the flood maps, and runs the deeper checks that usually only surface after an offer.

  • Exact flood zones & annual chances (included in the full report)
  • Any recorded past flooding (included in the full report)
  • Planning activity nearby (included in the full report)
  • Heritage & conservation (included in the full report)
  • Protected nature designations (included in the full report)
  • Ground risks (included in the full report)
  • Sold prices nearby (included in the full report)

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