Arpinge, Folkestone

A substantial single storey home in an exceptional elevated setting with panoramic views over St Mary's Bay towards Dungeness with an impressive equestrian amenity including approx. 7 acres, with stables, barn and sand school

Situation

Hungar Down occupies a dramatic elevated setting on the escarpment above Peene village with extensive sea views over the Channel Tunnel terminal, embracing the French coast to the Sussex borders. Set within the Kent Downs AONB the property's remote setting offers exceptional walking, riding and cycling on the extensive range of paths and bridleways nearby. There are excellent connections nearby with the M20, Channel Tunnel terminal within 5 minutes, and high-speed rail services all within easy reach. The port of Folkestone, combines with the nearby towns of Ashford and port of Dover to provide a comprehensive range of amenities.

Property

An extended single storey home that offers versatile accommodation including the prospect of an integral annex. A more recent extension on the west side provides an additional spacious reception room and utility room & office, whilst bi-fold doors open from the 27ft long central sitting and dining area to a wide terrace which enjoys fine coast views over the stepped lawns on the southern side. This room wraps around to a kitchen and study with separate access to the stable complex.

The double aspect Hallway with electrically operated entrance door for wheelchair access and adjoining Boot room divides the living from the bedroom accommodation where there is a master bedroom suite with French doors to the patio, dressing room and ensuite shower room, with two further bedrooms plus gym/bedroom four, served by separate bath and shower room.

Entrance Hallway

Sitting Room

Kitchen/Dining Room

Utility

Office

Master Bedroom

En Suite

Dressing Room

Bedroom Two

Bedroom Three

Bathroom

Gym

Boot Room

Barn One

Barn Two

Barn Three

Stable

Stable

Stable

Stable

Stable

Stable

Tack Room

Hay Store

Outside

There is gated entrance leading to a spacious parking and turning area to the east side of the property, beside which stands an impressive modern barn/garage, offering c.900 ft² on 2 floors”. Terraced “infinity style lawns lie to the south and there is side access to a sheltered sand school. Beyond and to the rear of the bungalow are a range of 6 loose boxes, with separate feed room, hay barn, two tack rooms and further shed. An impressive two storey Dutch style barn. The grassland lies principally to the north and west of the property, divided into paddocks.

Services

Mains water and electricity, oil fired central heating, private drainage by septic tank.

Directions to the property: From Junction 12 of the M20 follow the old A20 in a westerly direction. After ½ mile turn right signed to Newington & Peene. Proceed through Newington and then on through Peene and the road then bears left up a steep hill. After some 250m turn left at a T-junction onto Cycle Route 17 and the entrance to Hungar Down will be seen on the left after c.400m.