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Guide Price£1,425,000

Headcorn, Kent

Land size
6.5 acres
Bedrooms
5
Bathrooms
5

Description

No Chain – A substantial detached family home with 5/6 double bedrooms – 5 luxury en-suite shower/bathrooms) set in 6.5 acres (*TBV) with extensive equestrian facilities including a 50m x 30m outdoor Riding Arena, 9 box stable yard, large detached barn (scope further stables/other uses like Super Car Storage).
This unique property, of bespoke design, boasts impressive part vaulted accommodation to the ground floor with full height glazing to most rooms flooding natural light into the whole interior. The house has recently been refurbished, modernised and extended to exacting standards by the current owner with the heart of the home undoubtedly being the stunning open plan kitchen/dining/sitting and family room with feature brick fireplace and wood burner offering superb entertaining spaces embracing a modern indoor/outdoor theme.

For those with extended family living requirements the versatile ground floor layout may offer options to adapt to incorporate a self contained annexe if required.

The property is situated in a rural location with surrounding country walks and off road riding on designated TROTT toll rides yet offers the convenience of being around 1.8 miles from the village of Headcorn with mainline rail station providing direct links to London in around 1 hour and thriving high street of independent shops, including Sainsbury’s local supermarket, post office.

Situation & Local Awareness - The property is situated in a rural location with surrounding country walks and off road riding on designated TROTT tole rides yet offers the convenience of being around 1.8 miles from the village of Headcorn with mainline rail station providing direct links to London in around 1 hour and thriving high street of independent shops, including Sainsbury’s local supermarket, post office.
, bakery, butcher, restaurants, Village tearooms, country pubs, hair salon and florist. More comprehensive shopping can be found in Maidstone (11.2 miles), Ashford (13.4 miles) and Tunbridge Wells (19.8 miles). The area is particularly well known for the quality of schools, both in the private and state sectors Notable schools in the area include Benenden, Sutton Valence, St Ronans and Dulwich Prep. Excellent Grammar Schools can be found in Cranbrook, Maidstone, Tenterden, Tonbridge and Ashford making it an ideal location for families. Road links to the M25 can be gained via the M20 at junction 10 providing links to Gatwick and Heathrow airports and other motorway networks and the channel tunnel.

Accomodation - Refer to the floor plans for layout and dimension.
General Notes
The Ground Floor Study which has the pedestrian door to the side drive may be more suitable as the Boot/Dog and Coats Room.
Bedroom 6 on the floor plan has been used as a study/office but also could be used as an infants nursery.
The Riding Arena was added since purchase as has the extended KITCHEN area.

Equestrian Facilities & Outbuildings - STABLES - 'U' shaped stable block (National) with 9 loose boxes all approx 12ft x 12ft including 2 corner boxes which 24ft x 12ft. Additionally theres is a Tack Room approx 12ft x 12ft.
The whole yard is on connected to water, power and lighting.
OUTDOOR RIDING ARENA - 50m x 30m All Weather Arena with Fibre / Sand surface, newly built in 2022/23.
BARN - Approc 12m x 10m of block construction on concrete, electric roller shutter door, pedestrian side entrance, internal block room (unfinished) with wastewater available for WC etc.
WORKSHOP & STORE - timber construction, insulated, adjacent to the large barn. Seperate store to one side.

Land & Grounds - The site is on one land Registry Title and is 6.5 acres (*TBV).
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 Website Links - 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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Material Information - TENURE: Freehold
PROPERTY TYPE: Detached / PROPERTY CONSTRUCTION: Brick/block
NUMBER & TYPE OF ROOM/S: 5/ bedrooms / 5 shower and or bathrooms / Reception and dining / kitchen dining / utility and or office rooms: see attached floor plans.
PARKING: Off road multiple for cars / trailers and horseboxes.
LOCAL AUTHORITY: Maidstone Borough Council / TAX BAND:
EPC RATING: C 70/72 - Certificate number 9380-2398-3590-2695-5645
Full ratings & advisories/estimated costs are now online at the .gov web site:

Services - HEATING: Oil / SEWAGE: Private treatment plant / WATER SUPPLY: Mains / ELECTRICITY SUPPLY: Mains. Phase 3 electric has been brought on to site but NOT connected.
There is a large LPG underground tank which used to fuel the kitchen hob, the hob is now electric and the tankas disconnected although it is now connect to a BBQ but could be used again for heating or cooking subject to survey etc.

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.

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 aft

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Property details

Tenure
Freehold
Council Tax Band
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Date Posted
2026-01-29

Market Value Analysis

Compared with 464 Homes with Land listings in South East England (5+ acres).

This Property£219,231 / acre
Homes with Land Average (5+ acres) £137,069 / 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
70 C
72 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
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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

29 Mbps

Standard (10-30 Mbps)

Suitable for

  • Web & social
  • Music streaming
  • Standard video calls

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

  • Headcorn Primary School1.7 milesOfsted: Good *
    Ages
    4 to 11
    Pupils
    401
    Type
    Community school
  • Frittenden Church of England Primary School2.1 milesOfsted: Good *
    Ages
    4 to 11
    Pupils
    100
    Type
    Voluntary controlled school
    Faith
    Church of England
  • John Mayne Church of England Primary School2.3 milesOfsted report card · Feb 2026
    Ages
    4 to 11
    Pupils
    94
    Type
    Academy converter
    Faith
    Church of England
  • Smarden Primary School2.3 milesNo Ofsted rating
    Ages
    2 to 11
    Pupils
    172
    Type
    Academy converter
  • Staplehurst School4 milesOfsted: Good
    Ages
    4 to 11
    Pupils
    398
    Type
    Community school

Secondary

  • Homewood School and Sixth Form Centre5.4 milesOfsted: Good
    Ages
    11 to 18
    Pupils
    1,772
    Type
    Academy converter
  • Cranbrook School5.6 milesOfsted report card · May 2026
    Ages
    11 to 18
    Pupils
    958
    Type
    Academy converter
    Faith
    Christian
  • The Lenham School7.1 milesOfsted: Good
    Ages
    11 to 18
    Pupils
    820
    Type
    Academy sponsor led
  • Cornwallis Academy7.8 milesNo Ofsted rating
    Ages
    11 to 19
    Pupils
    1,402
    Type
    Academy sponsor led
  • Chilmington Green School7.8 milesOfsted report card · May 2026
    Ages
    11 to 19
    Pupils
    449
    Type
    Free schools

* Latest graded judgement covers quality of education only; no overall grade was issued under the 2024-25 inspection framework.

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

Sainsburys Headcorn Local, Headcorn1.6 miles
Morrisons Daily Iden Park, Staplehurst3.8 miles
Morrisons Daily Staplehurst The Parade, Staplehurst3.9 miles

GP surgery

Sutton Valence Group Practice4.8 miles

Pharmacy

Headcorn Pharmacy1.6 miles

Hospital

Benenden Hospital4.3 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

Headcorn Rail Station1.4 miles

Nearest bus stop

Bounds Cross908 metres

Typical drive times

Ashford21 min · 13 miles
Maidstone22 min · 14 miles
Tenterden11 min · 7.2 miles
Sittingbourne27 min · 17 miles
Canterbury (city)38 min · 26 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

A 1 in 30 or greater chance each yearHigher risk

Mapped within the area searched, not at the advertised map pin itself.

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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