5 bed equestrian for sale

Grove Road, Selling, Faversham, Kent ME13

Perry Leigh is in set in an idyllic rural location on the edge of Perry Wood immersed in a sought-after swathe of countryside to the south of Faversham. The woods rise behind the house to The Mount, which was used as part of a semaphore chain sending messages from London to the Kent ports, its position in the landscape allowing fantastic views to the coast which are enjoyed from the house itself.

The welcoming reception hall has wooden flooring and a fireplace fitted with a log burner. There are two studies, one either side of the reception hall, while the inner hallway at the heart of the home leads to the main reception rooms. These include a well-proportioned sitting room at the front with French doors opening to the garden and a wood-burning stove, and the formal drawing room with herringbone parquet flooring, French doors and a stone fireplace with a further wood-burning stove.

At the rear, the conservatory enjoys a sunny south-facing aspect with views over the gardens. Between them the rooms offer elegant and flexible family space with access to a large terrace behind the house, enhancing the entertainment and living space.

The kitchen is arranged around an Aga and has ample space for a table. The kitchen is bolstered by a fantastic utility/boot room which is so useful in a country house such as this and is used as the everyday entrance. There is useful a two roomed cellar.

Upstairs the well-appointed principal bedroom suite has built-in wardrobes and en suite bathroom with a bath and a separate shower and views to the garden. Four further bedrooms are served by a good-sized family bathroom set off a wide landing.

Perry Leigh is set back from a country lane with a large parking area to the front of a double garage, which is fitted with an EV charging point. There is gated access to the side and front of the house from the parking area.

The grounds provide an excellent balance of garden, paddock and woodland. Beyond the terrace, the lawns stretch away to a band of woodland on the southern boundary. There are several useful outbuildings, including one currently used as a gym. Double gates from the garden open to the paddock.

Nearer the house, adjacent to the double garage is sheltered leisure area with an above ground swimming pool, a covered dining area and outdoor kitchen.

Perry Leigh is situated in a tranquil rural position on the outskirts of the tiny village of Selling, to the south of the market town of Faversham and on the edge of the beautiful Kent Downs National Landscape. Selling is a small community with a local pub, a parish church and a village hall, and further local amenities can be found in nearby Boughton-Under-Blean, or in Faversham itself.

Boughton-Under-Blean has a local shop and several other facilities, while the bustling town of Faversham provides a range of shops and services for day-to-day needs, including supermarkets, high street shops and a variety of restaurants and cafés.

Selling station provides a service to London Victoria (from 84 minutes) or London St Pancras via Faversham, while road connections include the M2, A2 and A299, all within easy reach. The area has good access to Continental Europe via Eurotunnel and the Port of Dover. Chilham station provides alternative routes to London.