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The Firs Redbarn Lane, Ewell Minnis, CT15 7DZ

A rural equestrian property in the quiet hamlet of Ewell Minnis which benefits from a network of small lanes and bridle paths making it ideal for local hacking. The bungalow requires modernisation but also has potential for extension (subject to planning). Stables, outbuildings and paddocks. Just under 1 acre.

Guide Price £360,000

Accommodation 2 Bedrooms • Sitting Room • Kitchen/Breakfast Room • Inner Hall • Bathroom • Conservatory • Entrance Porch Outside Two Pairs of Stables • Nissan Hut • Prefab Building Communications Dover Town Centre M20 (Junction 12) – 4.5 miles M20 (Junction 13) – 4.5 miles • Folkestone Town Centre – 4.5 miles Situation 3) Nissan Building, about 30’ x 18’, half of which is dedicated to hay storage with the The Firs occupies a rural location in Ewell other half used as a garage. Minnis about 1.5 miles north east of village with Folkestone and the M20 (Junction Land 13) about 4.5 miles to the south west. Dover town centre is a similar distance to the south The land comprises level pastureland divided east whilst the A2 is easily accessible at either into 2 paddocks, there is an old touring Whitfield or . The A2 provides swift and caravan and some of old stables which are now easy access to Canterbury and beyond. dilapidated. The Firs Services The Firs comprises a detached bungalow Mains water, electricity and drainage. An oil requiring modernisation but also with potential fired boiler provides domestic hot water and to extend (subject to planning). serves the central heating system. Gardens Viewing These are very informal being laid to lawn, lie Strictly by appointment through Hobbs Parker mainly to the rear of the property and provide Estate Agents LLP. potential for the creation of a more formal (Reference: E264) garden. Outside The property is approached over a public bridleway off Redbarn Lane leading through a gate to a gravel entrance drive which leads to:- 1) Prefab Building – This was recently granted planning consent Council under Application No. DOV/10/00874 to be refurbished including resultant changes to the external appearance of the building. Energy Performance Certificate A copy of the application and the decision notice are available from Hobbs Parker or can be inspected at www.dover.gov.uk. 2) Stables – There are 2 pairs of modern timber frame and clad stables each with a concrete yard and pathway to the front.

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Directions From A2/Whitfield: Head due south-west on the A256 towards © Crown Copyright 2015. All rights reserved. Licence No: 100003688 River. At the roundabout at the bottom of the hill turn right, From M20 (Jct 13): Continue heading due north-easterly, straight continue for a short distance and then turn left into the Alkham onto the A20 passing through the hillside tunnel. On exiting the Valley Road. Continue in a south-westerly direction for just over tunnel, take the first left turn onto the A260 and turn left and then 1¼ miles and then turn right into Wolverton Hill. Continue to immediately left again towards Alkham. At the small roundabout, the top of the hill and at the 3 way junction turn right and then turn right onto the Alkham Valley Road and continue along this right again into Redbarn Lane. Proceed along Redbarn Lane and road without deviation for about 3 miles into Alkham village. Pass then turn left into the bridle path signed ‘Smithfield Farm and The through the village and continue for just under ½ mile and take the Firs’. Continue along this bridle path for a short distance and the Ashford Office Tenterden Office first left turn into Wolverton Hill. Continue up the hill and at the entrance gate to The Firs will be found on the left hand side. 3 way junction turn right. Proceed for a short distance and turn Romney House 9 The Fairings right again into Redbarn Lane. Continue along this road and after Orbital Park Oaks Road about ¼ mile take a left turn into the bridleway marked ‘Smithfield Ashford TN24 0HB Tenterden TN30 9QX Farm and The Firs’. Continue for a short distance and the entrance gate to The Firs will be found on the left hand side. hobbsparker.co.uk 01233 506223 01580 766766 Equestrian Property homes for horses and riders www.hobbsparker.co.uk Are you planning to sell your house?

Not everyone needs to sell their house in order to buy, At Hobbs Parker, we have specialist agents within Equestrian Properties, but the reality is that the majority of us do! Country Houses, Ashford Homes, The Villages and Tenterden Homes with dedicated valuers specialising in these properties. Maybe you are in the early stages of looking for suitable properties, and need an accurate valuation of your home, and maybe some advice to With over 160 years of experience in Ashford and its surrounding help you with your plans – I would be pleased to help. Perhaps your villages, Hobbs Parker offers you all of this expertise and experience house is already on the market, and you’d like a second opinion, I can under one roof. help with that too. Whatever stage you are at, feel free to give me a call. Equestrian properties require specialist expertise and very specific I would be happy to help. marketing. To successfully sell your house at the right price and buy the next one, it is essential to have an Agent with proven local knowledge and valuation experience. I grew up owning and riding horses and have spent the best part of 25 years of my working life dealing with equestrian properties. I am definitely best placed to help in this respect.

The first few weeks of marketing your house are vitally important. Having an Agent that can put your house in front of the right buyers from the outset makes all the difference. James Hickman MRICS FAAV Director & Head of Hobbs Parker Equestrian Properties hobbsparker.co.uk 01233 506 204 or email: [email protected]