Equestrian home in Kent: 5-bed, pool, school and annexe

Are you looking for a horsey pad in Kent? This home just outside Maidstone might be the one for you.

Situated in the village of Loose, this five-bed property has an impressive 10 acres. With 10 stables, a 20x40m manège and its own swimming pool, this home is beyond ideal for the multi-horse household.

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A horse owner and rider with more than 20 years experience, Bethany has been writing for equestrian publications since 2017. Over the course of her career, she has reported from major British Riding Clubs and British Dressage championships, covered Badminton Horse Trials and interviewed equestrian sport’s best athletes. Her work can also be found in Country Life, The Field and Breathe magazine.

Room to spare: five-bed horsey home with 10 acres, pool, arena and annexe

Loose is less than four miles from central Maidstone, which has three train stations – Maidstone West, Maidstone East and Maidstone Barracks. From Maidstone East, you can get direct to London Charing Cross (1 hr 5 mins) and London Victoria (1 hr 9 mins).

The property is 15 minutes from the M20 for the M25 and Dover. The Eurotunnel is a 45-minute drive away.

Local equestrian centres include Cobham Manor (18 mins), White Horse Farm (25 mins) and cross-country schooling is available at Bonfleur XC (9 mins).

Bell Equine Vets are down the road (15 mins) should you ever be in need.

Enjoy a day’s hunting with the Kent Hounds in the east of the county or Southdown & Eridge in the west.

First things first, the equestrian set-up. There are 10 brick stables and a wood-fenced fibresand and rubber manège.

Within the grounds are an Atcost barn with developmental potential subject to planning, swimming pool and summer house. There is also a two-bed separate annexe, perfect for guests or multi-generational living.

The land is separated into large, well-maintained paddocks.

Inside the property, the kitchen/breakfast room is in a country style with a range cooker and contrast tiled splashback.

There are three reception rooms, including a snug and family room.

On the first floor are the five bedrooms, the principal of which is en-suite, and a family bathroom.

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