# Swallows Rest | 4 Bedroom detached house | Eastling Road, Ospringe, ME13 0DU | For Sale > **Source URL:** https://www.hobbsparker.co.uk/estate-agents/property-for-sale/property-specifics?propertyId=AEA260016 > **Property ID:** AEA260016 > **Primary Image:** https://assets.reapit.net/hop/live/pictures/AEA/26/AEA260016_52.jpg > **Last Updated:** 2026-07-29T15:43:21Z ## Property Summary - **Price:** £1,150,000 - **Tenure:** freehold - **Bedrooms:** 4 - **Bathrooms:** 3 - **Reception Rooms:** 3 - **Acres:** 6 Acres - **Keywords:** Equestrian, Garden, home office, no chain, modern, Livestock, outbuildings, Paddock, Pasture, rural, stables, station within 5 miles, Woodland - **Negotiator Quote:** This is a rare combination of a spacious modern village house with land and stables to the rear - James Hickman, Equestrian & Rural Property ## Property Status - **Availability:** For Sale - **Viewing:** By appointment only. Contact James Hickman, Email: james.hickman@hobbsparker.co.uk, Call: 07703 495638 - **Arrange a Viewing Online:** https://hobbsparker.typeform.com/to/HkJxkv?propname=Swallows+Rest&property_reference=E10085&typeform-source=www.hobbsparker.co.uk&address=not_known&marketing_consent_given=blank ## Property Details ### Features - Edge of village - About 2770 sq feet - Large gardens - Stabling - Paddocks ### Short Description A rural property situated in the popular village of Painters Forstal within the Kent Downs National Landscape (formerly AONB). The property comprises a spacious and very well presented modern 5 bedroom house, set in good sized gardens and includes a double garage and stabling together with a parcel of mainly pastureland. The property is accessible to Ashford/M20, Canterbury/M2 and Maidstone or Sittingbourne. Freehold - Council Tax Band G About 5.63 acres ### Long Description Situation Painters Forstal is about 2 miles south-west of Faversham and is part of the parish of Ospringe. It is a country village which offers excellent access to the countryside and in particular to the Kent North Downs for walking, horse riding and cycling. Faversham offers a range of excellent services and connectivity, via Faversham Station and the M2 motorway which are within easy reach. There are High-Speed Trains from Faversham to London St Pancras with journey times from 1hr 6 mins or to Stratford International from 57 mins. There are domestic trains to Canterbury and beyond to the east and there is an easy drive to the popular coastal town of Whitstable via the Thanet Way (A299). The House The house, which is understood to have been built in about 2013, provides about 2770 square feet of very comfortable accommodation on 2 floors. There are 4 bedrooms and 3 bathrooms on the first floor, whilst on the ground floor is a very well quipped modern kitchen with a spacious dining/family area. The triple aspect sitting room is another really impressive room whilst the Snug/Study provides useful space either as a secondary sitting room, a home office or as a fifth bedroom if needed. There is underfloor heating throughout the first floor and radiators on the first floor, these are powered by a ground source heat pump. Outside/Gardens The property is approached off the lane over a brick entrance drive which gives access to a parking space in front of the house, and to side gates which lead to the rear and give access to the Double Garage & Log Store. There is a terrace immediately to the rear of the property with attractive border plantings. A brick path leads down from the drive to the main garden area where there is an attractive garden pond with waterfall feature. The rear gardens are mainly laid to lawn and there is a Summerhouse which looks over the land. ** There is a separate vehicular access into the rear garden from Eastling Road which is useful for bringing in tractors etc to maintain the land (see plan). Equestrian Facilities Close to the rear of the house is an enclosed stable yard with an L Shape Stable Block comprising a Pair of Stables and a Tack Room, opposite this is a Pair of Stables. Paddocks The land is divided into two grazing paddocks by internal post and rail fencing, with the land having a gentle south easterly slope. Surrounding the paddocks on 3 sides is a belt of mature trees which provide excellent shelter. Soil Type The land is shown as being Soilscape 8 and 3 on the LandIS Land Information System Map. https://www.landis.org.uk/soilscapes/ Footpaths & Bridle Paths 1) There are NO footpaths crossing the property. 2) There are a number of public bridleways in the area with the closest of them being: a) ZR622/2, which links the village with Hanslett’s Lane, Ospringe to the north west. b) ZR671, links Throwley Road with Plumford Road to the south via Rice Wood and Badgin Wood. For further information of all local public rights of way, use the postcode (ME13 0DU) and go to: https://webapps.kent.gov.uk/countrysideaccesscams/standardmap.aspx Plan/Acreage/Boundaries The plan on these sales particulars and the acreage quoted are based on the latest Ordnance Survey plans & are strictly for identification and guidance only. Interested parties are reminded that the land is sold in accordance with the owners Land Registry Title plan/s and must satisfy themselves as to the property boundaries and the quantity of land being purchased. Any plans used are published for illustrative purposes only and although they are believed to be correct their accuracy cannot be guaranteed. Planning All enquiries relating to any further planning matters should be referred to the planning department at Swale District Council (swale.gov.uk). Services/Additional Information Mains water, electricity and drainage. Ground Source heat pump for hot water and central heating. ## Property Images - [Picture No. 52](https://assets.reapit.net/hop/live/pictures/AEA/26/AEA260016_52.jpg) - [Picture No. 50](https://assets.reapit.net/hop/live/pictures/AEA/26/AEA260016_50.jpg) - [Picture No. 49](https://assets.reapit.net/hop/live/pictures/AEA/26/AEA260016_49.jpg) - [Picture No. 48](https://assets.reapit.net/hop/live/pictures/AEA/26/AEA260016_48.jpg) - [Picture No. 47](https://assets.reapit.net/hop/live/pictures/AEA/26/AEA260016_47.jpg) - [Picture No. 44](https://assets.reapit.net/hop/live/pictures/AEA/26/AEA260016_44.jpg) - [Picture No. 43](https://assets.reapit.net/hop/live/pictures/AEA/26/AEA260016_43.jpg) - [Picture No. 42](https://assets.reapit.net/hop/live/pictures/AEA/26/AEA260016_42.jpg) - [Picture No. 41](https://assets.reapit.net/hop/live/pictures/AEA/26/AEA260016_41.jpg) - [Picture No. 40](https://assets.reapit.net/hop/live/pictures/AEA/26/AEA260016_40.jpg) - [Picture No. 39](https://assets.reapit.net/hop/live/pictures/AEA/26/AEA260016_39.jpg) - [Picture No. 38](https://assets.reapit.net/hop/live/pictures/AEA/26/AEA260016_38.jpg) - [Picture No. 37](https://assets.reapit.net/hop/live/pictures/AEA/26/AEA260016_37.jpg) - [Picture No. 36](https://assets.reapit.net/hop/live/pictures/AEA/26/AEA260016_36.jpg) - [Picture No. 34](https://assets.reapit.net/hop/live/pictures/AEA/26/AEA260016_34.jpg) - [Picture No. 33](https://assets.reapit.net/hop/live/pictures/AEA/26/AEA260016_33.jpg) - [Picture No. 32](https://assets.reapit.net/hop/live/pictures/AEA/26/AEA260016_32.jpg) - [Picture No. 31](https://assets.reapit.net/hop/live/pictures/AEA/26/AEA260016_31.jpg) - [Picture No. 30](https://assets.reapit.net/hop/live/pictures/AEA/26/AEA260016_30.jpg) - [Picture No. 29](https://assets.reapit.net/hop/live/pictures/AEA/26/AEA260016_29.jpg) - [Picture No. 28](https://assets.reapit.net/hop/live/pictures/AEA/26/AEA260016_28.jpg) - [Picture No. 27](https://assets.reapit.net/hop/live/pictures/AEA/26/AEA260016_27.jpg) - [Picture No. 26](https://assets.reapit.net/hop/live/pictures/AEA/26/AEA260016_26.jpg) - [Picture No. 25](https://assets.reapit.net/hop/live/pictures/AEA/26/AEA260016_25.jpg) - [Picture No. 23](https://assets.reapit.net/hop/live/pictures/AEA/26/AEA260016_23.jpg) - [Picture No. 22](https://assets.reapit.net/hop/live/pictures/AEA/26/AEA260016_22.jpg) - [Picture No. 21](https://assets.reapit.net/hop/live/pictures/AEA/26/AEA260016_21.jpg) - [Picture No. 20](https://assets.reapit.net/hop/live/pictures/AEA/26/AEA260016_20.jpg) - [Picture No. 19](https://assets.reapit.net/hop/live/pictures/AEA/26/AEA260016_19.jpg) - [Picture No. 18](https://assets.reapit.net/hop/live/pictures/AEA/26/AEA260016_18.jpg) - [Picture No. 17](https://assets.reapit.net/hop/live/pictures/AEA/26/AEA260016_17.jpg) - [Picture No. 16](https://assets.reapit.net/hop/live/pictures/AEA/26/AEA260016_16.jpg) - [Picture No. 14](https://assets.reapit.net/hop/live/pictures/AEA/26/AEA260016_14.jpg) - [Picture No. 11](https://assets.reapit.net/hop/live/pictures/AEA/26/AEA260016_11.jpg) - [Picture No. 08](https://assets.reapit.net/hop/live/pictures/AEA/26/AEA260016_08.jpg) - [Picture No. 07](https://assets.reapit.net/hop/live/pictures/AEA/26/AEA260016_07.jpg) - [Picture No. 05](https://assets.reapit.net/hop/live/pictures/AEA/26/AEA260016_05.jpg) - [Picture No. 03](https://assets.reapit.net/hop/live/pictures/AEA/26/AEA260016_03.jpg) - [Picture No. 02](https://assets.reapit.net/hop/live/pictures/AEA/26/AEA260016_02.jpg) - [Picture No. 01](https://assets.reapit.net/hop/live/pictures/AEA/26/AEA260016_01.jpg) ## Property Floorplans - [Floorplan 1](https://assets.reapit.net/hop/live/pictures/AEA/26/AEA260016_51.png) --- For more information or to arrange a viewing, please [view this property on the Hobbs Parker website]({https://www.hobbsparker.co.uk/estate-agents/property-for-sale/property-specifics?propertyId=AEA260016}), or call 07703 495638.