Stelling Minnis, Canterbury, Kent, CT4

The joint accommodation and the rural location will appeal to many - James Hickman, Rural Property, Farms & Land

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A rural property (Agricultural Occupancy Condition) situated in an idyllic location on a quiet country lane between the villages of Stelling Minnis and Elham which provides flexible and spacious accommodation, totalling approximately 2,675 square feet. The property comprises the main bungalow with a generous 2 storey annexe which was added later.

The property sits in attractive gardens and includes a grazing paddock to the rear.

Freehold – Council Tax Band C (Bungalow) & B (Annexe)

About 2.50 acres


Situation

The property is located in an idyllic rural location on a quiet country lane with very little passing traffic. There is easy access to Stelling Minnis village and to Stone Street (B2068) which links Canterbury & the A2 with the M20. Elham and North Elham are an easy drive as are Folkestone West & Sandling Stations.

The Dwelling

The bungalow was built from the mid-1980s and was extended at a later date by adding an attached 2 storey annexe. The whole property provides modern accommodation suitable for 2 families or multi-generational living with all the convenience that that provides.

Agricultural Occupancy

1) The bungalow was originally granted outline planning consent on 4th February 1985 by Shepway District Council under planning reference SH/84/1174 and is subject to an Agricultural Occupancy Condition. Planning Condition 8 of this planning consent stated that:

‘’The occupation of the dwelling shall be limited to a person solely or mainly employed, or last employed, in the locality, in agriculture as defined in Section 290 (1) of the Town & Country Planning Act, 1971, or forestry (including any dependent of such person residing with him) or a widow or widower of such a person.’’

Agriculture is defined in Section 336 of the Town & Country Planning Act 1971 as “Agriculture includes horticulture, fruit growing, seed growing, dairy farming, the breeding and keeping of livestock (including any creature for the production of food, wool, skins or fur or for the purpose of its use in the farming of land), the use of land as grazing land, meadow land, osier land, market gardens and nursery grounds, and the use of land for woodlands where that use is ancillary to the farming of land for other agricultural purposes, an agricultural” shall be construed accordingly.

Outside/Gardens

The property is approached through iron gates leading to a spacious gravel drive with a Double Garage to one side. There are attractive private gardens to the side and rear of the property which are mainly lawned but they include a large patio, a fishpond and a small greenhouse.

Land

The land lies to the rear of the bungalow and garden and comprises a single grass paddock. There is also a small slither of woodland and a side access into the land from the lane where the Calor Gas Tank is located.

Soil Type

Mainly Soilscape 6 with a small part of Soilscape 8.
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Footpaths

There no footpaths crossing the property but there are footpaths in the area for walking etc.
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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 matter should be referred to the planning department at Folkestone & Hythe District Council (folkestone-hythe.co.uk)

Services/Additional Information

Mains water and electricity, a gas boiler in the main part of the bungalow serves radiators and provides hot water to the whole property. There is a Calor gas storage tank in the rear garden, accessible from the side lane. There is a Private drainage system, which is believed to be a septic tank.

Broadband: BT
Mobile: Sellers use BT/EE Mobile. There is a 5G signal in certain locations.
Flood Risk: Very low.

Viewings

All viewings are strictly by appointment with Hobbs Parker Estate Agents. Please contact either our Ashford ) or Tenterden ) offices.

Our Ref: AEA210041