Biddenden, Ashford, Kent, TN27

This pretty barn is for sale for the first time since it was converted 25 years ago - James Hickman, Rurla Property & Land.

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A rural property situated on a country lane with little passing traffic comprising a period traditional Kent barn conversion offered with an area of adjoining pastureland and a well constructed farm building.

The barn is being offered for sale for the first time since it was converted and properties are rarely on the market in this location.

Freehold - Council Tax Band F

In all about 5 acres


The property is situated on a quiet country lane about 1.5 miles to the east of Biddenden and the A262 linking Tenterden and Headcorn. The Cinque Port Town of Tenterden is within easy reach to the south, whilst the village of Headcorn which includes a mainline station on the Charing Cross line is about 4.5 miles to the north. The pretty Wealden town of Cranbrook lies to the west whilst the historic town of Rye on the Sussex coast is to the south. High Speed train services to London Stratford & St Pancras are available at Ashford whilst the nearest M20 connection is to the north.

Barn

This charming traditional Kent barn is part of a group of properties that includes River Hall & River Hall Coach House that would once have been part of a farm or small estate. The barn was converted by the seller in 2000 and provides characterful accommodation displaying a wealth of period features with numerous exposed timbers and beams as well as oak doors & window frames. The attached floorplans show the internal layout and dimensions on the ground and first floors.

Outside/Gardens

A private gravel drive runs between River Hall & River Hall Coach House to the barn and the adjoining oast. There is a gate from here into a drive for parking and which gives access to the Double Garage and Storeroom above. The gardens are principally laid to lawn with mature tree and hedgerow boundaries together with a small open fronted garden store.

Farm Building

This has been built to a good standard of block construction and is divided internally into 2 parts. The barn area measures about 27’ 6’’ x 19’ and the smaller store area measures 19’ 5’’ x 8’ 11’’. There is a hard surface roadway from the roadside gate to the building.

** Please refer to the floorplan attached for internal dimensions.

Development Overage

The barn will be sold subject to a residential development retention clause of 30% for a period of 25 years from completion. This will be triggered in the event that residential planning consent is granted to either convert the barn to a dwelling or to build a new dwelling on the barn’s footprint.

Land

The land is divided into 2 parts, a small paddock around the farm building close to the barn, and a larger field. There is road frontage to the lane with two accesses gates, one in the south west corner and one in the north west corner.

Soil Type

The land comprises Soilscape 18 soils according to the Land Information System Soil Map.



Footpaths/Public Rights of Way

There is a single footpath (No 0023/AT14/1) that crosses the land from the lane in the south west corner and crosses in a north easterly direction.
For further information use the KCC link below and the postcode TN27 8JE.



Planning

All planning enquiries relating to the property should be made to Ashford Borough Council (ashford.gov.uk)

Services/ Additional Information

Barn: Mains water and electricity. There is a ‘Klargester’ private treatment plant drainage system. Hot water & central heating are supplied by an oil fired boiler.

Farm Building: Water is connected and electricity is available nearby.

Flood Risk: Low Risk

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.

The plans are published for illustrative purposes only and although they are believed to be correct their accuracy cannot be guaranteed.

Viewing

Strictly by appointment through Hobbs Parker Estate Agents at our Ashford office on or our Tenterden office on .

Our Ref: FAL240166