A rare rural gem in a great location on a quiet lane and yet within a few minutes of the A2 - James Hickman, Rural Property & Land

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A country property situated in an almost idyllic rural area with fantastic potential for redevelopment, equestrian use and/or commercial use for a small rural based business, subject to planning.

‘The Bungalow’ currently comprises a detached 1930’s timber framed bungalow originally built by the sellers grandfather. The property includes a small former timber yard which specialised in chestnut paling fencing, with further outbuildings and land. The whole property has been in the same family ownership for between 65 to 70 years.

About 4.25 acres.



Situation

The property is located on a quiet country lane only a short distance off the Elham Valley Road between the pretty Kent villages of Barham and Kingston within the Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty (AONB). The area is known for being an excellent place for country walks, cycling & hacking. The Black Robin Pub is only 0.8 mile along Covet Lane.

The A2 is an easy drive and gives access to the east to Dover and the Port whilst to the west there is Canterbury and the M2 to London and beyond. The M20 is to the south giving access to the Channel Tunnel Terminal, Ashford and beyond. There are HS1 high speed trains at Canterbury West, Faversham, Folkestone and Ashford. There are primary schools in local villages and secondary schools in Canterbury & Dover.

The Bungalow

The bungalow is of timber frame construction and is now considered suitable either for renovation & extension or complete replacement with a new build property, subject to planning.

*Special Note - We have been informed that some of the internal walls are lined with asbestos.

Gardens

There are spacious gardens surrounding the bungalow which are mainly laid to lawn with borders, shrubs, and trees. Within the garden are 2 good sheds.

Outbuildings

There are 2 separate sets of outbuildings, the first group on the level land served by the large hard yard area off the entrance drive and comprise old buildings which were used for running the former fencing business. These could have potential for redevelopment for alternative uses, subject to planning, and are subject to the charge for Non Domestic /Business Rates.

The 2nd group are located on the edge of the garden and include the remains of an old barn and a small workshop/store.

Land

The land comprises a single grass paddock for grazing horses, ponies, livestock or for hay making. A crop of hay has been made this year.

Public Rights of Way

There are no footpaths or public rights of way crossing the property however there are many footpaths in the area offering some beautiful country walks.

Planning

All planning enquiries relating to the potential of the property must be directed to the planning department at Canterbury City Council (canterbury.gov.uk).

Services

Mains water via private supply pipe via neighbour’s property, mains electricity, private cesspool drainage (emptied twice a year), oil storage tank.

A Rayburn Royale in the kitchen heats the hot water and 2 radiators. A Worcester oil fired boiler provides the majority of the heating elsewhere. There is a Parkray fireplace in the sitting room.

Tenure/Council Tax

Freehold with Vacant Possession.

Council Tax Band: D (canterbry.gov.uk)

The property is rated for Non Domestic (Business) Rates but small business relief is claimed so nothing is payable.

Viewing

Viewing is strictly by appointment only through our Ashford Office on[use Contact Agent Button] or our Tenterden Office on[use Contact Agent Button].

Health and Safety

Prospective purchasers must have regard for their own safety during viewings. Neither the sellers or Hobbs Parker Estate Agents accept any responsibility for any accident or injury because of viewing the property.

Boundaries/Acreage

The plan on these sales particulars and the acreage quoted are strictly for identification and guidance only. Interested parties are reminded that the property is sold in accordance with the owners Land Registry Title plan and must satisfy themselves as to the boundaries and the quantity of land being purchased.

Our Ref: AVS210236