3 bedroom bungalow

This smallholding has planning consent to convert 2 of the outbuildings into dwellings - James Hickman, Rural Property & Land

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Planning permission has recently been granted to convert 2 former poultry buildings into 2 additional dwellings. One being a 2 bedroom and the other being a single bedroom dwelling.

This former rural smallholding has potential for other uses and is situated in a highly convenient location within easy reach of Ashford & the International Station and the M20. The property comprises a 2/3 bedroom detached bungalow with a useful outbuilding together with some former farm buildings including the 2 former poultry buildings with planning permission and some old pigsties. The land is all pasture, suitable for grazing. The property includes a large natural pond within the rear garden.

Freehold & Band ‘E’ Council Tax

About 4.15 acres


Rowans is conveniently located to the south of Ashford between the villages of Kingsnorth & Shadoxhurst and offers easy access to Ashford Station with regular HS1 trains to Ebbsfleet, Stratford International & St Pancras. Ashford has 3 connections to the M20 and there is also access to the south to the coastal towns of Hythe & Rye and to Tenterden to the west. There are a number of primary and secondary schools in Ashford & the surrounding areas.

The Bungalow

The bungalow is believed to date to the 1930’s and provides deceptively spacious accommodation with potential for modernisation and perhaps extension.

Outside/Garden

The garden lies mainly to the front of the property whilst the rear garden mainly comprises of the majority ownership of a large pond.

Planning Permission – Former Poultry Buildings

Planning consent for the 2 former poultry (Buildings 2 & 5 on the submitted plans) was granted by Ashford Borough Council on under
Planning Reference NOT/2025/0809. The application was for:

‘’Prior Approval for the change of use and conversion of two agricultural buildings and land within their curtilage into two single-storey residential dwellings and associated operational development.’’

The full drawings and plans are available for inspection by searching ‘Search Planning Applications’ on the local authority’s website using the link below and the planning reference quoted above:


Interested parties must contact Ashford Borough Council (ashford.gov.uk) or a planning consultant for any additional planning enquiries.

Outbuildings (see floorplans)

These are located to the rear of the bungalow and in a small paddock.

1) Brick Barn divided into Workshop/Store, Garage & Former Kennels with Perspex Store to Front.

2) Pole Barn/Old Cattle Yard

3) Pole Barn

4) Former Pig Sties.

Land

The land lies to the rear of the buildings and comprises a parcel of pastureland bounded by mature hedge rows and tree lined boundaries.

Services

Bungalow: Mains water, electricity & drainage. There is a condenser gas boiler in the roof that provides hot water and serves the central heating system. The gas storage tank is located next to the pond. There are solar panels on the front roof section that generate electricity.
Buildings: Electricity is connected to the main building.

Broadband - Connected to Zen
Mobile - Giffgaff
None of the Services have been tested.

Viewing

All viewings are 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 seller or Hobbs Parker Estate Agents accept any responsibility for any accident or injury as a result of viewing the property.

Plan/Acreage

The plan on these sales particulars and the acreage quoted 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 and must satisfy themselves as to the property boundaries and the quantity of land being purchased.

Our Ref: AHS230088