3 bedroom detached house for sale

There's the option of a further 13 acres if you would like it- James Hickman, Rural Property & Land

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A detached farmhouse and land in a rural location near Rye.

The property comprises a detached 3-bedroom farmhouse with scope for extension or possible replacement within a spacious garden plot, together with about 2.55 acres of Romney Marsh pastureland.

Available either with or without a parcel of additional pastureland of about 13 acres.

Freehold & Council Tax Band D.

Guide Prices

Farmhouse and Adjoining Land (approximately 2.80 acres)
Guide Price £585,000

Also availaable as a whole (approximately 15.80 acres)
Guide Price £670,000


Situation

The property is situated on the A259 on Romney Marsh, approximately 1.2 miles from the village of East Guldeford and approximately 2.5 miles from the historic Cinque Port town of Rye. The fast-growing town of Ashford is situated approximately 18 miles to the north and offers an improving range of amenities as well as the International Station which provides the HS1 service to London St. Pancras as well as multiple connections to the M20. The pretty town of Tenterden with its tree lined high street is located approximately 14 miles away. Camber, with its popular stretch of sandy beach is about 5 miles away.

Lotting

North Farmhouse and Adjoining Land (red on plan)

North Farmhouse is a detached, 3-bedroom farmhouse of mostly brick elevations with pebbledash to the outer elevations and replacement uPVC windows and doors throughout.

The house is set in a spacious plot with lawned gardens and a former vegetable patch to the south. There is off road parking to the rear of the property in addition to a double garage, workshop and potting shed. The property offers three double bedrooms, bathroom, kitchen, sitting room, dining room, utility room, WC & a storeroom.

There are pleasant views across the Romney Marsh and adjoining farmland to all aspects. There is scope for extension or even replacement.

The land adjoining North Farmhouse is accessed off the A259 through the farmhouse grounds and extends to approximately 2.20 acres of Grade II pastureland divided into two fields.

* If the house is sold without the additional land, the buyer will be responsible for erecting a new livestock specification fence between points D & E on the plan.

Additional Land (green on plan)

A parcel of Grade I & II pastureland extending to approximately 13 acres.

The land is mostly enclosed by wet ditches and post and wire fencing. The land is level & in good condition with stockproof boundary fences and has been used for grazing and forage production.

If this land is not sold with the house then it will be sold to the owner of the adjoining land.

Soil Type

The soil is classified as Series 21 being ‘loamy and clayey soils of coastal flats with naturally high groundwater’.

Planning

All planning enquiries relating to any Lot must be directed to Rother District Council (rother.gov.uk).

Services

North Farmhouse: Mains water (via a private supply pipe from an adjoining property) & mains electricity, private drainage which is believed to be a cesspool, oil fired boiler for hot water & central heating.

Additional Land: No services connected.

Drainage Rates

We understand that annual local land drainage rates are payable to the Romney Marsh Internal Drainage Board () this is usually for a relatively nominal annual sum per acre.

Wayleaves

We understand there is a wayleave in place in connection with the overhead low voltage power lines which cross over the land in Lot 2.

Viewing

Viewing of both lots 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 sellers nor Hobbs Parker Estate Agents accept any responsibility for any accident or injury as a result of viewing the property.

Boundaries, Plans and Areas

The boundaries shown on the plans in these particulars have been prepared by reference to digital OS data and the Rural Land Registry. The plans are published for illustrative purposes only and although they are believed to be correct their accuracy cannot be guaranteed. The Purchaser(s) will be deemed to have full knowledge of all boundaries and any error or mistake shall not annul the sale or entitle any party to compensation thereof. The specified acreages are for guidance only and are given without responsibility. Prospective purchasers should not rely upon the stated acreages as a statement or representations of fact but must satisfy themselves by inspection or otherwise.

Fencing

The purchaser will be responsible for fencing across the sheepfold to the side of the house between points A-B-C as shown on the plan and for its future maintenance.

Our Ref: AEA240011