The barn and cottage are a really nice combination providing about 5700 square feet of accommodation - James Hickman, Rural Property

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A beautiful Grade II listed barn with an adjoining 3 bedroom cottage in a secluded location on the edge of the popular village of Egerton and set in spacious gardens with a triple garage, a barn & stables.

Freehold – Council Tax Band H (Barn) & Band C (Cottage)

About 2.50 acres

There is the option of purchasing a significant parcel of adjoining pastureland immediately to the south of the barn with 5 large ponds and a large agricultural barn with potential, totalling about 44.50 acres.



Situation

Stone Hill Barn occupies a very private position in an elevated and highly convenient rural location on the rural outskirts of the very popular village of Egerton. Egerton is situated about 8 miles north west of Ashford and has a long history, with evidence of human habitation believed to date back to ancient times. The village was mentioned in the Domesday Book of 1086, indicating its significance during the Norman period and boasts several historic buildings and landmarks. St. James' Church is a notable feature, dating back to the 12th century. The church is renowned for its period architecture and picturesque setting. There is a vibrant community within the village with various amenities including a village hall, primary school, pubs, and a local shop.

Community events and activities often take place throughout the year, creating a sense of community among residents. The village is surrounded by scenic countryside, making it an ideal location for outdoor enthusiasts. The Kent Downs to the north offer opportunities for walking, hiking, cycling, and enjoying nature.

Overall, Egerton village in Kent offers a charming rural lifestyle with a rich history, picturesque surroundings, and a strong sense of community. It remains a desirable place to live for those seeking a peaceful yet well-connected location in the Kent countryside.

Stone Hill Barn & Cottage

The barn and cottage were formerly part of Stone Hill Farm with the barn being listed Grade II in 1980 before being converted in about 1986. The barn was converted to a very high standard which the current owners have improved upon over the last 24 years and provides about 4000 sq. ft. of accommodation. There is a beautiful hand crafted oak kitchen with a lovely blue triple AGA with good quality appliances and space for a good size dining table and chairs. The main feature of the barn is the spacious open Living Room with large wood burner, doors to the garden terrace and a feature staircase leading to the first floor. There is a good size dining room, a second sitting room, home office and ground floor bedroom with en suite. On the second floor is the principal bedroom with 2 en suite bathrooms, one of which is accessed using a spiral staircase.

The cottage sits to the side of the barn and is understood to have been a former cattle byre with the walled former open yard to the front now a more formal rose garden. The cottage has been occupied by members of the seller’s family and has been let from time to time. It provides spacious and good quality secondary accommodation extending to over 1700 sq. ft. and principally arranged on one level. It is separately rated for council tax and has its own boiler system.

Gardens

The gardens principally comprise a lawn area to the east of the barn with a number of young and mature trees. To the front of the cottage is a more formal garden with dividing paths.

Outside

The property is approached off the lane through an impressive brick wall and pillared entrance with electric gates, leading to a brick drive which sweeps around to the front of the Triple English Heritage Carport, Log store, Workshop and Garage in front of which there is parking for several cars. The drive continues under the connecting arch to the courtyard in front of the barn and cottage where there is a thatched covered BBQ area and a circular fishpond. Double gates lead out to the trackway that leads down the bank to the Barn & Stables below.

Furniture & Appliances

Cottage – The cottage will be sold fully furnished.

Agricultural Barn & Farmland (coloured blue)

Interested parties will have the option of buying the farmland and barn in addition to the barn and cottage.

The barn is a large modern agricultural barn that sits close to the gated entrance onto Stone Hill Road and measures about 79’4 x 58’8. On 7 January 2019 planning consent was granted under planning reference 18/01555/AS to convert the barn into 3 dwellings under Prior Notification/Class Q of Permitted Development. This consent has now lapsed but is felt that the barn still has this potential to be converted into one or more dwellings.

The land is all permanent pasture that gently slopes down to the lower land below and includes 5 varying size ponds which provide attractive amenity to the open pastureland below. Across part of the land is an airstrip that has been used for take off and landing microlights.
The land has road frontage to Stone Hill Road with 2 separate access gates.

Soil Type

The agricultural land is classified as Soilscape 18 ()

Local Authority

Ashford Borough Council (ashford.gov.uk).

Services

Barn: Mains water, electricity and gas. A Worcester gas boiler provides domestic hot water and serves the central heating system. The Kitchen Aga is gas fired and used for cooking only and is serviced annually. Private Drainage. There is air conditioning for heating and cooling in the principal ground & first floor bedrooms & the home office. There is also an Infinity water softener.

There is a diesel generator in the Carport that provides back up to the mains supply for the barn and an air compressor.

Cottage: Mains water, electricity and gas. A gas boiler provides domestic hot water and serves the central heating system. Private Drainage
Broadband: Sky, Mobile: O2
Agricultural Barn: Electricity Connected.
Agricultural Land: Mains water connected to the land from the lane.

NONE OF THE SERVICES HAVE BEEN TESTED.

Tenure

The whole property is freehold.

Footpaths

There is a footpath that passes Stone Hill Farmhouse and then passes along the track in front of the barn & stables. There are no footpaths crossing the agricultural land.

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Health and Safety

Prospective purchasers must have regard for their own safety whilst viewing. Neither the sellers nor Hobbs Parker Estate Agents accept any responsibility for any accident or injury as a result of viewing the property.

Acreage, Plans & Boundaries

The plan on these sales particulars and the acreages quoted are strictly for identification and guidance only. The boundaries shown on the plans in these particulars have been prepared by reference to digital Ordnance Survey data.

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

Interested parties are reminded that the property is sold in accordance with the owners Land Registry Title plan/s, and they must satisfy themselves as to the boundaries and the quantity of land being purchased. Any error or mistake shall not annul the sale or entitle any party to compensation thereof.

Viewing

Strictly by appointment through Hobbs Parker Estate Agents at our Ashford or Tenterden offices on[use Contact Agent Button] and[use Contact Agent Button].

Our Ref: AEA240009