4 bedroom detached house

A great chance to buy a former Kentish farmhouse with up to 30 acres of land - James Hickman, Rural Property & Land.

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A beautiful Grade II listed former farmhouse with adjoining oast set in beautiful gardens with excellent outbuildings including a barn with office above, stables, double garage and hay barn, grazing land and ponds, all set in a delightful rural location between Biddenden, & Frittenden.

*Cranbrook School Catchment

There is the option of purchasing the property with a variety of land options from 5.25 acres to 30.20 acres adjoining pastureland with separate lane frontage to the east which is divided into two separate fields.

Freehold – Council Tax Band E

Guide Prices:

£1,575,000 for the whole property totalling about 30.20 acres.

£1,375,000 for the property & about 10.65 acres, coloured red & blue.

£1,295,000 for the property & about 5.25 acres, coloured red.

£125,000 to £150,000 for the green land, about 10.40 acres

£125,000 to £150,000 for the yellow land, about 9.15 acres



Common Farm occupies a highly convenient rural location on the rural outskirts of the very popular village of Biddenden. Biddenden is a quintessentially English village, rich in history and community spirit, making it an attractive destination for both residents and visitors. It is well placed for access to mainline stations at Headcorn, Staplehurst and Ashford which offer regular services to London including the HS1 from Ashford International to London St Pancras from only 37 minutes, and is within the catchment area for the highly sought after Cranbrook School. The fast growing town of Ashford is just over 14 miles to the east and offers a fast improving range of amenities and twin connections to the M20. Tenterden is only 6.5 miles to the south and Cranbrook is about 4.5 miles to the west.

Horse Riding
There is some excellent horse riding in the local area with off road riding available on the Sissinghurst Bridlepath, at nearby Hemsted Forest, Benenden & Bedgebury Forest, Goudhurst.
Planning consent was granted in July 2007 (ref 07/01216/AS) for an all weather riding arena that was not constructed.
Common Farm
The Farmhouse has origins which are believed to date back to 1480 and was listed Grade II in 1962 and described as:
‘’A C16 or earlier timber-framed building with plaster infilling and curved braces, the ground floor rebuilt in red brick. Two storeys. Tiled roof hipped at the south end. Two casement windows. The rear elevation has a cylindrical brick oast attached.’’
The current owners have meticulously looked after the property for the past 43 years making this an exceptional period home, one of significance in the area. The accommodation is arranged over 2 floors and enjoys a wealth of period features including beams, inglenook fireplace, latch doors. The entrance is to the side of the property with storage cupboards, a cloakroom and access to the study which is in the oast roundel and is fitted with built in cupboards and a bespoke desk. The dining room is a wonderful entertaining space with feature inglenook fireplace and inset wood burning stove. There is an inner lobby with stairs to the first floor and access into the kitchen/breakfast room. This is l-shaped and has plenty of room for a table and chairs to one end. The kitchen has been fitted with a bespoke kitchen by J M Interiors and wraps around the kitchen and utility area with granite worksurfaces including a breakfast bar, and integrated appliances. There is also a larder/pantry cupboard and underfloor heating. Next to this is the handy boot room with lots of storage for coats/boots and a stable door to the rear garden. The sitting room is off the breakfast room and is a generous room with feature fireplace and wood burning stove with double doors opening onto the garden.
Upstairs, the principal bedroom has double fitted wardrobes and a smart and spacious en suite bathroom. There are 3 further double bedrooms, all with fitted cupboards. One of the bedrooms is in the roundel. The luxurious family bathroom compliments this floor with a freestanding bath, a separate shower cubicle, vanity sink unit and w/c. There is plenty of storage along the landing area within the eaves and some wonderful views from all windows over the garden and surrounding countryside.
Gardens/Outside
The property is approached through double wooden entrance gates, leading to a tarmac drive where there is parking for several cars.
The front garden is principally laid to lawn with mature clipped hedging and established planting. The outbuildings are located to the side of the house and include a double garage with attached stable and feed room, a large barn with 3 stables and home office above with hobby room, an open haybarn, a tack room and 3 separate garden stores. The layout of the yard and stables works perfectly for equestrian enthusiasts with everything easily accessible. As you would expect, there is lighting &power to the outbuildings, and water within the yard with gates and fences in place.
The rear garden has a large patio area, an original well, beautiful established flower borders, a well maintained lawn, a pond and a productive vegetable garden.
Land ( coloured red & blue)
The land closest to the property, coloured red & blue on the plan, is divided into grazing fields bounded by mature hedgerows interspersed with mature trees. Furthest from the house and buildings, within the blue land, is a second field entrance. The land is well fenced with either post & rail or equestrian netting fencing.
The property is available with either just the red land, totalling about 5.25 acres or with the red & blue land together totalling about 10.65 acres.
Additional Land (coloured green & yellow)
Interested parties will have the option of buying this additional pastureland in addition to the main parts of the property. This land totals about 19.55 acres and is available as 2 separate lots of 10.40 & 9.15 acres respectively.
This land is permanent pasture divided into 2 fields by mature tree lined hedgerow boundaries, each with a separate access gate from an extremely quiet country lane that runs along the eastern boundary.
Soil Type
The land is classified as Soilscape 18 ()
Local Authority
Ashford Borough Council (ashford.gov.uk).
Services
Tenure: Freehold
House: Mains water and electricity. Oil fired central heating. Private drainage (modern treatment plant).
* Alongside the house are 2 charging points for electric vehicles.
Barn, Stables & Yard: Electricity and water.
Broadband: Yes*
Mobile signal: Yes*
Council Tax Band: E*
Flood risk: No risk*
*Data provided by ‘OnTheMarket.com’ Via ‘Sprift’.
NONE OF THE SERVICES HAVE BEEN TESTED.
Footpaths

Footpath At6/1 crosses the land shown edged in yellow and green. For further information visit:
Health and Safety

Prospective purchasers must have regard for their own safety whilst viewing. Neither the sellers nor Hobbs Parker Estate Agents LLP 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].

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