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See how verdicts work3-bedroom house · TN12 0HG
Sold STCListed 133 days
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This sale represents one of those increasingly rare opportunities - James Hickman, Rural Property and Land #TheGardenOfEngland Guide Price: £925,000 to £950,000 About 14.90 acres A fantastic opportunity to purchase a former small farm that has been in the seller’s family for many years.
The property is situated in a highly convenient rural location between Staplehurst and Goudhurst, offering easy access to both villages as well as Cranbrook, Hawkhurst, Marden and Maidstone.
In addition to the farmhouse are a group of former farm buildings which may have potential for other uses as well as 4 fields of pastureland with mature hedgerow and tree lined boundaries.
Freehold - Council Tax F Monks Farm is conveniently located to the south of the popular Wealden village of Staplehurst and is in the catchment area of Cranbrook School.
Cranbrook is an easy drive to the south whilst Staplehurst station is only about 2 miles to the north and provides regular trains to Charing Cross in approx. 58 min.
Staplehurst offers a good range of local amenities including a Sainsbury’s supermarket. Maidstone is an easy drive to the north, as is the M20 motorway at junctions 7 or 8.
Farmhouse The original part of the house is believed to date to about 1830 and would now benefit from some sensitive modernisation, possibly coupled with a carefully considered extension (subject to planning).
Outside/Garden The garden area lies mainly to the front and sides of the house and are generally untended and overgrown. There is a covered well in the garden.
Farm Buildings There are a number of former farm buildings located to the front of the farmhouse, within the garden.
These are currently overgrown and it is not possible to access these to take accurate photographs and accurate measurements. Viewers are advised to exercise extreme caution when viewing.
The buildings generally include an old barn, former stables, and pig sties as well as small sheds and stores.
Potential Development/Planning It is felt that one or two of the outbuildings may have planning potential, subject to planning.
All planning enquiries should be made to: Maidstone Borough Council ( Land There are four attractive pasture fields that surround the houses and buildings on three sides.
Each of the fields are mainly level and typical of the area. They have been grazed by livestock in the past and hay has also been made as well growing arable crops such as barley.
** The land boundaries are identified on the sale plan attached. Soil Type The land is showing as being Soilscape 18 using the Land Information System Map.
For further information go to ( Footpath There are no footpaths or public rights of way crossing the farm.
Services/Additional Information Farmhouse: Mains water and electricity, private cesspool drainage.
A solid fuel Rayburn provides hot water and serves 5 radiators in the newer part of the house which includes the two bathrooms.
Boundaries, Plans and Areas The plan on these sales particulars and the acreage quoted are strictly for identification and guidance only.
They are based on Ordnance Survey plans and interested parties are reminded that the property is sold in accordance with the owners Land Registry Title plan/s and must satisfy themselves as to the boundaries and the quantity of land being purchased.
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 area is given for guidance only and without responsibility.
Purchasers should not rely on the stated area as a statement or representation of fact but must satisfy themselves by inspection or otherwise.
Health and Safety Prospective purchasers must have regard for their own safety during viewings.
Neither the sellers nor Hobbs Parker Estate Agents LLP accept any responsibility for any accident or injury as a result of viewing the property.
Viewing Viewings of the farm are strictly by appointment only through either our Ashford office on or our Tenterden office on . Our Ref: FAL260077
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