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See how verdicts work5-bedroom detached house · TN26 2PE
SoldListed 285 daysAuction 21 Nov · ended
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About
A five-bedroom detached bungalow with associated outbuildings set in approximately 4.38 acres situated in a popular rural location in the village of Ruckinge on the outskirts of Ashford with its various local and national retailers, the Ashford Designer Outlet and Ashford International mainline railway station.
One of the outbuildings has been granted Planning Permission for Change of Use and Conversion for holiday let use.
Bungalow Living room, kitchen/dining room, utility room, four bedrooms, bedroom with en-suite shower room and W.C. And separate shower room with W.C.
Outside Gardens, four stables, approximately 4 acres of paddock and manege.
EPC Rating D Council Tax Band A Planning Planning Permission has been granted by Ashford Borough Council under reference pa/2025/1739, dated 21st November 2025, for Change of use and conversion of one outbuilding and associated land for holiday let use, with associated access works and demolition of one cabin (part retrospective), subject to conditions.
A copy of the Planning Permission and accompanying documents may be downloaded from the Local Planning Authority website, Ashford Borough Council.
Tel: Website: Proposed Accommodation Ground Floor Garage. Living room, hallway, bedroom, kitchen, dining room, utility room and shower room with W.C. First Floor Bedroom.
Site Measurements The site extends to 1.77 hectares (4.38 acres).
Freehold with Vacant Possession Residential EPC: D Important: All lots are sold subject to the Common Auction Conditions and Special Conditions of Sale (unless varied by the Sellers Solicitors), together with the Addendum, which will be available on the Auction Day.
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Value & comps
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