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"A rural gem with untapped potential within the AONB James Hickman, Rural Property & Land

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About 3.46 acres

A farmhouse and farm buildings with surrounding paddocks which has been in the same family s ownership for nearly 50 years and is located in a delightful rural location within the Kent Downs National Landscape formerly Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty . The property includes a 4 bedroom farmhouse, a range of farm buildings, inc. barns, workshops and stables, a large pond and grazing paddocks.

Freehold Council Tax Band F


Rushmere Farm is located on a little used country lane on the North Downs between the villages of Charing & Throwley Forstal. The villages of Challock, Throwley and Badlesmere are also within reach. Ashford & Ashford station lie to the south where there are connections to the M20 motorway and regular high speed trains to Ebbsfleet, Stratford & St Pancras. Faversham is to the north with a connection to the M2 motorway and access to high speed trains at Faversham Station. There are local stations at Charing on the Victoria line and Pluckley on the Ashford to Charing Cross line. Faversham, Canterbury and Maidstone are all within easy reach by car and there is a further motorway connection at Junction 8, near Hollingbourne. There are a number of good local schools in the private and public sectors locally.

The house was listed as Grade 2 in January 1967 and is believed to date back to the early 18th Century with the conservatory added later. The house displays a wealth of period features including beams and inglenook fireplaces and provides accommodation on 4 floors which includes a useful cellar and 2 attic bedrooms. To the rear of the house is a useful outbuilding that is divided into a utility room and a separate bathroom. The property would now benefit from some sensitive modernisation.

Studio Annexe

This building sits to one side of the house and has been partially converted by the seller to provide ancillary accommodation which includes Living Area with fireplace, Kitchen, Shower Room and stairs to a Mezzanine Sleeping Area.

Outside Gardens

There are mainly lawned gardens to both sides of the house. On the south side there is a combined greenhouse and potting shed with vegetable beds and a 2nd greenhouse together with a small number of fruit trees and 2 small sheds. On the north side is a neat lawn with well planted borders and a summerhouse. Immediately to the rear of the house is a paved terrace with an old well, and a circular pond feature. Beyond this is a large natural pond which is fenced off separately.

Mobile Home

This is located behind the buildings and has recently been occupied until January 2025.

Buildings

The farm buildings are located just to the north of the house and comprise
1 Barns Stables Store comprising
a Barn, about 45 9 x 22 8
b Lean To, about 45 9 x 17 3
c Stable Store, about 14 10 x 14
2 Cart Barn, with 2 Workshops and an Office with Storage over.
3 4 Stables inc. 2 indoor stables and a tack room.
4 L Shaped Range of Stores & Chicken Coops.
5 A Row of Former Pig Stys in need of renovation.

Land

The plan, which is for identification purposes only, shows the external boundaries of the land which comprises 2 separate parcels on either side of the lane. The larger area of land wraps around the house and buildings and is divided into paddocks whilst opposite the house is a smaller narrow paddock.

Planning

All planning enquiries relating to the property should be directed to Swale District Council swale.gov.uk

Riding

Stalisfield and the North Downs are very popular for horse riding with the quieter lanes making it perfect for hacking and riding out. There are a number of off road and woodland toll rides in the Kent area, for further information visit Trot.co.uk.

Footpaths

Footpath number ZR460 1 passes through the property from the road and across the paddock.


Services Additional Information

House Mains water & electricity, an oil boiler in outbuilding for hot water and central heating radiators topped up by immersion if needed. There is a bunded plastic oil tank.

Drainage The drainage is private and is believed to be a 3 chamber cesspool run off is self contained within the boundaries of the property.

Buildings Water connected & electricity to the main buildings

Broadband BT EE
Mobile Vodafone, EE & O2
Flood Risk Low Risk

**NONE OF THE SERVICES HAVE BEEN TESTED.

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 plan 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 and .

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