5 bedroom house
Wittersham, Tenterden, Kent, TN30 7PR
Guide Price
£1,300,000
Residential Tags: Farmhouse, Grade II, Moat
Property Tags: Equestrian, Ménage
Land Tags: Paddock, Pasture Land
Summary Details
- First Marketed: Apr 2021
- Removed: Date Not Available
- Residential Tags: Farmhouse, Grade II, Moat
- Property Tags: Equestrian, Ménage
- Land Tags: Paddock, Pasture Land
A traditional Wealden farm comprising attractive Grade II Listed farmhouse for improvement, together with flexible farm buildings, equestrian facilities and land extending in all to some 35.33 acres (14.30 hectares) of pasture.
SITUATION: Yew Tree Farm is located in a rural position, set well away from the public road at the end of a shared private access road. The village of Wittersham is located approximately 1.8 miles to the east. Wittersham provides local amenities, including village store, public house, a Church of England primary school, village hall, church and other local businesses. More extensive facilities are available in Tenterden, which lies approximately 6.1 miles to the north. Tenterden offers an extensive range of shops, including supermarket, public houses, restaurants and a wide range of independent High Street shops. Ashford International Station (HS1) lies approximately 15.8 miles to the north east, with high speed services to London St Pancras International from 37 minutes.
DESCRIPTION: Yew Tree Farm is a traditional ring fenced Wealden Farm, located in the countryside to the west of Wittersham, which historically formed part of the Isle of Oxney. The farm comprises a traditional Grade II Listed period farmhouse, together with an extensive range of traditional and modern farm buildings and attractive Wealden pasture, extending to 35.33 acres (14.30 hectares).
YEW TREE FARMHOUSE: The farmhouse is an attractive period house, which has been the subject of evolution and extension over the centuries. The eldest part of the building, is timber framed and is thought to date to the 17th century, with red brick and weather boarded elevations, under a peg tiled roof. To the rear of this original portion of house, is a Georgian brick and weather board under tile extension, with a further more modern extension, that we understand was constructed in 1995.
Accommodation comprises on the ground floor, sitting room with brick floor and exposed timbers and Inglenook fireplace, dining room with exposed timbers and latch and brace doors, snug, kitchen/breakfast room with a range of wall and floor mounted units, study with French doors to garden, wc and utillty/boot room. From the ground floor are two staircases rising to the first floor. Accommodation on the first floor comprises master bedroom with exposed timbers and fireplace, en suite bathroom with large free standing enamelled roll-top bath, four further bedrooms and family bathroom and stairs rising to an extensive attic space.
Externally the house sits within attractive lawned gardens to the front and rear with views to the front over a natural pond.
EPC: The farmhouse has an EPC rating of F31
YEW TREE FARM BUILDINGS: A plan and building schedule, is laid out on page 6. The range of farm buildings have been developed by the late owner, with regard to her interest historically in Ostrich farming and latterly, for equestrian purposes. The stable building, together with the dilapidated former manege, are likely to be of particular interest to prospective equestrian purchasers. The farm buildings offer flexible scope for a number of agricultural, equestrian, or alternative uses, subject to obtaining all the necessary consents.
FARMLAND: The land at Yew Tree Farm is sub divided in to 8 grassland fields, subdivided by post and wire fencing and native hedging. The land has been managed in recent years for the grazing of sheep and horses and for hay making. Up until 2007, the late owner had an Ostrich farming enterprise on the land and a small organic asparagus enterprise. In addition to the pond to the front of the farmhouse, there are further traditional Wealden ponds, located throughout the farm, together with a variety of field shelters. With the exception of the bridle path, which continues up the access track, adjacent to the farmhouse, there are no other public rights of way on, or affecting, the farm.
SERVICES: Mains water and electricity are connected. Private drainage. Electricity and water is connected to the farm buildings and there are water connections and troughs in the majority of fields.
METHOD OF SALE: Yew Tree Farm is offered for sale by Private Treaty as a whole.
TENURE: The land is sold with vacant possession on completion.
BASIC PAYMENT SCHEME: The land is not registered with the Rural Payments Agency and no Basic Payment Scheme Entitlements are therefore included in the sale.
STEWARDSHIP SCHEMES: The land is not entered within a Countryside Stewardship Scheme.
DESIGNATIONS: Yew Tree Farm is located within the High Weald Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty and is within a Nitrate Vulnerable Zone (NVZ).
SPORTING AND MINERAL RIGHTS: All Sporting and Mineral Rights, are included in the freehold.
LOCAL AUTHORITY: Ashford Borough Council, Civic Centre, Tannery Lane, Ashford, TN23 1PL. Telephone .
COUNCIL TAX AND BUSINESS RATES: It is understood that Yew Tree Farmhouse is in Band G for Council Tax purposes. None of the farm buildings are registered for Busines Rates, as all are in agricultural use.
DIRECTIONS: From the centre of Wittersham, proceed north on the The Street, before turning left at the junction with the B2082, on to Poplar Road. After approximately 0.1 miles, turn left on to Swan Street. Proceed along Swan Street for approximately 0.5 miles, bearing right and continuing to follow the lane. Proceed for a further 0.4 miles and the shared private access road will be found on the right hand side, adjacent to Moat Farm, marked with a public bridleway sign. Proceed past Moat Farm, up this private access road and Yew Tree Farm will be found at the end of the track, on the right hand side.
WHAT3WORDS: Using the What3Words app, the turning from the access road, in to the driveway, is situated a discusses.painters.accusing.
VIEWING: By prior notification to the selling agent’s Paddock Wood office, . Contact Alan Mummery or Will Banham.
WAYLEAVES, EASEMENTS AND RIGHTS OF WAY: The property is subject to and with the benefit of all rights, including rights of way, whether public or private, light and support, drainage, water and electricity supplies, other rights and obligations, easements and quasi easements and restrictive covenants and all existing and proposed wayleaves from masts, pylons, stays, cables, drains water and gas and other pipes whether referred to in these particulars, or not.
PARTICULARS, PLANS AND SCHEDULES: The particulars and acreages stated therein, together with the plans are believed but not guaranteed to be correct. They are given by the Agents to assist viewers but are specifically excluded from any contract and prospective purchasers must satisfy themselves as to the information contained therein.
MONEY LAUNDERING REGULATIONS: In accordance with Money Laundering Regulations, we are now required to obtain proof of identification for all vendors and purchasers. You will need to supply information required for us to complete our identification checks which will include your date of birth, main residential address and a colour copy of your passport or photo driving licence. Lambert & Foster apologise for any inconvenience this may cause, but it is a legal requirement. Unfortunately, Lambert & Foster will not be able to conclude a sale on your behalf to any person or people who are unable to provide confirmation of identification. Note: Lambert & Foster currently employs the services of Smartsearch to verify the identity and address of vendors/ purchasers.
Marketed by: Lambert & Foster, Paddock Wood
SITUATION: Yew Tree Farm is located in a rural position, set well away from the public road at the end of a shared private access road. The village of Wittersham is located approximately 1.8 miles to the east. Wittersham provides local amenities, including village store, public house, a Church of England primary school, village hall, church and other local businesses. More extensive facilities are available in Tenterden, which lies approximately 6.1 miles to the north. Tenterden offers an extensive range of shops, including supermarket, public houses, restaurants and a wide range of independent High Street shops. Ashford International Station (HS1) lies approximately 15.8 miles to the north east, with high speed services to London St Pancras International from 37 minutes.
DESCRIPTION: Yew Tree Farm is a traditional ring fenced Wealden Farm, located in the countryside to the west of Wittersham, which historically formed part of the Isle of Oxney. The farm comprises a traditional Grade II Listed period farmhouse, together with an extensive range of traditional and modern farm buildings and attractive Wealden pasture, extending to 35.33 acres (14.30 hectares).
YEW TREE FARMHOUSE: The farmhouse is an attractive period house, which has been the subject of evolution and extension over the centuries. The eldest part of the building, is timber framed and is thought to date to the 17th century, with red brick and weather boarded elevations, under a peg tiled roof. To the rear of this original portion of house, is a Georgian brick and weather board under tile extension, with a further more modern extension, that we understand was constructed in 1995.
Accommodation comprises on the ground floor, sitting room with brick floor and exposed timbers and Inglenook fireplace, dining room with exposed timbers and latch and brace doors, snug, kitchen/breakfast room with a range of wall and floor mounted units, study with French doors to garden, wc and utillty/boot room. From the ground floor are two staircases rising to the first floor. Accommodation on the first floor comprises master bedroom with exposed timbers and fireplace, en suite bathroom with large free standing enamelled roll-top bath, four further bedrooms and family bathroom and stairs rising to an extensive attic space.
Externally the house sits within attractive lawned gardens to the front and rear with views to the front over a natural pond.
EPC: The farmhouse has an EPC rating of F31
YEW TREE FARM BUILDINGS: A plan and building schedule, is laid out on page 6. The range of farm buildings have been developed by the late owner, with regard to her interest historically in Ostrich farming and latterly, for equestrian purposes. The stable building, together with the dilapidated former manege, are likely to be of particular interest to prospective equestrian purchasers. The farm buildings offer flexible scope for a number of agricultural, equestrian, or alternative uses, subject to obtaining all the necessary consents.
FARMLAND: The land at Yew Tree Farm is sub divided in to 8 grassland fields, subdivided by post and wire fencing and native hedging. The land has been managed in recent years for the grazing of sheep and horses and for hay making. Up until 2007, the late owner had an Ostrich farming enterprise on the land and a small organic asparagus enterprise. In addition to the pond to the front of the farmhouse, there are further traditional Wealden ponds, located throughout the farm, together with a variety of field shelters. With the exception of the bridle path, which continues up the access track, adjacent to the farmhouse, there are no other public rights of way on, or affecting, the farm.
SERVICES: Mains water and electricity are connected. Private drainage. Electricity and water is connected to the farm buildings and there are water connections and troughs in the majority of fields.
METHOD OF SALE: Yew Tree Farm is offered for sale by Private Treaty as a whole.
TENURE: The land is sold with vacant possession on completion.
BASIC PAYMENT SCHEME: The land is not registered with the Rural Payments Agency and no Basic Payment Scheme Entitlements are therefore included in the sale.
STEWARDSHIP SCHEMES: The land is not entered within a Countryside Stewardship Scheme.
DESIGNATIONS: Yew Tree Farm is located within the High Weald Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty and is within a Nitrate Vulnerable Zone (NVZ).
SPORTING AND MINERAL RIGHTS: All Sporting and Mineral Rights, are included in the freehold.
LOCAL AUTHORITY: Ashford Borough Council, Civic Centre, Tannery Lane, Ashford, TN23 1PL. Telephone .
COUNCIL TAX AND BUSINESS RATES: It is understood that Yew Tree Farmhouse is in Band G for Council Tax purposes. None of the farm buildings are registered for Busines Rates, as all are in agricultural use.
DIRECTIONS: From the centre of Wittersham, proceed north on the The Street, before turning left at the junction with the B2082, on to Poplar Road. After approximately 0.1 miles, turn left on to Swan Street. Proceed along Swan Street for approximately 0.5 miles, bearing right and continuing to follow the lane. Proceed for a further 0.4 miles and the shared private access road will be found on the right hand side, adjacent to Moat Farm, marked with a public bridleway sign. Proceed past Moat Farm, up this private access road and Yew Tree Farm will be found at the end of the track, on the right hand side.
WHAT3WORDS: Using the What3Words app, the turning from the access road, in to the driveway, is situated a discusses.painters.accusing.
VIEWING: By prior notification to the selling agent’s Paddock Wood office, . Contact Alan Mummery or Will Banham.
WAYLEAVES, EASEMENTS AND RIGHTS OF WAY: The property is subject to and with the benefit of all rights, including rights of way, whether public or private, light and support, drainage, water and electricity supplies, other rights and obligations, easements and quasi easements and restrictive covenants and all existing and proposed wayleaves from masts, pylons, stays, cables, drains water and gas and other pipes whether referred to in these particulars, or not.
PARTICULARS, PLANS AND SCHEDULES: The particulars and acreages stated therein, together with the plans are believed but not guaranteed to be correct. They are given by the Agents to assist viewers but are specifically excluded from any contract and prospective purchasers must satisfy themselves as to the information contained therein.
MONEY LAUNDERING REGULATIONS: In accordance with Money Laundering Regulations, we are now required to obtain proof of identification for all vendors and purchasers. You will need to supply information required for us to complete our identification checks which will include your date of birth, main residential address and a colour copy of your passport or photo driving licence. Lambert & Foster apologise for any inconvenience this may cause, but it is a legal requirement. Unfortunately, Lambert & Foster will not be able to conclude a sale on your behalf to any person or people who are unable to provide confirmation of identification. Note: Lambert & Foster currently employs the services of Smartsearch to verify the identity and address of vendors/ purchasers.
Marketed by: Lambert & Foster, Paddock Wood
Land Registry Data
- No historical data found.