3 bedroom house

A delightful conversion offering immaculately presented and energy efficient single storey accommodation amid circa 7 acres with views over its own land and beyond.

Larkins Barn is a sympathetic conversion of a former agricultural building set in an enviable spot, on the farmstead famous as the location for the filming of The Darling Buds of May. On the edge of the farmstead, the property benefits from far reaching views over its own land and beyond.

The property was completed in May 2020 to a high specification and provides energy efficient and immaculately presented single storey accommodation. The property benefits from underfloor heating throughout, along with timber framed double glazed windows, Karndean flooring and oak internal doors.

Internally, the bright and airy accommodation is part vaulted with most rooms affording uninterrupted countryside views. The reception room offers inviting space to relax and socialise having bi-fold doors to the terrace and being open plan to the superb kitchen. There are three double bedrooms (one currently used as a dressing room), two of which give access to a Jack and Jill en suite shower room. This and the family bathroom are both fitted with contemporary white suites and neutral tiling.

The property is set amid circa 7 acres of land and further land is available by separate negotiation. A decked terrace at the rear provides an outside-in entertaining area and offers glorious rural views. There is a gazebo set adjacent to the natural pond which attracts a host of seasonal wildlife and this area affords the ideal spot to get away from the hubbub of daily life. Further land is enclosed by stock fencing, giving an unobstructed view over the landscape.

The property is approached over a lengthy private drive accessed via electric gates from the lane. This leads directly to the cart barn and hard standing for numerous vehicles. The oak framed cart barn was finished in Autumn 2020 and provides two offices and two open parking bays. The building has light and power in situ and loft storage above. There is also a former shipping container converted into a gym with power and light plus a garden shed and bicycle store situated adjacent to the house. There is also access to a gravelled drive at the front where there is further parking.

FEATURES
- Entrance hall providing views through the house to the rural aspect at the rear - integral cloaks cupboard
- Bright and airy triple aspect open plan living/dining room with bi-fold doors leading to the terrace and far-reaching views – arranged open plan to:
- Superb fitted kitchen with matte finish cabinets and granite worktops – integral appliances including induction hob, single combi oven plus double oven and warming drawer, dishwasher plus full height fridge and freezer
- Utility room with matching fitted cabinets and ample space for washing machine and tumble drier
- Three double bedrooms all benefitting from wardrobes - two with access to Jack and Jill en suite shower room with spacious walk-in shower and neutral wall and floor tiles
- Family bathroom with contemporary white suite and neutral wall and floor tiles
- Oak framed cart lodge incorporating 2 offices and 2 open parking bays plus loft storage – light and power in situ
- Converted shipping container with power and light, garden shed and bicycle store
- Primary access to private driveway via electric gates from the lane and substantial parking on front and rear driveways
- Gardens and grounds including natural pond and paddocks of circa 7 acres in all

SITUATION
Larkins Barn nestles on a quiet farmstead on the rural periphery of the Wealden village of Bethersden. The location is famed for The Darling Buds of May which was filmed on the farmstead, and is surrounded by the rich farmland of the Weald. There are a host of tourist and leisure attractions nearby including the Kent and East Sussex Railway at Tenterden, several notable National Trust properties, Chapel Down Winery and a numerous historic village and country inns.

The village benefits from a primary school, post office, artisan butcher and grocer and the medieval parish church. Nearby Tenterden offers an excellent range of shops, supermarkets and amenities along its pretty tree lined High Street, and Ashford provides further comprehensive facilities and the International Station.

There are a number of good schools in the area catering for children of all ages including Bethersden Primary School, Tenterden Primary School, Homewood School and Sixth Form Centre, Ashford School and Ashford Preparatory School, Norton Knatchbull and Highworth Grammar Schools at Ashford and Kings Canterbury.

The property is under 8 miles from Ashford International Station which provides services to London St Pancras with journey times from 36 minutes and to the Continent. The M20 gives access to Dover, Folkestone and the ports and to the M25 for Heathrow and Gatwick Airports and the City.

Tenterden 7.5 miles
M20 8 miles
Ashford International 8 miles
Rye and the coast 16 miles
(All distances are approximate)

DIRECTIONS
From the A28 Bethersden turn into Forge Hill. After a short distance turn right into Forge Road. At the crossroads turn left into Pluckley Road and continue for 1.2 miles then turn left signposted to Smarden. After 0.2 miles, to the left of the Caprlama Reindeer Centre entrance, turn into electric gates signposted to Larkins Barn Paddock Entrance.

PROPERTY INFORMATION
- Services: Air source heat pump heating system. Mains electricity and water. Shared private drainage system.
- Local Authority: Ashford Borough Council.
- Council Tax band: B (2021/22)
- Fixtures and fittings are excluded from the sale but may be available by separate negotiation.
- Viewings: Strictly by appointment through Jackson-Stops on .

AGENT'S NOTES
I) The property benefits from a right of way over the front entrance drive to the farmstead and contributes towards its maintenance.
II) Neighbouring properties benefit from a right of way over the secondary paddock drive and contribute towards its maintenance.
III) The private drainage system located in the grounds of Larkins Barn is shared between five properties who all contribute towards its maintenance.


Darling Buds Barn nestles on a quiet farmstead on the rural periphery of the Wealden village of Bethersden. The location is famed for The Darling Buds of May which was filmed on the farmstead, and is surrounded by the rich farmland of the Weald. There are a host of tourist and leisure attractions nearby including the Kent and East Sussex Railway at Tenterden, several notable National Trust properties, Chapel Down Winery and a numerous historic village and country inns.

The village benefits from a primary school, post office, artisan butcher and grocer and the medieval parish church. Nearby Tenterden offers an excellent range of shops, supermarkets and amenities along its pretty tree lined High Street, and Ashford provides further comprehensive facilities and International Station.

There are a number of good schools in the area catering for children of all ages including Bethersden Primary School, Tenterden Primary School, Homewood School and Sixth Form Centre, Ashford School and Ashford Preparatory School, Norton Knatchbull and Highworth Grammar Schools at Ashford and Kings Canterbury.

The property is under 8 miles from Ashford International Station which provides services to London St Pancras with journey times from 36 minutes and to the Continent. The M20 gives access to Dover, Folkestone and the ports and to the M25 for Heathrow and Gatwick Airports and the City.

Tenterden 7.5 miles
M20 8 miles
Ashford International 8 miles
Rye and the coast 16 miles

(All distances are approximate)

Marketed by: Jackson-Stops, Cranbrook