4 bedroom house

Pond Farm is a fantastic opportunity for those seeking high quality modern accommodation complete with wonderfully versatile barn and expansive grounds, all within easy reach of Sevenoaks and London - James Hickman, Rural Property

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A former small grass farm with a modern well-presented four bed detached house, located along a quiet county lane with easy access to nearby villages, Sevenoaks, the M2 and M20. The property includes a general purpose farmbuilding, pastureland, woodland and 2 significant ponds.

In all about 9.50 acres (3.85 hectares).

Guide Price: £1.100,000

Accommodation

• Main Bedroom with En-Suite
• Bedrooms 2, 3 & 4 • Family Bathroom & WC
• Dining Room • 2 Living Rooms • Entrance Hall
• Kitchen/Breakfast Room • Study/Office

Outside

• Gardens • Farm Barn with Potential
• Pastureland • Woodland • Ponds • Part Constructed Double Garage

Communications

M20 (J2) - 6miles • Sevenoaks – 10.4 miles • Maidstone - 15.6 miles • New Ash Green – 2.7 miles • Meopham Village Centre – 2.7 miles • Meopham Station with train link to Central London – 3.8 miles

Situation

Pond Farm occupies an extremely quiet but highly convenient rural location in the parish of Ash-cum-Ridley. It sits close to the villages of New Ash Green and Meopham with local shops and amenities including schools, public houses and sport facilities. Nearby Sevenoaks and Maidstone with a comprehensive range of educational, recreational and shopping facilities, are within an easy drive. There are good road links to the A2/M2, A20, M20, and M25 providing access to London, the Channel Tunnel, and Gatwick and Heathrow airports. Meopham Station, provides a direct train link to London Victoria in around 35 mins.

The Farmhouse

For sale upon the instructions of the executors, Pond Farm farmhouse is a modern four bed chalet style dwelling. It is decorated to a high standard and is in excellent condition throughout with spacious rooms, internal oak joinery, and modern kitchen and bathroom suites. The main living room benefits from a feature fireplace with
flagstone hearth, bread oven feature and wood burning stove, as well as character beams to the ceiling.

Outside

A private gated driveway provides access to the property and parking space for several cars. The house sits in generous well screened grounds with a mature garden laid mainly to lawn with some fruit trees to the rear of the house and a quite large pond to the front. A part constructed double garage is located a short distance from the house connected together by a brick wall.

Farm Buildings

A steel portal frame farm building in good condition about 24.47 metres x 11.92 metres. The barn may have potential for development or alternative uses subject to all necessary consents being obtained.

Land

The land comprizes another good size pond with surrounding pasture and some woodland to the eastern boundary. The pastureland is divided into three enclosures, with the land being classified as Grade III on the Agricultural Land Classification Maps.

Building Regulation Consent

It appears that the house had been registered for building regulation inspection during construction but a final sign-off has not taken place. A letter dated 28th August 2020 from Sevenoaks District Council details the works required to enable a completion certificate to be issued. A copy is available upon request.

Planning Authority

The purchaser is advised to make their own planning enquiries particularly in relation to the possible development of the barn and any other parts of the property . The Local Planning Authority is Sevenoaks District Council. Tel: (sevenoaks.gov.uk)

Services

Mains water and electricity. Private drainage (cesspool) which requires further attention with a drainage test and full details to be sent to Building Control. We understand the wood burning stove provides hot water and heating. None of the services or appliances have been tested.

Tenure

Freehold with vacant possession upon completion.

Viewing

Strictly by appointment only through Hobbs Parker Estate Agents and Hobbs Parker Property Consultants. Tel: or .

Health and Safety

Prospective purchasers must have regard for their own safety during viewings. The Vendors and their agents do not accept any responsibility for any accident or injury as a result of viewings.

Our Ref: FAL200149

Marketed by: Hobbs Parker, Ashford