Tree Tops
Smarden, Ashford, Kent, TN27 8PQ
Guide Price
£1,200,000
Residential Tags: Ground Source Heat Pump
Property Tags: Development Potential, Equestrian, Solar Energy
Land Tags: Building Plot, Pasture Land
Summary Details
- First Marketed: Nov 2022
- Removed: Date Not Available
- Residential Tags: Ground Source Heat Pump
- Property Tags: Development Potential, Equestrian, Solar Energy
- Land Tags: Building Plot, Pasture Land
The site is currently occupied by an existing 4 bedroom timber clad bungalow with associated detached garage, two stable blocks comprising 10 individual stalls and a separate open cart style storage building. The land, which has predominantly been used for grazing horses, is relatively flat and enclosed with mature hedging and fencing. There is also an old outside equestrian arena which now requires attention. Access onto the site is via two existing gated entrances, where there is plenty of room for parking and turning. This property also benefits from being situated close to the village of Headcorn where there is a mainline station with regular trains departing for London. The towns of Tenterden, Ashford and Maidstone are a short drive away.
EPC Rating: E
EXISTING ACCOMMODATION
The rural location of Tree Top's along a country lane in a small hamlet between the villages of Smarden and Headcorn could be described as something of a rare find. The fact that it is a circa 5.3 acre residential site with full planning permission for a spacious 4 bedroom contemporary eco home and detached garage also makes it a very exciting one.
Although the existing 4 bedroom timber clad bungalow is perfectly habitable and the various outbuildings (including 10 stables, detached garage and open fronted cart style lodge) extremely useful, it is the wonderful position and large plot in which they stands that make this property so special, offering huge potential and the possibility of a lifestyle that most people can only dream of.
PROPOSED DWELLING
The new proposed 2 storey dwelling, which would sit just behind where the outbuildings are now sited, has been designed to take full advantage of the Wealden countryside in which it is situated, with modern glass elements and a stunning roof terrace which makes the most of the amazing 180 degree views. The land that surrounds the house is relatively flat with a gentle downwards slope and is surrounded by mature hedgerows and fencing. At the far end of the site is a natural pond. There are two existing accesses onto the site and a further disused access. Sustainable development has been at the forefront of everything considered with this new dwelling, both in terms of the detail of the build itself, which will be targeted as zero carbon, and with the associated ecological landscape enhancements (see Services below).
PLANNING PERMISSION
Planning permission was granted by Ashford Borough Council under reference 21/01367/AS on the 21st September 2021. Details can be found at
SERVICES
Current services include: mains water, electricity, oil fired central heating and private drainage. NB: A proposal of the new plans is to use a proportion of the land for a small photovoltaic panel farm to generate clean renewable energy for the property. In addition, the proposal includes a Ground Source Heat Pump to supply the hot water and heating. Local Authority: Ashford Borough Council. EPC Rating for current dwelling: E.
TENURE AND POSSESSION
The land is for sale freehold with vacant possession available on completion. No onward chain
LOCATION FINDER
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Marketed by: Warner Gray, Tenterden
Land Registry Data
- No historical data found.