Woodlands

Not only are there gardens of about an acre but there are a further 5.5 acres of woodland as well., all with easy access to the M20 and Ashford Station - James Hickman, Farms, Equestrian & Rural Property



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A rare opportunity to buy a rural property with an adjoining parcel of attractive mature woodland with long road frontage to a country lane. The property comprises a 4 bedroom bungalow set in gardens of about 1 acre, together with a parcel of woodland of about 5.40 acres. There is easy access to Ashford & the International Passenger Station (St Pancras from 37 mins on HS1), the M20 at junctions 10 & 10a, the Channel Tunnel Terminal and the Kent & East Sussex coast.

In all about 6.40 acres.

Guide Price: £699,000




Situation

Woodlands occupies a highly convenient yet rural location between the villages of Mersham & Bilsington with Ashford & the M20 motorway a short drive to the north. The old Cinque Port towns of Hythe, Rye & Tenterden are all within easy reach whilst the Cathedral City of Canterbury is about 18.5 miles. There are fast improving facilities and amenities in Ashford including HS1 rail services to central London (St Pancras from 37 mins) and the popular retail outlet centre. There are secondary schools in Ashford including Highworth & Norton Knatchbull Grammar Schools whilst there are a number of primary schools in local villages.

The Bungalow

The bungalow is understood to have been built in the early 1970’s and then subsequently extended twice. The original bungalow is believed to been built by ‘Colt’ who were a well known local company, who specialised in the construction of timber frame bungalows and houses. There are many similar properties in rural areas across Kent.

The bungalow is nicely set back from the lane towards the rear of the plot and offers flexible accommodation which would now benefit from some updating or reshaping to suit the buyers requirements.

Gardens/Outside

The bungalow is accessed over a long entrance drive off Brisley Lane via a roadside gate. There are large mainly lawned gardens to the front and rear of the bungalow with the front garden divided into 2 parts with a further access gate. The gravel driveway leads to a tarmac area which gives access to the bungalow and garages. The rear garden has a patio leading to more informal mainly lawned gardens with a small copse of trees. Beyond this is a further grass area where there is a useful summer house. The gardens are open at the side to the woodland allowing immediate access for walking.

Woodland

This lies on the western side of the bungalow and garden. Historic maps show that this was woodland in at least 1870. The woodland is a single parcel of mixed deciduous wood with lane frontage to Brisley Lane along the north boundary and grazing land to the south. There are oak, birch & beech trees as well as a number of other broadleaf species.

Planning

All planning enquiries relating to the property must be directed to the planning department at Ashford Borough Council (ashford.gov.uk)

Services

Mains water & electricity, dual fuel boiler for hot water & central heating, private drainage (believed to be a cesspool).

Tenure/Council Tax

Freehold - Vacant Possession on Completion with No Chain.

Council Tax Band : F

Footpaths

There is a single footpath (Footpath Number AE405) that enters the woodland off Brisley Lane and runs in a diagonal direction before going into the fields behind.

Plan/Acreage

The plan on these sales particulars and the acreage quoted are strictly for identification and guidance only. Interested parties are reminded that the land is sold in accordance with the owners Land Registry Title plans and must satisfy themselves as to the boundaries and the quantity of land being purchased.

Viewing

Viewing is strictly by appointment only through Hobbs Parker Estate Agents on or .

Health and Safety

Prospective purchasers must have regard for their own safety during viewings. Neither the sellers nor Hobbs Parker Estate Agents LLP accept any responsibility for any accident or injury as a result of viewing the property. All viewings must strictly follow Hobbs Parker’s Covid-19 viewing policy, guidance will be provided to viewers in advance.



Our Ref: FAL200117

Marketed by: Hobbs Parker, Ashford