The Pinnock, Pluckley, Ashford, Kent, TN27

A favoured rural location combined with stables, useful outbuildings and a popular 'Caravan and Mobile Home Club' site - James Hickman, Rural Property & Land

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A rural property situated in a desirable rural location, comprising a deceptively spacious chalet bungalow set in good sized gardens and grounds with stabling and a very useful enclosed modern barn.

The property includes a “Caravan and Motorhome Club” approved caravan and motorhome Certified Location (CL) site for up to 5 caravans which the sellers have successfully run for many years. This is located in the field to the side of the property.

Freehold - Council Tax Band F

In all about 4.05 acres

Guide Price: £1,075,000

Situation

The property is conveniently located to the south-west of the historic village of Pluckley on the way to Egerton and Smarden. Ashford and the M20 are within easy reach, as are the local railway stations at Pluckley and Headcorn on the London Charing Cross Lines. There are trains to London Victoria at nearby Charing Station. The popular Rose & Crown pub at nearby Mundy Bois is only a short drive on the Egerton Road.

The Property

The property provides very nicely presented and comfortable accommodation with the ground floor alone extending to about 1890 square feet. The first floor is dedicated entirely to the main bedroom with en-suite bathroom and ample storage cupboards and gives access to a delightful balcony which is perfect for enjoying the outlook over the garden and the surrounding countryside. There is underfloor heating in the Kitchen/Breakfast Room, Conservatory and Bathroom with radiators for heating on the first floor.

Gardens/Outside

The property sits in good size gardens which are mainly laid to lawn with borders, shrubs and trees and mature native species hedgerow boundaries.

Camping & Caravan Site/Land

This is a popular ‘CL’ site which is licenced for 5 caravans or motorhomes with many returning visitors year to year. It is a common stop off point for those travelling to and from the Europe or for those holidaying in the area.

The site is located in the field to the side of the bungalow in what was formerly a pasture field used for horse grazing. It has its own access gate off the Smarden Bell Road. A hard surface trackway leads to the 6 pitches, each of which has an electricity hook up point. There are 2 water standpipes nearby and a large septic tank serving the site.

Barn

This lies within the garden curtilage and measures approx. 50 feet x 40 feet and has a good quality steel frame which is clad with profile sheeting. There is one vehicular electric roller shutter door and one pedestrian door and there is a concrete floor throughout. Electricity & lighting are connected.

Stables

These are located within their own enclosure in the far corner of the garden and comprise 3 standard size stables and adjoining haystore. The stables have recently been refurbished including a new roof and been treated with Cuprinol.

To the front of the stables is a small former riding area which has not been used for many years.

Additional Outbuildings

In addition to the stables and barn are the following:

a) Storage Container, about 20 feet in length.
b) Shed about 12’ x10’.
c) Store
d) Log Store

Planning

Interested parties must make their own planning enquiries either directly to Ashford Borough Council (ashford.gov.uk) or take advice from a planning consultant.

Soil Types

The land is shown as Soilscape 18 on the Land Information Mapping System:

Services

House: Mains water and electricity, private cesspool drainage, oil fired boiler. BT broadband & telephone.

Outside/Outbuildings: Mains water and electricity connected where needed and there is a large septic tank serving the CL Site.

** None of the services have been tested.

Public Rights of Way

There are no footpaths or public rights of way crossing the property.

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Acreage & Boundaries

The plan on these sales particulars and the acreage quoted are strictly for identification and guidance only. The boundaries shown on the plans in these particulars have been prepared by reference to digital Ordnance Survey data.

The plans are published for illustrative purposes only and although they are believed to be correct their accuracy cannot be guaranteed.

Interested parties are reminded that the property is sold in accordance with the owners Land Registry Title plan/s, and they must satisfy themselves as to the boundaries and the quantity of land being purchased. Any error or mistake shall not annul the sale or entitle any party to compensation thereof.

Our Ref: FAL260001