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£675,000

Ruins Barn Road, Tunstall, Sittingbourne, Kent, ME9

Land size
1.35 acres
Bedrooms
1
Bathrooms
2

Key Features

  • Detached property on a generous 1.35-acre plot.
  • Over 3,000 sq ft of versatile accommodation.
  • Excellent potential to renovate and reconfigure.
  • Former professional recording studio.
  • Sought-after semi-rural village location.
  • Convenient access to Sittingbourne and local amenities.

Description

A rare opportunity to acquire a substantial detached family home set within an exceptional 1.35-acre plot in the highly sought-after village of Tunstall.

Offering over 3,000 sq ft of versatile internal accommodation, the property presents significant scope for renovation, reconfiguration, and extension (subject to the necessary consents), allowing purchasers to create a home tailored to their individual requirements. Formerly utilised as a professional recording studio, the property benefits from a unique creative heritage and flexible living space.

Occupying a prominent position on Ruins Barn Road, this impressive freehold residence combines the charm of a semi-rural setting with convenient access to Sittingbourne and a range of local amenities.
Offering over 3,000 sq ft of versatile internal accommodation, the property presents significant scope for renovation, reconfiguration, and extension (subject to the necessary consents), allowing purchasers to create a home tailored to their individual requirements. Formerly utilised as a professional recording studio, the property benefits from a unique creative heritage and flexible living space.

Occupying a prominent position on Ruins Barn Road, this impressive freehold residence combines the charm of a semi-rural setting with convenient access to Sittingbourne and a range of local amenities.

Key Terms
Tunstall is a picturesque village in Kent, located around 4 miles east of Sittingbourne. Known for its rural charm and historic character, Tunstall offers a peaceful and scenic environment, making it an attractive location for families, retirees, and those seeking a quieter lifestyle.
The village features a variety of properties, including traditional cottages, farmhouses, and newer homes, appealing to a diverse range of residents. Surrounded by lush countryside, Tunstall is ideal for outdoor activities like walking, cycling, and nature watching.
Local amenities include a primary school, a village hall, and a popular pub. For more extensive shopping and services, nearby Sittingbourne offers a wide range of shops, supermarkets, and leisure facilities.
Tunstall is well-connected by road, with the A2 and A249 providing easy access to the M2 and M20 motorways. While the village itself does not have a train station, Sittingbourne station is just a short drive away, offering direct services to London. Tunstall combines rural tranquillity with convenience.

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Property details

Tenure
Freehold
Council Tax Band
TBC
Date Posted
2026-06-18

Market Value Analysis

Compared with 1,865 Homes with Land listings in South East England (1+ acres).

This Property£500,000 / acre
Homes with Land Average (1+ acres) £302,956 / acre
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Energy Performance Certificate

Energy Efficiency Rating

Very energy efficient - lower running costs
CurrentPotential
(92+)A
(81-91)B
(69-80)C
(55-68)D
(39-54)E
(21-38)F
(1-20)G
76 C
76 C

Based on UK Energy Performance Certificate standards (EU Directive 2002/91/EC)

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Utilities & Restrictions

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Rights & Restrictions

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Connectivity

Broadband

Fastest speed available at this postcode

38 Mbps

Superfast · available to 10% of premises

Suitable for

  • HD streaming
  • Video calls
  • Web & social

Fixed wireless access may also be an option here.

Mobile signal

CallsDataEE Good GoodO2 Good GoodThree Good GoodVodafone Good Good

Outdoor predictions; indoor signal depends on building materials.

Ofcom Connected Nations postcode-level predictions. Speeds and signal are modelled, not measured, and vary between addresses and providers.

Nearest Schools

Primary

  • Tunstall Church of England (Aided) Primary School0.8 milesOfsted: Outstanding
    Ages
    4 to 11
    Pupils
    417
    Type
    Voluntary aided school
    Faith
    Church of England
  • Bredgar Church of England Primary School1 mileNo Ofsted rating
    Ages
    4 to 11
    Pupils
    106
    Type
    Academy converter
    Faith
    Church of England
  • Rodmersham School1.3 milesOfsted: Outstanding
    Ages
    4 to 11
    Pupils
    128
    Type
    Community school
  • The Oaks Infant School1.3 milesNo Ofsted rating
    Ages
    3 to 7
    Pupils
    312
    Type
    Academy converter
  • Minterne Junior School1.3 milesOfsted report card · May 2026
    Ages
    7 to 11
    Pupils
    393
    Type
    Academy converter

Secondary

  • Fulston Manor School1.6 milesOfsted: Requires improvement
    Ages
    11 to 18
    Pupils
    1,314
    Type
    Academy converter
  • Highsted Grammar School1.6 milesOfsted: Good
    Ages
    11 to 18
    Pupils
    793
    Type
    Academy converter
    Gender
    Girls
  • Borden Grammar School1.8 milesOfsted report card · May 2026
    Ages
    11 to 18
    Pupils
    938
    Type
    Academy converter
    Gender
    Boys
  • Westlands School2 milesNo Ofsted rating
    Ages
    11 to 18
    Pupils
    1,690
    Type
    Academy converter
  • The Sittingbourne School2.1 milesOfsted: Good
    Ages
    11 to 19
    Pupils
    1,556
    Type
    Academy sponsor led

Distances are straight-line from the advertised location. Source: the national school registers (DfE, Welsh Government, Scottish Government) and Ofsted.

Amenities

Supermarket

Co-op Sittingbourne, Sittingbourne1.4 miles
Sainsburys Sittingbourne, Sittingbourne1.9 miles
Lidl Central Sittingbourne Sittingbourne, Sittingbourne2 miles

GP surgery

Memorial Medical Centre1.7 miles

Pharmacy

Pharmachem Limited1.7 miles

Hospital

Sittingbourne Memorial Hospital1.7 miles

Straight-line distances from the advertised location. Sources: NHS records, Geolytix supermarket locations, OS Open Greenspace and the national trails registers.

Getting Around

Nearest station

Sittingbourne Rail Station2.1 miles

Nearest bus stop

Kent Science Park599 metres

Typical drive times

Faversham17 min · 10 miles
Gillingham16 min · 12 miles
Queenborough15 min · 9.7 miles
Sittingbourne6 min · 2.7 miles
Canterbury (city)28 min · 19 miles

Straight-line distances from the advertised location; drive times are typical free-flow times over OpenStreetMap road data, so allow more at peak. Public transport locations from DfT NaPTAN.

Flood Risk

From Environment Agency flood map open data, checked around the advertised map pin and allowing for the listed acreage where known. This summary comes from LandSale, the advertising platform, not from the listing agent, and is not part of the agent's particulars. Risk can vary across a single holding, so verify anything critical through your own searches before committing.

Rivers and the sea

Flood Zone 1Lower risk

Surface water

Outside the mapped risk bandsVery low risk

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38 West Street, Sittingbourne, ME10 1AP

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