Auction: Wednesday 28 October 2026 at 8am
Copton Farm Cottages, 3 Ashford Road, Sheldwich, Faversham, Kent, ME13
- Land size
- 2 acres
- Bedrooms
- 3
- Bathrooms
- 1
Key Features
- Three Bedrooms
- Two Reception Rooms
- Approximately 2 Acres of Land
- Substantial Open-Sided Dutch Barn of Approx. 2,100 sq ft
- Freehold
- Hardstanding Parking for Multiple Cars
Description
Character Three-Bedroom Country Cottage with Approx. 2 Acres & Substantial Dutch BarnGuide Price £550,000 to £650,000*Buyers Premium Applies
For sale by online auction. To review the legal documents and to view the auction information click on the buttons at the bottom of this advert or visit our website
Town & Country Property Auctions are delighted to offer For Sale by Public Auction this attractive Three-Bedroom Freehold 19th-Century Country Cottage, occupying a semi-rural position within a former farmstead setting in Sheldwich, Faversham.
The property benefits from approximately 2 acres of land, extensive hardstanding and a substantial open-sided Dutch barn extending to approximately 2,100 sq ft. The cottage itself has been renovated by the current owners and offers well-presented accommodation comprising an entrance hall, living room, dining room and kitchen to the ground floor, with three bedrooms and a family bathroom to the first floor.
Externally, the property further benefits from established gardens wrapping around the cottage, lawned areas, mature shrub borders, a restored brick well and approximately 1.3 acres of surrounding agricultural land, enclosed by newly erected post and rail fencing and enjoying far-reaching countryside views.
The substantial Dutch barn provides an excellent additional asset and offers potential for storage, vehicle or machinery use, workshop or equestrian purposes, subject to any necessary consents.
The property is situated in a pleasant semi-rural location within easy reach of Faversham and the M2 and presents a rare and versatile opportunity for owner occupiers, equestrian purchasers or buyers seeking additional land, storage or workspace.
The property will be entered into our 28th October 2026 auction which is held online and starts at 8am. You must register to bid and download the legal pack.
PROPERTY FEATURES
. Number of Bedrooms: 3
. Reception Rooms: 2
. Hardstanding Parking for Multiple Cars
. Council Tax Band: D
. Market Value: £750,000
. 56 Day Completion
. Attractive 19th-Century Cottage
. Freehold
. Approximately 2 Acres of Land
. Substantial Open-Sided Dutch Barn of Approx. 2,100 sq ft
. Extensive Hardstanding and Useful Ancillary Space
. Renovated and Well-Presented Accommodation
. Semi-Rural Setting with Far-Reaching Countryside Views
VIEWING ARRANGEMENTS
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FreeholdUNCONDITIONAL LOT Buyers Premium Applies Upon the fall of the hammer, the Purchaser shall pay a 5% deposit and a 3%+VAT (subject to a minimum of £20,000+VAT) buyers premium and contracts are exchanged. The purchaser is legally bound to buy and the vendor is legally bound to sell the Property/Lot. The auction conditions require a full legal completion 56 days following the auction (unless otherwise stated).
Pre Auction Offers Are ConsideredThe seller of this property may consider a pre-auction offer prior to the auction date. All auction conditions will remain the same for pre-auction offers which include but are not limited to, the special auction conditions which can be viewed within the legal pack, the Buyer's Premium, and the deposit. To make a pre-auction offer we will require two forms of ID, proof of your ability to purchase the property and complete our auction registration processes online. To find out more information or to make a pre-auction offer please contact us.
Special Conditions
Any additional costs will be listed in the Special Conditions within the legal pack and these costs will be payable on completion. The legal pack is available to download free of charge under the LEGAL DOCUMENTS'. Any stamp duty and/or government taxes are not included within the Special Conditions within the legal pack and all potential buyers must make their own investigations.
Map Location
Property details
- Tenure
- Freehold
- Council Tax Band
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- Date Posted
- 2026-09-30
Market Value Analysis
Compared with 1,734 Homes with Land listings in South East England (1+ acres).
Utilities & Restrictions
Utilities
- Electricity
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- Water
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- Heating
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- Broadband
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- Sewerage
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Rights & Restrictions
- Public Rights of Way
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- Private Rights of Way
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- Listed Property
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- Restrictions
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Listed status, conservation areas and planning constraints for this location are in the full report.
Property Features
- Accessibility
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- Parking
- Parking Available
- Garden
- Garden
Beyond the particulars: planning activity, flood history, heritage and ground risks, checked for this exact spot.
Connectivity
Broadband
Fastest speed available at this postcode
1.8 Gbps
Gigabit full fibre · available to 38% of premises
Suitable for
- 4K streaming on every screen
- Full-time home working
- Online gaming & big downloads
Fixed wireless access may also be an option here.
Mobile signal
Predicted 4G and 5G signal; 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.
Signal is the easy part. Planning activity, flood history and protected designations here are in the full report.
Nearest Schools
Primary
- Ethelbert Road Primary School1.2 milesOfsted: Good *
- Ages
- 4 to 11
- Pupils
- 209
- Type
- Community school
- Ospringe Church of England Primary School1.4 milesNo Ofsted rating
- Ages
- 4 to 11
- Pupils
- 209
- Type
- Voluntary controlled school
- Faith
- Church of England
- St Mary of Charity CofE (Aided) Primary School1.4 milesOfsted: Good *
- Ages
- 4 to 11
- Pupils
- 208
- Type
- Academy sponsor led
- Faith
- Church of England
- Sheldwich Primary School1.6 milesOfsted: Outstanding
- Ages
- 2 to 11
- Pupils
- 246
- Type
- Academy converter
- Bysing Wood Primary School1.9 milesOfsted: Good
- Ages
- 2 to 11
- Pupils
- 245
- Type
- Academy converter
Secondary
- The Abbey School0.9 milesOfsted report card · Jan 2026
- Ages
- 11 to 19
- Pupils
- 1,061
- Type
- Academy converter
- Queen Elizabeth's Grammar School1.6 milesOfsted: Good
- Ages
- 11 to 18
- Pupils
- 1,156
- Type
- Academy converter
- The Sittingbourne School6.5 milesOfsted: Good
- Ages
- 11 to 19
- Pupils
- 1,556
- Type
- Academy sponsor led
- Fulston Manor School7.2 milesOfsted: Requires improvement
- Ages
- 11 to 18
- Pupils
- 1,314
- Type
- Academy converter
- Highsted Grammar School7.2 milesOfsted: Good
- Ages
- 11 to 18
- Pupils
- 793
- Type
- Academy converter
- Gender
- Girls
* Latest graded judgement covers quality of education only; no overall grade was issued under the 2024-25 inspection framework.
Distances are straight-line from the advertised location. Source: the national school registers (DfE, Welsh Government, Scottish Government) and Ofsted.
Schools are just the start: sold prices nearby, planning activity and any flood history are in the full report.
Amenities
Supermarket
GP surgery
Pharmacy
Hospital
Straight-line distances from the advertised location. Sources: NHS records, Geolytix supermarket locations, OS Open Greenspace and the national trails registers.
The area stacks up? Now check the location itself: planning nearby, protected designations and past flooding.
Getting Around
Nearest station
Nearest bus stop
Typical drive times
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.
Easy to reach matters. So do planning activity, flood history and ground risks: all in the full report.
Flood Risk
Environment Agency open data, checked around the advertised map pin for the listed acreage. Long-term risk counts flood defences; the planning map's flood zones do not. Provided by LandSale, not the listing agent, and not part of the agent's particulars. Risk varies across a holding, so verify before committing.
Rivers and the sea
Planning map: Flood Zone 1.
Surface water
These bandings are the summary. Where this location sits on the flood maps, plus planning activity, heritage and ground risks, is in the full report.
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