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Guide Price£550,000

Coombe Lane, Woodnesborough, Sandwich

Land size
1 acres
Bedrooms
5
Bathrooms
1

Key Features

  • Viewing appointments are limited to proceedable parties only*
  • Detached, Edwardian home full of character and period charm
  • Set within approximately 1-acre of private woodland
  • Requires full refurbishment with huge potential
  • Recently renewed slate roof to the main building
  • Rarely available and offered to the market chain free

Description

*Private viewings will be limited to applicants in a position to immediately proceed to purchase. This includes applicants who are NOT dependant on an associated sale, or those who are currently under offer in a complete chain.

Set within approximately an acre of private woodland, this Edwardian detached house presents a rare opportunity for buyers seeking a character property with enormous potential. Surrounded by mature trees and a natural setting that provides both privacy and seclusion, the house combines period charm with the promise of a rewarding refurbishment project. While the property requires comprehensive renovation, it has the significant benefit of a recently renewed slate roof, providing a solid foundation for future works. Offered to the market chain free, this is an exceptional chance to create a bespoke home in a truly special location.

The ground floor offers generous proportions and a traditional layout with multiple reception spaces that lend themselves to both formal entertaining and comfortable family living. Original features typical of the Edwardian era are present, offering the opportunity to retain and enhance the character of the property during its restoration. The flow of rooms provides a versatile arrangement, with ample scope for reconfiguration to suit modern needs.

Upstairs, the first floor comprises a series of bedrooms arranged around a central landing, each enjoying views over the surrounding woodland. The accommodation is well balanced, with plenty of space to create a comfortable principal bedroom suite alongside additional rooms ideal for family, guests or work-from-home use.

Externally, the house is set within around an acre of woodland, accessed via a right of way along a long treelined driveway from Coombe Lane. The grounds provide a tranquil and picturesque environment, perfectly complementing the character of the house. Outbuildings and ancillary spaces offer further potential for storage or workshop use, subject to renovation. This unique setting, coupled with the scope to transform the property, makes it a highly desirable project for those looking to create a dream home in an idyllic and private location.

Situation - Woodnesborough is a charming semi-rural village on the outskirts of Sandwich, offering a peaceful countryside setting while remaining well connected. The village enjoys a strong sense of community, with a parish church, village hall, playing field and local events bringing residents together throughout the year. Everyday amenities and further shopping, dining and leisure facilities can be found in the nearby historic town of Sandwich, just a few minutes’ drive away, while the vibrant city of Canterbury is within easy reach for a wider selection of shops, restaurants, cultural attractions and excellent schooling options. For commuters, the area is well served by road links and mainline railway stations at Sandwich and Canterbury, providing direct services to London and the coast. Surrounded by open farmland and rural walks, Woodnesborough combines a scenic, village lifestyle with the convenience of being close to two of East Kent’s most desirable towns.

Ground Floor -

Entrance Hall -

Drawing Room - 6.15 x 6.51 (max) (20'2" x 21'4" (max)) -

Reception Room - 3.65 x 4.77 (max) (11'11" x 15'7" (max)) -

Kitchen - 3.88 x 520 (max) (12'8" x 1706'0" (max)) -

Reception Room - 3.33 x 3.79 (10'11" x 12'5") -

Hall -

Dining Rom - 3.69 x 4.90 (max) (12'1" x 16'0" (max)) -

Utility Room - 2.48 x 3.97 (max) (8'1" x 13'0" (max)) -

Cloakroom -

First Floor -

Landing -

Bathroom -

Bedroom 3 - 3.14 x 3.96 (10'3" x 12'11") -

Bedroom 2 - 3.47 x 3.95 (11'4" x 12'11") -

Bedroom 5 (To) - 3.27 x 3.35 (max) (10'8" x 10'11" (max)) -

Bedroom 4 (To) - 3.46 x 3.18 (11'4" x 10'5") -

Lobby Area - 3.10 x 3.18 (10'2" x 10'5") -

Bedroom 1 - 3.65 x 4.22 (11'11" x 13'10") -

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Sale Plan: Please note that access rights apply. 'Sale Plan' available on request.

Map Location

Property details

Tenure
Freehold
Council Tax Band
F
Date Posted
2026-09-30

Market Value Analysis

Compared with 1,734 Homes with Land listings in South East England (1+ acres).

This Property£550,000 / acre
Homes with Land Average (1+ acres) £299,070 / 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
41 E
69 C

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

Running costs are one side. Planning activity, flood history and ground risks for this location are in the full report.

Utilities & Restrictions

Utilities

Electricity
Mains
Water
Mains
Heating
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Broadband
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Sewerage
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Rights & Restrictions

Public Rights of Way
Yes
Private Rights of Way
Yes
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

32 Mbps

Superfast

Suitable for

  • HD streaming
  • Video calls
  • Web & social

Fixed wireless access may also be an option here.

Mobile signal

OutdoorsIndoorsEE Good GoodO2 Good GoodThree Good NoneVodafone Good Good

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

  • Ash Cartwright and Kelsey Church of England Primary School1 mileOfsted: Good
    Ages
    3 to 11
    Pupils
    183
    Type
    Voluntary aided school
    Faith
    Church of England
  • Eastry Church of England Primary School1.8 milesOfsted: Good
    Ages
    4 to 11
    Pupils
    150
    Type
    Voluntary controlled school
    Faith
    Church of England
  • Sandwich Junior School1.9 milesNo Ofsted rating
    Ages
    7 to 11
    Pupils
    222
    Type
    Community school
  • Sandwich Infant School1.9 milesNo Ofsted rating
    Ages
    5 to 7
    Pupils
    99
    Type
    Academy converter
  • Worth Primary School2.6 milesOfsted: Good
    Ages
    4 to 11
    Pupils
    68
    Type
    Academy converter

Secondary

  • Sandwich Technology School1.9 milesOfsted report card · May 2026
    Ages
    11 to 19
    Pupils
    1,104
    Type
    Academy converter
  • Sir Roger Manwood's School2.3 milesOfsted: Good
    Ages
    11 to 18
    Pupils
    981
    Type
    Academy converter
  • Goodwin Academy5.8 milesOfsted: Good *
    Ages
    11 to 18
    Pupils
    780
    Type
    Academy sponsor led
  • Orion Spires6.9 milesOfsted: Good
    Ages
    11 to 16
    Pupils
    620
    Type
    Academy sponsor led
  • The Royal Harbour Academy6.9 milesOfsted report card · May 2026
    Ages
    11 to 18
    Pupils
    1,045
    Type
    Academy sponsor led

* 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

Co-op Ash - Canterbury, Ash, Kent, CT30.9 miles
Co-op Sandwich, Sandwich1.9 miles
Spar - Sandwich, Sandwich2.1 miles

GP surgery

Ash Surgery0.8 miles

Pharmacy

Boots0.8 miles

Hospital

Victoria Hospital5.5 miles

Green space

Public Park Or Garden601 metres

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

Sandwich Rail Station2.1 miles

Nearest bus stop

Old Radar Station244 metres

Typical drive times

Deal14 min · 8.2 miles
Fordwich17 min · 12 miles
Ramsgate15 min · 9.6 miles
Sandwich5 min · 2.9 miles
Canterbury (city)21 min · 14 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.

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. The map pin for this listing is approximate, so these readings describe the surrounding area. 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

Very low risk

Planning map: Flood Zone 1.

Surface water

Very low risk

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.

Important notice: Information, maps and tags on this page are drawn from the advertising agent's marketing materials or generated automatically. LandSale has not verified them. Relying on these details is at your own risk, always carry out independent checks before committing to a purchase.

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