Lower Farm Road, Boughton Monchelsea, Maidstone, Kent, ME17

Period charm and on a quiet country lane, what could be better - James Hickman, Rural Property and Land

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A rural property with outbuildings, stable and land situated on a quiet country lane, comprising an attractive Grade II Listed period house extending to just over 2,000 sq. ft and comprising 4 reception rooms and 5 bedrooms.

The two outbuildings may have potential for change of use to a holiday let or similar use, subject to planning.

Freehold – Council Tax Band F

In all about 3.50 acres

Holbrook is conveniently located on a country lane, only a short drive from Cross-at-Hand and the A229 which provides easy access to Maidstone and the M20 to the north and Staplehurst, Staplehurst Station and Cranbrook to the south. Staplehurst village provides a good range of amenities within the village whilst just outside the village there is a modern Sainsburys store. There are a number of both primary and secondary schools in the area and surrounding villages both in the private and public sector including Sutton Valence school which is an easy drive from the property in Sutton Valence village.

Holbrook

Holbrook is a charming Grade II listed house which was listed in 1987 and was believed to have originated as cottages. The property is understood to date to the 17th Century with an extension having been added to the northern elevation in the 19th Century. The property displays a wealth of period features including exposed timbers and provides comfortable family accommodation on two floors. There are woodburning stoves in the family room and snug and a fireplace in the sitting room.

Gardens

The gardens are well maintained by the sellers and are mainly laid to lawn with the front, rear and side gardens separately fenced into 3 parts. The side garden is the most private and includes a polytunnel, a small shed and a south facing patio.

Outbuildings/Stables

To the rear of the rear garden is a small paddock where there are two very useful outbuildings which are located towards the rear of the plot and are shown on the floorplans attached. They comprise:

a) Workshop/Stables - comprising 2 stables and adjoining workshop.

b) Barn/Stores – comprising a large barn area with 2 adjoining stores.

** It is felt that either one or both buildings may have potential for conversion to other uses such as a holiday let, subject to planning.

Planning

All planning enquiries should be directed to the local planning authority, Maidstone Borough Council, ( ).

Land/Paddocks

The pastureland comprises a single grazing field which is well fenced and surrounded by mature hedgerow boundaries. The field could easily be sub divided to create smaller grazing paddocks if required.

Footpaths/Riding

There are no footpaths or other public rights of way crossing or affecting the property.
There is hacking on local lanes particularly to the north.

For local footpath and bridlepath information go to:

Plan/Acreage/Boundaries

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

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

Planning

All enquiries relating to any further planning matters should be referred to the planning department at Maidstone Borough Council (maidstone.gov.uk).

Services/Additional Information

Mains water and electricity. Private treatment plant drainage. Oil fired boiler for hot water and central heating radiators.

Viewings

All viewings are strictly by appointment with Hobbs Parker Estate Agents. Please contact either our Ashford ) or Tenterden ) offices.

Our Ref: FAL260158