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Guide Price£975,000Churchill Country and Equestrian Estate Agents, Billingshurst

High Halden, Ashford, TN26

Land size
2.32 acres
Bedrooms
17

Description

An exceptional development opportunity to convert two individual barns into five dwellings, set within an attractive rural setting. Up to 20 acres is also available by separate negotiation.

One barn (Lot 2) benefits from full planning consent for the creation of two detached dwellings. The second barn (Lot 3) has approval under Class Q Permitted Development for conversion into three dwellings. Planning application references: Lot 3. NOT/2025/0585 and Lot 2 .PA/2023/2263.

For purchasers seeking additional land, approximately 20 acres is available by separate negotiation. This can be acquired only in conjunction with the purchase of the whole site or with Lot 2 and is not available as a standalone option.

The property is offered for sale as a whole or in individual lots, providing flexibility for a range of buyers, including developers and those looking to create a bespoke rural residence.

Lot 1 – £975,000
The entire site with consent for five dwellings.

Lot 2 – £600,000
A plot with full planning permission for the construction of two detached dwellings.

Lot 3 – £450,000
A barn with Class Q consent for conversion into three dwellings.

Lot 1 Barns with Planning Consent at Egerden Farm Guide Price: £975,000

An excellent development opportunity comprising two principal plots extending to approximately 2.32 acres in total.

The first barn benefits from full planning consent for the conversion into two detached dwellings, each extending to approximately 2,050 sq ft, with associated garden space and parking, set within around 1.36 acres.

The second barn has Class Q permitted development consent for conversion into three dwellings, totalling approximately 3,130 sq ft. The scheme comprises two three-bedroom properties and one two-bedroom dwelling, set within approximately 0.963 acres.

Both plots have power and water connected. The barns are constructed with concrete fibre roofs.(STS)

There is an opportunity to acquire an additional 20 acres by separate negotiation. This land is only available in conjunction with the purchase of the whole site or with Lot 2 and is not offered as a standalone option.

A public footpath runs along the entrance drive.

Lot 2 Guide Price: £600,000

The design provides well-proportioned living space, including double bedrooms, with the principal bedroom benefiting from an en suite, alongside a family bathroom.

On the ground floor, both properties feature a spacious entrance hall, study, snug, guest bedroom, and a generous open-plan kitchen, living and dining area, complemented by a large utility room.

The properties will enjoy private gardens with attractive views across the surrounding countryside, offering a rural yet accessible setting. Up to 20 acres could be purchased with this lot.

Lot 3 Guide Price: £450,000

A barn with Class Q permitted development consent for conversion into three single-storey dwellings, totalling approximately 3,130 sq. ft.

The proposed accommodation comprises two three-bedroom properties and one two-bedroom dwelling. Each is designed with open-plan kitchen and living spaces, ensuite facilities, and bi-fold doors opening onto private garden areas with parking.

Further Information

SERVICES:Water and electricity supply available LOCAL AUTHORITY: Ashford Borough Council TENURE: Freehold. VIEWINGS: Strictly by appointment only.

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Date Posted
2026-10-20

Market Value Analysis

Compared with 104 Development Land listings in South East England (1+ acres).

This Property£420,259 / acre
Development Land Average (1+ acres) £316,904 / 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
39 E
80 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
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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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Listed status, conservation areas and planning constraints for this location are in the full report.

Property Features

Accessibility
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Beyond the particulars: planning activity, flood history, heritage and ground risks, checked for this exact spot.

Connectivity

Broadband

Fastest speed available at this postcode

15 Mbps

Standard (10-30 Mbps)

Suitable for

  • Web & social
  • Music streaming
  • Standard video calls

Fixed wireless access may also be an option here.

Mobile signal

OutdoorsIndoorsEE Good GoodO2 Good NoneThree Good NoneVodafone Limited None

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

  • High Halden Church of England Primary School1.1 milesNo Ofsted rating
    Ages
    4 to 11
    Pupils
    105
    Type
    Voluntary controlled school
    Faith
    Church of England
  • Bethersden Primary School1.8 milesOfsted: Good
    Ages
    4 to 11
    Pupils
    117
    Type
    Community school
  • Woodchurch Church of England Primary School2 milesOfsted: Good
    Ages
    4 to 11
    Pupils
    165
    Type
    Voluntary controlled school
    Faith
    Church of England
  • St Michael's Church of England Primary School2.4 milesOfsted: Good *
    Ages
    4 to 11
    Pupils
    177
    Type
    Academy converter
    Faith
    Church of England
  • Tenterden Church of England Junior School3.3 milesOfsted: Good *
    Ages
    7 to 11
    Pupils
    206
    Type
    Academy converter

Secondary

  • Homewood School and Sixth Form Centre2.7 milesOfsted: Good
    Ages
    11 to 18
    Pupils
    1,772
    Type
    Academy converter
  • Chilmington Green School3.9 milesOfsted report card · May 2026
    Ages
    11 to 19
    Pupils
    449
    Type
    Free schools
  • The John Wallis Church of England Academy5.3 milesOfsted: Good
    Ages
    0 to 19
    Pupils
    1,650
    Type
    Academy sponsor led
    Faith
    Church of England
  • Highworth Grammar School6.5 milesOfsted: Outstanding *
    Ages
    11 to 18
    Pupils
    1,553
    Type
    Academy converter
    Gender
    Girls
  • The North School7 milesNo Ofsted rating
    Ages
    11 to 19
    Pupils
    1,237
    Type
    Academy converter

* 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

Waitrose Tenterden, Tenterden3.3 miles
Tesco Tenterden Superstore, Tenterden3.5 miles
Budgens Tenterden, Tenterden4.1 miles

GP surgery

Woodchurch Surgery2.5 miles

Pharmacy

Boots3.2 miles

Hospital

West View Hospital3.9 miles

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

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Getting Around

Nearest station

Pluckley Rail Station3.7 miles

Nearest bus stop

The Martins916 metres

Typical drive times

Rye21 min · 14 miles
Ashford14 min · 8 miles
Tenterden8 min · 4.6 miles
New Romney20 min · 15 miles
Canterbury (city)37 min · 23 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. 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

High risk (1 in 30)

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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