Park Farm Wormshill Sittingbourne. rural land and property

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1 Park Farm Wormshill Sittingbourne rural land and property

2 Equestrian Property homes for horses and riders Park Farm Park Lane, Wormshill, Sittingbourne, Kent ME9 0UA A former arable and livestock farm, the property comprises a spacious farmhouse with detached annexe, period barn with planning consent for 2 holiday cottages, workshop with potential for residential planning potential from September 2017, hay barn, pasture and woodland. For sale either as a whole or in part. As a whole About acres House, Annexe, Buildings & Paddock About 6.05 acres Guide Prices: As a Whole: (Edged red and blue on plan) 1.15 million House, Annexe, Buildings 995,000 & Paddock: (Edged red on plan) Accommodation Farmhouse 6 s 3 Bathrooms Sitting Room Dining Room Kitchen/Breakfast Room Entrance Hall Integral Double Garage Annexe Bathroom Sitting/Dining Room Kitchen Communications Sittingbourne/A2/M2 5 miles Maidstone 7 miles M20 (Junction 8)/Hollingbourne 4.5 miles Hollingbourne Station 3 miles

3 Situation Park Farm occupies a stunning rural location high on the Kent Downs about 1 mile south of Wormshill village, situated in a quiet no-through lane serving a small number of properties. Sittingbourne and the M2 (Junction 5) are both within easy reach to the north via Bredgar and the B2163. Similarly, the M20 (Junction 8), A20 and Maidstone are readily accessible to the south and south west. Hollingbourne village is only 3 miles and has a railway station and a primary school. Background The property had been used as a licenced campsite for up to 20 tents with toilets and wash room facilities until The property provides significant potential particularly in respect of conversion of the old barn into 2 holiday cottages, possible future conversion of the workshop to residential accommodation from September The former arable land has been in the Natural England Habitat Scheme for the last 20 years but now offers significant potential for equestrian use or small scale farming. The Farmhouse It is understood that the property originates from the 1930 s as a bungalow. Following extensions to both ends of the property in the 1980 s and the 1990 s the house now offers extremely spacious accommodation, capable of being occupied by 2 families or a family with a dependant relative. The property is double glazed throughout and sits back nicely from the land with a pleasant view to the front over the adjoining farmland and the Swale Estuary. There are lovely views to the rear of the house over the beautiful gardens and woodland. Gardens These are mainly laid to lawn to the side and rear with a wealth of beautiful trees and a number of well planted borders. There are 3 lovely ponds, the largest of which is a Koi pond located outside the sitting room main window. There is a small orchard of mixed fruit trees to the south of the Workshop. Annexe The annexe building was formerly a garage and site office for the campsite but has also been used as ancillary accommodation to the house, having been occupied from time to time by members of the family and visitors. There is potential for the bedroom to be converted into 2 bedrooms. Outside Park Farm is approached off Park Lane through a pair of 5 bar gates leading to a hard surface area providing parking and turning for several vehicles. There is additional access to the land through a gateway further along Park Lane. Outbuildings 1) Garaging About 59 4 x 20 (max) of part brick and part timber framed

4 construction with a lean-to to the side comprising:- a) Double Garage. b) 2 Bay Store Room. c) Single Garage. d) Lean-To. 2) Old Barn About 43 8 x 18 6 with external stairs to first floor. The building is divided into a number of rooms and is thought to have perhaps been a dwelling in the past. Planning consent was granted for conversion to 2 holiday cottages in approximately 1988 (see planning below). 3) 3 Former Pig Pens and a Fishpond 4) B1 Workshop/Wash Room Facilities A former fabric workshop, about 46 6 x 41 4 and divided into:- a) Large Room, about 26 x 26. b) Rest Room with storage heater. c) Store Room. d) Gents Toilets with shower, WC and wash basin. e) Ladies toilets with shower, WC and wash basin. 5) 3 Stables and Tack Room 6) Atcost Type Barn About 45 6 x 20, a 3 bay barn of concrete frame construction. Planning 1) The old barn was granted a 5 year planning consent by Maidstone Borough Council under Planning Ref: 88/0805/CH/ CDA for conversion to a 2 holiday cottages. Underpinning tests were undertaken and report submitted which was accepted by Maidstone Borough Council. 2) The B1 Workshop may have potential from 1st September 2017 for residential conversion. Interested parties are advised to make their own enquiries and representations in respect of both the above to Maidstone Borough Council. Land The land is in 3 separate parts. There is an L shaped parcel of young woodland surrounding the house and garden planted with various indigenous species. A gate from the buildings leads to a smaller paddock which was used as the camping field. Beyond this is a much larger field of pastureland divided into 2 separate parcels with a small Christmas tree plantation in the far eastern corner. There are no footpaths crossing any of the land or property.

5 B Park Farm, Wormshill Cupboard Sitting Room 5.79 x '0 x 17' x '4 x 15'11 Dining Room 5.79 x '0 x 10'11 Ground Floor = sq m / 1810 sq ft Dn Up T IN Breakfast Room 5.77 x '11 x 15'2 Kitchen Attic Space First Floor = sq m / 1086 sq ft (Excluding Eaves Storage / Attic Space) Entrance Hall 3.00 x '10 x 8'11 Walk In Wardrobe 2.95 x '8 x 7' x '2 x 7'10 Dn Up 3.45 x '4 x 11' x '3 x 10'11 Garage 6.29 x '8 x 19'7 Approximate Gross Internal Area = sq m / 2896 sq ft (Excluding Eaves Storage / Attic Space) Attic = 76.7 sq m / 825 sq ft Total = sq m / 3721 sq ft This plan is for layout guidance only. Not drawn to scale unless stated. Windows and door openings are approximate. Whilst every care is taken in the preparation of this plan, please check all dimensions, shapes and compass bearings before making any decisions reliant upon them. (ID256022) Eaves Storage Dn 8.39 x '6 x 13'1 Annex -First Floor 34.4 sq m / 370 sq ft T Up IN Dining Room 5.82 x '1 x 16'3 Kitchen 5.04 x '6 x 6'3 Annex - Ground Floor 42.3 sq m / 455 sq ft Porch Sitting Room N Habitat Scheme The land has been entered into a 25 year habitat and set aside scheme which ended on the 30th September This has not been renewed by the owners but it is understood that Natural England will be happy for the land to be entered into a new scheme for a minimum of 5 years and a maximum of 10 years. Further details on request. Basic Payment Scheme Basic payments have not been claimed by the owners and there are therefore no basic payment entitlements included in the sale. Riding The North Downs are well known for hacking and quiet country lanes and bridle paths. There are also toll rides in the area and for further information go to Services House: Mains Water and Electricity Private Drainage Oil Fired Boiler. Annexe: Mains Water and Electricity Private Drainage Storage Heaters and Immersion Viewing Strictly by appointment through Hobbs Parker Estate Agents LLP (Ref: F2413). Local Authority Maidstone Borough Council (01622) Designations The property falls within the North Downs Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty. Directions From Maidstone/M20 (Junction 8): Head east out of Maidstone through Bearsted on the A20 until reaching the Mercure Hotel roundabout and turn left onto the B2163 towards Hollingbourne and continue on this road without deviation through Eythorne and Hollingbourne and up the hill towards Bredgar. At the top of the hill, next to the water tower take the first right turn towards Ringlestone, proceed for just under 1 mile. At the crossroads take the left turn towards Wormshill, proceed for just over 0.5 mile and take the first right turn into Park Lane (signed Cattery). Continue along this land and Park Farm will be found after a short distance on the right hand side. From Sittingbourne/A2: From Sittingbourne head due south on the B2163 passing the hospital and school and head out towards Tunstall. Proceed through Tunstall and continue on the B2163 without deviation passing through Bredgar, Swanton Street and ignoring the left hand turn to Wormshill. Continue on for just over 1 mile and take the left turn next to the Water Tower towards the Ringlestone. Proceed for approximately 1 mile and at the crossroads turn left towards Wormshill and then first right into Park Lane. Continue along Park Lane and Park Farm will be found on the right hand side. The property can also be approached from Junction 5 of the M2 by heading south on the A249 and then turning immediately left and follow the road through Oad Street and Hearts Delight before meeting the B2163 between Tunstall and Bredgar.

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