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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 35.45 acres House, Annexe, Buildings & Paddock – About 6.05 acres Guide Prices: As a Whole: £1.15 million (Edged red and blue on plan) House, Annexe, Buildings £995,000 & Paddock: (Edged red on plan)

Accommodation Farmhouse 6 Bedrooms • 3 Bathrooms • Sitting Room • Dining Room • Kitchen/Breakfast Room • Entrance Hall • Integral Double Garage Annexe Bedroom • 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 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 2005. 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 2017. 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 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. Park Farm, Wormshill N Habitat Scheme The land has been entered into a 25 year habitat and set aside scheme which ended on Bedroom the 30th September 2015. This has not been 3.45 x 3.36 renewed by the owners but it is understood Bedroom Dn 11'4 x 11'0 5.58 x 4.85 that Natural England will be happy for the 18'4 x 15'11 land to be entered into a new scheme for a Attic Space minimum of 5 years and a maximum of 10 years. Further details on request. Eaves Storage Cupboard Bedroom Bedroom Basic Payment Scheme 5.55 x 3.32 8.39 x 4.00 T 18'3 x 10'11 Dn 27'6 x 13'1 Dn Walk In Basic payments have not been claimed by Wardrobe the owners and there are therefore no basic payment entitlements included in the sale. Riding First Floor = 100.9 sq m / 1086 sq ft Annex -First Floor (Excluding Eaves Storage / Attic Space) 34.4 sq m / 370 sq ft 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 www.tollrides.org.

IN Porch Breakfast Room Bedroom Bedroom Services 2.95 x 2.41 5.77 x 4.62 3.00 x 2.71 9'8 x 7'11 Up Mains Water and Electricity • Private B 18'11 x 15'2 9'10 x 8'11 House: Sitting Room Dining Room Up Drainage • Oil Fired Boiler. 5.79 x 5.17 5.79 x 3.32 Garage T Dining Room 5.82 x 4.96 19'0 x 17'0 19'0 x 10'11 6.29 x 5.97 19'1 x 16'3 20'8 x 19'7 Annexe: Mains Water and Electricity • Private Sitting Room Drainage • Storage Heaters and Immersion Kitchen Kitchen 5.04 x 1.90 Viewing Bedroom 16'6 x 6'3 3.40 x 2.40 Strictly by appointment through Hobbs Parker 11'2 x 7'10 Estate Agents LLP (Ref: F2413). Entrance Hall Up Local Authority IN Maidstone Borough Council (01622) 602000. www.maidstone.gov.uk. Annex - Ground Floor Ground Floor = 168.2 sq m / 1810 sq ft Designations 42.3 sq m / 455 sq ft The property falls within the North Downs Approximate Gross Internal Area = 269.1 sq m / 2896 sq ft Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty. (Excluding Eaves Storage / Attic Space) Attic = 76.7 sq m / 825 sq ft Total = 345.8 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)

Directions towards Ringlestone, proceed for just under 1 towards Tunstall. Proceed through Tunstall and Park Farm will be found on the right hand side. mile. At the crossroads take the left turn towards From Maidstone/M20 (Junction 8): continue on the B2163 without deviation passing The property can also be approached from Head east out of Maidstone through Bearsted Wormshill, proceed for just over 0.5 mile and take through Bredgar, Swanton Street and ignoring Junction 5 of the M2 by heading south on the on the A20 until reaching the Mercure Hotel the first right turn into Park Lane (signed Cattery). the left hand turn to Wormshill. Continue on for A249 and then turning immediately left and follow roundabout and turn left onto the B2163 towards Continue along this land and Park Farm will be just over 1 mile and take the left turn next to the the road through Oad Street and Hearts Delight Hollingbourne and continue on this road without found after a short distance on the right hand side. Water Tower towards the Ringlestone. Proceed before meeting the B2163 between Tunstall and deviation through Eythorne and Hollingbourne and From Sittingbourne/A2: for approximately 1 mile and at the crossroads Bredgar. up the hill towards Bredgar. At the top of the hill, From Sittingbourne head due south on the B2163 turn left towards Wormshill and then first right next to the water tower take the first right turn passing the hospital and school and head out into Park Lane. Continue along Park Lane and Farms Land and Estates rural land and property www.hobbsparker.co.uk

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