Chun Farm, Churn Lane, Horsmonden, Tonbridge, Kent Tn12 8Hl Chun Farm, Churn Lane, Horsmonden, Tonbridge, Kent Tn12 8Hl E
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CHUN FARM, CHURN LANE, HORSMONDEN, TONBRIDGE, KENT TN12 8HL CHUN FARM, CHURN LANE, HORSMONDEN, TONBRIDGE, KENT TN12 8HL E Detached farmhouse for updating, together with a farm building with permission for change of use to residential use (245 m²/2690ft²) together with agricultural land extending in all to some 7.07 acres (2.86 hectares) For Sale as a Whole or in 2 Lots SITUATION: Chun Farm is located on the northern outskirts of the favoured parish of Farmland Horsmonden in the Weald of Kent. Paddock Wood with its mainline rail connections to London and the coast is some 2.3 miles to the west and more extensive facilities are Included with the farmhouse is an area of pasture paddocks including a number of available in Tunbridge Wells some 9.8 miles to the west, with its excellent secondary maturing walnut trees, the whole lot extending to some 2.37 acres (0.96 hectares) schools and social, recreational and retail amenities and road connections to the A21 and onward links to the national motorway network. There are a number of excellent PLANNING: Planning Consent was approved in 2009 for a substantial two storey primary schools in the locality including Horsmonden and Collier Street. extension on the eastern side of the property. Tunbridge Wells Borough Council Reference 09/02241. This Planning Permission, however, is now lapsed. DIRECTIONS: The postcode to the property is TN12 8HL. From the centre of Horsmonden village by the green, head north east on the B2162 Maidstone Road Lot 2 - Chun Farm Buildings, Churn Lane, Horsmonden, Tonbridge, Kent TN12 towards Yalding. Having left the village, look out for the second left hand turn into 8HL Churn Lane by the telephone box. The entrance to Chun Farm will be found along the lane after a short distance on the right hand side. A range of traditional farm buildings with permission for a change of use for conversion to a detached residential unit. The existing buildings comprise an L-shaped range of VIEWING: Strictly by appointment with the sole selling Agents, Lambert and Foster’s mixed buildings including a two bay concrete portal frame Atcost (9.09m x 5.58m) with Paddock Wood Office on 01892 832325. part block walls and solid floor. Attached on the southern side is a lean-to Pole Barn (9m x 7.5m) with steeple walls and earth floor. Attached to the western elevation is an Lot 1 - Chun Farmhouse, Churn Lane, Horsmonden, Tonbridge, Kent TN12 8HL agricultural store on block and brick piers under a pitched, corrugated fibre cement roof open on one side (13.7m x 5.62m). Chun Farmhouse is a detached Victorian farmhouse of brick construction under a tiled roof. It is approached over a shared access with Lot 2 off Churn Lane. The farmhouse To the east of the Barn is a double skinned Scandinavian style Chalet (5m x 5m) which is located on the southern side of the farmyard and enjoys rural views to the front over is used as a studio/store. adjacent farmland. The property is approached over a pathway through cottage style gardens, a porch way and back door leads into an inner hall with walk in larder/utility Detailed plans have been submitted to Tunbridge Wells Borough Council for the room and WC. Stairs lead to a first floor landing. Off the hall is the sitting room - a conversion of the building into a detached 4 bedroom dwelling with the proposed triple aspect room with a feature inglenook fireplace and inset woodburner, a bay accommodation. If approved, the total accommodation offered by the units will be window looks over the gardens to the east. The kitchen includes a solid fuel Aga range approximately 245m²/2690ft² including the integral garage illustrated on the attached and high and low kitchen units and double draining stainless steel sink. Stairs lead to plans. the first floor landing where there are three bedrooms (two doubles) all enjoying excellent views over adjacent farmland. There is a family bathroom with panelled bath, Farmland WC and sink and airing cupboard. Stairs lead to an attic suite of two rooms. The farm building is approached over the shared access with the farmhouse (Lot 1) The farmhouse has gardens on three sides enclosed by mature hedging. Chun which leads into an open yarded area linking through to agricultural land extending in all Farmhouse would benefit from general organisation and updating throughout. to some 4.70 acres (1.90 hectares). The land enjoys a relatively private situation, is a haven for wildlife and is in a horticultural rotation and includes a range of polytunnels. SERVICES: Mains water and electricity. Private drainage. Solid fuel central heating. To the north is open pastureland and further areas of orchards including dessert apples (Saturn, Falstaff, Red Windsor and Egremont Russet). Also, small orchards of plums COUNCIL TAX: BAND E and young pears together with planted areas of black and white currants and about 100 cobnut trees. EPC RATING: F With the potential of A SERVICES: New services will need to be connected to the property and prospective purchasers should make their own enquiries of statutory authorities. Appropriate easements will be granted over Lot 1 to Lot 2 if necessary. PLANNING: Prior Notification was approved for the change of use of the existing agricultural building into a single residential use (Application reference 14/506215/ PNBCM) by the Tunbridge Wells Borough Council. A subsequent application has been submitted (May 2015) with detailed proposals for the conversion of the buildings. NOTES: The detailed drawings have been submitted but NOT approved at the time of marketing. The change of use granted is for the conversion of the existing buildings only. LOCAL AUTHORITY: Tunbridge Wells Borough Council Town Hall, Royal Tunbridge Wells, Kent, TN1 1RS Main switch: 01892 526 121 www.tunbridgewells.gov.uk PARTICULARS, PLANS AND SCHEDULES: The particulars and acreages stated therein, together with the plans are believed but not guaranteed to be correct. They are given by the Agents to assist viewers but are specifically excluded from any contract and prospective purchasers must satisfy themselves as to the information contained therein. LOT 2 LOT 1 LOT 1 LOT 2 Artist’s Impression Dear Sir CHUN FARM, CHURN LANE, HORSMONDEN, TONBRIGE, KENT TN12 8HL We are pleased to attach details of Chun Farmhouse and farm buildings which are located in the popular parish of Horsmonden in the Weald of Kent. The farmhouse would benefit from modernisation and has historically had consent to extend although this consent has lapsed. The farm buildings have consent for a change of use to residential. This consent is for the conversion of the existing buildings. The price guides for the property which is for sale as a whole or in two lots are as follows: Lot 1 Chun Farmhouse, together with land extending to some 2.37 acres Price Guide £425,000—£450,000 Lot 2 Chun Farm buildings with consent for development together with agricultural land extending to some 4.70 acres Price Guide £325,000—£350,000 The sale is by Informal Tender and all offers must be submitted on the attached form no later than Noon on Friday 5th June 2015. We would refer you to the Notice to Prospective Purchasers as to the procedure of the tender. If you have any questions or would like to make an appointment to view, we look forward to hearing from you. Yours faithfully LAMBERT & FOSTER LLP CONDITIONS AND STIPULATIONS OF SALE CHUN FARM, CHURN LANE, HORSMONDEN, TONBRIGE, KENT TN12 8HL Bids must be presented by way of completing the attached form annexed to the particulars and with all relevant sections completed in full. No other offer will be considered (please do not fax or email bids). The vendor is under no obligation to accept the highest, or indeed any offer for the property. 1. The closing date for bids is Noon on Friday 5th June 2015. All offers should be delivered to Lambert & Foster, 77 Commercial Road, Paddock Wood, Kent TN12 6DS in a sealed envelope clearly marked “Chun Farm Offer”. No envelopes will be opened until after the closing date and bidders will be informed of the outcome as soon as we receive our clients’ instructions. 2. TENURE AND POSSESSION: The property is sold with Vacant Possession on completion. 3. RIGHTS OF WAY AND EASMENTS: The property is sold subject to, and with the benefit of, all existing rights including rights-of-way, water, light and other easements (unless specified), rights of access as at present enjoyed and all way leaves for poles, stays, cables, underground pipes and water pipes whether or not mentioned in any particulars or conditions of sale. 4. TOWN AND COUNTRY PLANNING: The property, notwithstanding any description contained in these particulars is sold subject to any development plan, tree preservation order, town planning scheme, resolution or notice which may be or may come to be enforced and also subject to road widening or improvement schemes, land charges, any statutory provisions or bye-laws without obligation on the part of the vendor to specify them. The following conditions, in addition to those already referred, will apply:- 5. All bids will be Subject to Contract. It is assumed that prospective purchasers will have satisfied themselves as to the structural condition of the property and to other relevant matters. 6. If a mortgage is required to fund an acquisition, prospective purchasers must obtain confirmation, in writing, from their bank or building society of an agreement to lend on the property, taking into account its current condition. 7. If mortgage finance is not required, confirmation of cash funding should be provided by way of a statement or supporting letter from your appointed solicitor or bank/building society.