Low Wood, Bethersden, Ashford, Kent, TN26

The 5 bed bungalow, the 50m x20m riding arena and the edge of village location will tick a lot of boxes for the equestrian buyer - James Hickman, Rural & Equestrian Property

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A rural property on the edge of Bethersden village comprising a spacious 5 bedroom detached bungalow with a garage/workshop set in generous gardens with good quality equestrian facilities including a 4 box stable yard and a ‘Mark Scott’ riding arena, a storage barn and 4 paddocks. The property is situated in a convenient location with easy access to Tenterden, Ashford/M20 & Pluckley Station

Freehold - Council Tax Band G

In all about 4.30 acres


Waylands Farm is situated on the edge of Bethersden village which is located between Ashford & M20. The village is within short walking distance and provides and excellent range of village amenities including 2 pubs, a village primary school, a butcher’s shop and Post Office & Stores, a hair & beauty salon, St Margaret’s Church and a Baptist Church. There are also sports facilities on the edge of the village that includes a Tennis Club with 2 courts, a children’s playground and a playing field. There is also the village cricket club. Ashford provides an improving range of amenities with 3 connections to the M20 motorway and a train station offering HS1 trains to London. Tenterden is an old Cinque Port town and offers wide range of amenities which includes a bustling high street with independent shops and restaurants.

The property was believed to be constructed in about 1962 by ‘Colt’ who were a well known local business, based in Bethersden who specialised in timber frame bungalows and houses.

The bungalow was extended at a later date to blend with the original structure. Since the sellers have owned the property it has been extremely well maintained. There are part rendered and part clad elevations under a tiled roof with uPVC replacement windows throughout and now provides very well maintained spacious accommodation extending in all to about 1940 sq feet. The bungalow is south facing which offers potential for a solar array to be added to assist with future energy efficiency.

Garage/Workshop

This is a very well built building which has been built to match the bungalow. It is used as a garage and as a mower store and workshop but may have potential to be converted to an annexe in the future, subject to planning.

Gardens

The gardens are a particular feature of the property being mainly laid to lawn with well planted borders with a wealth of plants and shrubs. There is a patio to the front of the bungalow whilst to the side is a sunken garden, which was formerly a swimming pool with summer house nearby. To the rear of the property, beyond the formal garden is an additional area of lawn. To the right of the drive as one approaches the bungalow is a further lawn area.

Stables & Barns

These are located to the front of the property and comprise 2 joined building.

1) Stable Yard - this comprises 4 stables and a tack room.
2) Barn, about 48’7 x 29’3 which comprises one large open space making it perfect for hay and straw or even vehicle storage.
3) To the side of the barn is a small former riding arena which is perfect to be used as a small turnout paddock.

There is a useful hard standing space beside the stable yard and building for a horse box, trailers etc.

Riding Arena

This was constructed by local firm ‘Mark Scott’ who are well known for making good quality riding arenas. Despite having planning consent for a 60m arena, the sellers decided to restrict the size to 50m measures just under the standard size of 50m x 20m, the arena has a well drained sand & fibre surface.

Paddocks/Land

There are 4 separate similar sized grazing paddocks.

Footpath

Footpath AW280 crosses the 2 paddocks to/from village in a north/south direction. This runs along the fence line and could easily be fenced off to form a pathway if necessary.

For further information use the KCC link below and the postcode TN26 3AB:


Planning

All planning enquiries relating to the property should be made to Ashford Borough Council (ashford.gov.uk)

Services

Bungalow: Mains water & electricity. Hot water & central heating are supplied by an oil boiler. Private drainage is to a treatment plant.

Broadband: BT
Seller uses 02 mobile.
Stables & Barn: Water & electricity are connected.

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 land 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.

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

Viewing

Strictly by appointment through Hobbs Parker Estate Agents at our Ashford office on or our Tenterden office on .

Our Ref: AHS220027