Ashford Road, Charing, Ashford, Kent, TN27

A rare opportunity to buy a productive arable farm with potential as a whole or in lots - James Hickman, Farms & Land

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Farm as a Whole (4 Lots)

A rural farm property comprising a Grade II listed pair of semi-detached farmhouses, useful outbuildings and Grades II and III arable land, located on the outskirts of Charing village.

Freehold - Council Tax Bands D (1 Harrison Farmhouse) & E (2 Harrison Farmhouse)

Guide Prices

As a Whole - about 99.95 acres - £1,750,000 to £1,850,000 (coloured red, blue, green and yellow)

Lot 1: 1 & 2 Harrison Farmhouse, Buildings & Land - about 10.00 acres - Guide Price £900,000 to £925,000 (coloured red)

Lot 2: Arable Land South of Westwell Lane - about 57.09 acres – Guide Price £500,000 to £550,000 (coloured blue)

Lot 3: Land North of Westwell Lane - about 31.96 acres - £325,000 to £350,000 (coloured green)

Lot 4: Land West of Wicken Lane - about 0.89 acres - £25,000 to £30,000 (coloured yellow)


The property is situated in a rural location on the outskirts of Charing, which provides a range of local services and amenities including a primary school, doctors surgery and Kentish Teahouse. The market town of Ashford lies approximately 5.7 miles to the southwest and offers a wider range of facilities. To the northwest, is the county town of Maidstone. Charing railway station provides mainline rail services into London Victoria with journey times from 1 hour 30 minutes. Ashford International Station also provides mainline services to Charing Cross and a high speed service to London St Pancras, with journey times from 37 minutes.

1 & 2 Harrison Farmhouse

Formerly a single farmhouse, Harrison Farmhouse is a Grade II listed dwelling divided into a pair of semi-detached dwellings with a shared front entrance (although currently not in use by either occupier). 1 Harrison Farmhouse accommodation encompasses two-storeys, and 2 Harrison Farmhouse encompasses three-storeys. Both dwellings would benefit from improvement and modernisation throughout or be re-amalgamated into a single dwelling.
Both properties have the benefit of rear mainly vegetable gardens.

Harrison Farm Buildings

The traditional buildings are also listed and are situated to the rear of 1 & 2 Harrison Farmhouse.

*We understand there used to be a Grade II listed Granary Building there, however we are informed by the tenants of No 2 Harrison Farmhouse that this collapsed a few years ago in a storm*

Kent Barn, about 13.3m x 6.6m, traditional oak framed Kent Barn with timber clad elevations under a Kent Peg tiled roof.

Brick Stable, about 15.9m x 5.8m, and attached to the Kent Barn. A timber framed stable of brick elevations under a Kent peg tiled roof on concrete floor.

Timber Stable, about 6.9m x 4.6m, and attached to the Brick Stable. Timber elevations and frame under a corrugated roof.

Planning

It is felt that the barn and stables have strong potential for conversion but interested parties need to undertake their own enquiries with the local planning authority, as below.

Land

The land at Harrisons Farm is predominantly of gently sloping topography and mainly comprises productive Grade II and III arable land. The land is considered to be suitable for viticulture, as there 2 well established vineyards nearby.
The land boundaries are predominately marked with mature hedgerow or post and wire fencing. The land benefits from good lane frontage and access from adjoining rural lanes.

(Lot 1) - The red area of land is included with 1 & 2 Harrison Farmhouse and the outbuildings and totals about 10.00 acres (4.05 hectares) of arable and pastureland.

Note: The purchaser of Lot 1 will be required to erect a new boundary fence to a suitable livestock specification between Lots 1 and 2.

(Lot 2) – This comprises, coloured blue both Grade II and III arable land and totals about 57.09 acres (23.10 hectares).

(Lot 3) – This comprises, coloured green both Grade II and III arable land and totals about 31.96 acres (12.93 hectares).

(Lot 4) - This comprises, coloured yellow a small parcel of amenity/agricultural pastureland with remains of a derelict buildings, and totals about 0.89 acres (0.36 hectares).

** Boundaries – the exact boundaries of the property being sold will be surveyed and determined once it is known which area or areas of land the buyer/s wish to purchase.

Tenure & Vacant Possession

The Property is sold Freehold.

All the arable land in Lots 1, 2 & 3 is let to a local farmer under a Farm Business Tenancy. The sellers are intending to serve notice for the tenancy to come to an end on 10th October 2026 which is the end of the current fixed term. A copy of the agreement is available from the selling agents on request.

There is a tenant in No.2 Harrison Farm Cottages who will vacate the property prior to completion of the sale.

Footpaths

Public footpath (No. AW52) to the northeast of Lot 2 - runs in a southerly direction entering from Westwell Lane.

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Local Authority

Ashford Borough Council (ashford.gov.uk)

Services/Additional Information

1 Harrison Farmhouse: Mains Water & Electricity, Oil Fired Central Heating, Private Drainage (Cesspool)

2 Harrison Farmhouse: Mains Water & Electricity, Oil Fired Central Heating, Private Drainage (Septic Tank)

*The water supply is shared between 1 and 2 Harrison Farm Cottages but with separate water bills*

Harrison Farm Buildings: Mains Electricity with standpipe water nearby.

Broadband: The current tenant uses BT/EE Internet
Mobile: The current tenant uses EE mobile
Flood Risk: Very low.
Health and Safety

Prospective purchasers must have regard for their own safety whilst viewing. Neither the sellers nor Hobbs Parker Estate Agents accept any responsibility for any accident or injury as a result of viewing the property.

Acreage, Plans & Boundaries

The plan on these sales particulars and the acreages quoted are strictly for identification and guidance only. The boundaries shown on the plans in these particulars have been prepared by reference to digital Ordnance Survey data.

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

Interested parties are reminded that the property is sold in accordance with the owners Land Registry Title plan/s, and they must satisfy themselves as to the boundaries and the quantity of land being purchased. Any error or mistake shall not annul the sale or entitle any party to compensation thereof.

Viewing
Strictly by appointment through Hobbs Parker Estate Agents at our Ashford or Tenterden offices on and .

Our Ref: AEA250003