Ash Hill, Ruckinge, Ashford, Kent, TN26

Equestrian property with a holiday let permission in an appealing location - James Hickman, Rural Property & Land.

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A rural property on the outskirts of Ruckinge village situated in an elevated position with views towards Romney Marsh. The property comprises a timber framed bungalow requiring modernisation with pastureland, 3 stables and a partially converted modern barn which has recently been granted planning permission to be converted to a 2 bedroom holiday let.

Freehold - Council Tax Band A

In all about 4.35 acres


The property is situated in an elevated position just above Ruckinge village. Hamstreet village is nearby to the west and offers a range of village amenities including shops, a pub, restaurant, a primary school and a railway station with regular trains to Ashford, Rye & Hastings. Ashford & the M20 motorway are about 6/7 miles to the north and Tenterden is about 9.5 miles to the west. The historic Cinque Port town of Rye in East Sussex is easily accessible via the A2070 & A259 as are the towns of New Romney and Hythe.

Barn/Planning

1) The planning reference for the barn planning consent is PA/2025/1739. Full details of the application will be found under the planning section on the council’s website using this reference.
** Please note it is a condition of the planning permission that the ’Studio’ is removed as a condition of the planning consent to convert the barn.

2) Interested parties must make their own planning enquiries either directly to Ashford Borough Council (ashford.gov.uk) or take advice from a planning consultant.

Stables

These are located close to the barn and comprise:

a) Single Stable
b) An L shape stable building comprising 2 large and one smaller stable and a tack room. Adjoining this building is a narrow store.

Additional Outbuildings

In addition to the barn and stables are the following:

a) Workshop, about 36’9 x 14’4 which adjoins the barn.
b) Studio, about 29’6 x 11’10 (see ‘Planning’ above).

Riding Arena

The is an old arena close to the barn and stables but this now requires refurbishing to bring it up to a more useable standard,

Land

1) The land is principally pasture divided into grazing paddocks which enjoy a pleasant outlook over the surrounding countryside.

2) Please note that a parcel of land next to the bungalow is not part of the property. This belongs to the adjoining property owner. The trackway connecting the bungalow with the land and buildings is part of the property.

Soil Types

The land is shown as Soilscape 18 on the Land Information Mapping System:

Services

Bungalow: Mains water and electricity, private cesspool drainage, oil fired boiler. BT broadband & telephone.

Outside/Outbuildings: Mains water and electricity connected where required.

** None of the services have been tested.

Public Rights of Way

There are no footpaths or public rights of way crossing the property.

For further information visit the following website using the property’s postcode:


Viewing

Viewings of the property are strictly by appointment only through our Ashford office on or our Tenterden office on .

Health & Safety

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

Acreage & Boundaries

1) The plan on these sales particulars and the acreage quoted are strictly for identification and guidance only. The boundaries shown 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.

2) 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.

Our Ref: FAL250067