Detached house for sale in Ulcombe Hill, Ulcombe, Maidstone, Kent ME17

A Grade II listed former farmhouse in need of restoration.

Description
Church Farm House is a substantial Grade II listed Kentish farmhouse, dating from the 17th century or earlier, towards Elizabethan times, with a 19th century façade and together with a four bay garage and workshop, they sit in about 0.5 of an acre. This fascinating home is located in a desirable location with incredible vistas over The Weald and beyond.

This charming historic property with immense potential, has been in the same family for five generations and is now in need of restoration and currently offers internal accommodation arranged over two floors including four reception rooms, five bedrooms, three bath/shower rooms, kitchen, utility room, study and cellar. The gardens lie predominantly to the front of the property, extending eastwards and continuing to an area of trees.

Planning Permission ref: 20/503099/full has been granted by Maidstone Borough Council for the ‘removal of existing 1.8m high timber close board fence and erection of brick wall together with pillars forming new vehicular access’.

Location
Church Farm House is situated in an elevated position along the 'Greensand Way' overlooking The High Weald. With delightful southerly views and located on the periphery of the pretty village of Ulcombe adjoining the Parish Church of All Saints, nearby villages include Headcorn and Lenham which offer a good range of shops, doctor's surgery and public houses.

Comprehensive shopping: Can be found in Maidstone, Canterbury and Ashford. Bluewater shopping is located just off the M25 Junction 2 (A2/M2). Ashford designer Outlet is located at J9 off the M20.

Mainline rail services: To London Charing Cross, London Bridge and Cannon Street can be found at Headcorn stations, with journey times from under an hour, or from Lenham and Maidstone stations into Victoria. Trains to Gatwick airport are available from Tonbridge. A high speed service between Ashford and London St Pancras has a 37 minute journey time.

Primary schools: Ulcombe, Lenham and Headcorn. State secondary and grammar schools: The Cornwallis Academy, Linton, Homewood School, Tenterden (Arts College), Highworth Grammar School Ashford, Norton Knatchbull for Boys. Private schools: Sutton Valence Junior and Senior Schools, Dulwich Preparatory School at Cranbrook, Ashford School, Benenden School, The King's School Canterbury, Sevenoaks, Sutton Valence and Tonbridge Schools.

Leisure/sporting facilities: A number of golf clubs including Leeds Castle, Rye and the world famous links at Sandwich, county cricket at Canterbury and Maidstone. Riding, walking and cycling in adjoining countryside.

Motorway links: The M20 can be joined 4 miles away giving access to Ashford International, Folkestone and Dover and the M25 for Heathrow and Gatwick Airports.

*all mileages and distances are approximate

Square Footage: 3,836 sq ft

Acreage:
0.49 Acres

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Additional Info
Services: All mains services connected. Oil fired central heating.

Agents Note:
1. Planning permission has been obtained to form a new vehicular access to the south side of the house.
2. There is a public footpath to the south and east boundary however, they do not cross the property.
3. There is a bridle path.
4. The property has a right of way over the track for access to the house and garage.