Farms, Estates & Land for sale in Ash Hill, Ruckinge -

A five bedroom farmhouse (AOC), together with extensive livestock buildings and two bedroom detached bungalow. In all some 49.72 Acres (20.12 Hectares) of pasture and woodland. FOR SALE AS A WHOLE OR IN 5 LOTS. Joint sole Agents BTF and Lambert & Foster.

***PLEASE CONTACT BTF 01233 740077 FOR AN INFORMAL TENDER FORM***

Lot 1: Spindleberry House, Farm Buildings and Land Totalling 22.62 Acres (9.15 Hectares)
Guide Price: £695,000

Lot 2: Oakdown Bungalow and Land Extending to 6.90 Acres (2.79 Hectares)
Guide Price: £350,000

Lot 3: Land off Ash Hill extending to 5.00 Acres (2.02 Hectares)
Guide Price: £25,000

Lot 4: Land off Ash Hill extending to 5.45 Acres (2.20 Hectares)
Guide Price: £35,000

Lot 5: Land to the north of the farm (subject to an 1986 Agricultural Holdings Act Tenancy) 9.75 Acres (3.94 Hectares)
Guide Price: £20,000

SITUATION: The properties are situated immediately to the north of the village of Ruckinge. The market town of Ashford is some 8.7 miles to the north with its excellent connections to the M20 (Junction 10), and Ashford International Station with fast trains to St Pancras in 38 minutes, as well as Eurostar links to Paris and Brussels. Village amenities are available in nearby Hamstreet, some 1.7 miles to the west with more extensive facilities in Ashford town itself.

DIRECTIONS: From Junction 10 of the M20, head south on the A2070 towards Hamstreet. Follow signs to Hamstreet Village and at the centre of the village, head west on the B2067 towards Ruckinge. Follow this road for around 1.7 miles and Ash Hill will be seen on your left-hand side. Turn into Ash Hill and the properties will be found either side of the lane after a short distance.

TENURE AND POSSESSION: Lots 1 - 4 will be sold freehold with Vacant Possession on completion. Lot 5 is subject to a 1986 Agricultural Holdings Act Tenancy.

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.

INFORMATION FOR PROSPECTIVE PURCHASERS:

1.RIGHTS OF WAY AND FOOTPATHS: Public rights of way cross Lots 2, 3, 4 and 5. It is also uderstood that a private right of way crosses part of Lot 1 to the north of Spindleberry Farmhouse.
2.SINGLE FARM PAYMENT ENTITLEMENTS: Appropriate Single Farm Payment entitlements will be apportioned to Lots 1 - 4.
3.LOCAL AUTHORITY: Ashford Borough Council, Civic Centre, Tannery Lane, Ashford, Kent TN23 1PL. Telephone 01233-331111.
4.COUNCIL TAX: Oakdown Bungalow is within Band D and Spindleberry House is within Band F.

LOT 1:Spindleberry House and Farm Buildings and 22.62 Acres of Land

DESCRIPTION: A Detached brick and tile house accessed off a private drive adjoining a range of Farm Buildings to the south. The house was constructed in the 1980's and is subject to an Agricultural Occupancy Planning Restriction. Ashford Borough Council Ref AS/76/573 (copy available on request).

The accommodation is more particularly described as follows:-

Rear door to Lobby leading off to boiler room with Grant 90/110 Multipass oil boiler. Door to outside. Door off to Shower Room/WC with shower cubicle, low level WC and pedestal basin. Off hall to Utility Room with single draining stainless steel sink, washing machine point and quarry tiled floor. Door leading to Garage. Door from main hall leading into Kitchen/Breakfast Room with part tiled floor, full range of pine fronted units and central island worktop. Stainless steel sink unit, Bosch double oven and electric hob with extractor hood above. Door from kitchen through to front Hall with inner doors to porch and Cloakroom with WC and sink. Dining Room/Study, Lounge, triple aspect with exposed beams with wood burner set in inglenook style fireplace.

From the hall stairs lead to first floor Landing with walk in airing cupboard and wardrobes. Door to Bedroom 1 with dressing area with En-suite Bathroom with WC, pedestal basin and panelled bath. Bedroom 2 with built in wardrobes. Bedroom 3. Bedroom 4. Bedroom 5. Family Bathroom with panelled bath, WC and basin.

Outside: There is an attached double garage divided into two sections (6.46m x 2.9m and 6.5m x 2.9m). In front of the house there is an area of formal garden with views over its own land.
Services: Mains water and electricity with oil fired central heating. Cesspit drainage.

The house would benefit form general upgrading and improvement.

The Farm Buildings

Located to the south of the farmhouse, the Farm Buildings have their own access off Ash Hill. The buildings have an extensive range of buildings, more particularly described below.

1.Pole Barn 60' x 30' (18.20m x 9.10m) of timber construction under a monopitch steel roof with similar cladding.
2.Former Pig Shed 75' x 30' (22.80m x 9.10m) of concrete portal framed construction, three-quarter clad with corrugated fibre cement sheeting under a similar roof.
3.Pig Housing 105' x 25' (32m x 7.60m), a 7 bay buliding of concrete portal framed construction with corrugated fibre cement roof and cladding. Low eaves height.
4.Pole Barn 217' x 30' (66.10m x 9.10m) of timber construction with corrugated iron and fibre cement cladding and roof.
5.2 large redundant Pig Buildings. Low eaves height.
6.Feed Shed 45' x 30' (13.70m x 9.10m) of concrete portal framed construction, fully enclosed with corrugated fibre cement cladding and roofing.
7.Adjacent Workshop 30' x 20' (9.10m x 6.09m) incorporating a studio of rendered block construction under a pitched corrugated fibre cement roof.
8.Covered Yard 60' x 32' (18.20m x 9.75m) of concrete portal framed construction with corrugated fibre cement cladding and roofing.
9.Former Pig Building 90' x 45' (27.40m x 13.70m) of concrete portal framed construction incorporating specialist pig housing.
10.Pole Barn 90' x 30' (27.40m x 9.10m) with timber uprights and part rendered block and part corrugated iron cladding under a corrugated iron roof.
11.Range of 7 Specialist Pig Units 33' x 21' (10.0m x 6.40m).
12.Pig Housing
13.Monopitch Pole Barn. A 3 bay barn with corrugated iron roofing and cladding.
14.Adjacent Pig Housing 56' x 35' (17.06m x 110.60m)
15.3 Specialist Weaner Boxes

Located to the west of the farm buildings is a polytunnel which contains apricots, peaches and kiwi fruit. Further polytunnels are located around the farmyard.

The Farmland

The farmland is located to the north and west of the farmhouse and farm buildings with a long frontage to Ash Hill. The land extends in all to some 22.62 acres (9.15 hectares) comprising 18.45 acres pasture.

The purchaser of Lot 1 will be responsible for erecting and thereafter maintaining a sound stockproof fence along the northern boundary of Lot 1.

Services: Mains electricity and water are connected to the buildings.

LOT 2:Oakdown Bungalow with 6.90 Acres of Land

DESCRIPTION: Located to the east of Ash Hill, the bungalow is virtually opposite the farm buildings in Lot 1. Oakdown Bungalow is constructed of traditional brick and tile, partly improved with UPVC double glazing. The property has a gated entrance off the lane with an area for car parking. The accommodation comprises:-

Front door leading into Hall, with doors to Lounge with fireplace. Kitchen with full range of fitted units with tiled splashbacks. Fitted "Diplomat Select 620 oven with electric hob and plumbing for washing machine. Grant Oil Fired Boiler (not working). Door from kitchen to rear porch leading to Bathroom with corner bath, pedestal basin with adjacent WC. Further door from hall leads to Bedroom 1 with built in wardrobes. Bedroom 2.

The bungalow stands in a formal garden area with a timber shed and greenhouse. The bungalow is offered for sale with an adjacent area of agricultural grazing land to the east extending in all to some 6.90 acres (2.79 hectares).

Services: Mains water and electricity are connected. Oil fired central heating (boiler needs replacing) and cesspit drainage.

LOT 3:Land off Ash Hill, Ruckinge, Ashford, Kent

A block of Grazing Land extending to some 5.00 Acres (2.02 Hectares).

DESCRIPTION: The land adjoins Lot 2 on its southern boundary

The purchaser of Lot 3 will be required to erect and thereafter maintain a sound stockproof fence along the land boundary with Lot 2 within 1 month of completion.

LOT 4:Long Field, Ash Hill, Ruckinge, Ashford, Kent

5.45 Acres (2.20 Hectares) of Agricultural Land

DESCRIPTION: Located further along Ash Hill away from Oakdown Bungalow and Farm Buildings, the land comprises a rectangular block of agricultural grazing land.

LOT 5:Mill Field, Horton Green, Off Ash Hill, Ruckinge, Ashford, Kent

9.75 Acres (3.94 Hectares) of Agricultural Land with long frontage to the lane on its western boundary

DESCRIPTION: The land is let under a 1986 Act Agricultural Holdings Act Tenancy to Peter Sillibourne.

VIEWING: Strictly by appointment with the Joint Sole Agents, BTF - Telephone 01233 740077 or Lambert & Foster LLP - Telephone: 01892 832325.

As vendor's selling agents, in accordance with the Property Misdescription Act 1991 Whilst we endeavour to make our sales details accurate and reliable, if there any points which are of particular importance to you please contact this office prior to viewing.

property reference: BTFG5554994