General Description
A rare development opportunity in the Kent Downs Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty. Available with full planning permission for conversion to two large dwellings and one single storey dwelling.



Full Description

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Location
The property is in an elevated rural location with outstanding and extensive southerly views across open countryside.  It is situated on a farm approximately 1 mile north west of the attractive historic village of Chilham with good access to Canterbury about 8 miles away and Ashford approximately 10 miles.

Description
The former oast comprises 4 square kilns and associated stowage floors, constructed of brick and timber with slate roofs.  The former stables are of brick construction under Kent peg tile roof.

Planning Permission
Planning Permission and Listed Building consent were granted in 2009 for conversion of the redundant oast into two large dwellings and the former stables into one dwelling, subject to conditions.  Copies of the consents and approved drawings can be seen at the Agents’ offices.

Proposed Accommodation
The two dwellings in the former oast will be arranged over 3 storeys, with the living area on the first floor to take advantage of the extensive rural views.  One has approximately 428 m2 (4600 ft2) of floorspace including 5 bedrooms (one en-suite), large kitchen and a large integral garage, the other approximately 310m2 (3300 ft2) with 4 bedrooms (one en-suite), kitchen/diner and a double integral garage. 

The single storey dwelling in the former stables will be approximately 108 m2 (1160 ft2) with two bedrooms (one en-suite) and a single garage.

All of the units will have additional car parking spaces.

Drawings showing the proposed floor plans and elevations of all 3 dwellings can be obtained from the Agents.

Services
Mains water and electricity are already connected to the buildings.  The purchaser will be responsible for altering/upgrading these as necessary and for installing a new sewage treatment plant with consent from the Local Authority and the Environment Agency.

Access
The property will have the benefit of a right of way over an existing access off Soleshill Road.

Boundaries
A plan of the boundaries can be obtained from the Agents.

Viewing
Strictly by prior appointment with the Agents

Agents Notes
1.The vendor may be prepared to remove the former hop picking machine building at the rear of the  oast and the timber framed gantry attached to the rear of the oast  before completion of the sale.
2. These particulars were produced in April 2010.

Viewing
Please contact our Sittingbourne Office on 01795 470556 if you wish to arrange a viewing appointment for this property or require further information.

Disclaimer
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