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£675,000

Ruins Barn Road, Tunstall, Sittingbourne, Kent, ME9

Land size: 1.35 acres
Bedrooms: 1
Bathrooms: 2

Key Features

Detached property on a generous 1.35-acre plot.
Over 3,000 sq ft of versatile accommodation.
Excellent potential to renovate and reconfigure.
Former professional recording studio.
Sought-after semi-rural village location.
Convenient access to Sittingbourne and local amenities.

Description

A rare opportunity to acquire a substantial detached family home set within an exceptional 1.35-acre plot in the highly sought-after village of Tunstall.

Offering over 3,000 sq ft of versatile internal accommodation, the property presents significant scope for renovation, reconfiguration, and extension (subject to the necessary consents), allowing purchasers to create a home tailored to their individual requirements. Formerly utilised as a professional recording studio, the property benefits from a unique creative heritage and flexible living space.

Occupying a prominent position on Ruins Barn Road, this impressive freehold residence combines the charm of a semi-rural setting with convenient access to Sittingbourne and a range of local amenities.
Offering over 3,000 sq ft of versatile internal accommodation, the property presents significant scope for renovation, reconfiguration, and extension (subject to the necessary consents), allowing purchasers to create a home tailored to their individual requirements. Formerly utilised as a professional recording studio, the property benefits from a unique creative heritage and flexible living space.

Key Terms
Tunstall is a picturesque village in Kent, located around 4 miles east of Sittingbourne. Known for its rural charm and historic character, Tunstall offers a peaceful and scenic environment, making it an attractive location for families, retirees, and those seeking a quieter lifestyle.
The village features a variety of properties, including traditional cottages, farmhouses, and newer homes, appealing to a diverse range of residents. Surrounded by lush countryside, Tunstall is ideal for outdoor activities like walking, cycling, and nature watching.
Local amenities include a primary school, a village hall, and a popular pub. For more extensive shopping and services, nearby Sittingbourne offers a wide range of shops, supermarkets, and leisure facilities.
Tunstall is well-connected by road, with the A2 and A249 providing easy access to the M2 and M20 motorways. While the village itself does not have a train station, Sittingbourne station is just a short drive away, offering direct services to London. Tunstall combines rural tranquillity with convenience.

Houses with Land Residential Freehold

Map Location

Property details

Tenure: Freehold
Council Tax Band: TBC
Date Posted: 2026-06-18

Market Value Analysis

Compared with 1,755 Homes with Land listings in South East England (1+ acres).

This Property£500,000 / acre

Homes with Land Average (1+ acres) £301,479 / acre

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Energy Performance Certificate

Energy Efficiency Rating

Very energy efficient - lower running costs

CurrentPotential

(92+)A

(81-91)B

(69-80)C

(55-68)D

(39-54)E

(21-38)F

(1-20)G

76 C

Based on UK Energy Performance Certificate standards (EU Directive 2002/91/EC)

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Running costs are one side. Planning activity, flood history and ground risks for this location are in the full report.

Utilities & Restrictions

Utilities

Electricity: Ask Agent
Water: Ask Agent
Heating: Ask Agent
Broadband: Ask Agent
Sewerage: Ask Agent

Rights & Restrictions

Public Rights of Way: Ask Agent
Private Rights of Way: Ask Agent
Listed Property: Ask Agent
Restrictions: Ask Agent

Listed status, conservation areas and planning constraints for this location are in the full report.

Property Features

Accessibility: Ask Agent
Parking: Ask Agent
Garden: Ask Agent

Beyond the particulars: planning activity, flood history, heritage and ground risks, checked for this exact spot.

Connectivity

Broadband

Fastest speed available at this postcode

38 Mbps

Superfast · available to 10% of premises

Suitable for

HD streaming
Video calls
Web & social

Fixed wireless access may also be an option here.

Mobile signal

OutdoorsIndoorsEE Good GoodO2 Good LimitedThree Limited NoneVodafone Good None

Predicted 4G and 5G signal; indoor signal depends on building materials.

Ofcom Connected Nations postcode-level predictions. Speeds and signal are modelled, not measured, and vary between addresses and providers.

Signal is the easy part. Planning activity, flood history and protected designations here are in the full report.

Nearest Schools

Primary

Tunstall Church of England (Aided) Primary School0.8 milesOfsted: Outstanding
Ages
4 to 11
Pupils
417
Type
Voluntary aided school
Faith
Church of England
Bredgar Church of England Primary School1 mileNo Ofsted rating
Ages
4 to 11
Pupils
106
Type
Academy converter
Faith
Church of England
Rodmersham School1.3 milesOfsted: Outstanding
Ages
4 to 11
Pupils
128
Type
Community school
The Oaks Infant School1.3 milesNo Ofsted rating
Ages
3 to 7
Pupils
312
Type
Academy converter
Minterne Junior School1.3 milesOfsted report card · May 2026
Ages
7 to 11
Pupils
393
Type
Academy converter

Secondary

Fulston Manor School1.6 milesOfsted: Requires improvement
Ages
11 to 18
Pupils
1,314
Type
Academy converter
Highsted Grammar School1.6 milesOfsted: Good
Ages
11 to 18
Pupils
793
Type
Academy converter
Gender
Girls
Borden Grammar School1.8 milesOfsted report card · May 2026
Ages
11 to 18
Pupils
938
Type
Academy converter
Gender
Boys
Westlands School2 milesNo Ofsted rating
Ages
11 to 18
Pupils
1,690
Type
Academy converter
The Sittingbourne School2.1 milesOfsted: Good
Ages
11 to 19
Pupils
1,556
Type
Academy sponsor led

Distances are straight-line from the advertised location. Source: the national school registers (DfE, Welsh Government, Scottish Government) and Ofsted.

Schools are just the start: sold prices nearby, planning activity and any flood history are in the full report.

Amenities

Supermarket

Co-op Sittingbourne, Sittingbourne1.4 miles

Sainsburys Sittingbourne, Sittingbourne1.9 miles

Lidl Central Sittingbourne Sittingbourne, Sittingbourne2 miles

GP surgery

Memorial Medical Centre1.7 miles

Pharmacy

Pharmachem Limited1.7 miles

Hospital

Sittingbourne Memorial Hospital1.7 miles

Straight-line distances from the advertised location. Sources: NHS records, Geolytix supermarket locations, OS Open Greenspace and the national trails registers.

The area stacks up? Now check the location itself: planning nearby, protected designations and past flooding.

Getting Around

Nearest station

Sittingbourne Rail Station2.1 miles

Nearest bus stop

Kent Science Park599 metres

Typical drive times

Faversham17 min · 10 miles

Gillingham16 min · 12 miles

Queenborough15 min · 9.7 miles

Sittingbourne6 min · 2.7 miles

Canterbury (city)28 min · 19 miles

Straight-line distances from the advertised location; drive times are typical free-flow times over OpenStreetMap road data, so allow more at peak. Public transport locations from DfT NaPTAN.

Easy to reach matters. So do planning activity, flood history and ground risks: all in the full report.

Flood Risk

Environment Agency open data, checked around the advertised map pin for the listed acreage. Long-term risk counts flood defences; the planning map's flood zones do not. Provided by LandSale, not the listing agent, and not part of the agent's particulars. Risk varies across a holding, so verify before committing.

Rivers and the sea

Very low risk

Planning map: Flood Zone 1.

Surface water

Very low risk

These bandings are the summary. Where this location sits on the flood maps, plus planning activity, heritage and ground risks, is in the full report.

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