Caring Lane, Bearsted

A most attractive smallholding on the immediate outskirts of Bearsted, comprising of pasture, some woodland and a pond, two one-bedroom detached chalets, an L-shaped stable block and an agricultural barn. In all the land extends to 10.15 acres (4.11 hectares).

SITUATION: Caring Lane is nestled in a breathtakingly beautiful setting, boasting excellent connections to the M20, providing easy access to London and the Channel Ports. This coveted semi-rural location is situated on the outskirts of the charming village of Bearsted, where residents enjoy a delightful array of shops, schools, pubs, restaurants, a historic parish church, and a picturesque village green. It is an idyllic place to call home, blending the tranquillity of rural life with convenient amenities.

DIRECTIONS: The postcode of the property is ME14 4NJ. Using the What3words App, the access to the property can be found at ///visions.introduce.flash

ACCESS: The property is accessed directly off Caring Lane via double 5 bar gates over a driveway leading down to the land and properties. DESCRIPTION
A rare opportunity to purchase a stunning ring fenced parcel of undulating land which extends in all to 10.15 acres, together with 2 one bedroom residential chalets, stables and agricultural barn, lending its use to equestrian interests.

THE CHALET: A detached timber framed building on brick piers with open plan living and kitchen area beautifully presented with solid oak flooring and fitted with woodburning stove standing on a large hearth of Welsh slate. To the rear there is a double bedroom with storage cupboards and a separate shower room. A large veranda to the front provides a pleasant seating area to enjoy views out over the pasture land.

THE ANNEX: A former agricultural building now converted to provide light and airy accommodation of living room, a double bedroom, separate shower room and small kitchen. Adjacent is a store with plumbing for washing machine and separate WC. Decking provides outside entertaining space.

AGRICULTURAL STORE: This sits in the valley and is a twin span timber framed barn with a pitched box profile steel roof with an adjacent store attached.

STABLES: Located closer to the main entrance is the Stable Block. This is an L-shaped block of timber stables with 3 stables, hay store and tack and feed room on a concrete plinth. Electricity and water are connected.

THE LAND: The undulating pasture is in a shallow valley and divided into paddocks with post and rail fencing. There is a corner of native woodland and on the far south eastern boundary is an attractive series of ponds with a breeze house with extended decking area overlooking the ponds. This area has mains water and electricity connected.

METHOD OF SALE: Silverhill is offered for sale as a whole by Private Treaty. The selling agents may set a date for Best and Final Offers and interested parties are advised to register interest to be kept updated on the sales process.

SERVICES AND UTILITIES: Both properties are connected to mains water and electricity with private drainage. Water and electricity are also connected to the stables. Applicants should rely on their own investigations as to the availability of further service connections.

SOIL TYPE:  Freely draining, slightly acid loamy soil.

MINERAL, SPORTING AND TIMBER RIGHTS:  Included in the freehold sale.

PUBLIC RIGHTS OF WAY:  The first part of the drive shares the access to a water treatment works.

PLANNING REFERENCE:

a) For the main dwelling; 25/500842/LDCEX Lawful Development Certificate for existing use of the building known as Hut 1 as a dwellinghouse (use class C3)
For the second chalet

b) 15/507057/PNQCLA Prior approval for a proposed Change of Use of agricultural building to a dwellinghouse (Class C3), and for associated operational development.
A full list of the site’s planning history is available on request.

VIEWING:  Strictly by appointment only. Please contact the selling agents Paddock Wood Office, with enquiries directed to Alan Mummery or Antonia Mattinson on 01892 832325, option3.

TENURE:  The property is sold Freehold with vacant possession on completion.

LOCAL AUTHORITY:  Maidstone Borough Council, Maidstone House, King Street, Maidstone, Kent. ME15 6JQ

EPC: Silverhill C - Silverhill Annex D

COUNCIL TAX:  The Chalet is Council Tax Band C. The Annexe A.

COVENANTS:  Covenants Relate to this property please contact the office for more information or None

FLOOD & EROSION RISK:  Rivers and Sea Flood Zone 1. Surface Water Flood Zone 3.
(Visit flood-map-for-planning.service.gov.uk or enquire with the office for more information).

DATAPACK:: A Data Pack is available upon request from the Paddock Wood office.

To download the full particulars please see the attached links below. Should you wish to have a copy of the brochure posted to you or discuss details further please don't hesitate to contact us on the numbers provided.