Description
- A charming farmyard conversion
- Three bedrooms, en suite and bathroom
- Bespoke "Thoroughly Wood" kitchen
- Attractive features including exposed beams and high ceiling
- Six parking spaces
- PV Solar Microgeneration System
- "Live/work" ancillary unit incl. garage, gym & studio
- No forward chain
Welcome to your dream home nestled in the serene countryside of Postling, where tranquillity meets modern living in this bespoke residence. Rarely available, this property is one of only five individual converted classic Kentish farmyard buildings dating back to 1905 and redeveloped in 2004. Offering a unique opportunity to embrace rural life at its finest. Step into the inviting reception hall, with a convenient utility room. The heart of the home awaits in the expansive open-plan living/dining and kitchen area, featuring a "Thoroughly Wood" kitchen that exudes timeless elegance and functionality. With three bedrooms, including an en suite, and a well-appointed bathroom, this home offers comfortable accommodation. The serene ambience extends outdoors to the attractive enclosed rear garden, providing a private oasis for relaxation and entertaining. For those with creative passions or entrepreneurial ventures, the large Garage/workshop/studio at the rear offers boundless possibilities. Whether you envision a home gym, an artist's studio, or a home office, this versatile space can accommodate your needs. Boasting a large garage, gym area, kitchenette, shower room, studio, and office space. There is ample parking with a space at the front of the property and five additional spaces to the rear. No forward chain. EPC RATING = C
SituationThe property is located on the edge of the picturesque village of Postling which lays at the foot of the North Downs and between the villages of Saltwood and Lyminge. Situated in the North Downs AONB and a conservation area in its own right, the village has a parish Norman Church and village hall. The nearby village of Lyminge offers further amenities including: primary school, post office & convenience shop, doctor surgeries and a variety of shops. The coastal towns and beaches of Hythe and Folkestone which provide a full range of facilities are approx. 4-5 miles away. The mainline railway station at Sandling is approx. 5 minutes away with a connection at Ashford for the High Speed service to London Stratford and St Pancras stations with an approx. journey time of less than an hour. Close to the M20 and Channel Tunnel.
The accommodation comprises
Ground floor
Entrance hall
Open plan Living, dining and kitchen
Living area
19' 2" x 15' 11" (5.84m x 4.85m)
Kitchen/dining area
16' 0" x 13' 1" (4.88m x 3.99m)
Bedroom one
15' 2" x 10' 4" (4.62m x 3.15m)
En suite shower room/WC
Bedroom two
13' 0" x 11' 10" (3.96m x 3.61m)
Bedroom three
10' 11" x 8' 1" (3.33m x 2.46m)
Bathroom
Utility room
"Live/work" ancillary unit incl. garage, gym & studio
Garage
33' 1" x 14' 2" (10.08m x 4.32m)
Office
16' 5" x 14' 1" (5.00m x 4.29m)
Studio
25' 0" x 14' 3" (7.62m x 4.34m)
Kitchen
8' 9" x 7' 5" (2.67m x 2.26m)
Shower room
Outside
Parking space to front courtyard area
Enclosed rear garden
Four parking spaces at the rear
Additional information
Council tax
The house (The Byre): is council tax band D which includes the garaging.
The Studio: the Local Authority have rated the finished areas of this building as council tax band A (but it currently the building is exempt as it is prohibited from being a separate annexe from the main accommodation). If someone wanted to trade as a business and employ staff from the Studio then the Local Authority would rate the business use based on the type of business.
Management Company
The 'Old Page Farm Management Company' runs the development and communal areas. Each property owner has a shareholding in the company. The current sink fund is £450.00 per annum, which is for planned maintenance of the communal areas.
View Brochure
EPC
To discuss this property call our office:
Market your property
with Laing Bennett
Book a market appraisal for your property today. Our virtual options are still available if you prefer.