Our Summary

Full of character and history, the property offers a rare combination of period charm, generous accommodation and useful additional buildings, including The Coach House holiday let and a picturesque stone barn in need of modernisation

The current owners were first drawn to the property by its sense of history, land and potential, together with its practical location

The old farmyard setting gives the property a real sense of arrival, with the stone barn adding further character and future potential

Although now requiring renovation, the barn is an important part of the property’s appeal and offers scope for a variety of uses, with permissions granted for conversion to three holiday lets

Together, the farmhouse, gardens, The Coach House and character barn create a versatile and highly individual property, suited to buyers seeking space, charm, income potential and scope for the future

Description

Higher Margate Farm is a five-bedroom detached farmhouse set on approximately 1.3 acres of gardens and grounds, including a cobblestone-leaning stone barn and a picturesque stone barn needing renovation. The property features well-proportioned accommodation over two floors, including three reception rooms with exposed beams and stonework, an inglenook fireplace, and a conservatory with views of the gardens. The gardens boast formal lawns, deep borders, and specimen planting, with stone walls and paved seating areas creating sheltered and private spaces.

Beyond the formal areas, the grounds soften into natural woodland-style spaces, with a former grass tennis court now serving as a lower terrace. The property also includes The Coach House, a two-bedroom holiday let with an open-plan living area, private decked seating, and its own parking.

5 bed detached house

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