Our Summary

• • This exceptional multi-residence country estate, which already benefits from having recently successfully obtained planning permission to create 6 further residential single storey dwellings (from the conversion of extensive outbuildings) is situated in a beautiful and picturesque rural setting on the Kent/Sussex border of Frant, near Tunbridge Wells and is being offered for sale comprising of the following 5 lots
• In addition, it has two further wings of stables and workshops currently with residential planning to convert into 4 further residential units, as well as planning for the conversion of two further small detached stable blocks into two further residential units
• • LOT 3: A parcel of attractive grazing land extending to approximately 15 acres (to be confirmed and which may have future potential for planning to be obtained for a large agricultural building in the future if required)
• • LOT 4: A second parcel of attractive grazing land extending to approximately 15 acres (to be verified and which may have future potential for planning to be obtained for a large agricultural building in the future if required)
• • Fabulous rural far reaching rural views • Excellent existing equestrian facilities and amazing future potential for enhancement of the present equestrian facilities if required
• • The numerous existing outbuildings which already have permission to convert into additional residential units, also have further alternative scope for planning permissions to be altered for other uses
• • The existing residential planning permission granted to create 6 further residential units comprise as follows: From the conversion of the main farmhouse attached stable wings there is currently planning for a One 1 bedroom bungalow + Two 2 bedroom bungalows + one 3 bedroom bungalow
• Additionally, there is further residential planning granted for the conversion of two detached outbuildings, the first for a detached 1 bedroom bungalow + the second conversion would be for a further 1 bedroom cottage
• PLEASE NOTE: With the current planning permission granted for the 6 new residential units from the conversion of the outbuildings, there is presently a social housing payment to pay should building work proceed with this current planning permission
• • Private, secluded position at the end of a long drive, offering both tranquillity and superb accessibilitySUMMARY DESCRIPTION: This very attractive circa 60 acre country estate that is being offered for sale by Neville and Neville Estate Agents as a whole, or in 5 separate lots, is idyllically situated at the end of a long private lane away from traffic, within a beautiful picturesque rural setting and also benefits from having recently been granted planning permission for the residential conversion of a number of detached barns and a variety of stable complexes to create a total of 6 additional residential dwellings
• This residential planning permission that has recently been granted, is in addition, to the current three bedroomed detached main farmhouse with its attached two bedroomed holiday cottage, as well as the further detached character four bedroomed barn conversion
• Outside, both the main house and the detached character 4 bedroomed barn conversion have extensive formal gardens, sweeping lawns, and far-reaching countryside views, creating a serene backdrop, while superb equestrian amenities – including stables, paddocks, and a range of outbuildings – provide exceptional scope for both leisure and working purposes, if the existing planning permission granted for the 6 residential dwelling conversions are not required
• BEDROOM 2: Currently utilised as a home office and storage space, this versatile bedroom offers excellent potential to be adapted to suit a variety of needs
• A series of well-maintained stables, tack rooms, and storage barns provide exceptional scope for equine use or alternative purposes
• PLEASE NOTE: The current recently granted residential planning permission allows for lot 1 to convert their attached stables to the main house into 4 single storey residential dwellings, which are currently intended to be two 2 bedroom single storey dwellings, one 3 bedroom dwelling and one 1 bedroom dwelling
• The grounds also include a gravelled courtyard with traditional stable blocks, adding character and potential equestrian appeal
• PLEASE NOTE: The main farmhouse attached stable complexes have residential planning permission to be converted into: One 1-bedroom single storey dwelling + Two 2-bedroom single storey dwellings + one 3-bedroom single storey dwelling
• Additionally, both of its detached workshop and its detached barn have been granted planning permission for conversions into: Two detached 1 bedroomed dwellings
• In our opinion, the current planning permission for residential conversions should be swapped and re applied for the same layouts, as per the existing residential planning, but instead for the same number as holiday letting units, also with the same layout format, which would negate the current social housing payment, which the council would presently require if the implementation of the residential conversion was undertaken
• LOT 3 PARCEL OF LAND CIRCA 15 ACRES: CURRENTLY WITH A GUIDE PRICE OF £250,000 TO £275,000 This comprises of circa 15 acres of attractive grazing land, with possible future potential to have planning permission granted for an agricultural building of up to 5,000 square feet
• LOT 4 PARCEL OF LAND CIRCA 15 ACRES: CURRENTLY WITH A GUIDE PRICE OF £250,000 £275,000 This comprises of circa 15 acres of attractive grazing land with possible future potential to have planning permission granted for an agricultural building of up to 5,000 square feet
• 4 acres of attractive grazing land, which may have potential subject to planning for stables or an agricultural building
• EPC for main house: F with potential for DCouncil Tax Band for main house: F