House For Sale £900,000
A Grade II listed five bedroom farmhouse with gardens and several paddocks.
Description
Lot 1 - Barfrestone Court Farmhouse is an attractive Grade II Listed farmhouse the original part of which dates from the early 18th century and extended in the mid 18th century. The ground floor comprises an entrance hall, two formal reception rooms, both with open fireplaces, a kitchen/breakfast room, office, shower room, utility room and store room having a traditional fireplace and old bread oven. On the first floor are five double bedrooms served by two bathrooms. There were previously two further attic bedrooms, but the original stairs to the attic have been removed, these could be reinstated, subject to any necessary planning consents.
The main house benefits from its own separate drive with the expansive lawns lying to the front and extending around to the side of the house, the established gardens continue and to the rear are several paddocks which are currently used for the grazing.
Barfrestone Court Farm is being offered for sale as a Whole or in Three Lots
Lot 1: Barfrestone Court Farmhouse and Paddocks Extending to Approximately 2.69 Acres (1.09 Hectares)
Lot 2: Farmyard Comprising Traditional and Agricultural Buildings 3.3 Acres (1.33 Hectares)
Lot 3: Land Adjacent to the Farmyard and Farmland to the North of Long Lane 78.59 acres (31.81 hectares)
Location
Situated in the heart of Kent, the farm is located on the fringe of the small village of Barfrestone with its historic Norman church. Shepherdswell village is approximately 1.5 miles to the south and has a range of local amenities and facilities, including a village store, pub and a primary school.
The medieval city of Canterbury (11 miles) with its cobbled streets and old buildings is home to the famous cathedral, a UNESCO World Heritage Site and to The Marlow Theatre and an extensive range of shops, supermarkets, galleries and restaurants. Howletts Wild Animal Park and Wingham Wildlife Centre are about 8 miles away.
The world renowned Royal St George’s is just one of a number of popular golf courses in the area. Also nearby are Broome Park Golf Club and Canterbury Golf Club. There is a good choice of schools in the area both at primary and secondary level. These include Barham and Selsted Church of England Primary Schools and The King’s School and St Edmunds in Canterbury. Universities include Canterbury Christ Church University, Canterbury College and University of Kent.
Train services run from Canterbury West to London St. Pancras in approximately 55 minutes and Canterbury East to London Victoria in 1 hr 36 mins. A high speed service can be found at Ashford International station which gets to London St. Pancras in 37 minutes. Trains run from Shepherds Well station (5.6 miles) to London Victoria.
The A2 links to the A20 and M20, the coast, the port of Dover, major motorway networks, Heathrow and Gatwick airports and the Channel Tunnel Terminus.
*All mileages and distances are approximate
Acreage: 2.69 Acres
Directions
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Additional Info
Services - Main house: Oil fired central heating, private drainage system. Water and electricity are connected to Barfrestone Court and various farm buildings.
Description
Lot 1 - Barfrestone Court Farmhouse is an attractive Grade II Listed farmhouse the original part of which dates from the early 18th century and extended in the mid 18th century. The ground floor comprises an entrance hall, two formal reception rooms, both with open fireplaces, a kitchen/breakfast room, office, shower room, utility room and store room having a traditional fireplace and old bread oven. On the first floor are five double bedrooms served by two bathrooms. There were previously two further attic bedrooms, but the original stairs to the attic have been removed, these could be reinstated, subject to any necessary planning consents.
The main house benefits from its own separate drive with the expansive lawns lying to the front and extending around to the side of the house, the established gardens continue and to the rear are several paddocks which are currently used for the grazing.
Barfrestone Court Farm is being offered for sale as a Whole or in Three Lots
Lot 1: Barfrestone Court Farmhouse and Paddocks Extending to Approximately 2.69 Acres (1.09 Hectares)
Lot 2: Farmyard Comprising Traditional and Agricultural Buildings 3.3 Acres (1.33 Hectares)
Lot 3: Land Adjacent to the Farmyard and Farmland to the North of Long Lane 78.59 acres (31.81 hectares)
Location
Situated in the heart of Kent, the farm is located on the fringe of the small village of Barfrestone with its historic Norman church. Shepherdswell village is approximately 1.5 miles to the south and has a range of local amenities and facilities, including a village store, pub and a primary school.
The medieval city of Canterbury (11 miles) with its cobbled streets and old buildings is home to the famous cathedral, a UNESCO World Heritage Site and to The Marlow Theatre and an extensive range of shops, supermarkets, galleries and restaurants. Howletts Wild Animal Park and Wingham Wildlife Centre are about 8 miles away.
The world renowned Royal St George’s is just one of a number of popular golf courses in the area. Also nearby are Broome Park Golf Club and Canterbury Golf Club. There is a good choice of schools in the area both at primary and secondary level. These include Barham and Selsted Church of England Primary Schools and The King’s School and St Edmunds in Canterbury. Universities include Canterbury Christ Church University, Canterbury College and University of Kent.
Train services run from Canterbury West to London St. Pancras in approximately 55 minutes and Canterbury East to London Victoria in 1 hr 36 mins. A high speed service can be found at Ashford International station which gets to London St. Pancras in 37 minutes. Trains run from Shepherds Well station (5.6 miles) to London Victoria.
The A2 links to the A20 and M20, the coast, the port of Dover, major motorway networks, Heathrow and Gatwick airports and the Channel Tunnel Terminus.
*All mileages and distances are approximate
Acreage: 2.69 Acres
Directions
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Additional Info
Services - Main house: Oil fired central heating, private drainage system. Water and electricity are connected to Barfrestone Court and various farm buildings.
