LATHE BARN, BUILDINGS & LAND DONKEY STREET · BURMARSH · ROMNEY MARSH · KENT TN29 0JN

LATHE BARN, BUILDINGS & LAND DONKEY STREET BURMARSH ROMNEY MARSH KENT TN29 0JN

Hythe 4 miles Folkestone 11 miles Ashford 14 miles Rye 18 miles Dover 18 miles

A rare opportunity to own a former Tea Rooms with pending planning permission for residential use along with a range of Commercial Buildings with potential for a variety of uses on the Romney Marsh. Offered as a whole or in two lots.

• 3 Bedroom House (STP) within good sized plot of approximately 1.59 acres

• Range of Commercial Buildings including Children’s Play Barn & Retail units

• Agricultural Land and former Play Farm extending to approximately 8.79 acres

• Endless opportunities for variety of uses including equestrian, caravan/glamping, wedding venue etc. subject to the necessary consents.

• In all approximately 10.38 acres

FOR SALE AS A WHOLE OR IN TWO LOTS

LOT 1 - OIEO £450,000 LOT 2 - £395,000 AS A WHOLE - £845,000

VIEWING Strictly by appointment via the sole agents:

BTF Partnership Challock Office – 01233 740077

LOCATION Lathe Barn, Buildings & Land is situated within an area of Kent known as the Romney Marsh which is renowned for its natural beauty, diverse wildlife, rich history and extensive coastline.

Hythe is situated 4 miles north-east and provides the majority of day to day facilities and amenities. Folkestone, 11 miles north-east and Ashford, 14 miles north-west, both provide extensive facilities and amenities, including international and national rail and road links to the rest of the Country and the Continent.

The M20, Junction 11 is only a 10 to 15 minute drive away and Dover Port is a further 10 minutes. The M25 is approx. a 45 minute drive depending on traffic. The Romney Marsh has various attractions including the historic towns of Rye, New Romney and Lydd, the Romney, Hythe and Dymchurch Railway, a miniature railway which runs for 14 miles from Hythe to Dungeness and the Royal Military Canal, which stretches for 28 miles and hugs the old cliff line that borders the Romney Marsh. All of which are within easy reach of the property.

DESCRIPTION GENERAL Lathe Barn, Buildings and Land provides a unique opportunity for a purchaser to acquire a house (STP), buildings and land just outside the rural village of Burmarsh with fantastic views to the hills and over the marsh across the sea.

The property comprises a mixture of residential, commercial and agricultural property in all extending to approximately 10.38 acres.

The opportunities are endless with a 3 bedroom house (STP) with potential along with land and buildings that could provide for equestrian use, caravan/glamping sites, garden centre, wedding venue, storage business units, bed & breakfast, holiday lets, a motel or a children’s play area as used before (all subject to the necessary consents).

The property has been split into two lots which are as follows:-

LOT 1 – Lathe Barn – 1.59 acres A detached house pending planning of cavity brick and stone construction under pitched hipped clay tiled roofs with garage extensions on the southern elevation and off-road parking. There are far reaching views in all directions and the house is situated within a plot of approx. 1.59 acres.

The former Tea Rooms were run on the ground floor of the property with living accommodation above. However, an application has been made for change of use back to a residential dwelling and there is potential to redevelop the property into a larger house if required.

A brief description of the accommodation is as follows: -

The Front Door facing the south opens into the Entrance Hall with door off to the Lounge on the left, with open fire, fitted shelves and two deep windows overlooking the front garden.

Further doors lead off the Entrance Hall to the Dining Room with arched openings to other rooms such as the Second Lounge, which is a long room with three large windows looking onto the Side Garden with double glass doors onto the Patio at the rear. Also off the Dining Room is a Third Lounge with arched openings to other rooms and three large windows.

The Third Lounge opens up to the Rear Hall which was the former reception area with double glass doors to the Rear Patio. There are further doors to the Downstairs WC’s which provide four w/c’s (one of which offers disabled facilities) which could easily be transformed into a large Cloakroom, Wet Room or Utility Room if required.

Further doors lead off the Rear Hall to the New Kitchen, formerly used for the predominant commercial cooking ventures on site. The commercial fixtures and fittings have now been removed leaving a blank canvas for a kitchen to be designed. Off this Kitchen is a door through to the Original Kitchen of the house, which provides fitted units above and below along with a central island unit.

Also off the main Entrance Hall is the Cloakroom/Utility Room with WC, wash basin and plumbing for a washing machine along with fitted storage cupboards.

Stairs lead off the Ground Floor Entrance Hall to the First Floor Landing where there are doors to Bedroom 1 with Velux window and small fitted storage cupboard, Bedroom 2 with fitted storage cupboards in the eaves, built in wardrobe, wash basin and fitted units in one corner which formerly served as a small kitchen area when this was used as staff accommodation for the tea rooms. There is a Velux window on the southern side with a dormer window facing north with beautiful views across the hills. An access through a small door then leads to Bedroom 3 with sloping walls which makes this a small third bedroom with a further door through to a large loft area in the eaves which can be used for storage purposes.

Also off the First Floor Landing are two storage cupboards, one of which houses the hot water cylinder. There is also a Family Bathroom with bath, shower, WC and wash basin with a dormer window looking north.

Outside Outside there is ample off-road parking and a Double Garage which is linked to the house itself. This has been divided into a Garage and a Storeroom.

There is a large patio area to the rear with lovely views north across the fields and a large garden adjoining the paddock.

LOT 2 – Buildings & Land – 8.79 acres Conversion of various buildings on-site has taken place over the current vendor’s ownership with there currently being a variety of commercial units and buildings scattered throughout the site which comprise the following: -

RETAIL UNITS Converted from a former agricultural building into three separate Retail Units/Shops each with its own WC, wash basin and small kitchen area. All units have stairs leading to a first-floor area which formerly has been predominantly used for storage. Units 1 and 2 are pretty much identical on this front although Unit 3 has been divided into two small rooms. It would be possible to join Units 2 and 3 together as there is an adjoining lockable door on the ground floor which can provide a larger retail area if required. To the rear of Units 1 and 2 is a secure Garage/Store with electric roller shutter door currently used for storage purposes.

FORMER BARN SHOP The former Barn Shop is situated in the centre of the yard and has a beamed ceiling with two large windows and toilet block attached making one large building. This area provides a significant retail area if required.

THE GRANARY Formerly let out on a lease agreement for approximately £1,500 per annum, this building is on pillars and reached by stairs from the main car park. There is a small sink unit in one corner with The Granary overlooking the pond to the back and the car park to the front.

STABLE BLOCK Situated to the rear of the former Barn Shop is the Stable Block which has three loose boxes and a store and is used for the housing of livestock currently on site.

PLAY BARN The large Play Barn is situated to the rear of the yard and this is the newest building on the property. Formerly used as a Children’s Play Barn, it has safety flooring throughout and there is a large soft play area along with optional extra toys if required. The ground outside the Play Barn still holds some play equipment which are available if required.

It is clear that all of the buildings on site have significant potential for conversion under various and national planning policies and could provide a purchaser with an additional income stream if required.

NOT TO SCALE

THE LAND The majority of the land was formerly incorporated into the Children’s Play Farm, although as part of the sale, an additional area has been included which is currently grazed by the vendor’s flock of sheep.

The land is all laid to grass and has been in agricultural production for many years and is classified as Grade I on the Agricultural Land Classification Plan for England and Wales being of the highest of productivity with soils consisting of the Newchurch Agney, Romney and Snargate Soil Series of clayey and silty marshland soils.

The purchaser of Lot 2 will be responsible for erecting a stock proof fence between points A and B on the Boundary Plan within three months of completion to a specification agreeable by the vendor. There may be additional land available by separate negotiation that adjoins the property if required, and therefore boundary A-B may be subject to change.

BOUNDARY PLAN

SOLAR PANELS There is a 4KW domestic solar panel system on the lean-to roof of Lathe Barn and this helps with the electricity throughout the property. SERVICES The entirety of the property is connected to mains electricity, water and drainage with heating throughout the Lathe Barn from an oil-fired boiler system.

Please Note: New electricity, water and drainage meters will need to be installed if the property is divided and sold in two lots. BOUNDARIES The purchaser must satisfy themselves on the location of all the boundaries from the Land Registry documentation available. The purchaser of Lot 1 will be responsible for erecting a stockproof fence between points B and C within three months of completion to the specification of the vendor. The purchaser of Lot 2 will be responsible for erecting a stockproof fence between points A and B within three months of completion to the specification of the vendor. ACCESS AND PARKING Access to both lots is directly off Donkey Street in the south-eastern corner of the property. There is a large tarmac parking area and Lot 1 will have a right of way for all times and all purposes over the hatched area on the plan. Please Note: There is potential for an additional access to the south of the house and if and when this is ever consented, the right of way would fall away for the owner of Lot 1. TENURE The property is offered for sale by private treaty in two lots or as a whole. The vendor reserves the right to take the property to formal tender, informal tender or auction at a later date if required.

COUNCIL TAX To Be Confirmed - Please Note: If planning permission is granted for change of use of the former Tea Rooms back to residential, it is likely that the Lathe Barn business rates will fall away and the Council Tax will be re-instated. BUSINESS RATES Lathe Barn - £8,800 Retail Unit 1 - £2,275 Retail Unit 2 - £2,475 Retail Unit 3 - £3,100

LOCAL AUTHORITY Folkestone and Hythe District Council – 01303 853000 EPC RATINGS Lathe Barn - D Retail Units - E Former Shop - D

PHOTOGRAPHS The Photographs within this brochure were taken in June 2019.

VIEWING During daylight hours only with particulars in hand and strictly by prior appointment with the agents: BTF PARTNERSHIP - 01233 740077

AGENTS’ NOTES We wish to inform prospective purchasers that we have prepared these sales particulars as a general guide. None of the statements contained in these particulars relating to this property should be relied upon as a statement of fact. All measurements are given as a guide and no liability can be accepted for any errors arising there from.

CLIENT IDENTIFICATION In accordance with Money Laundering Regulations, we are now required to obtain proof of identification for all Purchasers. BTF employs the services of Smartsearch to verify the identity and residence of Purchasers.

GUIDE PRICES LOT 1 - OIEO £450,000 LOT 2 - £395,000 AS A WHOLE - £845,000

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