Poplar FarmWater Lane | Ulcombe | Maidstone | Kent | ME17 1LL

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Poplar FarmThis stunning property, which incorporates a total of eleven acres of rolling grounds, sits in a lovely location in the heart of the Kent countryside. “We bought the property around 25 years ago,” says James, “and what really attracted us at the time was the earning potential. There are a number of outbuildings within the land and we wanted to generate an income by renting them out, something that we still do.”

“The original property that stood on the land when we bought it was a much smaller bungalow,” continues James, “but over the years we redesigned it totally and rebuilt a two storey house that in our opinion is the most perfect family home. Our children still live here, so effectively there are seven adults living in the house, but it never feels too much. There is space enough for us all to come together, but equally we have more than enough room to disappear for a bit of peace and quiet.”

One enters this very elegant and immaculately presented home into an extremely spacious reception hall from which each of the generously proportioned main living areas flow. The house incorporates a huge kitchen, dining and living space, a beautiful formal dining room and a vast, triple aspect drawing room. Double doors between each of these large rooms can be pushed back to give the house an open-plan feel, which makes it the ideal house for entertaining, and French doors in both the kitchen and drawing room create a wonderful connection to the beautiful garden and grounds beyond.

Within the grounds this unique property incorporates the main house, a heated swimming pool, a livery yard and stables as well as an array of outbuildings. “Our main reason for moving here was to generate an income,” says James, “and we have been successful in that respect, but in my opinion the land and the outbuildings have so much more potential. Subject to the necessary planning consents being obtained, there would be the opportunity to develop further and therefore far exceed the healthy income that we have achieved.”

“I can’t overemphasize what a fabulous family home this has been,” continues James, “and it has provided our children with an idyllic upbringing. They could disappear off on their bikes and ride around the farm for hours, they could swim in the pool or paddle in the stream at the end of the field, climb trees…. You name it. And it’s incredibly safe here. We’re at the end of the lane, which is a no-through road, so there’s very little traffic, but at the same time it’s very easy to get around. There’s a good bus service, the train station is less than a mile away and we’re surrounded by an array of lovely villages and towns, so we have never felt isolated.”

“It will hurt us all to walk away from the farm,” concludes James, “but the time has come to downsize. I hope that whoever is lucky enough to own this amazing property after us will love it and enjoy it as much as we have.”*

* These comments are the personal views of the current owner and are included as an insight into life at the property. They have not been independently verified, should not be relied on without verification and do not necessarily reflect the views of the agent.

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An individually designed six bedroom modern home with 11acres (STMS) of grounds. The house was originally developed by the present owner some 20 years ago and is now a comfortable modern family home.

With six bedrooms, and two reception rooms, as well as a kitchen/family room, there is ample space for family life.

Stepping into the spacious entrance hall doors open into the receptions rooms, a cloakroom and stairs lead to the first floor landing.

The accommodation briefly comprises large entrance hall with staircase leading to first floor. To the Ground floor there is a spacious and well fitted kitchen/family room, dining room,

sitting room, downstairs cloakroom and utility room. To the 1st floor there is a large landing, a master bedroom with ensuite bathroom, further bedrooms with ensuite shower room, four further bedrooms and a family bathroom.

Externally there is a detached double garage , power and lighting.. The property sits in 11 acres and has a manège, stables and various outbuildings

Properties like this seldom come to the market, we highly recommend viewing to avoid disappointment.

SITUATION situated along Water Lane adjacent to open countryside yet very accessible to communication links such as the International Station at Ashford which provides Eurostar services to the Continent and Javelin High Speed trains to London St Pancras taking just 37 minutes.

There is also nearby access to the M20 motorway at Junction 8 and ready access to the thriving market town of Ashford with its many retail outlets, leisure amenities and choice of schools in both the state and independent sectors.

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Agents notes: All measurements are approximate and quoted in metric with imperial equivalents and for general guidance only and whilst every attempt has been made to ensure accuracy, they must not be relied on. The fixtures, fittings and appliances referred to have not been tested and therefore no guarantee can be given that they are in working order. Internal photographs are reproduced for general information and it must not be inferred that any item shown is included with the property. For a free valuation, contact the numbers listed on the brochure. Printed 10.09.2015

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Fine & Country Tenterden 37 High Street, Tenterden, Kent TN30 6BJ

Tel 01580 766 388

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