Darling Buds Farm, Bethersden, TN26

Unique cart lodge conversion offering single storey accommodation located on a rural farmstead amid circa 0.4 acres of gardens surrounded by open countryside. Cart Lodge is set in a delightful and idyllic rural setting, situated on a former farmstead which boasts as the location for the filming of the original Darling Buds of May. The property is nestled amongst a small enclave of just 5 other properties and is surrounded by acres of open countryside. Outside, the property enjoys circa 0.4 acres of grounds with an expanse of lawn fully enclosed with hedging and fencing, ideal for dog owners. There is an orchard comprising apples, pears, plums and cherries providing a mass of blossom in the spring. There is also a private gravel driveway and garden sheds with log store attached. Cart Lodge is the ideal property for singles, couples, downsizers, an investment opportunity (the property has previously been used as a holiday let) or as a weekend retreat, somewhere to get away from it all. FEATURES - Stable door leading to entrance vestibule - Open plan living/dining/kitchen, oak flooring and a bank of sliding glazed doors to the front - Kitchen with neutral toned fitted cabinets incorporating appliances including electric oven, induction hob, fridge, freezer and washing machine - Two delightful double bedrooms both with en suite shower rooms, one currently being used as a study/snug - Gardens and grounds circa 0.4 acres, including a small orchard stocked with fruit trees that annually bear an abundance of produce - Starlink satellite internet with download speeds of approximately 80 megabytes SITUATION Cart Lodge is set on a quiet farmstead on the rural periphery of Bethersden. The location is famed for the original Darling Buds of May television series which was filmed here, and is surrounded by the rich farmland of the Weald. There are a host of tourist and leisure attractions nearby including the Kent and East Sussex Railway at Tenterden, several notable National Trust properties, Chapel Down Winery and numerous historic villages and country inns. The village of Bethersden benefits from a primary school, post office, artisan butcher and grocer and the medieval parish church. Nearby Tenterden offers an excellent range of shops, supermarkets and amenities along its pretty tree lined High Street, and Ashford provides further comprehensive facilities and access to the International Station. The property is only 7 miles from Ashford International Station which provides services to London St Pancras with journey times from 37 minutes. The M20 gives access to Dover, Folkestone and the ports and to the M25 for Heathrow and Gatwick Airports, and the City. Pluckley Station 1.6 miles Tenterden 7.5 miles M20 8 miles Ashford Intl 8 miles (All distances are approximate) PROPERTY INFORMATION - Services: Electric heating system. Mains water and electricity. Private drainage. - Local Authority: Ashford Borough Council - Council Tax band: D (2022/23) - Fixtures and fittings are excluded from the sale but may be available by separate negotiation. - Viewings: Strictly by appointment through Jackson-Stops. AGENTS' NOTES - The private drainage is shared with five other properties and a monthly payment is made towards the emptying. - Cart Lodge enjoys a right of way along the driveway which is privately owned, and contributes towards the upkeep of the driveway on an as and when basis. DIRECTIONS From the A28 Bethersden turn into Forge Hill. After a short distance turn right into Forge Road. At the crossroads turn left into Pluckley Road and continue for 1.2 miles then turn left signposted to Smarden. After 0.3 miles turn right into Darling Buds Farm (signed Monkery Farm) and the property will be found on the left along the private driveway.