Woodchurch, The Hay Barn

Set in a delightful countryside plot less than a mile outside the historical Kent village of Woodchurch, The Hay Barn comes with prior planning approval for the change of use of an agricultural building to a single residential dwelling. The property will benefit from its own private access with parking for multiple vehicles.

Delivering 1,330 sqft of contemporary accommodation, current internal designs are for an open-plan dining area and kitchen with pantry and a large family living room linked via an impressive entrance hallway. Upstairs, plans include a generous master bedroom with ensuite and a further two double bedrooms (one of which is ensuite) and a good-sized family bathroom. The Hay Barn has an approved building pallet which will compliment and stay true to the former agricultural building.

One of the more exciting aspects of this project, in our opinion, is the large wrap-around garden. To the rear of the west boundary fence, plans are in place for an area dedicated to biodiversity enhancement to include the planting of wild flowers and fruit trees, all overlooking an existing pond, which is perfect for nature lovers. Beyond this are far-reaching views of tranquil countryside. To the north of the property there is an additional sizeable parcel of land with pond and great potential for an orchard, kitchen garden or wild meadow.

Full details of the planning consent can be found at NOT/2023/0696.

Woodchurch is a charming village known for its picturesque surroundings and historic charm overlooked by a Grade 1 listed 13th century church and an old Kentish smock windmill. With its traditional village green and timber-framed houses, Woodchurch offers a tranquil and idyllic setting. The village has many amenities, including local shop, butchers, coffee shop, Doctor’s surgery, a primary school, two pubs (The Bonny Cravat and the Six Bells Inn) as well as a range of sports clubs and societies. Tenterden Golf Club, Chart Hills Golf Club and The London Beach Hotel Spa and Country Club, Shirkoak Fishery and Tenterden Trout Waters are all within a short drive.

The popular South England Rare Breeds Centre, Woodchurch Vineyard and Chapel Down winery estate (incorporating The Swan restaurant with its 2AA Rosettes) are also located nearby. For the more active there are multiple walking and cycling routes in and around Woodchurch, as well as horse riding.

Further amenities can be found in Tenterden, approximately 2.5 miles to the west offering a wider variety of independent retailers, Waitrose, Tesco, coffee shops, historical public houses and multiple restaurants to suit all taste buds.

There is a great range of schools nearby catering for both the state and private sectors including Woodchurch CE Primary School Infant and Junior School as well as St Michael’s Primary School, Tenterden CE Infant and Junior Schools and Homewood School & Sixth Form Centre in Tenterden. Additionally there are both boys’ and girls’ Grammar Schools in Ashford. The private sector is well covered with Dulwich Cranbrook, Benenden Girls School, Saint Ronan’s School and Marlborough House at Hawkhurst, Sutton Valence School and Tonbridge School, Ashford School and The Kings School, Canterbury.

Nearby mainline rail services can be found at Ham Street (5 miles) and Appledore (6 miles) which offer services to Brighton and to Ashford International. Headcorn (11.3 miles) has a regular direct service to London. A high speed train service runs from Ashford (9.4 miles) to London St Pancras International in about 38 minutes.

Motorway Links: The M25 can be accessed via the M20 providing links to Gatwick and Heathrow airports, the Channel Tunnel, ports and other motorway networks.

The plot presents the opportunity to design and manage the construction of your dream home.

If required we can recommend architects, planning consultants plus a number of reputable, local contractors to quote on any required works. Most of our self-build buyers choose to work with a main contractor on a fixed-price build contract, with monthly payments in arrears and all works are overseen by a qualified chartered surveyor.

Full planning drawings are available on request and please note that site visits are available strictly by appointment only.