• Charming Rural Property: Located south of Mersham village, featuring a ‘Colt’ timber-framed bungalow built in the early-mid 1990s, now requiring modernisation. +
• Equestrian Facilities: Includes a substantial outbuilding with 4 internal stables, a barn, isolation stable, and tack room—ideal for equestrian use. +
• Additional Outbuildings: Features a workshop, multiple stores, a former shop with studio and utility room, plus a small shed. +
• Land & Gardens: About 3.10 acres of mainly south-facing pastureland divided into grazing paddocks, with lawned gardens and mature hedging offering privacy. +
• No Public Footpaths: The property benefits from uninterrupted privacy, with no public rights of way crossing it. +
• Excellent Location: Easy access to M20 (Junctions 10 & 10a), Eurotunnel, and Ashford International Station (high-speed trains to London). Close to local amenities and Kent coast. +
• Planning & Soil Info: Planning matters fall under Ashford Borough Council; soil type is classified as Soilscape 18 (LandIS system). +

With great potential and a convenient rural setting, I expect this property to attract strong interest. -- James Hickman, Director

#TheGardenOfEngland

A rural property with equestrian facilities and useful outbuildings, situated in a rural location to the south of Mersham village. The property comprises a ‘Colt’ timber framed bungalow with potential, an extremely useful outbuilding with internal stables, workshop and barn and pastureland. Easy access to Ashford, the M20, Eurotunnel and the Kent Coast.

In all about 3.10 acres

Freehold - Council Tax Band E

The Bungalow

The property has been in the seller’s family ownership for the last 40 years and the bungalow is of ‘Colt’ timber frame construction that is believed to have been built in the early to mid-1990’s as a replacement for the original dwelling. The property would now benefit from refurbishment and modernisation.

Gardens

There are mainly lawned gardens to the front and side of the bungalow and the property is nicely screened from the lane by mature hedgerow and trees.

Outbuildings

These lie to the rear of the bungalow and comprise:

1. Large Building divided internally into:
   a) Stable Building with 4 internal stables, a spacious barn area, an isolation stable & tack room.
   b) Workshop Building divided into workshop and stores.
   c) Former Shop Building divided into 2 storerooms, studio room and a utility room.
2. There is also a small shed.
   The former shop building was used briefly as a dress agency business and has also been used as ancillary accommodation.

Land

The plan, which is for identification purposes only, shows the external boundaries of the whole property and the land. The land comprises mainly south facing pasture, parts of which are currently overgrown which are divided into a number of small grazing paddocks.

Soil Type

The soil type is Soilscape 18 using the LandIS Land Information System

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Planning

All planning enquiries relating to the property should be directed to Ashford Borough Council (ashford.gov.uk)

Footpaths

There are NO footpaths crossing the property.
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Services/Additional Information

Bungalow: Mains water & electricity, an oil fired boiler provides hot water and central heating to radiators.
Drainage: The drainage is believed to be a private cesspool system which is located within the garden.
Buildings: Mains water and electricity are connected to the main building.
**NONE OF THE SERVICES HAVE BEEN TESTED.
*Flood Risk: Low Risk
*Broadband - This is not currently connected but it is understood that it has been connected to fibre broadband before the router was removed. The new owners will need to arrange reconnection with their chosen provider.
*Mobile Signal – The sellers use O2 mobile and can get 5G in the courtyard and 4G & 3G in parts of the bungalow.

*Data provided by ‘OnTheMarket.com’ via ‘Sprift’

Acreage, Plans & Boundaries

The plan on these sales particulars and the acreage quoted are strictly for identification and guidance only. The boundaries shown on the plan in these particulars have been prepared by reference to digital Ordnance Survey data.

The plans are published for illustrative purposes only and although they are believed to be correct their accuracy cannot be guaranteed. Interested parties are reminded that the property is sold in accordance with the owners Land Registry Title plan/s, and they must satisfy themselves as to the boundaries and the quantity of land being purchased. Any error or mistake shall not annul the sale or entitle any party to compensation thereof.

Situation

Shelwyn is situated to the south of Mersham village which offers a good range of village amenities including a primary school, village hall, 2 pubs and a village church. The property is within 4 miles of the M20 motorway Junctions 10 and 10a providing swift access to both the Channel Tunnel and the Port of Dover whilst the M25 is accessible to the west. The International Station is only about 5 miles providing domestic high speed trains to London St. Pancras. Ashford provides a choice of modern retail outlets along with leisure amenities and a selection of schools both in the state and independent sectors including grammar schools for boys and girls. There is also access to the coast at Hythe, New Romney, Rye and Camber.

Viewings/Health & Safety

Strictly by appointment through Hobbs Parker Estate Agents at our Ashford or Tenterden offices on and .
Viewers are asked to exercise extreme caution when viewing and must have regard for their own safety during their inspection. The Vendors and their agents do not accept any responsibility for any accident or injury because of your inspection of the property.

Our Ref: AVS200198