Summary - HERRIES, KIDDS HILL TN7 4EU
4 bed 1 bath Detached
Secluded six-acre plot on Ashdown Forest with planning consent for a large replacement dwelling and annexe.
Planning consent for replacement dwelling, annexe, garage and studio (WD/2023/2604/F)
Set within circa six acres on the edge of Ashdown Forest, this secluded detached property presents a rare development opportunity with planning consent (WD/2023/2604/F) for a replacement dwelling, detached annexe, three-bay garage and craft studio. The site is approached via a private drive, benefits from two ponds and paddocks, and commands open rural views across protected heathland. Mobile signal is excellent, and there is garage parking on-site.
The existing timber-framed house dates from the 1950s–1960s and currently offers four bedrooms and a single bathroom within approximately 1,712 sq ft. Main heating is by oil boiler with some electric storage heaters; glazing is double but installation dates are unknown and walls are only partially insulated (assumed). Broadband speeds are very slow, which will affect home working unless upgraded.
Planning consent and a certificate of lawful use for two dwellings materially increase the site’s flexibility — suitable for a developer, builder or buyer seeking a substantial self-contained home with annexe accommodation. The proposals increase internal area significantly (proposed combined GEA circa 452 m2), but purchasers should verify all figures and specialist surveys before committing.
Practical considerations: the rural, hamlet location provides privacy and low crime but limited immediate amenities and longer drives to larger towns and rail links. Oil heating, partial insulation and single bathroom provision are present-day negatives to address. This is a high-potential plot for those prepared to invest in upgrading services and implementing the approved scheme.
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