Summary - Smeeds Farm, Broad Street, Monks Horton TN25 6DU
4 bed 2 bath Detached
Character farmhouse with barn annexe, eco upgrades and 4.5 acres in Kent Downs AONB.
Grade II listed farmhouse and 17th-century Kentish barn annexe
Smeeds Farm is a rare Grade II listed Kentish farmhouse and converted barn set within 4.5 well-managed acres at the foot of the North Downs. Sympathetically rebuilt using traditional materials, the house and barn have been future-proofed to exceptional environmental standards: ground-source underfloor heating, a solar array, air-source heat, high-performance glazing, superior insulation and an on-site borehole mean very low running costs and reliable, fast fibre broadband across the estate. The main farmhouse offers character reception rooms, a fitted kitchen with high-end appliances, and a principal suite with countryside views; the handsome 17th-century barn provides fully equipped annexe accommodation or holiday-let potential.
Practical outbuildings and estate infrastructure are a major strength: an oak-framed cart shed housing an office and gym, a stable block and trailer barn, plus a threshing barn with renewable planning consent for offices and meeting rooms. There are productive kitchen gardens, mature fruit trees and fenced paddocks, all irrigated from the borehole. For buyers seeking rural lifestyle, income generation or flexible working-from-home options, the property combines privacy, scope and high-spec eco-credentials.
Important considerations are factual and should inform viewing. The property's Grade II listed status means repairs, alterations and conversions will require consent and may be restrictive or costly. Council tax is described as quite expensive. Although most systems are modernised, some rooms use portable electric heating and the main fuel source for the inglenook is wood logs, so heating patterns vary. The hamlet location offers very low crime and excellent countryside but is relatively isolated — average mobile signal and a reliance on private transport for many amenities.
Smeeds Farm will suit buyers wanting a character-filled family home or an owner-operator looking to run holiday lets, small-scale farming or rural offices. Its combination of heritage, contemporary eco-technology and extensive outbuildings makes it particularly attractive to those seeking an established country lifestyle with strong commuting links via Ashford International and Eurotunnel.
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