Summary - Old Rectory, Apton Hall Road, Canewdon SS4 3RJ
4 bed 2 bath Detached
Secluded five-acre plot and orchard by open farmland, ideal for a bespoke conversion.
Large four-bedroom detached farmhouse (c.2,015 sq ft)
Approximately five acres including established orchard
Private driveway; property set well back from road
Multiple outbuildings with conversion potential (subject to planning)
Needs full modernisation; renovation project required
Timber-frame construction assumed without insulation
Oil-fired central heating; boiler and radiators in place
Chain free; secluded rural location with fast broadband
This substantial four-bedroom farmhouse sits well back from Apton Hall Road on about five acres, offering extensive privacy and far-reaching views over open farmland. Large, characterful rooms and a traditional timber-frame build provide a strong period feel and scope to create a bespoke country home. The property is chain free and comes with a garage and multiple outbuildings with conversion potential (subject to planning).
The grounds include a well-established orchard and a mix of useful agricultural buildings, making the site attractive for hobby farming, workshops or storage. The plot is unusually large for the area and the secluded setting will appeal to buyers seeking tranquillity and space. Broadband speeds are fast and local crime levels are low.
The house requires modernisation throughout: the timber-frame walls are assumed uninsulated, heating is oil-fired via boiler and radiators, and general updating is needed for contemporary living. This is a renovation project rather than a move-in-ready home, so budget and willingness to manage works are essential.
Local schools are rated Good and nearby towns provide additional amenities, but the property sits in an ageing, rural neighbourhood with limited immediate services. Mobile signal is average; the location is peaceful and remote rather than urban convenient. No flood risk is recorded for the site.
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