Summary - Darman Oast, Pike Fish Lane, Paddock Wood TN12 6PS
3 bed 3 bath Detached
Spacious rural home with private lake and extensive grounds.
Bespoke artist- and architect-designed detached home
Set within about 14 acres of fields, orchard and woodland, this bespoke artist- and architect-designed detached home offers rare space and privacy close to Paddock Wood. The open-plan living area stretches across the heart of the house and opens onto a large patio (with underfloor heating pipe connections), ideal for family life and entertaining. An active, self-maintained lake and a two-acre fenced field with kennels and running water add practical countryside uses and strong outdoor appeal.
Practical strengths include 3-phase power, fast fibre-optic broadband and convenient rail links to central London, making the property suited to home-working, hobby farming or small-animal keeping. Accommodation comprises three bedrooms, three bathrooms and a mezzanine, arranged over a surprisingly generous footprint of about 2,573 sq ft; flexible spaces could be adapted for hobbies or home offices. Old stables on site can be replaced like-for-like without planning permission, which may suit modest conversion or replacement projects.
Buyers should factor in material considerations: the home uses oil-fired central heating and dates from the late 1970s–early 1980s, with solid brick walls and only partial assumed insulation. The site is in a hamlet/isolated setting and is recorded as high flood risk — the lake and surrounding low ground increase potential exposure. Substantial land and unique structures mean ongoing maintenance, insurance and running costs will be higher than for a typical suburban house; council tax is described as quite expensive.
This property suits families or householders seeking a distinctive rural lifestyle with strong indoor/outdoor flow and large, usable land. A viewing is essential to appreciate the scale, layout and landscape; all particulars should be independently verified, especially tenure, services and flood-related protections.
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