Open eyes to plot with a future

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Renovate this landmark 17th-century farmhouse on the edge of Ashford and you could be making a good investment for the future. Fields surrounding Cheeseman’s Green Farmhouse at Mersham are being developed as part of Crest Nicholson’s development, Finberry. The Grade Ii-listed farmhouse has potential to renovate and refurbish and comes with large mature gardens and outbuildings. It is priced at £745,000 with Hobbs Parker. Alex Davies of Hobbs Parker, says: “Cheesemans Green Farmhouse is on the rural edge of the popular village of Mersham and close to the outskirts of Ashford. “In time, the fields around the farmhouse will form part of the town’s expansion but offer a peaceful rural outlook. The farmhouse and barns are well protected by large and mature gardens providing plenty of natural privacy and screening.

“I can tell you that period farmsteads for renovation are increasingly rare and this one so close to Ashford will become very valuable one day.” The traditional ragstone and Flemish brick farmhouse has a Kent peg-tiled roof. On the ground floor are three reception rooms with fireplaces and exposed beams and a large kitchen. Four bedrooms and two bathrooms are upstairs. Outbuildings in the large plot include a period barn and a former cowshed. For information ring the agent on 01233 506260

Address: Cheeseman’s Green Farmhouse, Mersham, Ashford Price: £745,000 Agent: Hobbs Parker