Lot 64 Period Mill & Mill House, Two Additional Dwellings, Outbuildings And Swimming Pool Set In Almost Five And A Half AcresAuction Date:
1st November 2023
Swanton Mill, The Granary & The Cottage, South Stour, Mersham, Ashford, Kent, TN25 7HS
Located at the end of a single unmade lane off South Stour Road is Swanton Mill and Mill House, a period detached property (incorporating a former museum) with living accommodation, together with The Granary (three bedrooms) and The Cottage (two bedrooms). It nestles in almost five and a half acres and includes various outbuildings, indoor swimming pool, gardens, grounds and woodland. A bridge connects the mill to a swimming pool area.
Ashford International Railway Station lies approximately three miles distant with the Designer Outlet, town centre and college also within the vicinity.
Ashford is also served by three M20 motorway junctions (J9, 10 and 10A) which provide access to the County’s ports at Folkestone and Dover.
The Mill
Former museum comprising three floors and ground floor W.C.
The Mill House
Ground Floor
Entrance vestibule with stairs to upper floors, two reception rooms, kitchen and boot room/utility.
First Floor
Split landing, five bedrooms and two bathrooms with W.C.s.
Council Tax Band G
The Granary
A detached L-shaped property with Calor Gas heating.
Ground Floor
Living room, kitchen, inner hall with stairs to first floor and bathroom/W.C.
First Floor
Landing, store cupboard and three bedrooms.
Outside
Courtyard garden area.
Council Tax Band D
Outside
There are various grounds and outbuildings including a detached part ragstone garage/workshop, other outbuildings, indoor swimming pool (in need of improvement and repair) with the river and sluice gate alongside The Mill and Mill House.
The Cottage
A detached cottage with oil heating via radiators and being offered subject to the existing Assured Shorthold Tenancy.
Ground Floor
Entrance hall, living room, kitchen, dining room/bedroom two, main bedroom and shower room/W.C.
Outside
Gardens and outside store/out-house.
Council Tax Band C
Tenancy
Let on an Assured Shorthold Tenancy at an initial and current rental of £500 per calendar month. The tenant has been in occupation since December 2002.
Viewing
Strictly by confirmed appointment with the Auctioneers. There will be no internal viewings of The Cottage but videos for The Cottage, Swanton Mill and Mill House as well as The Granary and grounds and outbuildings will be available to view via the Clive Emson website or our YouTube channel.
Measurements
The entire site, including woodland, grounds and gardens, extends to approx. 2.2 hectares (5.45 acres).
Tenure
Freehold with vacant possession. The Cottage is subject to a Tenancy Agreement.
Important
All lots are sold subject to the Common Auction Conditions and Special Conditions of Sale (unless varied by the Sellers Solicitors), together with the Addendum, which will be available on Auction Day.
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