Austin Farm, DA4

Austin Farm’s centrepiece is a handsome traditional, split-level Kent barn set in a pretty farmstead and tucked away at the end of a country lane. The barn itself offers over 400 m2 of space with impressive craftsmanship and timberwork, and imposing full height side doors. Built in the 1760s when it was used for storing agricultural crops and harvest, now this splendid space, with original oak beams, is available for film sets or as a versatile crew space.

Adjacent to the barn is a renovated 16th century farmhouse (available for exterior and interior shoots). The white farmhouse features original beams, timbers, fireplaces and a modern kitchen with large island and beautiful blue Aga. There’s a country boot room, two living spaces, and a large country garden with pond, pretty blooms, layered planting throughout the seasons, benches and tucked away seating areas

Surrounding the yard is a rolling landscape with varied arable backdrops, such as wheat, oats and barley, plus a wide selection of florals and grasses which stretch through the seasons. Purple Lavender rows, tall ox eye daisies, romantic wildflowers, tall structural grasses and bordering woodland.

  • Half-timbered, split level Kent barn. 400 square meters of space 
  • 16th century white-washed farmhouse with smart interiors
  • Gardens on all four sides of the house, featuring a pond, seating areas and layered planting
  • Rolling arable fields with established hedgerows and field borders full of tall grasses, wildflowers and cut paths in the Summer.
  • Rows of lavender (purple in June and July) and a beautiful Lavender Square, a perfect spot for a dreamy photoshoot.
  • Woodland with clearings and pathways 
  • Little Bantam Chickens

Getting to Austin Farm

17 miles from the centre of London.

By car: Just 50 mins drive from London, and 5 minutes from the M25.

By train: 1 mile from Eynsford train station, or 7 miles from Orpington station (where trains run fast and frequently to Charing Cross / Victoria / London Bridge / London Waterloo), as do the taxis.

Facilities on the Farm

  • Heating & Energy:
    • 3-phase power availability (13 / 16 / 32 / 64 AMP power) in Barn & Grainstore and single phase through out all farm buildings
    • Anker Battery Pack Generator – ANKER SOLIX F3800
    • Mobile Power equipment: Battery Unit
    • High speed WiFi on site
  • Water Supply:
    • Rainwater harvesting and Private supply water (not Thames Water)
  • Public Transportation & Vehicle Use:
    • Transport services and local taxi firms available and based in local area which can support airport / station transfers
    • Farm can do local pick ups if requested
  • Accommodation & Available Spaces:
    • Overnight accommodation available within a 10 minute drive
    • Additional spaces available to crew include toilets, handwashing facilities, green rooms, production office space, meeting rooms, and prop storage
    • There is plenty of space for Crew Unit Base (track matting maybe required)
  • Waste, Recycling & Repurposing:
    • Crews are welcome to order a skip for hard rubbish. Additionally local organisations such as, food hubs, recycling centres, and waste contractors can be utilised for waste reduction
    • The Farm is open to reusing and repurposing materials, props or set-build items from productions Reuse on the farm
    • Plants, foliage and other natural materials can be reused/composted on the farm
  • Catering & Food:
    • Surplus food from productions from the farm can be used, redistributed or shared locally to food banks if excessive food is left over.
    • On-site food or catering services are available including a farm shop, café, professional catering service, and farm produce available to purchase
    • On-site facilities are available for a crew’s catering needs including simple tea-making and washing up facility, undercover dining areas, Indoor seating, outdoor seating
    • Local catering suppliers are also available (i.e. Birches Whole Good Food – Ashley Birch)
  • Equipment for Hire and Support:
    • Farm vehicles and machinery, tools and equipment, Fencing/gates, Hay/straw bales are available for hire. Additionally, equipment or unit/tech vehicle suppliers are based in the local area
    • Vehicles can be hired for shoots, but not driven for production requirements. (Vintage Defender, and Vintage Gold Belly Fergie Tractor, plus other farm machinery.)
    • On-site support to crew by the farm include supply of farm props/materials, driving of farm vehicles, earthworks support, and practical production assistance
    • Local town or city is a good source for recruiting crew members
  • Biodiversity & Nature:
    • Plants, foliage and other natural materials can be sourced from the farm, neighbouring farms/landowners, or local contacts
  • Crew Wellbeing
    • There is a lavender field, woodland, wildflowers, and natural spaces accessible for crew wellbeing