A well located block of agricultural land on the immediate outskirts of the expanding village of Biddenden in the Weald of Kent with considered planning potential (subject to planning consent) in all some 29.44 acres for sale as a Whole or in 2 Lots.

SITUATION: The land is located in the favoured Cranbrook School Catchment area on the immediate north western outskirts of the village of Biddenden in the Weald of Kent. Biddenden is a popular residential village with a full range of local village amenities and easy access to the Market Town of Cranbrook (6 miles) to the west and to Ashford (12 miles) to the east with its connections to the M20 motorway and International Rail Station with connections to London Kings Cross in 36 minutes.

DESCRIPTION

Lot 1 Land off Maids Close

Offers in excess of £155,000

This comprises 2 level pasture fields divided by an established hedge with access directly off Maids Close. The land extends to some 8.44 acres/3.44 hectares and has a water supply connected.

Lot 2 New House Farmland

Offers in excess of £200,000

This land is accessed over the newly created Right of Way over Lot 1 as illustrated on the sale plan. The land extends in all to some 21 acres/8.50 hectares of mainly level Grade III Wealden pastureland with ponds and woodland shaws. The land is crossed by 2 Public Footpaths running east to west and south east to north west across the land (see sale plan).   No services are connected to Lot 2.

ACCESS:  Access is off Maids Close.  Lot 1 has direct access off the Right of Way and Lot 2 will be accessed off the newly created Right of Way limited to agriculture or equestrian uses over Lot 1 (see sale plan attached).   

SERVICES:  Mains water is connected to Lot 1.

METHOD OF SALE: The land is offered for sale by private treaty as a whole or in 2 Lots.

TENURE:  The land is subject to an informal grazing licence with a local farmer who will vacate ahead of completion.

BASIC PAYMENT SCHEME:  Appropriate Basic Payment Scheme Entitlements will be included in the sale price relative to the areas of the individual lots.

SPORTING AND MINERAL RIGHTS: All sporting and mineral rights are included in the freehold.

LOCAL AUTHORITY: Ashford Borough Council, Civic Centre, Tannery Lane, Ashford TN23 1PL 01233 331111   www.ashford.gov.uk

DIRECTIONS: The nearest postcode to the property is TN27 8HS.  From the middle of Biddenden village at the intersection of the A262 and North Street/Headcorn Road head west out of the village on the A262.  Having passed the church take the second right into Chulkhurst and follow the estate right round, keeping right then bearing left eventually leading through to Maids Close.  As you enter Maids Close look out for the gate to the agricultural land of Lot 1 in front of you.  Please park considerately when viewing. 

WHAT3WORDS:  Using the free What3Words app, the gated access to the land is situated at scoop. whips.pleaser.

VIEWING:  At any reasonable time during daylight hours.

WAYLEAVES, EASEMENTS AND RIGHTS OF WAY:  The property is subject to and with the benefit of all rights, including rights of way, whether public or private, light and support, drainage, water and electricity supplies, other rights and obligation, easements and quaisai easements and restrictive covenants and all existing and proposed wayleaves from masts, pylons, stays, cables, drains water and gas and other pipes whether referred to in these particulars, or not.  The land is crossed by a number of Public Footpaths shown marked on the sale plan.

OVERAGE:  The seller will reserve Overage/Retention of Future Development Value in respect of the various lots as follows.  Lot 1 an Overage reservation reserving 30% of any uplift in value if planning permission is granted for any non-agricultural or equestrian development also excluding permission for single agriculturally tied dwelling)on the property within 40 years of completion.  Lot 2 an Overage Reservation reserving 15% of any uplift in value for any non-agricultural or equestrian development on the property within 40 years of completion.

PARTICULARS, PLANS AND SCHEDULES

The particulars and acreages stated therein, together with the plans are believed but not guaranteed to be correct.  They are given by the Agents to assist viewers but are specifically excluded from any contract and prospective purchasers must satisfy themselves as to the information contained therein.

MONEY LAUNDERING REGULATIONS

In accordance with Money Laundering Regulations, we are now required to obtain proof of identification for all vendors and purchasers. You will need to supply information required for us to complete our identification checks which will include your date of birth, main residential address and a colour copy of your passport or photo driving licence.  Lambert & Foster apologise for any inconvenience this may cause, but it is a legal requirement.  Unfortunately, Lambert & Foster will not be able to conclude a sale on your behalf to any person or people who are unable to provide confirmation of identification. Note: Lambert & Foster currently employs the services of Smartsearch to verify the identity and address of vendors/ purchasers.