Land for sale

WHY BUY THIS LAND?

An opportunity for you to own a parcel of the beautiful Kent countryside in one of the UK's most desirable locations. Totalling 2.49 acres this flat pasture land would be ideal for livestock or equestrian grazing or suitable as a smallholding for hobby farming. It could also be used for a variety of other recreational or amenity uses subject to any necessary planning consent.

The land is enclosed by post and wire fencing. Access is provided via an easement from a secure double-gated entrance from Sepham Farm Road.

The site benefits from excellent transport links and lies just to the north of Otford village within the London Commuter District of Sevenoaks. House prices in the area are 117% above the national average reflecting the desirability of the area as a place to own property - including land.

ACCESS

Excellent and secure access is via a new double-gated entrance set back from Sepham Farm Road off Filston Lane. Full vehicular right of way is provided via an easement. The nearest postcode to the entrance is TN14 5JT.

LAND VALUES

Land values continued to rise last year and even managed to outpace inflation, according to the Knight Frank Farmland Index. Furthermore, the average price of land in this area is 11% higher than the average.

Following a 3% increase last quarter, farmland outperformed other asset classes such as gold, equities and residential property in the past 12 months.

This strong growth was driven by a continued lack of supply and strong demand from a wide range of buyers, particularly from those looking for natural investment capital to become self-sufficient or for environmental purposes.

With these trends looking to continue, the farmland market is set to remain strong.

PLANNING

The land is situated within the Kent Downs Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty (AONB) and the Metropolitan Green Belt. The land is subject to an Article 4 Direction and any development would be subject to the appropriate planning permission.

LOCAL AUTHORITY

Sevenoaks District Council

HOUSE PRICES

The land is situated within an extremely affluent area. House prices in Sevenoaks are 80% above the county average and 117% above the national average. These premium house prices reflect the desirability of the area as a place to live and own property - including land.

LOCATION

- Between Twitton, Shoreham & Otford

- 3.5 miles to Sevenoaks town centre

- 8.6 miles to Bromley

- 13.4 miles to Royal Tunbridge Wells

- 15.9 miles to Maidstone

- 18.1 miles to Central London

The land is located within the Sevenoaks District, between the thriving villages Shoreham and Otford, which offers the perfect village setting with a range of clubs, pubs, cafes and shops available close by. Sevenoaks is just a short distance to the south.

Sevenoaks is repeatedly named as one of the "Best Places To Live" in the UK. It's not hard to see why, with the local area enjoying; gorgeous green spaces, amazing schools, historic parks, fantastic transport links and a vibrant town centre with a variety of well-known & independent shops, cafes and restaurants.

There are fast, frequent and direct rail services to several central London stations from Sevenoaks, with London Bridge just 22 minutes away. Ashford International can also be reached in as little as 44 mins, offering high speed travel to Europe's top cities such as Paris and Brussels as well as Disneyland Paris.

Road links are also well supported with quick & easy access to the M25 & M20 motorways available from the land, meaning that London's airports, Kent's seaports and the wider UK motorway network are all within easy reach.

TRANSPORT LINKS

- 1.5 miles to Otford Train Station *

- 2.0 miles to the M25 (junction 4)

- 2.3 miles to the M25 (junction 5) with the M26

- 3.0 miles to Sevenoaks Train Station *

- 5.0 miles to the M20 (junction 1) & A20

- 6.0 miles to London Biggin Hill Airport

* Journey Times: 7 mins to Sevenoaks; 22 mins to Maidstone East; 41mins to London Victoria

* Journey Times: 8 mins to Orpington; 19 mins to Tunbridge Wells; 22 mins to London Bridge; 35 mins to London Charing Cross; 44 mins to Ashford International

EQUESTRIAN

The land has been seeded back to grass and is ideal for equestrian grazing. There is a 1.6 mile bridleway just over a mile from the land that provides excellent and extensive hacking. It passes the highly-rated Park Farm Stable livery yard offering full, schooling and hunter livery.

RECREATION

The land is beautifully situated close to an extensive network of footpaths - so whether you're a dog walker, rambler, runner, horse rider, or you just want a walk in some of Kent's most beautiful countryside, there are numerous walking experiences to be enjoyed, ranging from gentle strolls to bracing climbs to the top of the Downs with panoramic views across the valley.

Just a short walk from the site is the key intersection where the renowned North Downs Way, Pilgrims Way and Darent Valley Path all meet. The latter walk is one of Kent's hidden treasures leading you to the delightful Sevenoaks Wildlife Reserve to the south and the historic 460 acre Lullingstone Country Park to the north.

Lullingstone Country Park is internationally renowned for its collection of ancient trees. Horse riders are welcome and there is a 4 mile waymarked route that allows you to explore the park. The visitor centre on site offers excellent facilities including a café, toilets and a shop.

There are several golf courses nearby, including Darenth Valley, Lullingstone Park and Knole Park, that provide plenty of locations to improve your game. Historic Knole Park is regularly rated as one of the top 100 courses in England.

After a long day out, there are a range of friendly pubs in Otford and Shoreham serving good home-cooked food and local ales.

METHOD OF SALE

The land is offered for sale by private treaty. The freehold is available with vacant possession upon completion.

Further land is available, please contact Vantage Land if you have an alternative budget or size requirement.

VIEWING

To arrange a site visit, please contact Vantage Land.

When viewing the land, please ensure that you park at the entrance gate immediately to your right upon entering Sepham Farm Road. We ask all parties to be respectful of the nearby properties.