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Land
Key information
Property description & features
- Tenure: Freehold
- A single block of mixed-use farmland
- To the south of the hamlet of Haxted on the Kent/Surrey border between Edenbridge and Lingfield
- Fine views over the River Eden valley, yet outside the High Weald AONB
- About 172.54 acres in total of which 100 acres is arable and 60 acres is permanent pasture
- A convenient and accessible location
Description
The land comprises good size field enclosures in arable cropping rotation or down to grass, which are bordered by mature hedgerows.
There are small parcels of woodland and rough grazing/natural regeneration.
The River Eden runs along the entire length of the southern boundary and part of the northern boundary adjoins Lingfield Road on Haxted Hill.
There are some fine views to the south overlooking the Eden Valley.
Totalling approximately 172.54 acres and available as a whole.
Tenure and Possession
The land is farmed and managed in-hand.
Parts of the pasture are utilised seasonally by a local flying club for grass airstrips and taxi-ways. Their lease is in the process of being renewed providing a term expiring 25th December (date TBC) in return for an annual rent. They would be pleased discuss the possibility of staying on under a new agreement with the new owner.
Method of Sale
The land is offered for sale by private treaty as a whole.
Plans, Areas and Schedules
The plans and associated acreages have been prepared for illustrative purposes and their accuracy cannot be guaranteed.
Statutory Designations
The land lies outside the High Weald AONB.
BPS and CSS
The farmland is registered with the Rural Payments Agency and the Entitlements will be included within the sale. The claim for the current year will be retained by the vendor who agrees to use reasonable endeavours to transfer the entitlements for future Basic Payments to the purchaser(s).
There is a Mid-Tier Countryside Stewardship Scheme over the land until 31/12/2026. The purchaser(s) will be expected to continue the scheme for the remainder of its term or indemnify the vendor against any losses.
Easements, Wayleaves and Rights of Way
The property is offered for sale, subject to and with benefit of all rights of way either public or private, all easements, wayleaves and other rights of way whether specifically mentioned or not.
There are public footpaths crossing the land.
Services
The vendor is not aware of any services to the land and it should be assumed that there are none.
Sporting, Timber and Mineral Rights
The minerals, sporting and timber rights, so far as they are owned, are included in the sale.
Overage
The vendor reserves the right to negotiate overage to cover all or part of the land. If bidders have any specific views on overage, they should let the agents know at the time
of submitting an offer.
Local Authorities
Tandridge District Council Sevenoaks District Council Surrey County Council Kent County Council
Location
The East Haxted Farmland is situated off Lingfield Road, between Edenbridge (about 1.5 miles) and Lingfield (about 3 miles). Central London lies about 27 miles distant.
Acreage: 172.5 Acres
Directions
Head east from Edenbridge on Lingfield Road and through the hamlet of Haxted, about a mile after leaving the outskirts of
town. Access to the land is on the left, heading down Haxted Hill and before reaching Haxted Mill.
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