Land for sale

A rare opportunity to buy a group of farm buildings together with a good area of farmland - James Hickman, Land & Rural Property

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The Informal Tender has now closed.

A useful range of farm buildings with potential set amongst quality grazing pasture, in a beautiful location situated on a quiet country lane in the Elham Valley.

In all about 46.39 acres (18.78 hectares)

Pre Tender Guide Prices

£610,000 to £670,000



Land and Buildings at North Elham are situated in a semi-rural location in a valley within the Kent Downs Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty, on the outskirts of the village North Elham.

The village of North Elham and nearby Elham provides a limited range of local services and amenities to include public houses, tearoom, local shop, church and primary school.

The Property is located approximately 12 miles south west from the Cathedral city of Canterbury, offering a wide range of educational, employment, recreational and retail services and facilities.

There are good road links via the M20 and A2, offering excellent connections to Canterbury, London, the Dover Ferry Terminal and the Eurotunnel terminal at Folkestone. The nearby station of Sandling, provides services into London with journey times from just over an hour.

Method of Sale

The property is offered for sale by Informal Tender as a whole or in two lots closing at 12 noon on Wednesday 13th December 2023, subject to the terms and tender conditions as set out on the attached tender form.

Your offer must represent your “best and final offer” as there will not be another opportunity to make another offer. Only offers submitted on fully completed tender forms and accompanied by the information requested will be considered.

Description

Lot 1: The Buildings, Yard, and Land

In all approximately 36.74 acres (14.87 hectares)

The farm buildings and yard occupy an area of approximately 2.53 acres, with access through to the remaining 34.21 acres of pastureland to the rear.

Access is from North Elham Hill Road via a single stone trackway through a gated entrance.

Building 1: Grain Store

Measurements Approximately: 18.29m x 15.24m (60ft x 50ft)

By Simplex. Concrete floor. Concrete portal frame. Breeze block to lower elevations, with corrugated asbestos cladding to upper elevations on three sides. Box profile cladding to one side. Double pitched roof of corrugated asbestos cladding and steel eave joists. Plastic rainwater system.

Buildings 2,3,4: Livestock Building

Measurements Total Approximately: 36.88m x 32m (121ft x 105ft)

Constructed by Charcon. Concrete portal frame with steel stanchions. Adjoining and under three roof spans. Corrugated asbestos roof. Yorkshire boarding to upper elevations, one side open. Lower elevations pt. corrugated tin cladding, pt. breeze block, pt. concrete panels. Earth Floor. Concrete & Plastic rainwater system. Entrance to front with cattle gate, and one door to rear. Small wooden hut inside.

Building 5: Lambing Shed

Measurements Approximately: 41.15m x 18.29m
(135ft x 60ft)

Constructed by Tyler. Concrete portal frame. Earth floor. Corrugated asbestos roof and eaves. Lower elevations pt. concrete panels, pt. tin cladding. Upper elevations pt. tin cladding, pt. open. Concrete partition walls to one side. Plastic rainwater system.

Lot 1: Surrounding Pasture

Comprises three parcels of pasture situated to the south and west of North Elham Farm Buildings. Post and wire fencing, and hedgerows mark field boundaries.

To the south west of the farm buildings lies the largest field of pasture of approximately 23.56 acres. It is of slightly sloping topography. It is grazed and in very good condition. It is accessed from the farmyard.

From the north east to south east of the farm buildings lies a parcel of pasture of approximately 5.79 acres. It is of slightly sloping topography. It is in fair condition. It is accessed from the farmyard. The Nail Bourne Stream runs along the easterly boundary of the field parcel and the field parcel is at risk of flooding.

To the north west of the farm buildings lies a parcel of pasture of approximately 4.20 acres. It is of slightly sloping topography. It is in good condition. It is accessed from the farmyard and from a gate onto the High Street Road, Elham.

An overhead electricity line crosses the land at rear of the farm buildings in north westerly to south easterly direction.

Lot 2: Pasture Adjacent to Former Railway Track

In all approximately 9.65 acres (3.91 hectares)

Pasture separated into three field parcels. Access is provided through a gate at North Elham Hill Road and via a gate further along North Elham Hill Road. The land is rough pastureland and weeds are present. Post and wire fencing mark field boundaries.

Along the east boundary from North to South is a narrow section of land overgrown with trees and shrubs where a former railway track was situated. Along the western boundary from North to South is the Nailbourne stream.

Land Grade

Both Lots 1 and 2 are classified as Grade III using the Agricultural Land Classification maps.

Soil Type

The Cranfield Soil and Agrifood Institute classifies the soil type of the land predominately as Soilscape 3 being: Freely draining, shallow lime-rich soils over chalk or limestone with a loamy texture. Suitable habitats include herb-rich Downland and limestone pastures, limestone pavements in the uplands, and beech hangers and other lime-rich woodlands. Suitable land covers include grassland and arable.

Basic Payment Scheme Entitlements

The land is eligible and registered to receive payments under the Basic Payment Scheme. The Land is sold without the benefit of Basic Payment Scheme Entitlements.

Stewardship Schemes

We are not aware of any stewardship schemes upon the land

Services

Mains Electricity, Mains Water to the Buildings.

Wayleaves, Easements, Rights of Way

The Property is being sold subject to and with the benefit of all rights including rights of way, whether public or private, light, support, easements and quasi easements and restrictive covenants and all existing and proposed wayleaves and easements for masts, towers, stays, cables, drains, communications, water and gas and other pipes whether referred to in these particulars or not.

Public footpaths cross Lot 1 and Lot 2.

Sporting Rights

These are included in the sale.

Anti-Money Laundering

In accordance with current anti-money laundering regulations and legislation, buyers will be required to provide proof of identity and address.

VAT

Any guide price quoted is exclusive of VAT. In the event that a sale of the properties or any part, or attached rights becomes a chargeable supply for the purposes of VAT, then such tax will be payable in addition.

Planning Authority

All planning enquiries relating to any future planning should be directed to Folkestone and Hythe District Council

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Tenure

Freehold with Vacant Possession upon Completion.

Photographs

These were taken in September 2023.

Viewings

Strictly by confirmed appointment with the Vendors agent - Hobbs Parker Property Consultants LLP.

Boundaries, Plans and Areas

The plan on these sales particulars and the acreages quoted are strictly for identification and guidance only. Interested parties are reminded that the land is sold in accordance with the owner’s Land Registry Title plan which has recently been updated. A copy of the latest plans will be supplied and interested parties must satisfy themselves as to the boundaries and the quantity of land being purchased.

The Purchaser(s) will be deemed to have full knowledge of all the boundaries and any error or mistake shall not annul the sale or entitle any party to compensation thereof.

Viewings

Strictly by appointment only through Hobbs Parker Estate Agents

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Health and Safety

Prospective purchasers must have regard for their own safety during viewings. The Vendors and their agents do not accept any responsibility for any accident or injury as a result of viewings.

Our Ref: FAL210004