A rare opportunity to acquire a Grade II listed detached cottage set within approximately 0.557 acres in the desirable village of Wrotham, offering excellent potential for refurbishment and an ideal purchase for investors, developers or buyers seeking a characterful period home with scope to improve and enhance in a highly regarded rural location.

The accommodation extends to approximately 1,741 sq ft and comprises four bedrooms, reception room, dining room and kitchen arranged over three floors. The property also benefits from substantial outbuildings including a large garage, workshop and storage areas, providing further versatility and potential for a range of uses, subject to the necessary consents.

Occupying a sizeable plot within the Kent Downs Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty and Green Belt, the property enjoys a sought-after rural setting while remaining well positioned for access to Sevenoaks, Maidstone and major road links including the M20 and M26. Cash buyers only, this is a unique opportunity to acquire a historic home with land and significant potential in a highly regarded location.

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Auction
To be sold by online auction (unconditional) on Thursday 26th March 2026 with a 6 WEEK COMPLETION, bidding will open at 10.00.

To view
Viewings will be conducted prior to the auction, please visit our website to book an appointment at firstforauctions.co.uk

Registration
All bidders/potential buyers are required to register ahead of the auction date to be able to bid/buy, please visit our website to setup an online auction account.

Tenure
Freehold with vacant possession.

EPC rating
E

Council tax band
G - Tonbridge and Malling

Legal pack
For each lot there are Special Conditions of Sale and other documentation provided by the vendor's solicitors. If you wish to receive the Legal Pack, you will be able to register for this via the link on our website. You will receive notification by email once the Legal Pack is received from the solicitor. The documents may not tell you everything you need to know about the property and you are required to complete your own due diligence before bidding.

Guide prices
Guide Prices are provided as an indication of each seller's minimum expectation. They are not necessarily figures which a lot will sell for and may change at any time prior to the auction. Each lot will be offered subject to a Reserve, (a figure below which the Auctioneer cannot sell the lot during the auction) which we expect will be set within the Guide Range, or no more than 10% above a single figure Guide Price.

Additional fees
A buyers charge of £1,650 including VAT is payable on each lot that you buy, in addition to the sale price. Please be aware there may be other additional fees, including disbursements contained in the legal pack payable on completion. Please ensure that you check the legal pack for each lot that you are interested in, prior to bidding.

Deposit
If you are the highest bidder when the auction ends, contracts are exchanged between you and the seller. Both parties are legally bound to complete the transaction as per the special conditions in the legal pack. Your card will be automatically debited for the bidder security amount of £6,000 and we'll require the remaining balance for a 10% non-refundable deposit. We will contact you after the auction has finished to make these arrangements.

Pre-auction offers
These must be made in writing and will only be considered if the Legal Pack has been inspected and proof of funding has been supplied to the auctioneers. Pre-auction offers are only considered on an auction basis in accordance with the “Terms & Conditions - Unconditional Auction".

Mortgage finance
We advise all bidders who require a mortgage to confirm with their Financial Advisor as to whether or not the lot you are interested in would be suitable security to borrow finance against, prior to bidding. If you need to arrange a mortgage it is important that you obtain an offer from your lender before the day of the auction. Most building societies and banks will instruct a surveyor to prepare a valuation report before making a mortgage offer.

Please note
All plans are strictly for identification purposes only and should not be relied upon. Please refer to the legal pack for the Land Registry plan of each lot. Any plans are reproduced from Ordnance Survey maps with kind permission of the Controller of His Majesty's Stationery Office @ Crown copyright. All rights reserved, Licence no: 100020449.

As one of London and Kent's most successful property companies with almost 30 years experience, we strive to deliver a service that is unparalleled by our competitors. Our team appreciate that your home is likely to be your most treasured asset. Therefore whether we are selling, letting or assisting in a purchase, our priority is to ensure each client is treated with care and consideration. Our highly trained property experts have a broad skill base, which enables us to supply the relevant professional support at every stage of each transaction. Despite our company's rapid growth, we have never lost sight of the fact that we work in a service industry, and the fundamentals of customer care are still applied in the same way as the day we opened our doors. Whether you are considering a move now or in the future, let a call to your local property experts at Langford Russell be the first step in the process.

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