Land adjoining Swain Road
St. Michaels, Tenterden, Kent, TN30 6SH
Guide Price
£375,000
Residential Tags: N/A
Property Tags: N/A
Land Tags: Arable Land, Farm Business Tenancy, Overage / Clawback, Woodland
Summary Details
- First Marketed: Nov 2022
- Removed: Dec 2022
- Residential Tags: N/A
- Property Tags: N/A
- Land Tags: Arable Land, Farm Business Tenancy, Overage / Clawback, Woodland
A rare chance to buy a good size parcel of arable land so close to Tenterden & St Michaels -- James Hickman, Land & Rural Property
#TheGardenOfEngland
A parcel of Grade III arable land with good road frontage to Swain Road and situated on the rural outskirts of St Michaels & Tenterden.
About 43.32 acres
Guide Price £375,000 to £400,000.
For sale by private treaty as a whole.
Situation
The land is situated adjoining Swain Road and lies to the East of St Michaels which adjoins the popular town of Tenterden. Slightly further afield is the larger town of Ashford, which adjoins the M20 motorway.
The Land
The land extends to approximately 43.32 acres (17.53 hectares) and comprises level arable land within a single field parcel.
The land has long frontage and access to Swain Road and is accessed via an existing set of double gates.
The land is classified as Grade III on the Agricultural Land Classification of England and Wales.
The soil type is described by the Cranfield Soil and Agrifood Institute as belonging to Soilscape 18 and defined as “slowly permeable seasonally wet slightly acid but base-rich loamy and clayey soils”.
The land has been used to grow a range of combinable crops.
Method of Sale
For sale as a whole by private treaty.
Tenure and Possession
The Property is offered for sale freehold.
The land is currently subject to a Farm Business Tenancy Agreement. A Notice to Quit has been served on the tenant to terminate the agreement as at the 28th September 2023, after which vacant possession will be available.
A copy of the tenancy agreement & notice is available on request.
Agents Note
The land to the north of Parknock Cottage, and forming part of this field parcel, has been sold separately. The purchaser is under an obligation to fence the boundary marked A – B following expiry of the tenancy agreement. The boundary marked C – D will be fenced by the vendor following completion of the sale.
Services
We are not aware of any services connected to the Property.
EPC
The property is EPC exempt.
Wayleaves, Easements, Rights of Way
The property is 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.
There are no Public Rights of Way across the property.
Basic Payment Scheme
The land is eligible for the Basic Payment Scheme but the current tenant holds the entitlements and therefore the land is sold without entitlements included.
Sporting Rights
Sporting rights are in-hand and included within the freehold in so far as they are owned.
Overage, Clawback, Restrictions and Uplift
The Property will be sold subject to a 30% development overage clause for a period of 30 years following completion of the sale. The overage will be triggered by the granting of planning consent/permitted development for any non-agricultural use.
Photographs
The photographs used in these particulars were taken in November 2022.
Boundaries, Plans and Areas
The boundaries shown on the plans in these particulars have been prepared by reference to digital OS data and the Rural Land Registry The plans are published for illustrative purposes only and although they are believed to be correct their accuracy cannot be guaranteed. The Purchaser(s) will be deemed to have full knowledge of all boundaries and any error or mistake shall not annul the sale or entitle any party to compensation thereof. The specified acreages are for guidance only and are given without responsibility. Prospective purchasers should not rely upon the state acreages as statement or representations of fact but must satisfy themselves by inspection or otherwise.
It is noted that part of the northern boundary, adjoining the woodland, is mostly undefined. We understand that the boundary follows the woodland edge. Prospective purchasers are to make their own enquiries and inspection and to satisfy themselves as to the boundary location prior to purchase.
Local Authority
Ashford Borough Council (ashford.gov.uk)
VAT
Any guide is exclusive of VAT. In the event that a sale of the Property or any part, or attached rights becomes a chargeable supply for the purposes of VAT such tax will be payable in addition.
Health & Safety
We would ask that you to be as vigilant as possible when inspecting the holding for
your own personal safety.
Anti-Money Laundering
In accordance with The Money Laundering, Terrorist Financing and Transfer of Funds (Information on the Payer) Regulations 2017 (MLR 2017) once an offer has been accepted, the purchaser will be required to provide proof of identity and address prior to the instructing solicitors.
Viewing
Strictly by confirmed appointment of the Vendor’s Agent: Hobbs Parker.
In the first instance please contact:
Matthew Sawdon, Director: / or
Thomas Hamplett, Assistant Surveyor:
Our Ref: AEA220061
Marketed by: Hobbs Parker, Ashford
#TheGardenOfEngland
A parcel of Grade III arable land with good road frontage to Swain Road and situated on the rural outskirts of St Michaels & Tenterden.
About 43.32 acres
Guide Price £375,000 to £400,000.
For sale by private treaty as a whole.
Situation
The land is situated adjoining Swain Road and lies to the East of St Michaels which adjoins the popular town of Tenterden. Slightly further afield is the larger town of Ashford, which adjoins the M20 motorway.
The Land
The land extends to approximately 43.32 acres (17.53 hectares) and comprises level arable land within a single field parcel.
The land has long frontage and access to Swain Road and is accessed via an existing set of double gates.
The land is classified as Grade III on the Agricultural Land Classification of England and Wales.
The soil type is described by the Cranfield Soil and Agrifood Institute as belonging to Soilscape 18 and defined as “slowly permeable seasonally wet slightly acid but base-rich loamy and clayey soils”.
The land has been used to grow a range of combinable crops.
Method of Sale
For sale as a whole by private treaty.
Tenure and Possession
The Property is offered for sale freehold.
The land is currently subject to a Farm Business Tenancy Agreement. A Notice to Quit has been served on the tenant to terminate the agreement as at the 28th September 2023, after which vacant possession will be available.
A copy of the tenancy agreement & notice is available on request.
Agents Note
The land to the north of Parknock Cottage, and forming part of this field parcel, has been sold separately. The purchaser is under an obligation to fence the boundary marked A – B following expiry of the tenancy agreement. The boundary marked C – D will be fenced by the vendor following completion of the sale.
Services
We are not aware of any services connected to the Property.
EPC
The property is EPC exempt.
Wayleaves, Easements, Rights of Way
The property is 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.
There are no Public Rights of Way across the property.
Basic Payment Scheme
The land is eligible for the Basic Payment Scheme but the current tenant holds the entitlements and therefore the land is sold without entitlements included.
Sporting Rights
Sporting rights are in-hand and included within the freehold in so far as they are owned.
Overage, Clawback, Restrictions and Uplift
The Property will be sold subject to a 30% development overage clause for a period of 30 years following completion of the sale. The overage will be triggered by the granting of planning consent/permitted development for any non-agricultural use.
Photographs
The photographs used in these particulars were taken in November 2022.
Boundaries, Plans and Areas
The boundaries shown on the plans in these particulars have been prepared by reference to digital OS data and the Rural Land Registry The plans are published for illustrative purposes only and although they are believed to be correct their accuracy cannot be guaranteed. The Purchaser(s) will be deemed to have full knowledge of all boundaries and any error or mistake shall not annul the sale or entitle any party to compensation thereof. The specified acreages are for guidance only and are given without responsibility. Prospective purchasers should not rely upon the state acreages as statement or representations of fact but must satisfy themselves by inspection or otherwise.
It is noted that part of the northern boundary, adjoining the woodland, is mostly undefined. We understand that the boundary follows the woodland edge. Prospective purchasers are to make their own enquiries and inspection and to satisfy themselves as to the boundary location prior to purchase.
Local Authority
Ashford Borough Council (ashford.gov.uk)
VAT
Any guide is exclusive of VAT. In the event that a sale of the Property or any part, or attached rights becomes a chargeable supply for the purposes of VAT such tax will be payable in addition.
Health & Safety
We would ask that you to be as vigilant as possible when inspecting the holding for
your own personal safety.
Anti-Money Laundering
In accordance with The Money Laundering, Terrorist Financing and Transfer of Funds (Information on the Payer) Regulations 2017 (MLR 2017) once an offer has been accepted, the purchaser will be required to provide proof of identity and address prior to the instructing solicitors.
Viewing
Strictly by confirmed appointment of the Vendor’s Agent: Hobbs Parker.
In the first instance please contact:
Matthew Sawdon, Director: / or
Thomas Hamplett, Assistant Surveyor:
Our Ref: AEA220061
Marketed by: Hobbs Parker, Ashford
Land Registry Data
- No historical data found.