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Land for Sale in Smarden, near Ashford

Agricultural / Paddock land for sale in Kent, TN27 8QW

Recreational land/Farm land/Investment land near Maidstone, Ashford and Staplehurst

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Land for Sale in Smarden

A fine rural setting...

58 acres of flat, grade 2 farmland arranged in a single block and separated into 6 good-sized freehold fields. Suitable for recreational, agricultural and equestrian use, grazing or investment. The land is bordered by mature hedging on all sides, and features several smaller-sized ponds throughout the site made possible through heavy clay soil deposits. The property was formerly part of the Gilham Farmland and has a long history of arable use, the soil type is understood to be Weald Clay and the land has previously been used for the growing of a variety of cereals and oilseed rape.

The land is for sale as a whole or as 6 separate lots.

Lot 1a:	6.82 acres with pond	2.80 ha	SOLD
Lot 1b:	4.97 acres	1.96 ha	SOLD

Lot 2a:	8.97 acres		SOLD
Lot 3a:	4.82 acres with pond		SOLD
Lot 4:	11.8 acres with pond		SOLD
Lot 5:	9.29 acres with ponds		SOLD
Lot 6:	16.3 acres with ponds	6.59 ha	SOLD

Note: Lots 1, 2, 3 and 6 all benefit from direct access from the highway and lots 1, 3, 4, 5 and 6 also benefit from the inclusion of good sized farm ponds.

Location

The picturesque village of Smarden is an example of unspoilt English countryside at its best. Located on the River Beult, a tributary of the River Medway, this quiet village boasts charming shops and some fine pubs, as well as a reputation for being one of the most beautiful villages in Kent. The land is located approximately 1 mile southwest of Smarden and benefits from good links with main A roads and M20, and rail connections from Ashford International station.

Visiting the site

From M20 (junction 9):

Join the A28 headed west (signposted M20, Lenham)
After approximately 6 miles turn right onto Bull Lane
Continue onto Potkiln Lane after 0.7 miles
Continue for 0.3 miles before turning right onto Bethersden Road
Turn left after approximately 2 miles
Continue for about 500 yards. The land is on the right hand side just before the next right turn, marked by a 'land for sale' sign

POSTCODE OF NEAREST PROPERTY: TN27 8QW
© COLLINS BARTHOLOMEW 2006

Access

The site benefits from a total of 858m road frontage. Secure gated access allows entry to the site.

Lot 6 and 1a can be accessed from lot 1b

Planning

The site is currently designated as being within the Kent Special Landscape area and any future development would be subject to gaining the appropriate planning consents.

Services

1 mile to Smarden.
3 miles to Pluckley Railway station.
5.6 miles to Tenterden.
8.2 miles to M20 (Junction 9).
10 miles to Ashford International stations.
13.3 miles to Maidstone.
Within 1 mile of the site are shops, pubs and other amenities.

Method of Sale

The land is available freehold via private treaty

Local Authority

Ashford Borough Council
Civic Centre
Tannery Lane
Ashford
Kent

Kent County Council
County Hall
Maidstone
Kent
ME14 1XQ

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Vantage Land specialises in freehold investment land with current uses including grazing, equestrian and sporting uses. To arrange a site visit please call 01727 817 480 or email enquiries@vantageland.co.uk

Any development would be subject to planning consent.

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THE PROPERTY MISDESCRIPTIONS ACT 1991

Vantage Land Limited has produced these particulars in good faith but cannot guarantee total accuracy. Sizes are approximate. Purchasers should verify any detail of importance prior to viewing and purchase. The particulars are not an offer or contract. Comments made in general advertising may not apply to this particular property and of course planning permission cannot be guaranteed.

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