Rose Hill, Wittersham, Kent, TN30

These large grain stores are offered with the option of additional land - James Hickman, Rural Property & Land.

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A large grain store, with possible planning potential, situated in an elevated position in a quiet rural location on a small country lane on the outskirts of Wittersham village within the High Weald National Landscape. The property is offered in just over 0.60 acre with the opportunity to purchase 2 parcels of adjoining land that are in separate ownership.

Freehold - About 0.64 acre

Guide Price: £350,000 to £400,000

** In addition, the land coloured blue on the plan to the south and north of the property on the plan totalling about 2.83 acres is available by separate negotiation at a price £100,000.


Situation

The property is situated in a delightful location on the rural outskirts of Wittersham. The Cinque Port town of Tenterden lies to the north and offers a wide range of facilities including primary and secondary schools, supermarkets, multiple shops, a doctor’s surgery and leisure centre. To the south, is the ancient Cinque Port town of Rye. Wittersham has local facilities including a primary school, general store and village hall. There are numerous private schools in the surrounding area and there are mainline services to Charing Cross from Ashford International Station which also provides a high speed service to Stratford and London St Pancras with journey times from 37 minutes.

Grain Stores

The grain stores have been established for many years and were first used for the 1969 harvest. It was owned and run by a syndicate of local farmers who needed additional grain storage for their farms and land in the area. The property comprises 2 large grain storage buildings, called the ‘A Store’ & the ‘B Store’with a total capacity of about 2189 tonnes of mainly ‘in bin’ storage complimented by 2 large round silos.

** It should be noted that the rear of the grain stores is an electricity sub-station.

Planning

1) It is felt that the site may have potential for development and interested parties must carry out all their own planning enquiries either through the local planning authority (Ashford Borough Council, ashford.gov.uk) or through their own planning consultants or architects.

2) It should be noted that planning consent was recently been granted on a nearby property, under appeal at Little Odiam Farm, Stone, TN30 7JH (planning ref APP/E2205/W/W/3336510) which allows for the demolition and part demolition of poultry buildings to provide 2 dwellings with access, parking, landscaping and associated works.

Paragraph 10 of the Inspector’s Decision at Little Odiam Farm is of particular relevance “The proposed development would significantly reduce the level of built development on the site. The largest and most conspicuous shed would be removed, along with some unsightly paraphernalia, notably the metal silos. The other two buildings would also be reduced in size. While the retained elements would still be substantial in comparison with some of the nearby cottages, the significant reduction in the scale and prominence of the buildings and other structures would materially enhance the surrounding landscape.”

Both the National Planning Policy Framework and Policy HOU5 (of the Ashford Local Plan) allow for isolated homes in the countryside where the development would re-use redundant or disused buildings and enhance its immediate setting. Subject to satisfactorily addressing all other material considerations and other Development Plan Policies.

Additional Land (coloured blue)

The two parcels of farmland coloured blue totalling about 2. 83 acres belong to different owners and are available for the buyer to purchase in addition at a price of £150,000. The small area is about 0.47acre and the larger area to the north is about 2.36 acre.

Right of Way

There is a right of way, shown coloured brown on the plan (for identification purposes only) along the southern side of the entrance drive for access to the electricity sub-station. There is also a right of way over the same route for the adjoining landowner to access their farmland to the north west of the grain store.

Footpaths

There are NO footpaths crossing or affecting the property. For further details visit:

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Services/Additional Information

Mains water is not currently connected but is understood to be located in the concrete yard. Interested parties will need to contact the local authority, Mid Kent Water to confirm this.

High capacity single phase electricity and 3 phase electricity are both connected

Flood Risk: Very low.

Health and Safety

Prospective purchasers must have regard for their own safety whilst viewing. Neither the sellers nor Hobbs Parker Estate Agents accept any responsibility for any accident or injury as a result of viewing the property.

Acreage, Plans & Boundaries

The plan on these sales particulars and the acreages quoted are strictly for identification and guidance only. The boundaries shown on the plans in these particulars have been prepared by reference to digital Ordnance Survey data.

The plans are published for illustrative purposes only and although they are believed to be correct their accuracy cannot be guaranteed.

Interested parties are reminded that the property is sold in accordance with the owners Land Registry Title plan/s, and they must satisfy themselves as to the boundaries and the quantity of land being purchased. Any error or mistake shall not annul the sale or entitle any party to compensation thereof.

Viewing

Strictly by appointment through Hobbs Parker Estate Agents at our Ashford or Tenterden offices on and .

Our Ref: AHS240240