Gravesend, Shorne, Kent, DA12
- PROPERTY TYPE
Land
- SIZE
1,363,428 sq ft
126,667 sq m
Key features
- Single block of productive Grade I & II arable land.
- Southerly aspect.
- Excellent frontage to the A226.
- Full right of way over the short section of track
- Subject to a Development Overage.
Description
#TheGardenOfEngland
An opportunity to purchase a block of productive Grade I & II arable land adjoining the A226 between Gravesend and Rochester.
Black Lion Fields are located in a semi-rural location adjoining the A226 Gravesend Road on the outskirts of the village of Shorne and between the towns of Gravesend and Rochester. There is a mainline railway station at Higham.
The land extends to about 31.3 acres (12.7 hectares) and comprises a single block of productive Grade I & II arable land divided into two parcels and with excellent frontage to the A226 Gravesend Road.
The land is currently in arable production and has a southerly aspect. The LandIS Soilscapes map defines the soils as Soilscape 7 – freely draining slightly acid but base-rich soils.
Access to the land is over a short section of track serving the pumping station from the Gravesend Road adjacent to the property known as Keats House.
Tenure: Freehold.
The land is currently let to a local farmer on a Farm Business Tenancy agreement until 28th September 2025. Notice has been served for them to vacate the land on this date.
The land has the benefit of a full right of way (6 metres in width) over the short section of track serving the adjoining pumping station from Gravesend Road.
Further details, including a copy of the tenancy agreement, are available on request from the agents.
Development Overage
The sale will be subject to a 25% development overage for a period of 35 years from completion of the sale which will be triggered by the grant of residential planning permission only.
Method of Sale
The property is offered for sale by private treaty as a whole, The property is offered for sale by private treaty as a whole, with “Best and Final” offers invited before 5pm Friday 15th August.
Services
Not connected.
Viewings
Viewings are to take place on an unaccompanied basis during daylight hours, but these are strictly by appointment through Hobbs Parker Property Consultants LLP. Viewers are asked to contact Hobbs Parker at or on .1 with their full address, contact details & vehicle registration number informing us of when you intend to view. Please ask for Matthew Sawdon or Anna Coombs.
Our Ref: AEA250028
Brochures
ParticularsGravesend, Shorne, Kent, DA12
NEAREST STATIONS
Distances are straight line measurements from the centre of the postcode- Higham Station1.8 miles
- Gravesend Station2.9 miles
- Sole Street Station3.3 miles
About Hobbs Parker Estate Agents, Ashford
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Notes
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