Garlinge Green, Canterbury, Kent, CT4

An interesting combination of farm buildings and productive arable land. -- James Hickman, Director

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For Sale by Informal Tender

A combination of farmland and buildings set a short drive from the village of Chartham totalling approximately 37.28 acres (15.09 hectares).

For sale by Informal Tender as a whole or in 4 lots, with guide prices ranging from £100,000 to £300,000, closing at 5pm on Friday 16th January 2026.

Guide Prices

Lot 1: £300,000
Lot 2: £100,000
Lot 3: £100,000
Lot 4: £175,000


Method of Sale

The property is offered for sale by Informal Tender closing at 5pm on Friday 16th January 2026. Your Informal Tender offer must represent your “best and final offer” and only offers submitted on a fully completed tender form and accompanied by ALL the information requested will be considered. Please include any conditions to your offer clearly and attach them to the Tender document.

Description

Lot 1, known as Box Field, is the largest block of land at Perry Court Farm, extending to 29.34 acres (11.88 hectares) on a moderate slope. It has road frontage to part of the north-eastern boundary, although there is no direct field access from this point; access is instead off the main drive to the farm on the north boundary. Approx. half of the land (northern section) of around 13.74 acres (5.56 hectares) is subject to a 5 year Farm Business Tenancy (FBT) and its Appendix dated 1st November 2022 until 31st October 2027 at an annual rent of £1,000, payable in advance, with reviews permitted at intervals of no less than three years in accordance with the Agricultural Tenancies Act 1995. There is no break clause, and any structures currently used by the tenant are excluded from the sale.

Lot 2, known as Bungalow Field, extending to 7.09 acres (2.87 hectares) is predominately arable land, understood to be certified organic and currently used for vegetable production. The plot includes a large polytunnel and a small area of pastureland and woodland/shaw. Access is via the farm track on the western boundary. This land, along with Lot 3, is let on a 10-year Farm Business Tenancy dated 1st January 2022 until 31st December 2031. The annual rent is £12,000 for both parts, payable quarterly in equal instalments, with reviews at intervals of not less than three years. The tenancy specifies that the land use must remain organic. There is no break clause. There is a substantial galvanised multi span polytunnel of approx.. 16,000 square feet in situ.

Lot 3, comprises a barn with blockwork walls and a corrugated roof, alongside a collection of polytunnels. This lot is included within the same 10-year Farm Business Tenancy as Lot 2, running until the end of December 2031.

Lot 4, is a general purpose building, currently used by a catering business. This is let under a fixed term business tenancy governed by the Landlord and Tenant Act 1954. The tenancy began on 16th December 2024 and runs for 24 months until 15th December 2026. Rent totals £32,016 for the full term, with the first month reduced to £1,334 to allow the tenant to fit out the property. Payments are made in equal monthly instalments. There are 4 caravans currently occupied by tenants included in this sale.

Guide Prices
Lot 1: £300,000
Lot 2: £100,000
Lot 3: £100,000
Lot 4: £175,000


Soil Type

The farmland is predominantly Grade II & III and comprises arable & pasture. The land is shown as being Soilscape 5 on the LandIS Soilscape website. For further information go to:

Footpaths

A public footpath crosses Lot 2 and then along the farm track, passing Lots 3 and 4.

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Planning / Local Authority
Interested parties must undertake their own enquiries with the local planning authority, as below.
Canterbury City Council (canterbury.gov.uk)
Services/Additional Information
Services: It is understood that water and electricity services are connected where need.
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 LLP accept any responsibility for any accident or injury as a result of viewing the properties.

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 plan/s 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.

Viewings
Some of the larger lots of farmland can be seen from the road but those wishing to visit the site must make an appointment through Hobbs Parker Estate Agents at our Ashford or Tenterden offices on and . With tenants in situ, there will only be limited viewing dates.

Our Ref: AVS250310