Smarden, Ashford, Kent, TN26

Pretty pasture land between two popular villages - James Hickman, Farms and Land

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About 21.27 acres

Guide Price £200,000

A block of Grade 3 pastureland separated into two parcels, located within a rural location on a country lane between the villages of Smarden and Bethersden. The parcel has road frontage with a single entrance gateway onto Bethersden Road.

Viewers are requested to not leave gates open when they go to view and respect grazing livestock.

For Sale by Private Treaty




A block of permanent pasture extending to about 21.27 acres (8.61 hectares) with road frontage to Bethersden Road and access via a single metal gate. The land is split into two parcels by tree/hedgerow windbreaks. There is a pond in the centre of the northern parcel. Boundaries are mostly defined by post and wire fencing and mature hedgerows and trees.

There is a strip of land which is in third party ownership which separates the two land parcels. The seller has owned the land being sold for 24 years and they, along with the previous owners, have crossed the strip on a regular basis, both on foot and with vehicles. Sections of the strip are open to the adjoining land allowing free access for grazing livestock.

Vacant Possession

The land is currently let to a local farmer on a licence arrangement, but vacant possession of the land will be granted on completion.

Services

There are no services connected, however we understand a water main runs close to the roadside gate.

Land Grade

The land is classified as mainly Grade III on the Soil Classification Plan and as mainly Soilscape 18 on the LandIS Map (

Footpaths

There are no footpaths or public rights of way crossing or affecting the land.

Local Authority

Ashford Borough Council (ashford.gov.uk)

Our Ref: FAL260071