Land for sale

WHY BUY THIS LAND?

A desirable opportunity for you to own a parcel of land on the edge of the beautiful and affluent hamlet of Marsh Green in Edenbridge.

Measuring over 5 acres the land is enclosed by a mixture of mature trees, hedgerow and stock proof fence and enjoys good road frontage. It is flat and of good pasture, making it ideal for equestrian use with good outriding in the area.

Furthermore, the land has been granted planning permission for two stables, a tack room and hay barn - the concrete base for which has already been laid in the western corner.

Pleasantly situated close to housing with excellent transport links, the land could also offer some long-term development potential as over 800 new homes are earmarked for development on Green Belt land around Edenbridge.

PLANNING

The land was granted planning permission for the construction of two stables, a tack room and hay barn in August 2012 under planning reference 12/01550/FUL. The concrete base for this was laid within the 3 year implementation period and lies in the western corner.

The land is situated within the Metropolitan Green Belt. Any further development or change of use would be subject to the appropriate permission.

LOCAL AUTHORITY

Sevenoaks District Council

LOCAL DEVELOPMENT

Approx. 1.5 miles from the land for sale, outline planning permission has been granted on Green Belt land south of Four Elms Road & east of Bray Road for the erection of 340 dwellings, a new secondary school and other amenities (Ref. 20/02988/OUT).

This follows the successful appeal for the development of 300 new homes on land west of St Johns Way, which was formerly within the Green Belt and just 1.6 miles from the land for sale (Ref. 14/03783/OUT).

Furthermore, Sevenoaks District Council's new draft Local Plan 2040 states that in order to meet meet the District's housing needs of 10,680 new homes between 2025 and 2040, some Green Belt sites will need to be considered for development. Over 800 of these new homes are earmarked for development on Green Belt land around Edenbridge.

OVERAGE

The land is subject to an Overage based on 25% of any uplift in value following the grant of planning permission for development other than that which is for agricultural or equestrian purposes. The Overage period is 20 years from March 2023.

PROPERTY PRICES

The land is situated within an affluent area. Property prices in Marsh Green are 169% above the national average. These premium house prices reflect the desirability of the area as a place to live and own property - including land.

LAND VALUES

Pasture land prices in the region are 15% higher than the average as land values continued to rise last quarter.

In the past year, land values have risen 6%, outperforming the FTSE 100, UK house prices and interest from savings in the bank.

These increases are also outpacing inflation as land continues to be seen as a tangible safe-haven for investment. Investors are also competing with a wide variety of lifestyle and environmentally-motivated buyers as demand once again outstrips supply.

This imbalance between supply and demand doesn't look to change and will continue to drive up land values.

EQUESTRIAN

Several other parcels of land within the Green Belt and ½ mile from the land for sale have been granted planning permission for stable buildings.

The field next to the entrance of the land for sale was granted planning permission for 3 stables, a barn and tack room (Ref. 01/01494/FUL).

A parcel of land on Hartfield Road has been granted planning for a stable building totalling 105m2 consisting of 3 stables, a tack room and hay store (Ref. 20/02177/FUL).

Another parcel of land on Roman Road has been granted planning permission for the erection of a stable building, feed store and track room (Ref. 20/02950/FUL).

Furthermore, an extensive network of bridle paths can be found just a short distance from the land for sale and provide a long distance hack through some of the area's finest countryside.

The horse racing enthusiast can enjoy a day at the races at nearby Lingfield Park. As well as being a popular racecourse, Lingfield Park Resort also boasts an onsite luxury hotel, leisure club and a challenging golf course.

LOCATION

- South of Edenbridge

- 3.5 miles to Lingfield

- 5.0 miles to East Grinstead

- 6.0 miles to Oxted

- 8.5 miles to Sevenoaks

- 9.5 miles to Royal Tunbridge Wells

- 11.8 miles to Crawley

- 23.9 miles to Central London

The land is pleasantly situated in the pretty village of Marsh Green on the southern outskirts of Edenbridge. It lies within the affluent Sevenoaks District on the Kent/Surrey border - less than 24 miles from Central London.

Edenbridge is an historic, bustling market town within the beautiful Eden Valley. It is home to a range of local shops, cafes, pubs, restaurants and amenities including a large leisure centre.

The area enjoys the best of both worlds; with stunning and tranquil countryside on your doorstep and an enviable abundance of transport links meaning the larger commuter towns of East Grinstead, Oxted, Royal Tunbridge Wells and Sevenoaks can be easily reached.

Good road links include easy access to the M25 at either junction 5 (Sevenoaks) or junction 6 (Godstone). Two railway lines - Edenbridge Town station on the London to Uckfield line, and Edenbridge station on the Redhill to Tonbridge line - provide excellent train coverage and will get you into London in just 45 minutes.

Furthermore, London Gatwick Airport can be reached in under half an hour.

TRANSPORT LINKS

- 1.3 miles to Edenbridge Town Train Station *

- 5.0 miles to the A22

- 7.6 miles to the M25 (J6)

- 8.7 miles to the A21

- 9.4 miles to the M23 (J10)

- 10.9 miles to London Gatwick Airport

* Journey Times: 10 mins to Oxted; 37 mins to Uckfield; 27 mins to East Croydon; 44 mins to London Bridge

METHOD OF SALE

The land is offered for sale by private treaty. The freehold is available with vacant possession on completion. More land is available, please contact Vantage Land for more information.

ACCESS

The land enjoys road frontage onto Marsh Green Road. Excellent and secure access is provided via a gated entrance to the east that is newly improved and set back from the road. Full vehicular right of way is provided from this entrance to the land via an easement.

VIEWING

To arrange a viewing, please contact Vantage Land.