A nice compact block of Grade 2 top fruit land of just over 100 acres - James Hickman, Farms & Land

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Lot 1 of 2

An excellent opportunity to purchase a block of productive Grade 2 farmland, once forming part of the Dering Estate, situated in a convenient rural location between the pretty Kentish villages of Pluckley and Little Chart and currently farmed as top fruit.

About 104.50 acres

Guide Price £900,000

Also available as a Whole

Situation

Surrenden is a small hamlet located between the villages of Little Chart & Pluckley comprising a mix of predominantly period houses which were once part of the former Dering & Surrenden Estates.

The Farmland

Lot 1

This parcel of land has a mainly gentle southerly slope, is dedicated to top fruit and divided into 9 small orchards with windbreaks growing different varieties of apple, cherry, plum & greengage some of which are under tunnels. An orchard to the west is awaiting grubbing whilst, to the north east between the orchards and the walled boundary is a small area of unfarmed pasture.
For a schedule and plan showing the breakdown of the current cropping of the orchard areas contact James Hickman ([use Contact Agent Button]) or Jon Rimmer ([use Contact Agent Button]).

Access into Lot 1 is to the west from Surrenden Road where there is the benefit of a right of way over the first part of the drive into Surrenden Manor.

Lot 2

This comprises a parcel of arable land to the east of the orchards which is farmed as one large field with a very small area of woodland. The land has been farmed in arable rotation and is currently planted with spring oats.

To the north of the track between the arable, the walled boundary and St Mary’s Church is a small area of pasture which is unfarmed.

Access into Lot 2 is from Rooting Street to the south east where there are two access points. There is a further access from Swan Lane in Little Chart, close to the St Mary’s Church. However, this is only a narrow access and is not suitable for large agricultural vehicles & machinery.

Soil Type

1) The vast majority of the land is classified as Grade 2 with the exception of a very small part to the north east of Lot 1.

2) All of the land is classified as Soilscape 7 (), and is described as ‘’free draining loamy, slightly acid but base rich soils with high fertility’’.
Tenure, Possession & Completion
The land is all freehold and vacant possession will be available after the 2024 harvest for both lots.

Method of Sale

The land is offered for sale by Private Treaty with offers invited. However, in the event of competing offers, interested parties may be asked to submit their “best and final” offer. The sellers also reserve the right to offer the land by informal tender or auction if the need arises.
Stewardship Schemes
There are no Countryside Stewardship Schemes currently running on the land.

Services

There are no services currently connected to either lot.

Footpaths

Public footpath Nos AW11, AW115 & AW114 cross both Lots. For exact details contact ().
Local Authority/Planning
All planning enquiries relating to any future planning or change of use of the land should be directed to Ashford Borough Council (ashford.gov.uk).

Photographs

The photographs were taken in April 2024.

Boundaries, Plans and Areas

The plans on these sales particulars and the acreages quoted are strictly for identification & guidance only and given without responsibility. They are based on Ordnance Survey plans and interested parties are reminded that the land is sold in accordance with the owners Land Registry Title plan/s and must satisfy themselves as to the boundaries and the quantity of land being purchased.

The Purchaser(s) will be deemed to have full knowledge of all boundaries and any error or mistake shall not annul the sale or entitle any party to compensation thereof. They should not rely on the stated areas as a statement or representation of fact but must satisfy themselves by inspection or otherwise.

Wayleaves, Easements, Rights of Way

The land is sold subject to and with the benefit of all rights including rights of way, whether public or private, light, support, easements and quasi easements and restrictive covenants and all existing and proposed wayleaves and easements for masts, towers, stays, cables, drains, communications, water and gas and other pipes whether referred to in these particulars or not.

Sporting Rights

These are included in the sale.

Viewings/ Health and Safety

Viewings are by appointment with Hobbs Parker’s Ashford office on[use Contact Agent Button].

Prospective purchasers must have regard for their own safety during viewings. The Vendors and their agents do not accept any responsibility for any accident or injury as a result of viewing.

Our Ref: AEA240017