Property for sale

An opportunity to acquire a large commercial nursery site situated in a prominent position with scope for a number of alternate uses.

The property is situated at the western end of Felderland Lane between the villages of Eastry and Worth fronting the A256 Eastry Bypass. Sandwich which is approximately 3 miles to the north offers a wide range of local amenities with Dover, 10 miles to the south and Canterbury, 14 miles to the west offering more extensive shopping facilities and a range of comprehensive and private schools. Both Canterbury and Dover offer high speed train services to London, taking 53 minutes and 66 minutes respectively. Dover Port and the Channel Tunnel provide easy access to mainland Europe.

Agents Notes - Sale of Lot 1 (Agricultural Nurseries) | Lot 2 (Residential Dwelling). Details of both lots are available online, and on request.

The property is split into two separate parts with Cresswell Nursery and Nursery Cottage situated on the southern side of Felderland Lane and Grasmere Nursery positioned in between Felderland Lane and the A256.

Cresswell Nursery comprises approximately 0.69 hectares (1.70 acres) of glass, split into two main glasshouses, with the heating system and water tanks located in between. The glass houses are easily accessed via concrete hard standing, connected to a wide bell mouth access onto Felderland Lane.

Grasmere Nursery provides approximately 0.5 hectares (1.24 acres) of glass in a single glasshouse. This site is serviced by a separate heating and irrigation system. The site is accessed via a large entrance onto the A256 Eastry Bypass connected with concrete trackway running along the western boundary.

Subject to some refurbishment works the nurseries would be capable of growing commercial crops.

Both sites have grass strips surrounding the glasshouses to allow for maintenance and in all extend to approximately 1.87 hectares (4.62 acres).

Services - The two nursery sites benefit from a mains water connection and three phase power supply.

Rights Of Way And Easements - The land is sold subject to all existing covenants, wayleaves, easements, and rights of way whether public or private, specifically mentioned or not. There is a public footpath (EE251) that runs along the southern boundary of Creswell Nursery

Planning - The land falls outside any settlement confines however, the historic use of the site presents an opportunity for redevelopment subject to obtaining the necessary consents. There are no statutory designations affecting the land.

Plan - Please see the plan contained in these particulars. The boundaries on this plan are indicative only and the land will be sold in accordance with the Registered Title. Plans are reproduced from the Ordnance Survey under Licence Number ES025698. The acreages quoted are for guidance purposes only and are given without responsibility. Any intending purchaser should not rely upon the statements or representations as fact and must satisfy themselves by inspection or otherwise as to the area being sold.

Tenure And Possession - Freehold with vacant possession on completion.

Overage - The two nursery sites and the building adjacent to Nursery Cottage will be subject to an Overage Agreement for a period of 25 years and if planning consent is obtained for residential use, a payment of 25% in the uplift in value attributable to any planning consent will be payable to the sellers, their heirs, or assigns.

Method Of Sale - The land is to be offered by private treaty as a whole. The seller reserves the right to take the land to informal tender, formal tender or auction should they so desire.

Vat - Commercial sales and letting, release of tenancies and some other property transactions are subject to VAT and where relevant, VAT is charged in addition to any consideration quoted. VAT is not chargeable in this instance although the seller reserves the right to elect to tax without notice.

Purchaser Identification - In accordance with Money Laundering Regulations, we are now required to obtain proof of identification and funds for any interested parties.

Viewing - Strictly by appointment with Finn’s, Mark Chandler[use Contact Agent Button] [use Contact Agent Button]