Waddenhall Farm, Petham, Canterbury, Kent, CT4 5PX
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Waddenhall Farm Petham, Canterbury Kent CT4 5PX Address Address Waddenhall Farm, Petham, Canterbury, Kent, CT4 5PX A highly productive ring fenced fruit farm extending to approximately 96.86 acres (39.20 hectares), benefitting from a useful vernacular building. For sale as a whole or in two lots. Situation The farm is situated to the west of Stone Street (B2068), between the villages of Waltham and Bossingham, to the south of the Cathedral City of Canterbury. The nearest postcode is CT4 5PX. Directions From the Old Dover Road in Canterbury head towards Folkestone on the Nackington Road (B2068) after approximately 5½ miles take a right hand turn off Stone Street onto The Gogway, the farm entrance is on your right hand side after about 0.8 miles. From the M20 take the exit at junction 11, following the B2068 towards Canterbury. After approximately 7 ½ miles turn left on to The Gogway, the farm entrance is on your right hand side after about 0.8 miles. Description Waddenhall Farm is a useful block of land planted with high yielding varieties of apples in about 2004. Much of the land is surrounded by woodland, making the farm suitable for polytunnels and other protected growing environments, subject to obtaining the necessary planning consents. The two lots are described below: Lot 1 Lot 1 comprises 38.80 hectares (95.87 acres), divided into six main parcels, planted with a mixture of Braeburn, Early Windsor and Bramley apples. A detailed breakdown of the cropping is outlined below, which includes tree numbers. In addition there is a small area of woodland located on the western side of the farm of approximately 1.42 hectares (3.50 acres). The land is classified as Grade 2 and 3 on the DEFRA Land Classification Maps, with the soil type being predominantly a clay loam. The land is accessed via the main access adjacent to Waddenhall Farm, however there are two other accesses which service the land off The Gogway. Orchard Variety Tree Count Tree Ha Planted Dunlies Braeburn 18156 9.28 2004 Dunlies Early Windsor 6172 3.15 2004 Gogway Bramley 9442 3.81 2004 Gogway Early Windsor 4885 2.00 2004 Yockletts Braeburn 18857 8.66 2004 Yockletts Early Windsor 6325 2.91 2004 Total 29.81 Lot 2 This principally comprises the building, yard area and a small grassed area, extending to approximately 0.4 hectares (0.98 acres). Situated close to the building is a galvanized steel water tank and an adjacent borehole, used to extract water for spraying which could potentially be used to supply a trickle irrigation system. The building is built in a vernacular style, measuring approximately 24.10 m x 7.67m and contains a chemical/fuel store, open storage area, mess room and several smaller store rooms, along with a first floor storage area. The building could be suitable for a range of alternative uses, subject to obtaining the necessary planning consents. Designations Both lots are situated within the Kent Downs Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty. In addition, the southern-most parcel of woodland within Lot 1 forms part of the Yockletts Bank Site of Special Scientific Interest. Services Lot 2 benefits from a mains electricity supply into the building and water is supplied via the adjacent borehole and holding tank. Wayleaves Easements Rights of Way The property is sold subject to and with the benefit of all existing covenants, wayleaves, easements and rights of way whether public or private, specifically mentioned or not. We are aware the Lot 1 is bisected from east to west by a Public Footpath (CB399) which runs from Yockletts Bank through the land and out through the main access onto the Gogway. There is also a Public Footpath that runs around the boundary of Lot 1 in the north western corner (CB396). There are a number of poles and electric lines which cross near to the main entrance to the farm for which a wayleave payment is received, however there are no formal wayleaves in place. Sporting Rights These are in hand. Tenure & Possession Freehold, with vacant possession on completion, subject to any agreements for holdover. Basic Payment Entitlements The opportunity will be given to the purchaser to acquire the Basic Payment Scheme Entitlements that relate to the land at an amount to be agreed with the seller, which will be payable in addition to the purchase price. Method of Sale The land is to be offered for sale by private treaty in two lots or as a whole. The Sellers reserve the right to take the land to informal tender, formal tender or auction should they so wish. Covenants will apply in respect of the right to access and use the borehole within Lot 2, if this lot is sold separately. Plan Please see the plans overleaf. The boundaries on this plan are indicative only and the land will be sold in accordance with the Registered Title. Areas Areas quoted are for guidance purposes only and are given without responsibility. Any intending purchaser should not rely upon them as statements or representations of fact, but must satisfy themselves by inspection or otherwise as to the area in question. Local Authority Canterbury City Council, Military Road, Canterbury, Kent CT1 1YW (01227 862000). www.canterbury.gov.uk. Viewing Strictly by confirmed appointment with the agents. Email [email protected] or [email protected]. If you are unsure of any details of this land, please speak to either Nicholas Rooke on 01227 454111 or 01304 612147 or Mark Chandler on 01304 612147. Guide Price Offers in the region of: Lot 1: £960,000 Lot 2: £150,000 Commercial sales and lettings, release of tenancies and a number of other property transactions are subject to VAT and where relevant VAT is charged for 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. Agent’s Note 1. The Agent has not checked the legal documents to verify the freehold/leasehold status of the property. The buyer is advised to obtain verification from their Solicitor or Surveyor. 2. The particulars of this property were produced in December 2015. Ref.MC/NAR/AM. Consumer Protection Regulations 1. Whilst we make every effort to correctly describe property, there may be questions you would like answered. If so, when ringing or calling at our offices, please ask to speak to a member of staff who has viewed the property, as in this way we are likely to be able to give you the best possible reply to your questions. 2. We have not carried out a survey and are not in a position to express a view on the condition of any property, which we are offering for sale. GW Finn & Sons, 1-3 King Street, Sandwich, Kent CT13 9BY Sandwich 01304 612147 www.gwfinn.co.uk G807 .