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THE FRANKS FARM LAND · HORTON KIRBY· DARTFORD · · DA4 9JF

LOCATION THE FRANKS FARM LAND The land is situated in the parish of Horton Kirby to the west of the village, with road frontage to the A225 DARTFORD ROAD Dartford Road. There is easy access from this part of the Darenth Valley to the M2, the M20 and the M25 (Jn 3) intersection approximately 1½ miles away to the west. The nearest train station, HORTON KIRBY Road is 1 mile away serving London Victoria. Ebbsfleet International Station is 10 miles away via the DARTFORD A2, with high-speed train services to/from London St Pancras and connections to European cities such DA4 9JF as Paris, Brussels and Lille via Eurostar services, but please note that Eurostar trains will not stop in Kent (Ebbsfleet and Ashford) until 2022 due to the coronavirus pandemic. M25 Junction 3 - 1.5 miles - 10 miles Dartford Crossing - 7 miles

Approximately 164.29 acres of mainly Arable Land within 1.5 miles of the M25 (Jn 3). Available as a whole or in two lots.

• Lot 1 – 143.01 acres of arable land, mostly Grade II and some Grade III, and 2.5 acres of woodland. • Lot 2 – 12.45 acres of arable land, and approximately 6.33 acres of deciduous woodland. • Rural yet accessible location.

Extending in total to approx.164.67 acres

FOR SALE BY PRIVATE TREATY AS A WHOLE OR IN TWO LOTS.

VIEWING: - Strictly by appointment via the sole agents:

BTF Partnership Canterbury Road Challock, Ashford Kent TN25 4BJ 01233 740077 [email protected] Ref : RPT/R0553.1

Lot 2 – Looking south-east.

DESCRIPTION Lot 1 – 143.01 acres of loamy arable land over chalk with some flint. There is a small acreage of woodland on the south-western boundary, adjoining Calfstock Lane, otherwise the fields are large and suitable for arable machinery. The land is gently undulating and the eastern part of the land slopes gently down towards the main road with the main access gateway.

Land Registry confirms that part of Calfstock Lane belongs to the Vendor & will pass to the purchaser of LOT 1. It is a single-track metalled road shared with others & believed to be adopted. The sellers have commissioned a highways search, the result of which will be provided to the Buyer’s solicitor as part of the sales pack.

Lot 2 – In all approximately 12.45 acres of land situated to the south-west of Calfstock Lane and comprising two arable enclosures, with approximately 6.33 acres of deciduous oak and chestnut coppice woodland adjoining Farningham Woods. The woodland forms part of the Site of Special Scientific Interest (SSSI) which also includes Farningham Woods adjoining, which is owned and managed by by Council.

CURRENT FARMING AND COMPLETION The land has been let to a local farmer who has grown an arable rotation in recent years with some maize. The current farming agreement expires on 2nd November this year, after which vacant possession will be available.

BASIC PAYMENT ENTITLEMENTS Although the land is registered, the Basic Payment Entitlements are not included in this sale. For further details please contact the selling agents.

SOILS The soils are mostly Grade II and some Grade III, all freely draining and shallow lime-rich over chalk or limestone, freely draining slight acid loamy soils and freely draining slightly acid but base-rich soils.

Lot 1 - Looking east across the Darenth Valley and the Village of Horton Kirby.

LOTTING PLAN

LOCATION PLAN

BTF and any Joint agents for themselves and for the Vendors of the property whose Agents they are, give notice that (i) These particulars are produced in good faith, are set out as a general guide only and do not constitute any part of a contract (ii) No person in the employment of or agent of or consultant to BTF has any authority to make or give any representation or warranty whatsoever in relation to this property (iii) Measurements, areas and distances are approximate, Floor Plans and photographs are for guidance purposes only and dimensions shapes and precise locations may differ (iv) It must not be assumed that the property has all the required planning or building regulation consents. A list of the Directors of BTF is available for inspection at each BTF Office.

ACCESS SPORTING RIGHTS VIEWING Lot 1 has a gated access point directly from the Sporting rights are in hand and will pass with the During daylight hours only with particulars in hand Dartford Road, and also access along the western sale of the freehold. and strictly by prior appointment with the agents BTF side from Calfstock Lane. Partnership. Please do not drive vehicles on the land PLANS and ensure all gates are closed behind you. Both lots Lot 2 is accessed from Calfstock Lane. The plans and boundary notes provided by the agents are best viewed from Calfstock Lane. are for identification purposes only and purchasers SERVICES should satisfy themselves on the location of external AGENT’S NOTES There are no services connected to the land but or internal boundaries prior to offering. We wish to inform prospective purchasers that we there are underground irrigation pipes which have have prepared these sales particulars as a general not been used for many years. There are no bore PHOTOGRAPHS guide. None of the statements contained in these holes or abstraction licences. The photographs included in these particulars were particulars relating to this property should be relied taken in Spring 2021. METHOD OF SALE upon as a statement of fact. All measurements are The property is offered for sale by Private Treaty. The ACREAGES given as a guide and no liability can be accepted for Vendor will reserve the right to take the property to any errors arising there from. The acreages are for guidance purposes only and are auction, informal tender or formal tender at a later given without responsibility. Any intending SOLICITORS date if required. purchasers should not rely upon them as statements Birketts LLP or representations of fact but must satisfy themselves Brierly Place LOCAL AUTHORITY by inspection or otherwise as to the area of each lot. Sevenoaks District Council New London Road Council Offices FENCING AND BOUNDARIES Chelmsford Argyle Rd The purchaser must satisfy themselves on the Essex CM2 0AP Sevenoaks location of all boundaries from their individual Tel: 01245 211211 TN13 1HG inspections and from the Land Registry information Email : [email protected]

Tel: 01732 227000 www.sevenoaks.gov.uk available. The property to be sold is registered under BTF Partnership Land Registry Title Number K638819 & K659322 Canterbury Road TOWN & COUNTRY PLANNING Copies of the Office Copy Entries and Title Plan are The land is sold subject to any development plan, Challock available from the Selling Agents on request. tree preservation order, town planning schedule, Ashford resolution or notice in force and the purchaser will RIGHTS AND EASEMENTS Kent TN25 4BJ be deemed to have full knowledge and to satisfy The land is sold subject to and with the benefit of all Tel: 01233 740077 himself with the provision of any such matter rights, including rights of way, whether public or Email: [email protected] affecting the property. Reference: RPT/R0553.1 private, light, support, drainage, water and electricity

supplies and other rights and obligations, easements, WHAT3WORDS UPLIFT CLAUSE quasi easements and restrictive covenants and all The Vendor will reserve 50% of future development ///hunter.spots.paid existing and proposed wayleaves, masts, pylons, value over the eastern part of Lot 1, shown hatched stays, cables, drains and water, gas and other pipes. COVID-19 on the plan. This arrangement will last for 25 years We request that all parties wishing to view the from completion and a copy of the draft deed is CLIENT IDENTIFICATION property adhere to the most up-to-date Government available from the selling agents. In accordance with Money Laundering Regulations, Guidance regarding travel and social distancing.

we are now required to obtain proof of identification TENANT RIGHT for all purchasers. BTF employs the services of There will be no payment for tenant right and no GUIDE PRICES Smartsearch to verify the identity and residence of claim or counter claim will be allowed for any reason Lot 1 - £1,275,000 purchasers. whatsoever. Lot 2 - £225,000