Land for sale

Woodside Green, Lenham, Maidstone, Kent ME17

Lot 2 Top Hill and Marlow Farms. Marlow Farm, an exceptional arable farm, situated on the North Downs, in all about 204.37 acres (82.71 hectares).

Description
Marlow Farm is an exceptional and well located arable farm, situated on the southern edge of the North Downs, overlooking the village of Lenham between Maidstone and Ashford.

Lot 2 Marlow Farm - About 204.37 acres

With access from Flint Lane to the north, and The Pilgrims Way to the south, Marlow Farm equates to about 204 acres in total and is another substantial block of productive arable land with occasional shaws.

At the centre of the farm lies a farm building and silo. The fields are of a commercial nature and size, with a good network of internal tracks, providing excellent connectivity and easy access throughout.

The land is classified as grade 3 under the Agricultural Land Classification for England and Wales, consisting of freely draining, limerich loamy soils, and has been farmed in hand, by the current vendor. The fields are currently planted primarily with Oilseed Rape, with the exception of Dormans which is Barley and Park which is currently Temporary Grass. We have included a cropping schedule for the previous five years in the particulars.

There is a further barn, utility buildings and a farmhouse at Marlow Farm which is available by separate negotiation and
further details can be obtained by the selling agents.



Acreage:
204.37 Acres

Directions
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Lot 1 A20 Field ///homes.awakening.scanty – Main entrance from Pilgrims Way

Lot 2 Marlow Farm ///prefix.promotion.shaver - Main entrance from Flint Lane

Postcodes
Tophill Farm Lot 1 ME17 2ET
Marlow Farm Lot 2 ME17 2EL

Additional Info
General Remarks

Method of Sale
The freehold property is offered for sale by private treaty as a whole or in 2 lots.

Tenure and Possession
The tenure of the property is freehold. The land is farmed in hand and vacant possession will be available by negotiation. Holdover of the standing crop will be required. Early entry to establish next season’s crop may be available by negotiation.

Services
No services are connected to the land.
Tophil Farm Buildings - Mains Electricity.
Tophill Farmhouse – Mains Electricity, Oil Fired Central Heating and Private Drainage.
Marlow Farm Building – Mains Electricity

Please note that the electricity meter serving the barn is currently located in the adjoining barn. Following completion, the purchaser will be responsible for the installation of a submeter at Marlow Farm within an agreed timeframe.

Council Tax - Tophill Farmhouse Band E

EPC - Tophill Farmhouse Rating E

Plans, Areas and Schedules
The plans and associated acreages have been prepared for illustrative purposes and their accuracy cannot be guaranteed.

Local Authorities
Maidstone Borough Council
Kent County Council

Minerals, Sporting and Timber Rights
The minerals, sporting and timber rights, so far as they are owned are included in the sale.

Easements, Covenants, Rights of Way and Restrictions
The property is sold subject to and with the benefit of all rights, including rights of way, whether public or private, light, support, drainage, water and electricity supplies and other rights and obligations, easements and quasi easements and restrictive covenants and all existing and proposed wayleaves, masts, pylons, stays, cables, drains and water, gas and other pipe whether referred to in the particulars or not.

Several public footpaths and byways cross and border the land. Further details are available from the selling agents.

Fixtures and Fittings
Clarification on any specific items can be provided by the vendors’ agents at the appropriate time.
VAT

In the event that the sale of the property, or part of it or any right attached to it, becomes chargeable for the purposes of VAT, such tax will be payable by the purchaser in addition to the consideration.

Viewings & Health and Safety
Given the potential hazards of visiting working farmland, viewers should take care and precaution with regard to their personal safety when viewing. Viewings are by appointment only with Savills.