Land for sale

Springfield Cottage, Off Battle Lane, Marden, Tonbridge, Kent TN12

Description

Contact must be via agent, no visit to site to be unaccompanied or unauthorised. Access will not be permitted into the site for viewings.

The vendors have made a pre application to Maidstone Borough Council with draft plans that provided a 'type' of build which has had a favourable reply to the pre-application.

Application reference:25/504749/Pameet Proposal:- Pre-application on site meeting, for a replacement dwelling and garage which was subject to an arson attack, guidance as to replace with similar on site prior to a full application.

Description

An exciting prospect!

Opportunity to acquire a plot with significant potential, offered to the market sold as seen.

Occupying a semi rural, yet not isolated location on the outskirts of both Marden and Staplehurst villages within easy driving distance of the County Town of Maidstone collectively offering extensive and comprehensive shopping, schooling, and banking facilities along with accessible bus routes and mainline station facilities. The area affords many recreational activities and sites/places of historical interest.

The site benefits from evidence of both former residential and commercial use. The original residential dwelling and garaging were unfortunately destroyed following an arson attack; however, a sizeable commercial outbuilding remains in situ towards the front/entrance of the plot, offering purchasers a versatile opportunity.

The remaining outbuilding may lend itself to a range of uses storage solutions, or potential future development/re-configuration, subject to the necessary planning permissions and consents being granted, and satisfied. The plot itself offers scope for those seeking a self-build opportunity, investment project, or mixed-use proposition in a convenient setting.

Interested parties are advised to make their own enquiries regarding planning, services, and any intended use of the site.

Agents Notes:

Maidstone Borough Council. Council Tax Band G

In compliance with money laundering regulations (5th directive), all purchasers will be required to allow verification of their identity and financial situation in order to proceed with the transaction.

An inspection was carried out in May 2026 on behalf of the vendor, please note that the Springfield Cottage's cesspool is not compliant with current todays regulations.

Further information can be provided by the estate agent for interested parties.

Tenure: Freehold