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1 COURT AND BROOKERS FARM LUDDESDOWN KENT

2 An excellent award winning productive organic farm

COURT AND BROOKERS FARM LUDDESDOWN ROAD LUDDESDOWN COBHAM GRAVESEND KENT DA13 0XE West Malling - 10.3 miles, Gravesend - 6.4 miles, Ashford - 33.2 miles London - 30.

3 COURT AND BROOKERS FARM LUDDESDOWN ROAD LUDDESDOWN COBHAM GRAVESEND KENT DA13 0XE West Malling miles, Gravesend miles, Ashford miles London miles, London St Pancras (from Ashford International) in 38 minutes (All mileages are approximate) acres (302.2 ha) of productive organic farmland Four bedroom farmhouse Three bedroom farm cottage Modern grain storage facilities and livestock buildings An office with three bedroom flat A further range of livestock buildings IN ALL EXTENDING TO ABOUT 746 ACRES (302.2 HA), AVAILABLE AS A WHOLE OR IN 9 LOTS Savills National Farms & Estates 33 Margaret Street London W1G 0JD gwordsworth@savills.com +44 (0) Savills Rural Agency 23 Kings Hill Avenue West Malling, Kent ME19 4UA rmann@savills.com +44 (0) Savills Rural Agency Chelsea House, 8-14 The Broadway Haywards Heath RH16 3BN cspofforth@savills.com +44 (0) savills.co.uk

INTRODUCTION Court and Brookers Farms is an attractive and substantial holding, set within the spectacular landscape of the North Downs Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty surrounding the hamlet of

The farm is made up predominantly of arable farmland, interspersed with blocks of mature woodland and pasture land. In all, the farm extends to 746.73 acres (302.

4 INTRODUCTION Court and Brookers Farms is an attractive and substantial holding, set within the spectacular landscape of the North Downs Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty surrounding the hamlet of Luddesdown between Gravesend and West Malling, with easy access to London, the Dartford Crossing and the Continent via the M2. The farm is made up predominantly of arable farmland, interspersed with blocks of mature woodland and pasture land. In all, the farm extends to acres (302.2 hectares) of organic arable land, pasture land, woodland, modern farm buildings, 3 residential properties, and a farm office. DESCRIPTION Court and Brookers Farm presents a rare opportunity to purchase a high quality commercial organic farm with excellent infrastructure. The farm is in a wonderful location and is separated into 5 closely located blocks around the Hamlet of Luddesdown at the western end of the ever popular Kent Downs AONB. The land has been farmed under an arable rotation of winter wheat, oilseed rape, spring wheat, peas and linseed along with grass leys. The farm has been well managed over the years under an organic farming system. The farm includes three residential properties. Meadow View and 88 Brookers Cottage, located adjacent to the farmyard at Brookers Farm. The third property is Court Lodge Flat which is located on the lower ground floor of the office complex at Court Farm. In addition to the residential properties, the substantial farm office accommodation at Court Lodge could be converted to residential use subject to the necessary planning consents. The land has extensive road frontage, which, together with a network of good internal tracks ensures the fields are well connected and easily accessible. Whilst there is no formal shoot in place at present the natural topography and location of woodland would form the basis of a challenging shoot with well presented birds in an extremely attractive setting. The sale of the land at Court and Brookers Farm offers the chance for farmers and investors alike to purchase a block of productive organic farmland, in an area where such opportunities rarely come to the market. The land is offered for sale with vacant possession upon expiry of the current Farm Business Tenancy. LOT 1: Court Farm acres (138.4 hectares) Lot 1 comprises the home farm and lies to the south of Luddesdown, extending to about acres ( ha). The land use is approximately acres (58.54 ha) of arable and acres (68.89 ha) of pasture with acres (8.69 ha) of attractive woodland shaws running throughout. The views from the top of Tom Loft s Wood are outstanding. There are a range of general purpose and livestock buildings at Court Farm currently being used to house the suckler herd. The buildings are connected to electricity and water.

LOT 2: Henley Down 109.44 acres (44.48 hectares) An attractive area of 53.01 acres (21.

96 ha) of pasture land amounting to around 110 acres lying to the west of Luddesdown, with a

The land surrounds the village cricket pitch and has direct road access.

5 LOT 2: Henley Down acres (44.48 hectares) An attractive area of acres (21.45 ha) of arable land and acres (18.96 ha) of pasture land amounting to around 110 acres lying to the west of Luddesdown, with a predominantly southerly aspect. Included are 8.31 acres (3.36 ha) of woodland blocks and strips. The land surrounds the village cricket pitch and has direct road access. LOT 3: Cobhambury Wood Land 50.3 acres (20.36 hectares) Lot 3 is an area of arable land comprising 50.3 acres (20.36 ha) accessed off Luddesdown Road. Again, good sized field with direct road access.

LOT 4: Brookers Farm 93.34 acres ( 37.77 hectares) A 90.

5 ha) core block of arable land along with a storage area to the

grain store with capacity for around 1,500 tons of grain along

livestock building and farm workshop/store.

and could be considered for alternative use, subject to planning

6 LOT 4: Brookers Farm acres ( hectares) A acre (36.5 ha) core block of arable land along with a storage area to the east of Luddesdown and serviced by a range of farm buildings and a separate storage area. The range of modern farm buildings at Brookers farm comprising grain store with capacity for around 1,500 tons of grain along with a lean to livestock building, in addition there is a further livestock building and farm workshop/store. The farm buildings have two excellent accesses onto the highway and could be considered for alternative use, subject to planning consent. LOT 5: Land at Brazenden Hill acres (60.08 hectares) An attractive block of arable ( acres (46.07 ha)) and woodland (33.1 (13.4 ha)) with south and south westerly views over the farm.

ound floor LOT 6: Court Lodge and Court Lodge Flat A modern and very attractive building comprising a three bedroom lower ground floor flat with substantial office accommodation above.

In addition to three bedrooms there 6.37 x 4.02 20'10" x 13'2" 5.96 x 3.81 19'6" x 12'6" 3.83 x 3.46 12'6" x 11'4" 7.70 x 6.

kitchenette and shower room on the first floor. The property has excellent views over the neighbouring land and would easily convert to residential use subject to planning consent. 3.89 x 3.

7 ound floor LOT 6: Court Lodge and Court Lodge Flat A modern and very attractive building comprising a three bedroom lower ground floor flat with substantial office accommodation above. The flat had previously been subject to an agricultural restriction that has recently been lifted and was let on an AST at 800 per calendar month but is currently vacant. In addition to three bedrooms there 6.37 x '10" x 13'2" 5.96 x '6" x 12'6" 3.83 x '6" x 11'4" 7.70 x '3" x 19'8" sq ft) ft) is also a sitting room, kitchen/ diner and utility area, the office is split over two floors with four good sized offices on the ground floor and two further offices, a kitchenette and shower room on the first floor. The property has excellent views over the neighbouring land and would easily convert to residential use subject to planning consent x '9" x 10'7" s / Flat sq m (3031 sq ft) Sussex barn sq m (992 sq ft) x '11" x 19'7" Sussex barn 7.70 x '3" x 19'8" 3.89 x '9" x 10'7" Gross s internal / Flat area (approx.) sq m (3031 sq ft) s Sussex / barn Flat sq sq m (992 (3031 sq sq ft) ft) Sussex barn sq m (992 sq ft) 2.76 x x '0" x 8'11" 11'4" x 10'0" 4.00 x 2.38 Lower 13'1" ground x 7'9" floor 4.00 x '1" x 7'9" Lower ground floor Utility area Utility area 6.76 x '2" x 18'1" 6.76 x '2" x 18'1" 5.96 x '6" x 12'6" Reception 2.76 x 2.73 hall 3.45 x '0" x 8'11" 11'4" x 10'0" 2.76 x x x '0" x 8'11" 19'6" x 12'6" 11'4" x 10'0" 5.96 x '6" x 12'6" Reception 4.00 x 2.38 hall 6.76 x '1" x 7'9" Reception 22'2" x 18'1" hall Lower ground floor Utility area 7.70 x '3" x 19'8" 7.70 x '3" x 19'8" 3.83 x x '6" x 12'6" 11'4" x 11'4" s / Flat sq m (3031 sq ft) Sussex barn sq m (992 sq ft) 3.83 x '6" x 11'4" 3.83 x '6" x 11'4" 5.96 x x x '6" x 12'6" 20'10" 20'10" x 13'2" x 13'2" 5.96 x '6" x 12'6" 6.37 x '10" x 13'2" 6.37 Ground x 4.02 floor 20'10" x 13'2" 3.89 x '9" x 10'7" First 3.89 floor x '9" x 10'7" Ground floor 2.76 x x '0" x 8'11" 11'4" x 10'0" 5.96 x '6" x 12'6" 5.96 x x x '11" Sussex x barn 19'7" 19'6" x 19'6" 12'6" x 12'6" x '11" x 19'7" 7.70 x '3" x 19'8" Sussex barn 3.83 x '6" x 11'4" Sussex barn x '11" x 19'7" 3.89 x '9" x 10'7" Court Lodge Sussex barn x '11" x 19'7" Court Lodge Flat Reception hall 5.96 x '6" x 12'6"

LOT 7: Meadow View An attractive four bedroom, three reception room cottage with views over the surrounding farmland sitting in just under 0.2 of an acre.

Meadow View is let subject to a protected tenancy to a former farm manager at a rent of 900 per calendar month. House - 158.6 sq m (1707 sq ft) 4.93 x 3.90 16'2'' x 12'9'' 4.23 x 1.

8 LOT 7: Meadow View An attractive four bedroom, three reception room cottage with views over the surrounding farmland sitting in just under 0.2 of an acre. Meadow View provides comfortable accommodation with a sitting room, dining room, study, galley kitchen and utility room on the ground floor and four bedrooms and a bathroom on the first floor. Meadow View is let subject to a protected tenancy to a former farm manager at a rent of 900 per calendar month. House sq m (1707 sq ft) 4.93 x '2'' x 12'9'' 4.23 x '10'' x 6'1'' 3.38 x '1'' x 10'10'' 3.37 x '0'' x 10'9'' Study House sq m (1707 sq ft) House sq m (1707 sq ft) House sq m (1707 sq ft) 4.93 x '2'' x 12'9'' Open store Utility room 4.91 x '1'' x 11'0'' 4.23 x '10'' x 6'1'' 4.93 x '2'' x 12'9'' 5.10 x '9'' x 8'0'' 3.38 x '1'' x 10'10'' 4.23 x '10'' x 6'1'' 3.37 x '0'' x 10'9'' Dining room 3.08 x '1'' x 9'7'' 3.38 x '1'' x 10'10'' 3.37 x '0'' x 10'9'' 4.89 x '0'' x 11'0'' Open store Utility room 4.91 x '1'' x 11'0'' Open store Study 5.10 x '9'' x 8'0'' Dining room 3.08 Study x '1'' x 9'7'' Utility room '9'' x 8'0'' 4.91 x '1'' x 11'0'' House sq m (1707 sq ft) Dining 4.89 x room '0'' x '0'' 10'1'' x 9'7'' 4.89 x '0'' x 11'0'' 4.93 x '2'' x 12'9'' 4.23 x '10'' x 6'1'' 3.38 x '1'' x 10'10'' 3.37 x '0'' x 10'9''

LOT 8: Court Lodge Barn Court Lodge Barn is a traditional Sussex Barn with an attractive thatched roof currently used as additional car parking.

24 10'7" LB Reception hall Meadow View House LOT 8 0.336ha 15.52 x 5.98 50'11" x 19'7" Sussex barn Sussex barn 15.52 x 5.98 50'11" x 19'7" Dining room 4.51 x 2.73 14'9'' x 8'11'' 4.17 x 2.

73 14'9'' x 8'11'' 14'9'' x 8'11'' Crown Court Copyright Lodge Licence Number Savills (UK) Ltd 100024244 3.89 x 3.24 12'9" x 10'7" 4.17 x 3.00 13'8'' x 9'10'' N 4.17 x 3.00 13'8'' x 9'10'' LOT 9: House - 79.

9 LOT 8: Court Lodge Barn Court Lodge Barn is a traditional Sussex Barn with an attractive thatched roof currently used as additional car parking. Within Lot 8 is also a swimming pool and pool equipment building. Court Lodge Barn could make an attractive dwelling subject to the necessary consents. P a t h War Meml ice NOT TO SCALE '7" LB Reception hall Meadow View House LOT ha x '11" x 19'7" Sussex barn Sussex barn x '11" x 19'7" Dining room 4.51 x '9'' x 8'11'' 4.17 x '8'' x 8'9'' 4.17 x '8'' x 9'10'' 4.17 x '8'' x 8'9'' 4.17 x '8'' x 8'9'' Dining room Dining room 4.51 x x '9'' x 8'11'' 14'9'' x 8'11'' Crown Court Copyright Lodge Licence Number Savills (UK) Ltd x '9" x 10'7" 4.17 x '8'' x 9'10'' N 4.17 x '8'' x 9'10'' LOT 9: House sq m (852 sq ft) Store Room sq m (64 sq ft) 88 Brookers Farm Cottage 88 Brookers Farm Cottage offers an attractive brick built three bedroom semi detached property located next to Brookers Farmyard. It is currently let on and AST producing a monthly rental of 990. The ground floor provides a sitting room, dining room and kitchen with two bedrooms and bathroom Store on the roomfirst floor and a further bedroom on the second floor. House sq m (852 sq ft) Store Room sq m (64 sq ft) House sq Trueplan m (852(UK) sq ft) Limited Store Room sq m (64 sq ft) 2.80 x '2'' x 9'0'' 3.01 x '10'' x 8'8'' 2.80 x x '2'' x 9'0'' 9'2'' x 9'0'' 3.01 x '10'' x 8'8'' Dining room 4.51 x '9'' x 8'11'' 4.17 x '8'' x 8'9'' 4.17 x '8'' x 9'10'' 3.01 x '10'' x 8'8'' Second floor Store room Gross internal area (approx.) Store room 4.15 x 3.02 House '7'' x sq 9'11'' m (852 sq ft) Eaves access Second floor 4.15 x '7'' x 9'11'' Eaves access Eaves access Second floor Store Room sq m (64 sq ft) 2.80 x '2'' x 9'0'' 3.01 x '10'' x 8'8'' 4.15 x '7'' x 9'11'' Store room 4.15 x '7'' x 9'11'' Eaves access.96 x 3.81 '6" x 12'6" Second floor ffice

GENERAL REMARKS N Method of Sale: Court and Brookers Farm is to be sold by private treaty, as a whole or in 9 separate lots. A deposit of 10% of the agreed sale value will be required at exchange.

10 GENERAL REMARKS N Method of Sale: Court and Brookers Farm is to be sold by private treaty, as a whole or in 9 separate lots. A deposit of 10% of the agreed sale value will be required at exchange. The property is sold subject to the existing tenancies (occupation) Tenure and Possession: Property Tenancy Rent Court Lodge Flat 88 Brookers Farm Meadow View Vacant ERV 800 pcm EPC Rating Council Tax 55 D Band F AST 990 pcm 28 F Band D Rent Ag Act Statutory 900 pcm 24 F Band G LOT 9 LOT 2 LOT 6,7,8 LOT 3 LOT 4 LOT 5 Services: Mains water and electricity, private drainage Local Authorities: Gravesham District Council ( ) and Kent County Council ( ). LOT 1 Wayleaves, Easements and Rights of Way: The property is being sold subject to, and with the benefit of, all existing wayleaves, easements and rights of way whether public or private, specifically mentioned herein or not. There are a number of public rights of way cross the Estate, further details of which can be obtained from the Vendors agents Basic Payment Scheme: The farmland is registered with the Rural Payments Agency and Entitlements will be included within the sale. The claim for the current year will be retained by the Vendor and the Vendor agrees to use reasonable endeavours to transfer the Entitlements for future Basic Payments to the Purchaser. Environmental Schemes: The land is not within a grant scheme at present but continues to meet the requirements for organic status. Sporting, Timber and Mineral Rights: The sporting and mineral rights, in so far as they are owned, are included in the sale. VAT: Any guide prices quoted or discussed are exclusive of VAT. In the event of a sale of the Estate or any part of it, or any right attached to it becoming a chargeable event for purposes of VAT, such tax would be payable in addition to the purchase price. NOT TO SCALE Data Room: A data room has been set up which provides additional information on the property. If you wish to access the data room please contact the selling agents. Employees/TUPE: There is no TUPE applicable. Health and Safety: Given the potential hazards of a working farm we would ask you to be as vigilant as possible when making your inspection for your own personal safety, particularly around the farm buildings. If there is any point which is of particular importance to you, we invite you to discuss this with us, especially before you travel to view the property. VIEWING NOTE - Reproduced from the Ordnance Survey Map with the permission of the Controller of H.M. Stationery. Crown copyright licence number Savills (UK) Limited NOTE - Published for the purposes of identification only and although believed to be correct its accuracy is not guaranteed. MCL: 24339/LOCATION PLAN Date: 17/04/2018 The Cartographic & Design Team, Wessex House, Wimborne, Dorset. BH21 1PB Tel: (01202) Strictly by appointment with Savills London on +44 (0) , Savills Haywards Heath +44 (0) , Savills Maidstone +44 (0) If there is any point which is of particular importance to you, we invite you to discuss this with us, especially before you travel to view the property. Directions: From the A2 take the exit signposted Cobham/Shorne. Head south along Halfpence Lane until you arrive at Cobham at which point one should take the first exit on to Cobhambury Road. After approximately one mile turn right on Luddesdown Road and follow the signposts for Luddesdown Church. Viewers are advised to park at the Sussex Barn. DA13 0XE

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Savills Rural Agency 23 King Hill Avenue West Malling, Kent ME19 4UA rmann@savills.com +44 (0)1732 879050 Savills National Farms & Estates 33 Margaret Street London W1G 0JD gwordsworth@savills.

12 Savills Rural Agency 23 King Hill Avenue West Malling, Kent ME19 4UA +44 (0) Savills National Farms & Estates 33 Margaret Street London W1G 0JD +44 (0) savills.com Savills Rural Agency Chelsea House, 8-14 The Broadway Haywards Heath, West Sussex RH16 3AH +44 (0) Important Notice Savills, their clients and any joint agents give notice that: 1. They are not authorised to make or give any representations or warranties in relation to the property either here or elsewhere, either on their own behalf or on behalf of their client or otherwise. They assume no responsibility for any statement that may be made in these particulars. These particulars do not form part of any offer or contract and must not be relied upon as statements or representations of fact. 2. Any areas, measurements or distances are approximate. The text, images and plans are for guidance only and are not necessarily comprehensive. It should not be assumed that the property has all necessary planning, building regulation or other consents and Savills have not tested any services, equipment or facilities. Purchasers must satisfy themselves by inspection or otherwise. 3. The reference to any mechanical or electrical equipment or other facilities at the property shall not constitute a representation ( unless otherwise stated) as to its state or condition or that it is capable of fulfilling its intended function and prospective purchasers / tenants should satisfy themselves as to the fitness of such equipment for their requirements. Particulars prepared March 2018 Photographs taken October 2017 and January 2018

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