Rural Property Auction Wednesday 29th July 2015

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1 CHARTERED SURVEYORS ESTATE AGENTS PLANNING CONSULTANTS AUCTIONEERS & VALUERS Rural Property Auction Wednesday 29th July 2015 The Grange Moor Hotel, St Michael s Road, Maidstone, Kent ME16 8BS

2 COLLECTIVE AUCTION OF AGRICULTURAL AND RESIDENTIAL PROPERTY For Sale by Auction (unless sold prior) VENUE: The Grange Moor Hotel, Maidstone, Kent ME16 8BS - Telephone: DIRECTIONS: Coming from the Tonbridge side of Maidstone, follow the A26 through Wateringbury and Barming. Continue on this road through two sets of traffic lights and St Michael s Church will shortly be seen on the right. The entrance to St Michael s Road is immediately before the churchyard on the right. DATE & TIME: Wednesday 29th July 2015 Auction commences at 2.30 pm LAMBERT & FOSTER AUCTION OFFICE 77 COMMERCIAL ROAD. PADDOCK WOOD. TONBRIDGE. KENT TN12 6DS Tel: Fax: agric@lambertandfoster.co.uk

3 NOTICE TO ALL BIDDERS 1 This catalogue contains details about properties being sold at auction. Those details are subject to change up to and including the day of the Auction. Please check our website regularly at and look out for any additional materials available on the day of the Auction, in order to stay fully informed with the up-to-date information. 2 The right is reserved to sell any of the Lots prior to the Auction, to withdraw any Lot from the Auction, and to vary the order of sale. If any Bidders are intending to come to the Auction for a specific Lot they are advised to check with the Auctioneers the day before the Auction to ensure that the particular Lot will be offered at the Auction. 3 A guide price, or range of guide prices, is shown for each Lot as an indication of the Seller s current minimum acceptable price at Auction, to assist Bidders in deciding whether or not to pursue a purchase. The reserve price would usually fall within 10% of the guide price where a single figure is provided, or where a range of guide prices is specified, within that range. 4 A reserve price is the Seller s minimum acceptable price at Auction and the figure below which the Auctioneer cannot sell. The reserve price is not disclosed and remains confidential between the Seller and the Auctioneer. 5 Both the guide price, or range of guide prices, and the reserve price, can be subject to change up to and including the day of the Auction. 6 The successful Bidder is bound under contract to purchase the Lot as soon as the Auctioneer s gavel falls on their final bid. Immediately thereafter the Purchaser will be handed a card to complete supplying details of their name and address and those of their solicitors. 7 The information from the card will be used to complete a Sale Memorandum in the form of that at the back of this catalogue which the Purchaser must sign and exchange with the Auctioneer s staff prior to leaving the Auction room. 8 The deposit is payable on the fall of the gavel. Purchasers are required to bring a Banker s Draft or Building Society cheque for an amount representing a sum not less than the deposit, or alternatively a Personal Bank Debit Card (not Credit Card, Business Debit Card or Cash Card) for payment of the deposit. Bidders should notify their bank in advance that they may be making a higher than usual transaction on their card and we would recommend that Bidders check whether or not their debit card has a payment limit prior to the Auction. The deposit in respect of any Lot is 10% of the purchase price or 1,000, whichever is the higher. Cash, or personal or company cheques will not be accepted under any circumstances. All Banker s Drafts or Building Society cheques should be made payable to Lambert & Foster. 9 Each Lot is sold subject to the General Auction Conduct Conditions as varied by Lambert & Foster Special Conditions of Sale and Extra Special Conditions of Sale (if any) which will be available from the Auctioneers at least 2 weeks before the Auction. 10 A pack of legal documents will be made available from the Auctioneers prior to the Auction in respect of each Lot for inspection by Bidders. 11 Plans or extracts from plans in this catalogue are based upon the Ordnance Survey Map with the sanction of the Controller of H.M. Stationery Office Crown Copyright reserved. Plans in this catalogue are for identification purposes only unless specifically provided otherwise in the Extra Special Conditions of Sale. Any stated acreage is for guidance only. 12 Whilst we endeavour to make the details of each Lot accurate and reliable, if there are any points of particular importance to you, please contact this office and we will be pleased to check this information, particularly if you are travelling some distance to view the Lot. 13 Bidders should note that in addition to the purchase price the Purchaser of each Lot agrees to pay the Auctioneer with the deposit an administration fee of 300 (including VAT). All Prospective Purchasers must read Notice to All Bidders on Page 2 which includes Definitions of the Guide Price 2

4 SUMMARY OF LOTS LOT NO LOCATION DESCRIPTION EST. ACREAGE 1 Land at Station Approach, Littlestone, New Romney, Kent TN28 8LU Land on the edge of the village Cobnut Barn, Hermitage Lane, Barming, Kent ME20 7PX Agricultural Smallholding with 2 bed Barn and Outbuildings Williams Farm, Rye Road, Sandhurst, Kent TN18 5HP Agricultural smallholding with yard Land off Darenth Road, South Darenth, Dartford, Kent DA2 7QT Pasture Paddocks SOLICITORS LOT 1 Cemex Legal Department, Cemex UK Operations Ltd, Cemex House, Coldharbour Lane, Thorpe, Egham, Surrey TW20 8TD Telephone Fax For the attention of James Harrison james.harrison@cemex.com 2 Whitehead Monckton, Watling Street, Canterbury, Kent CT1 2AN Telephone Fax For the attention of Marsha Marriner marshamarriner@whitehead-monckton.co.uk 3 Cooper & Burnett, Napier House, Mount Emphraim Road, Tunbridge Wells, Kent TN1 1EE Telephone Fax For the attention of Adrian Whichcord mw@cooperburnett.com 4 Alston Ashby, 75 High Street, Chatham, Kent ME4 4EE Telephone: Fax For the attention of Christopher Ashby. alston_ashby@btconnect.com All Prospective Purchasers must read Notice to All Bidders on Page 2 which includes Definitions of the Guide Price 3

5 LEGAL DOCUMENTS Packs are generally available and should contain the Special Conditions, Extra Special Conditions (if any), Title Deeds, Office Copy Entries, Leases (where applicable) and Search Documents which may be viewed online from the Property Auction page of our website at Registration is required but this is a free service. Paper copies can be inspected at Lambert & Foster s Office or purchased for a minimum charge of 25 plus VAT. It is advisable that you send these to your solicitors. All legal packs are available for inspection in the auction room. You may contact the vendors solicitors direct. Their details are printed in this catalogue. LAMBERT & FOSTER SPECIAL CONDITIONS OF SALE 1. The buyer agrees to pay the Auctioneer an administration fee of 300 (including VAT). Such payment is in addition to the price and falls payable by the buyer to the Auctioneer with the deposit. 2. In the event that the seller makes available prior to the Auction for inspection by bidders any search results, the buyer will reimburse the seller on completion the cost of the same. MONEY LAUNDERING REGULATIONS In response to the Money Laundering Regulations, Lambert & Foster Auction Department will require full identification details of all successful buyers of property in this Auction. Buyers must produce to Lambert & Foster Auction Department two forms of identification for each buyer. Where a purchase is to be in joint names then each buyer must produce identification details as follows: IDENTITY DOCUMENTS Any one of the following for each buyer:- 1. Full 10 year signed UK or English worded EU passport or Resident Permit issued by the Home Office or EU Nationals on sight of their own passport. 2. Full UK Driving License with current address (with or without photocard). 3. Firearm/shotgun certificate. 4. Current benefits book. 5. Inland Revenue current tax year notification. EVIDENCE OF ADDRESS Any one of the following for each buyer:- 1. Current financial year Council Tax bill. 2. Council/Housing Association Rent book paid within the last 3 months. 3. Utility bill within the last 3 months. 4. Original, up to date mortgage statement. 5. Vehicle Registration document. 6. Current house or motor Insurance certificate. 7. Bank/Building Society savings statement. 8. Full UK Driving licence (if not used for identity). A TRANSACTION CANNOT PROCEED IF ANY BUYER IS UNABLE TO PRODUCE FULL IDENTIFICATION TO THE SATISFACTION OF LAMBERT & FOSTER. Lambert & Foster comply with the Money Laundering Regulations 2003 and in the event that Lambert & Foster have any suspicion of money laundering involved on any property in this Auction then they will make the appropriate disclosure report to the authorities. All Prospective Purchasers must read Notice to All Bidders on Page 2 which includes Definitions of the Guide Price 4

6 All Prospective Purchasers must read Notice to All Bidders on Page 2 which includes Definitions of the Guide Price 5

7 LOT 1 LAND AT STATION APPROACH, LITTLESTONE, NEW ROMNEY, KENT TN28 8LU Land on the edge of the village extending to 2.68 Acres (1.08 Hectares) Guide Price: 65,000-80,000 SITUATION: The land is located in Station Approach on the edge of the built up extent of the coastal village of Littlestone in Kent. Littlestone and the adjacent New Romney have a full range of social, recreational and educational amenities, as well as its famous Light Railway Station and connections. DIRECTIONS: Station Approach is opposite New Romney Light Railway Station. Proceed along Station Approach and the land will be seen after the garage on your right-hand side, sandwiched between the entrance road and the Romney Hythe and Dymchurch Railway. All Prospective Purchasers must read Notice to All Bidders on Page 2 which includes Definitions of the Guide Price 6

8 VIEWING: At any reasonable time during daylight hours. LOCAL AUTHORITY: Shepway District Council, Civic Centre, Castle Hill Avenue, Folkestone, Kent CT20 2QY Telephone DESCRIPTION: Located on the outskirts of the built up extent of New Romney and Littlestone, this rectangular block of agricultural land extends to some 2.68 acres (1.08 hectares). The land could be suitable for non-agricultural uses subject to appropriate Planning Consents being obtained. NOTE: Prospective purchasers should be aware that the contract will include a Retention of Future Development Value Clause and further details will be available in the legal pack. Lot 1 All Prospective Purchasers must read Notice to All Bidders on Page 2 which includes Definitions of the Guide Price 7

9 LOT 2 COBNUT BARN, HERMITAGE LANE, BARMING, KENT ME20 7PX A superbly located Agricultural Smallholding including 2 bedroom detached Barn together with extensive Outbuildings standing in Orchard and Pasture Land extending to some 8.29 Acres (3.35 Hectares) Price Guide: 500, ,000 SITUATION: Cobnut Barn is located some 3 miles north-west of the County Town of Maidstone in Kent. It occupies an extremely convenient location in Hermitage Lane opposite Barming Railway Station. The M20 junction 5 is half a mile drive to the north with its onward connection to the M26/M25 and national motorway network. Local shopping facilities are available in nearby Quarry Wood Estate, half a mile to the north of the property. DIRECTIONS: From the M20 junction 5 head south along Coldharbour Lane and at the roundabout, take the M20 London Road towards West Malling. At the first set of traffic lights, filter left into Hermitage Lane and the entrance to Cobnut Farm will be found after a short distance on the right-hand side opposite Barming Railway Station. VIEWING: Strictly by appointment with the Auctioneers ( ). LOCAL AUTHORITY: Tonbridge & Malling Borough Council, Gibson Building, Gibson Drive, Kingshill, West Malling, Kent ME19 4LZ DESCRIPTION: COBNUT BARN: A two bedroom detached dwelling of block construction with weatherboard cladding under a pitched tiled roof. The accommodation comprises a rear door to utility room leading to a shower with WC pedestal basin, connecting door to a large open plan kitchen and living area with range of high and low kitchen units, Belfast sink and fitted oven, French window opens to garden, exposed wooden floors. Door to sitting room/bedroom 2 with French windows to garden. Stairs lead to under eaves first floor open plan loft/bedroom 1. All Prospective Purchasers must read Notice to All Bidders on Page 2 which includes Definitions of the Guide Price 8

10 SERVICES: Water and electricity are connected. Private cesspool drainage. Solid fuel wood burner. Council Tax Band D /BED 2 Sitting Room Games Room All Prospective Purchasers must read Notice to All Bidders on Page 2 which includes Definitions of the Guide Price 9

11 There are many Outbuildings including: THE GARAGE BLOCK 4.43m x 4.4m. A substantial timber framed garage with weatherboarded elevations under concrete interlocking tile roofs. Stairs lead to a loft store (4.4m maximum x 3.55m). Behind the garage is a securely fenced poultry run including a number of poultry sheds. A Lean-to (3.24m x 3.71m) attaches to the garage and includes a number of nesting boxes and a fully fenced aviary. Chicken house (3.66m x 1.38m) of timber and felt roof construction with further aviaries and poultry runs. From the main yard opposite the Barn, there is a World War II Anderson Shelter (2.53m x 4.32m) and close to the barn is the large raised garden Decking Area and Garden House. Immediately adjoining Cobnut Barn is a substantial range of single storey timber and weatherboard clad sheds in a variety of uses as described below. Games Room (7.78m x 4.14m) General Store (3.4m x 4.14m) Store 2 (4.29m x 3.6m and 2.24m x 4.97m) Workshop (8.91m x 4.97m and 3.57m x 2.13m) The buildings are extended by a purpose built Aviary and a mono-pitch two storage area. Adjacent to these buildings is a secure steel ex- Shipping Container. Behind the main range of buidings is a storage yard. This comprises a U-shaped block of mono-pitched timber stores partly clad with box profile steel sheeting. The main body of the building is 9.7m x 4.8m with two wings extending to 14.19m x 2m. Adjoining the orchard and paddock land is a range of agricultural buildings including the timber Field Shelter (4.73m x 3.31m) on a concrete base, the lean-to Sheep Pens (4.8m x 3m) and Feed Store (4.5m x 2.27m) with concrete floor. Tucked into the woodland area adjacent to the building is an attractive ornamental pond area, partly shaded by a timber pergola. Completing the buildings is an elevated treehouse accessed by a wooden staircase. THE FARMLAND: The overall area of the smallholding extends to some 8.29 acres (3.35 hectares). In addition to a small copse of woodland that has been developed for poultry keeping, there is an open area of grass to the north and to the west is an extensive area of coppiced cobnut orchards with grazing underneath. The site is bordered by a railway line on its southern boundary and mature hedging and sheltered belts along its northern and western sides, in turn bordered by open agricultural land. PLANNING: A Lawful Development Certificate (Existing) was issued by the Tonbridge and Malling Council on 10 th October 2014 confirming the residential use of the main barn as a Single Dwelling House Planning Reference TM/14/02709/LDE. Copies of the planning documents will be included within the legal pack. The area benefitting from the Certificate of Lawful Development comprises the entrance way and the majority of the yard and buildings on the eastern side of the plot. All Prospective Purchasers must read Notice to All Bidders on Page 2 which includes Definitions of the Guide Price 10

12 LOT 2 All Prospective Purchasers must read Notice to All Bidders on Page 2 which includes Definitions of the Guide Price 11

13 LOT 3 WILLIAMS FARM, RYE ROAD, SANDHURST, KENT TN18 5HP An agricultural smallholding with an excellent Yard and Buildings with far reaching southerly views. In all some acres / 9.28 hectares Price Guide: 350,000 SITUATION: Williams Farm is located on the south side of the A268 midway between the villages of Hawkhurst and Sandhurst in Kent. Hawkhurst has an extensive range of shopping facilities including two supermarkets and enjoys easy onward access to the A21 which lies some 5 miles to the west of Williams Farm. The A21 provides direct connections to the national motorway network to the north and the coast to the south. DIRECTIONS: If approaching from the north, head towards the Flimwell crossroads junction with the A268. At the traffic lights turn left and pass through the village of Hawkhurst and the farm will be found after about two miles on your right hand side adjacent to Field Green Cattery which is clearly signed before Sandhurst Village. VIEWING: Strictly by appointment with the Auctioneers on LOCAL AUTHORITY: Tunbridge Wells Borough Council, Mount Pleasant Road, Royal Tunbridge Wells, Kent TN1 1RS. Telephone: DESCRIPTION: Williams Farm is an excellent agricultural smallholding which includes a versatile set of modern farm buildings set central to its own land extending to about acres (9.28 hectares). The property is approached off the A268 over a driveway which leads to a concreted yard area which is bordered by a high Leylandii hedge on two sides. Within this yard is a substantial steel portal frame Workshop (14m x 9.2m) fully enclosed with block walls and box profile steel cladding to eaves under a pitched corrugated fibre cement roof. Water is connected to the Workshop. All Prospective Purchasers must read Notice to All Bidders on Page 2 which includes Definitions of the Guide Price 12

14 The building has a screeded concrete floor, a workshop pit, together with a small elevated office area. Water and three phase electricity are connected. The workshop is surrounded by a generous concrete yard. To the left of the drive is the Lambing Shed (18m x 8.42m) - a four bay steel portal frame building with part block walls to eaves under a box profile steel roof. There is a further enclosed yard area within which is located the Livestock Shed (13.5m x 9m) with lean-to s (13.5m x 4m and 10m x 4m) - a three bay steel portal frame shed with a box profile steel clad roof with concrete floor and part block retaining walls. The building is divided into a number of separate areas for livestock housing and behind the building is a smaller box profile steel clad cart shed. Both yard areas are enclosed with post and rail fencing The FARMLAND lies adjacent to the farm buildings with the more northerly section being accessed off the drive and also having long frontage to the Rye Road. Within this block there is an attractive, stocked pond. The farmland to the south of the farm buildings is divided into a number of post and rail pasture paddocks and enjoys commanding views over adjacent countryside to the south. The farm is offered for sale on behalf of the Executor and has not been actively farmed for the last 3 years. LOT 3 All Prospective Purchasers must read Notice to All Bidders on Page 2 which includes Definitions of the Guide Price 13

15 LOT 4 LAND OFF DARENTH ROAD SOUTH, SOUTH DARENTH, DARTFORD, KENT DA2 7QT Approximately Acres (4.75 Hectares) of Pasture Paddocks close to the M25 motorway. Price Guide: 110, ,000 SITUATION: The land is located on the rural outskirts of Dartford in North Kent. The land is sited immediately to the south-east of Junction 2 of the M25 motorway where it intersects with the A2 London bound carriageway. It is approximately 21 miles from Central London. DIRECTIONS: From the centre of Dartford, head south on the A225 towards Sutton at Hone. After passing over the M25 motorway, look out for Parsonage Lane. Turn into Parsonage Lane and having passed the lakes on your right-hand side, look out for Darenth Road South on your left. Turn into Darenth Road South and follow along to the gated entrance at the end of the lane. The land is best viewed on foot from this point so walk along the roadway and the land will be seen on your right-hand side. VIEWING: At any reasonable time during daylight hours. DESCRIPTION: Enjoying a south-westerly aspect, the land comprises fenced pasture paddocks totalling some acres. The land is bordered by established mature hedgerows and tree lined boundaries on its south-west and north-east boundary. Water: The troughs and water supply at Points X and Y are excluded from the sale. The water supply to Lot 4 is to the trough at Part Z. Fencing: The buyer will own and be responsible for maintaining the fence line marked with the inward facing T mark. All Prospective Purchasers must read Notice to All Bidders on Page 2 which includes Definitions of the Guide Price 14

16 Z LOT 4 Y T X All Prospective Purchasers must read Notice to All Bidders on Page 2 which includes Definitions of the Guide Price 15

17 FOR SALE BY PRIVATE TREATY ARLINGTON, HAILSHAM, EAST SUSSEX An attractive, productive block of Pasture and Woodland with high Conservation and Amenity appeal. In all some Acres (28.5 Hectares) For Sale as a Whole or in 3 Lots Lot 1: Wilbees Woodlands and Ponds Acres: Guide Price: 190, ,000 Lot 2: Grassland at Wilbees Farm Acres. Guide Price: 170, Lot 3: Land to South of Copyhold Cottages Acres. Guide Price: 130, ,000 BECKLEY, RYE, EAST SUSSEX Acres (27.47 Hectares) of Farmland including some 58.5 Acres of Arable Land, together with woodland shelter belts and ponds totalling some 1.61 Acres. Guide Price 385,000 All Prospective Purchasers must read Notice to All Bidders on Page 2 which includes Definitions of the Guide Price 16

18 LAUGHTON, EAST SUSSEX Spacious detached Bungalow (AOC) with lovely views to rear over the South Downs. Large agricultural building, lambing tunnel and 5 acres of land. Guide Price 599,950 STAPLEHURST, KENT Classic 1920 s Farmhouse and detached 2 storey annexe, outbuildings including pole barn incorporating stables with gardens and paddock extending to approx 1.5 acres Guide Price 910,000 MARDEN, KENT Detached period country home with 3 beds and 2 receptions in need of modernising throughout with 4 acres and outbuildings Guide Price 595,000 All Prospective Purchasers must read Notice to All Bidders on Page 2 which includes Definitions of the Guide Price 17

19 Property Auction Results 29th April 2015 LOT LOCATION DESCRIPTION ACREAGE RESULTS 1 Land adjacent to the River Medway at Factory Farm, Wouldham Road, Rochester, Kent ME1 3TL 2 Land adjacent to the River Beult, Vicarage Road, Yalding, Maidstone, Kent ME18 6DY 3 Honeywood Rough, off Pluckley Road, Charing, Ashford, Kent TN27 0AH 4 Boormans Stud Farmland, The Street, Kingston, Canterbury, Kent CT4 6JQ 5 Kings Hill Rare Breed Farm, Malling Road, Kings Hill, West Malling, Kent ME19 4PN 7 Land and Buildings at Brent Farm, Under Road, Magham Down, Herstmonceux, East Sussex BN27 1QE 4 Slivers of Land 1.10 SOLD 3,000 Agricultural Land with river frontage Mixed Broadleaf Woodland 8.98 SOLD PRIOR TO AUCTION SOLD 85,000 Pasture Fields SOLD PRIOR TO AUCTION Smallholding with Consent for Buildings SOLD 260,000 Land and Buildings 1.4 SOLD PRIOR TO AUCTION SOLD SOLD SOLD SOLD PLEASE CONTACT ALAN MUMMERY FOR ADVICE ON ENTERING YOUR PROPERTY IN OUR OCTOBER AUCTION alan.mummery@lambertandfoster.co.uk All Prospective Purchasers must read Notice to All Bidders on Page 2 which includes Definitions of the Guide Price 18

20 All Prospective Purchasers must read Notice to All Bidders on Page 2 which includes Definitions of the Guide Price 19

21 MEMORANDUM LOT NO: VENDOR: NAME & ADDRESS OF BUYER: LOT(S): Do hereby acknowledge that I/We have this day purchased the property described as - In the within catalogue for the sum of (figures and words) - and having paid to the Auctioneers, Messrs LAMBERT & FOSTER, the sum of (figures and words) - as a deposit and in part payment of the purchase money, I/We hereby agree to pay the remainder of the said purchase money and to complete the said purchase according to the attached General Auction Conduct Conditions as varied by Lambert & Foster Special Conditions of Sale and Extra Special Conditions of Sale (if any) for the lot SIGNED: AS WITNESS MY/OUR HAND this.. day of..../15 PURCHASE MONEY: Tenant Right Total Purchase Price LESS: Deposit paid 10% (minimum of 1,000 per Lot) BALANCE DUE: As Agents for the vendors, we hereby confirm this sale and as Agents acknowledge receipt of the deposit. SIGNED: DATED: ABSTRACT OF TITLE TO BE SENT TO: FAO: All Prospective Purchasers must read Notice to All Bidders on Page 2 which includes Definitions of the Guide Price 20

22 Part of the Local Landscape Property Professionals for over 100 years in Kent and Sussex Residential Lettings Professionals Estate Agents Farm Agency and Rural Professional Services CHARTERED SURVEYORS ESTATE AGENTS PLANNING CONSULTANTS AUCTIONEERS & VALUERS Planning and Building Surveying Bloomfields Chartered Town Planners Over a century as Auctioneers Paddock Wood 77 Commercial Road, Paddock Wood, Kent TN12 6DS T Mayfield Handleys, The Estate Office, High Street, Mayfield, E. Sussex TN20 6AE T Cranbrook Weald Office, 39 High Street, Cranbrook, Kent TN17 3DN T Maidstone Auction Market