COLLECTIVE AUCTION OF AGRICULTURAL AND RESIDENTIAL PROPERTY For Sale by Auction (unless sold prior) VENUE: The Grange Moor Hotel, Maidstone, Kent ME16 8BS - Telephone: 01622 677623 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: Thursday 19th October 2017 Auction commences at 2.30 pm LAMBERT & FOSTER AUCTION OFFICE 77 COMMERCIAL ROAD. PADDOCK WOOD. TONBRIDGE. KENT TN12 6DS Tel: 01892 832325 Fax: 01892 834700 agric@lambertandfoster.co.uk
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SUMMARY OF LOTS LOT NO LOCATION DESCRIPTION EST. ACREAGE 1 View Villa Garages, West Farleigh, Maidstone, Kent ME15 0NX 8 Garages in Village location 2 Fishing Rights at Lodgefield Farm, Blackham, Tunbridge Wells, Kent TN3 9TN Woodland and 960m of Single Bank Fishing Rights (Let ) 2.46 3 Copshall Farm, Butchers Lane, Guestling, East Sussex TN35 4LT 2 Agricultural Buildings 2.26 4 The Cellars, To the rear of 30 High Street, Biddenden, Ashford, Kent TN27 8AH Office Unit with Approved Change of Use to Residential 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 www.lambertandfoster.co.uk. 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 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. All Prospective Purchasers must read Notice to all Bidders on Page 2 which includes Definitions of the Guide Price 6
SOLICITORS LOT 1 Brachers, Summerfield House, 59 London Road, Maidstone, Kent ME16 8JH For the attention of Kate Baigent Telephone: 01622 690691 Fax: 01622 681430 Email: katebaigent@brachers.co.uk 2 Wright Hassall, Olympus Avenue, Leamington Spa, Warwickshire CV34 6BF For the attention of Alex Robinson Telephone: 01926 883009 Fax: 01926 885588 Email: alexandra.robinson@wrighthassall.co.uk 3 ASB Law, Horizon House, Eclipse Park, Sittingbourne Road, Maidstone, Kent ME14 3EN For the attention of Sophie Green Telephone: 01622 656500 Fax: 01622 656690 Email: sophie.green@asb-law.com 4 Whitehead Monckton, 3-4 Market Square, Tenterden, Kent TN30 6BN For the attention of Daniel Bridgland Telephone: 01580 765722 Fax: 01580 765180 Email: danielbridgland@whitehead-monckton.co.uk MONEY LAUNDERING REGULATIONS In accordance with Anti Money Laundering Regulations, Lambert & Foster Auction Department will require full identification details of all potential bidders of property in this Auction. All prospective purchasers who intend to bid at the Auction must, prior to the sale, produce to Lambert & Foster s Auction Department two forms of identification for each buyer. Buyers will be issued at the Auction with a bidding number and no purchasers will be able to bid without having preregistered and obtained a bidding number. 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). Forms will be available to complete on Auction day or can be emailed in advance to be brought along to the sale with appropriate or original documentation. Lambert & Foster comply with the Money Laundering, Terrorist Financing and Transfer of Funds (Information on the Payer (Regulations 2017) ), 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 7
LOT 1 VIEW VILLA GARAGES, WEST FARLEIGH, MAIDSTONE, KENT ME15 0NX A block of 8 garages for investment Price Guide: 70,000-80,000 SITUATION: The garages are located in the village of West Farleigh, some 4 miles west of the county town of Maidstone in Kent. The garages are located behind a row of houses in the centre of the village. DIRECTIONS: From the centre of Maidstone town centre head west on the A26 Tonbridge Road, pass through Barming and look out for the left hand turn sign posted to Teston Bridge (B2163). Follow over the bridge and the next junction with Lower Road turn left. Proceed along Lower Road and after a short distance turn right into Charlton Lane. Proceed up the land the garages will be found behind number 1 View Villas, accessed over a driveway adjacent to the cottage. VIEWING: At any reasonable time during daylight hours. DESCRIPTION: An interesting investment opportunity. The garages comprise a linked row of eight sectional concrete garages under monopitch corrugated fibre cement roof. The current owners let out the garages on licences at a weekly charge of 10 per garage. Of the eight garages seven are currently occupied. The land being sold also includes the freehold of the driveway leading off Charlton Lane and an area of land in front of the garages, subject to rights of way, please see the Legal Pack for more details. All Prospective Purchasers must read Notice to all Bidders on Page 2 which includes Definitions of the Guide Price 8
LOT 1 All Prospective Purchasers must read Notice to all Bidders on Page 2 which includes Definitions of the Guide Price 9
LOT 2 Joint Auctioneers FISHING RIGHTS AT LODGEFIELD FARM, BLACKHAM, TUNBRIDGE WELLS, KENT TN3 9TN 2.46 acres (1 hectare) of Woodland including a War time Pillbox together with approx. 9603m of single bank river frontage to the River Medway. (Currently Let) Price Guide: 80,000-90,000 SITUATION: The land is located at Lodgefield Farm on the outskirts of the village of Ashurst close to the Kent/Sussex border within the High Weald area of Outstanding Natural Beauty. Ashurst village is located 0.8 miles to the east with its railway station connecting to London Bridge in about an hour. Tunbridge Wells is some 5.8 miles to the east with its extensive recreational, educational and shopping amenities with rail connections to London Charing Cross in about 55 minutes. More local village and town amenities are available in nearby Groombridge (4 miles) and Edenbridge (8 miles). DIRECTIONS: From Tunbridge Wells head west on the A264 towards East Grinstead. Having arrived at Ashurst village after the traffic lights you will see a layby on your left hand side adjacent to the entrance to the woodland, and onwards to the river. VIEWING: At any reasonable time during daylight hours. DESCRIPTION: A rare opportunity to purchase a small block of mixed broadleaf woodland, totalling some 2.48 acres including a World War II Pillbox. The land being sold has approximately 960m of single bank frontage to the River Medway, comprising a 10m strip parallel to the line of the river. This stretch of the River Medway is nationally renowned for its Barbel fishing and offers excellent general coarse fishing, including Chub, Perch, Pike, Roach, Dace, Grayling, Carp and Brown Trout. The Fishing Rights are currently let to the Trustees of the Royal Tunbridge Wells Angling Society under a lease dated 1st April 2009. The tenants are holding over after the expiry of the initial six year term and are currently paying 948 per annum. A copy of the lease will be included within the Legal Pack. All Prospective Purchasers must read Notice to all Bidders on Page 2 which includes Definitions of the Guide Price 10
LOT 2 All Prospective Purchasers must read Notice to all Bidders on Page 2 which includes Definitions of the Guide Price 11
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LOT 3 COPSHALL FARM, BUTCHERS LANE, GUESTLING, EAST SUSSEX TN35 4LT Two substantial portal framed agricultural buildings (with a combined footprint extending to approximately 1,067m 2 / 11,480ft 2 ) together with the remains of a third building, sitting within 2.26 acres (0.91 hectares). Guide Price: 150,000-175,000 SITUATION: Copshall Farm is situated on Butchers Lane, just to the west of the junction with the A259 (Rye to Hastings road). The town of Hastings, providing substantial amenities and services, is located less than 3 miles to the south west. The nearest railway station is located at Three Oaks, which is less than a mile to the south west although the nearest mainline railway station providing direct services to London is located at Hastings. DIRECTIONS: The nearest post code to the property is TN35 4LT however please note that if using a sat nav, this does not bring you directly to the property. If approaching from Hastings, follow the A259 north for approximately 2.75 miles and after coming to the village sign for Guestling Thorn, take the left hand turning onto Butchers Lane (sign posted towards Three Oaks and Westfield). After approximately 100m, the entrance to Copshall Farm will be found on the right hand side and will be indicated by our "For Sale" board. VIEWING: At any reasonable time during daylight hours. DESCRIPTION: The site extends in total to approximately 2.26 acres (0.91 hectares) and comprises an area of grass and concrete yards, upon which are situated two substantial portal framed agricultural buildings and the remains of a third building. The buildings have been unused for some time and comprise the following:- All Prospective Purchasers must read Notice to all Bidders on Page 2 which includes Definitions of the Guide Price 13
Building 1 - a steel framed agricultural building with a part concrete floor and part earth floor under a profiled fibre cement roof. The walls are part clad with profiled fibre cement cladding and part clad with profiled steel cladding. Internally, the building measures 36.66m x 16.85m. Building 2 - a steel framed agricultural building with a mostly earth floor with a central raised concrete floor alleyway, under a profiled fibre cement roof. The walls are partly constructed of railway sleepers and partly clad with profiled fibre cement cladding. Internally, the building measures 23.12m x 19.47m. Building 3 - an overgrown building footprint that comprises the remains of a narrow rectangular brick building without a roof, that was at one time a milking parlour of approximately 100m 2. Please note that there is no electricity and no water connected to the site. LOCAL AUTHORITY: Rother District Council, Town Hall, London Road, Bexhill on Sea, East Sussex TN39 3JX www.rother.gov.uk Telephone: 01424 787000 All Prospective Purchasers must read Notice to all Bidders on Page 2 which includes Definitions of the Guide Price 14
LOT 3 All Prospective Purchasers must read Notice to all Bidders on Page 2 which includes Definitions of the Guide Price 15
LOT 4 THE CELLARS, TO THE REAR OF 30 HIGH STREET, BIDDENDEN, ASHFORD, KENT TN27 8AH A single storey Office Unit with Approved Change of Use to Residential Price Guide: 100,000-110,000 SITUATION: The Cellars are located to the immediate rear of number 30 High Street, Biddenden in the Weald of Kent. Biddenden has a good range of local services including shops, Post Office and a Primary School and convenient access via the nearby A274 to the mainline railway station at Headcorn some 4.5 miles to the north with its regular services to Central London Stations. The towns of Cranbrook (5.6 miles) and Tenterden (5 miles) offer a more extensive range of amenities and facilities. DIRECTIONS: The property is located off the High Street immediately to the rear of the Chinese restaurant. VIEWING: Strictly by appointment with the Auctioneers Cranbrook Office 01580 712888. DESCRIPTION: The Cellars comprise an attached single storey office unit which has confirmed Change of Use to residential granted by Ashford Borough Council in September 2016. The existing layout of the property comprises double doors leading into a small porch into an open plan office (7.55m x 3.86m) with a separate office area (3.28m x 2.02m). There is an L-Shaped reception room including the area of the porch (2.3m x 2.41m). Completing the accommodation is a kitchenette (2.4m x 1.33m) and WC with wash basin (1.37m x 0.96m). An application for Change of Use from an office to dwelling was granted by Ashford Borough Council on 7th September 2016, Ashford Borough Council Reference 16/01109/AS. The approved plans show doors leading into a cloakroom area open through to lounge/dining room and kitchen. There is a single bedroom and a separate family shower/wc. The floor area is 52.8 sq m (568 sq ft). SERVICES: Mains water, electricity and drainage are connected. OUTSIDE: The property has a small curtilage sufficient to park 2 vehicles. NOTE: Prospective purchasers should be aware that the restaurant attaching has the right to an air extraction fan running through the roof space of The Cellars. Further details will be included within the Legal Pack. All Prospective Purchasers must read Notice to all Bidders on Page 2 which includes Definitions of the Guide Price 16
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For Sale by Private Treaty QUINCE COTTAGE AND YARD, SCHOOL HOUSE LANE, HORSMONDEN, TONBRIDGE, KENT TN12 8BJ. An exciting rural re-development opportunity to extend an existing detached dwelling, conversion of workshop into a dwelling and a detached new-build dwelling, in a sought after rural location on the outskirts of the popular village of Horsmonden in the Weald of Kent. Set within land extending in all to some 1.56 acres. For Sale as a Whole or in 3 Lots As a Whole - Guide Price in the region of 950,000 to 1,000,000 Lot 1 School House Building Plot For a new 4 bedroom dwelling with land extending to 1.28 acres Guide Price in the region of 375,000 Lot 2 The Workshop for conversion to a 4 bedroom dwelling Guide Price in the region of 275,000 Lot 3 Quince Cottage for extension and refurbishment Guide Price in the region of 360,000 All Prospective Purchasers must read Notice to all Bidders on Page 2 which includes Definitions of the Guide Price 18
For Sale by Private Treaty HOP GARDEN STABLES, TONBRIDGE ROAD, TESTON, MAIDSTONE, KENT ME18 5BT A ring fenced equestrian smallholding with wonderful south facing views across the Medway Valley in a convenient location. In all some 11 stables and field shelters with separate hay barn standing in 10.93 acres Guide Price: 175,000-195,000 All Prospective Purchasers must read Notice to all Bidders on Page 2 which includes Definitions of the Guide Price 19
Property Auction Results 24th May 2017 LOT NO LOCATION DESCRIPTION EST. ACRE RESULT 1 The Spinney, London Road, Wrotham Woodland with attached Garage/store 0.92 SOLD - 39,000 2 Land being part of Hazelden Farm, Marden Road, Goudhurst, Kent 3 Land adjacent to the River Beult, off Vicarage Road, Yalding, Maidstone Wealden Arable Land with Woodland Shaws Agricultural Land with single bank frontage to River Beult SSSI 23.40 SOLD PRIOR IN REGION OF GUIDE PRICE 14.06 SOLD 125,000 4 Land at Lower Farm Road, Boughton Monchelsea, Maidstone, Kent 5 Land at Peens Lane, Boughton Monchelsea, Maidstone, Kent 6 Ramstile Farm, Cripple Hill, High Halden, Ashford, Kent 7 Land to the South of Cripple Hill, High Halden, Ashford, Kent 8 Land to the North side of Cripple Hill, High Halden, Ashford, Kent 9 Land to the North of Beulah, Harris Lane, High Halden, Kent TN26 3HN Pasture and Parkland Pasture 18.10 SOLD - 190,000 Pasture Land 21.50 SOLD - 182,000 Wealden Grassland Farm with Bungalow & Buildings 29.00 SOLD WITH LOTS 7 & 8 1,200,000 Pasture Land 7.9 SOLD WITH LOTS 6 & 8 1,200,000 Pasture, Woodland Shaws and Ponds Conservation Land with Woodland and Ponds 26.80 SOLD WITH LOTS 6 & 7 1,2000,000 11.50 SOLD - 135,000 10 Poppet Wood, Middle Quarter, High Halden, Kent 11 Downingbury Farmland, Maidstone Road, Pembury, Tunbridge Wells, Kent Conservation Pasture and Woodland Grade III Agricultural Land with Orchards 2.77 SOLD - 70,000 26.52 WITHDRAWN FROM AUCTION 12 Land at Old Hay, Brenchley, Tonbridge, Kent 13 Billet House Land, Crowhurst Lane, Ash, Sevenoaks, Kent 14 Breach Bungalow, Breach Farm Cottage and the Boat Shed, Upchurch, Sittingbourne, Kent Pasture Paddocks 6.80 SOLD PRIOR IN REGION OF GUIDE PRICE Pasture Paddocks 8.70 SOLD PRIOR IN REGION OF GUIDE PRICE 2 Dwellings and Buildings for Redevelopment NOT SOLD OFFERS INVITED IN THE REGION OF THE GUIDE PRICE PROPERTY NEEDED FOR OUR NEXT AUCTION. Entries Invited Now - Contact Alan Mummery 01892 832325 All Prospective Purchasers must read Notice to all Bidders on Page 2 which includes Definitions of the Guide Price 20
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MEMORANDUM LOT NO: VENDOR: NAME & ADDRESS OF BUYER: Do hereby acknowledge that I/We have this day purchased the property described as - LOT(S): 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..../17 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 24