Waddenhall Farm

Petham, Canterbury

Kent CT4 5PX

Address

Waddenhall Farm, Petham, Canterbury, Kent, CT4 5PX

A highly productive ring fenced fruit farm extending to approximately 96.86 acres (39.20 hectares), benefitting

from a useful vernacular building. For sale as a whole or in two lots.

Situation

The farm is situated to the west of Stone Street (B2068), between the villages of Waltham and Bossingham, to the south

of the Cathedral City of Canterbury. The nearest postcode is CT4 5PX.

Directions

From the Old Dover Road in Canterbury head towards Folkestone on the Nackington Road (B2068) after approximately

5½ miles take a right hand turn off Stone Street onto The Gogway, the farm entrance is on your right hand side after

about 0.8 miles. From the M20 take the exit at junction 11, following the B2068 towards Canterbury. After

approximately 7 ½ miles turn left on to The Gogway, the farm entrance is on your right hand side after about 0.8 miles.

Description

Waddenhall Farm is a useful block of land planted with high yielding varieties of apples in about 2004. Much of the land

is surrounded by woodland, making the farm suitable for polytunnels and other protected growing environments, subject

to obtaining the necessary planning consents. The two lots are described below:

Lot 1

Lot 1 comprises 38.80 hectares (95.87 acres), divided into six main parcels, planted with a mixture of Braeburn, Early

Windsor and Bramley apples. A detailed breakdown of the cropping is outlined below, which includes tree numbers. In

addition there is a small area of woodland located on the western side of the farm of approximately 1.42 hectares (3.50

acres). The land is classified as Grade 2 and 3 on the DEFRA Land Classification Maps, with the soil type being

predominantly a clay loam. The land is accessed via the main access adjacent to Waddenhall Farm, however there are

two other accesses which service the land off The Gogway.

Orchard Variety Tree Count Tree Ha Planted

Dunlies Braeburn 18156 9.28 2004

Dunlies Early Windsor 6172 3.15 2004

Gogway Bramley 9442 3.81 2004

Gogway Early Windsor 4885 2.00 2004

Yockletts Braeburn 18857 8.66 2004

Yockletts Early Windsor 6325 2.91 2004

Total 29.81

Lot 2

This principally comprises the building, yard area and a small grassed area, extending to approximately 0.4 hectares (0.98

acres). Situated close to the building is a galvanized steel water tank and an adjacent borehole, used to extract water for

spraying which could potentially be used to supply a trickle irrigation system. The building is built in a vernacular style,

measuring approximately 24.10 m x 7.67m and contains a chemical/fuel store, open storage area, mess room and several

smaller store rooms, along with a first floor storage area. The building could be suitable for a range of alternative uses,

subject to obtaining the necessary planning consents.

Designations

Both lots are situated within the Kent Downs Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty. In addition, the southern-most parcel

of woodland within Lot 1 forms part of the Yockletts Bank Site of Special Scientific Interest.

Services

Lot 2 benefits from a mains electricity supply into the building and water is supplied via the adjacent borehole and

holding tank.

Wayleaves Easements Rights of Way The property is sold subject to and with the benefit of all existing covenants, wayleaves, easements and rights of way

whether public or private, specifically mentioned or not.

We are aware the Lot 1 is bisected from east to west by a Public Footpath (CB399) which runs from Yockletts Bank

through the land and out through the main access onto the Gogway. There is also a Public Footpath that runs around the

boundary of Lot 1 in the north western corner (CB396).

There are a number of poles and electric lines which cross near to the main entrance to the farm for which a wayleave

payment is received, however there are no formal wayleaves in place.

Sporting Rights

These are in hand.

Tenure & Possession

Freehold, with vacant possession on completion, subject to any agreements for holdover.

Basic Payment Entitlements The opportunity will be given to the purchaser to acquire the Basic Payment Scheme Entitlements that relate to the land

at an amount to be agreed with the seller, which will be payable in addition to the purchase price.

Method of Sale The land is to be offered for sale by private treaty in two lots or as a whole. The Sellers reserve the right to take the land

to informal tender, formal tender or auction should they so wish. Covenants will apply in respect of the right to access

and use the borehole within Lot 2, if this lot is sold separately.

Plan Please see the plans overleaf. The boundaries on this plan are indicative only and the land will be sold in accordance with

the Registered Title.

Areas Areas quoted are for guidance purposes only and are given without responsibility. Any intending purchaser should not

rely upon them as statements or representations of fact, but must satisfy themselves by inspection or otherwise as to the

area in question.

Sandwich 01304 612147

www.gwfinn.co.uk

G807

Local Authority

Canterbury City Council, Military Road, Canterbury, Kent CT1 1YW (01227 862000).

www.canterbury.gov.uk.

Viewing Strictly by confirmed appointment with the agents.

Email nar@gwfinn.com or m.chandler@gwfinn.com. If you are unsure of any details of this land,

please speak to either Nicholas Rooke on 01227 454111 or 01304 612147 or Mark Chandler on 01304

612147.

Guide Price Offers in the region of:

Lot 1: £960,000

Lot 2: £150,000

Commercial sales and lettings, release of tenancies and a number of other property transactions are

subject to VAT and where relevant VAT is charged for in addition to any consideration quoted. VAT

is not chargeable in this instance although the seller reserves the right to elect to tax without notice.

Agent’s Note

1. The Agent has not checked the legal documents to verify the freehold/leasehold status of the property. The

buyer is advised to obtain verification from their Solicitor or Surveyor.

2. The particulars of this property were produced in December 2015. Ref.MC/NAR/AM.

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If so, when ringing or calling at our offices, please ask to speak to a member of staff who has viewed the

property, as in this way we are likely to be able to give you the best possible reply to your questions.

2. We have not carried out a survey and are not in a position to express a view on the condition of any property,

which we are offering for sale. .

GW Finn & Sons, 1-3 King Street, Sandwich, Kent CT13 9BY