Land For Sale
£175,000
Sparrow Hatch Lane, Bethersden, Ashford, Kent, TN26
Description
A great place to while away the hours relaxing by the pond - James Hickman, Land & Rural Property
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An attractive parcel of mature mixed species woodland which forms part of a much larger woodland known as ‘The Forest’. The woodland is accessed off a quite country lane with a choice of 2 access points and benefits from 2 ponds.
About 18.65 acres
Guide Price £175,000
Situation
Situated in the Kent countryside within easy reach of the A20m, the M20, Ashford and Tenterden. The woodland is conveniently located on a country lane between the villages of Pluckley, Bethersden & Hothfield with Pluckley station nearby. Tenterden is only 8.2 miles to the south via the A28 and the historic Cinque Port Town of Rye is about 16.5 miles.
Description
This is an especially attractive parcel of well maintained mature mixed broadleaf woodland. It has numerous mature oaks interspersed with hornbeam, ash, birch, hazel, aspen and several large conifers with a rich and varied understorey.
The wide rides on all sides and connecting paths are well maintained with both private access and rights of way from the lane.
An impressive feature is a large sinuous pond excavated over the last 20 years with varying depths (up to 1.8 metres) and managed to support the rich and varied wildlife. There is also a second smaller pond.
A number of small clearings and coppiced areas add to the diversity and there are several small covered storage facilities. Bluebells carpet the floor when in season.
There is no public access, no restrictive covenants, no Tree Preservation Orders or Article 4 Directions.
Boundaries
All boundaries are open and follow the main rides on all three sides of the woodland.
Access
There are 2 entrances and rights of way to the woodland from Sparrow Hatch Lane.
North Access -There is 4X4 access along a track that forms part of the property that leads from the locked gate.
There are good parking areas inside the woodland and along all three rides surrounding the wood.
South Access – This is a right of way, which is solid, flat and can be used with any vehicle.
Planning
All planning enquiries must be directed to Ashford Borough Council (ashford.gov.uk).
Footpath
The are no footpaths or public rights of way crossing the woodland or around the edges.
Tenure/Vacant Possession
Tenure is freehold and vacant possession is available on completion.
Health and Safety
Prospective purchasers must have regard for their own safety during viewings. Neither the sellers or Hobbs Parker Estate Agents accept any responsibility for any accident or injury as a result of viewing the property.
Boundaries/Acreage
The plan on these sales particulars and the acreage quoted are strictly for identification and guidance only. Interested parties are reminded that the property is sold in accordance with the owners Land Registry Title plan, and they must satisfy themselves as to the boundaries and the quantity of land being purchased.
Viewings
Viewings are unaccompanied and strictly by appointment only through our Ashford office on[use Contact Agent Button] or our Tenterden office on[use Contact Agent Button].
Our Ref: FAL230161