Description
Newhouse & Gosmere Farms extend to about 293.64 acres (118.83 ha) and form part of the historic Lees Court Estate, which has been under the stewardship of the aristocratic Sondes family for over 800 years. The Estate is globally respected for pioneering research and development of non-food crops.
The Estate has integrated traditional land management with modern ecological practices, including pioneering work with the Game &Wildlife Conservation Trust and recognition through the Purdey Awards for conservation excellence.
TENURE
The property is for sale freehold with vacant possession upon completion. The property is registered under title numbers K817573 and K817572.
HOLDOVER
The Vendor may require a holdover period on the property following the completion of the sale(s). Further details available from the Vendor’s agents.
EARLY ENTRY
The purchasers may be granted early entry on harvested fields after exchange of contracts, for cultivation and crop establishment for the 2026 harvest subject to payment of an additional 10% deposit.
ENVIRONMENTAL SCHEMES
The land is subject to a Countryside Stewardship Mid-Tier agreement (agreement number 1632755) which expires on 31/12/2028. Further details are available from the Vendor’s agent.
SPORTING, TIMBER & MINERAL RIGHTS
The sporting rights on Lot 1 are excluded from the sale and will be retained by the Vendor. All timber and mineral rights are included in the freehold sale, insofar as they are owned.
RIGHTS OF WAY
The Vendor will retain a right of way at all times for all purposes between points A and B on the sale plan. Further details available from the Vendor’s agent.
The property is sold subject to and with the benefit of all rights of way, whether public or private, light, support, drainage, water and electricity supplies and other rights and obligations, easements, quasi-easements and restrictive covenants, and all existing and proposed wayleaves or masts, pylons, stays, cables, drains and water, gas or other pipes, whether referred to in these particulars or not.
OVERAGE
Lot 1 is sold subject to an overage agreement to benefit the Vendor and any beneficiaries or successors in title. The Vendor will retain a 30% share in the net increase in value of the property resulting from planning permission being granted for any non-agricultural or horticultural use for a period of 40 years. Further details available from the Vendor’s agents.
LOCAL AUTHORITY
Swale Borough Council, Swale House, East Street, Sittingbourne, Kent, ME10 3HT.
VIEWINGS
Strictly by appointment with the Vendor’s agent. All viewings will be conducted in accordance with current guidelines.
VAT
Any guide price quoted or discussed is exclusive of VAT. In the event that a sale of the property or any part thereof or any right attached to it becomes a chargeable supply for the purposes of VAT, such tax will be payable in addition.
ANTI MONEY LAUNDERING
In accordance with the Money Laundering Regulations 2017, once an offer is accepted, the purchaser(s) must provide any requested information to complete the necessary due diligence as a legal requirement.
HEALTH & SAFETY
Given the potential hazards of a working farm, we ask that you exercise caution when viewing the property. Neither the seller nor the selling agents are responsible for the safety of those viewing the property, and accordingly, those viewing the property do so at their own risk.
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