Freehold Land, Opposite The Shrubbery, Valley Road, Barham, Kent, CT4 6NU.
- Land size
- 0.5 acres
Key Features
- TO BE SOLD BY TERRA FIRMA AUCTIONS
- AUCTION (ONLINE) DATE FRIDAY 18TH SEPTEMBER 2026 (UNLESS SOLD PRIOR)
- FUTURE POTENTIAL SUBJECT TO ALL REQUIRED PERMISSIONS
- TWO SEPERATE FREEHOLD PLOTS AVAILABLE SEE DETAILS BELOW FOR ACRERAGE
- VACANT POSSESSION
- IDEAL SMALL HOLDING POTENTIAL GIVEN THE CURRENT USE OF NEIGHBOURING LAND
- COMPLETE LEGAL PACK EMAILED ON REQUEST
- SECURE AND GATED ACCESS/ RIGHT OF WAY DIRECTLY FROM VALLEY ROAD CT4 6NU
- VIEWINGS TO BE ARRANGED BY APPIONTMENT ONLY PLEASE
Description
Freehold plots in a village location. Subject to all required permissions the land would lend itself as a smallholding. Secure gated access directly from Valley Road. Gentle level grass terrain. Fresh water supply nearby. On-site viewings are invited. Vacant Possession.
SMALLHOLDING DESCRIPTION:
A smallholding is a piece of rural land typically utilised for subsistence farming or mixed agricultural practices. Here, individuals or families engage in small-scale food production, livestock management, and sustainable agricultural techniques.
In the UK, smallholdings vary significantly in size and purpose, enabling smallholders to explore organic farming, crop production, and farm diversification, all while promoting local food systems and community-supported agriculture.
With roots in a tradition of self-sufficiency, smallholdings have evolved into essential components of rural development, often serving as platforms for sustainable practices and environmental stewardship. These spaces contribute not only to food security by providing fresh produce but also play a critical role in maintaining biodiversity, enhancing soil health, and conserving water resources.
In today's agricultural landscape, smallholdings reflect a growing emphasis on eco-friendly farming techniques and community engagement, acting as vital resources for local economies. By prioritizing sustainable methods, smallholders can reduce their environmental impact while fostering resilient rural communities, making them key players in the pursuit of a more sustainable future.
ACREAGE/ DIMENSIONS/ ACCESS/ SERVICES
Plots 6,7,36,37 (combined) Guide Price £30,000 PLUS (AVAILABLE)
Circa 1.0 acre. 4,492 Square Metres, 43,560 Square Feet, 0.4 Hectares.
The plots perimeter is circa 90m x 50m
Access / Right of Way from Valley Road confirmed in the land registry documents in the auction legal pack.
Services and Utilities run along Valley Road. Fresh water supply in the immediate vicinity.
ACREAGE/ DIMENSIONS/ ACCESS/ SERVICES
Plots 5 & 38, (combined) Guide Price £15,000 PLUS (AVAILABLE)
Circa 0.5 acre. 2023 Square Metres, 21,646 Square Feet, 0.2 Hectares.
The plots perimeter is circa 90m x 22.5m.
Access / Right of Way from Valley Road confirmed in the land registry documents in the auction legal pack.
Services and Utilities run along Valley Road.
Fresh water supply in the immediate vicinity.
(NOW SOLD)Plots 4 & 39, (combined) £15,000 PLUS (NOW SOLD)
Circa 0.5 acre. 2023 Square Metres, 21,646 Square Feet, 0.2 Hectares.
The plots perimeter is circa 90m x 22.5m.
(NOW SOLD) Plots 3,40 (combined) Guide Price £20,000 PLUS (NOW SOLD)
Circa 0.5 acre. 2023 Square Metres, 21,646 Square Feet, 0.2 Hectares.
The plots perimeter is circa 90m x 22.5m.
Access / Right of Way from Valley Road confirmed in the land registry documents in the auction legal pack.
Services and Utilities run along Valley Road. Fresh water supply in the immediate vicinity.
LOCATION:
Barham is a village and civil parish in the City of Canterbury district of Kent, England. Barham village is approximately 6 miles (10 km) south-east from Canterbury and 8 miles (13 km) north from Folkestone.
The village has its own C of E primary school, shop, Post Office and village hall with bowls club attached. On The Street is the village green sports field and the Duke of Cumberland public house.
TENURE:
Freehold Land with Right of Way/ Access from Valley Road.
AUCTION DATE:
FOR SALE, VIA TERRA FIRMA AUCTIONS
AUCTION (ONLINE) DATE FRIDAY 18TH SEPTEMBER 2026 (UNLESS SOLD PRIOR)
PLEASE REQUEST FURTHER INFORMATION.
The Lot is for sale via Online Auction.
To participate and bid. You will need to register, with TERRA FIRMA AUCTIONS.
You will be required to complete an identification and verification process.
Please request the auction legal pack for further information.
UNCONDITIONAL LOT:
Upon the Sale. Auction Fees may be payable by the highest bidder; please refer to the auction legal pack.
The buyer is legally bound to purchase.
The Seller is legally to sell.
Completion as per the auction legal pack.
These details are prepared as a general guide only, and should not be relied upon as a basis to enter into a legal contract, or commit expenditure. An interested party should consult their own surveyor, solicitor or other professionals before committing themselves to any expenditure or other legal commitments.
All dimensions/measurements are approximate. (Provided by a third party surveyor)
Viewings by appointment only.
Map Location
Property details
- Tenure
- Freehold
- Council Tax Band
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- Date Posted
- 2026-05-30
Utilities & Restrictions
Utilities
- Electricity
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- Water
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- Heating
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- Broadband
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- Sewerage
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Rights & Restrictions
- Public Rights of Way
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- Private Rights of Way
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- Listed Property
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- Restrictions
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Listed status, conservation areas and planning constraints for this location are in the full report.
Property Features
- Accessibility
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- Parking
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- Garden
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Beyond the particulars: planning activity, flood history, heritage and ground risks, checked for this exact spot.
Connectivity
Broadband
Fastest speed available at this postcode
1 Gbps
Gigabit full fibre
Suitable for
- 4K streaming on every screen
- Full-time home working
- Online gaming & big downloads
Fixed wireless access may also be an option here.
Mobile signal
Outdoor predictions; indoor signal depends on building materials.
Ofcom Connected Nations postcode-level predictions. Speeds and signal are modelled, not measured, and vary between addresses and providers.
Signal is the easy part. Planning activity, flood history and protected designations here are in the full report.
Nearest Schools
Primary
- Barham Church of England Primary School249 metresOfsted: Good
- Ages
- 4 to 11
- Pupils
- 210
- Type
- Voluntary controlled school
- Faith
- Church of England
- Aylesham Primary School2.2 milesNo Ofsted rating
- Ages
- 4 to 11
- Pupils
- 382
- Type
- Academy converter
- St Joseph's Catholic Primary School, Aylesham2.6 milesNo Ofsted rating
- Ages
- 4 to 11
- Pupils
- 140
- Type
- Academy converter
- Faith
- Roman Catholic
- Adisham Church of England Primary School2.7 milesOfsted report card · Nov 2025
- Ages
- 4 to 11
- Pupils
- 101
- Type
- Academy converter
- Faith
- Church of England
- Bridge and Patrixbourne Church of England Primary School3 milesNo Ofsted rating
- Ages
- 4 to 11
- Pupils
- 416
- Type
- Voluntary controlled school
- Faith
- Church of England
Secondary
- St Anselm's Catholic School, Canterbury4.5 milesOfsted: Good
- Ages
- 11 to 18
- Pupils
- 1,116
- Type
- Academy converter
- Faith
- Roman Catholic
- Simon Langton Girls' Grammar School4.7 milesNo Ofsted rating
- Ages
- 11 to 18
- Pupils
- 1,258
- Type
- Voluntary controlled school
- Gender
- Girls
- Simon Langton Grammar School for Boys4.8 milesOfsted: Outstanding *
- Ages
- 11 to 18
- Pupils
- 1,226
- Type
- Foundation school
- Gender
- Boys
- Barton Manor School5.1 milesOfsted: Good *
- Ages
- 11 to 19
- Pupils
- 596
- Type
- Free schools
- Barton Court Grammar School5.5 milesOfsted: Good
- Ages
- 11 to 18
- Pupils
- 995
- Type
- Academy converter
* Latest graded judgement covers quality of education only; no overall grade was issued under the 2024-25 inspection framework.
Distances are straight-line from the advertised location. Source: the national school registers (DfE, Welsh Government, Scottish Government) and Ofsted.
Schools are just the start: sold prices nearby, planning activity and any flood history are in the full report.
Amenities
Supermarket
GP surgery
Pharmacy
Hospital
Green space
Walking trail
Straight-line distances from the advertised location. Sources: NHS records, Geolytix supermarket locations, OS Open Greenspace and the national trails registers.
The area stacks up? Now check the location itself: planning nearby, protected designations and past flooding.
Getting Around
Nearest station
Nearest bus stop
Typical drive times
Straight-line distances from the advertised location; drive times are typical free-flow times over OpenStreetMap road data, so allow more at peak. Public transport locations from DfT NaPTAN.
Easy to reach matters. So do planning activity, flood history and ground risks: all in the full report.
Flood Risk
From Environment Agency flood map open data, checked around the advertised map pin and allowing for the listed acreage where known. This summary comes from LandSale, the advertising platform, not from the listing agent, and is not part of the agent's particulars. Risk can vary across a single holding, so verify anything critical through your own searches before committing.
Rivers and the sea
Surface water
The detail behind these bandings
The full report pinpoints where this location sits on the flood maps, and runs the deeper checks that usually only surface after an offer.
- Exact flood zones & annual chances (included in the full report)
- Any recorded past flooding (included in the full report)
- Planning activity nearby (included in the full report)
- Heritage & conservation (included in the full report)
- Protected nature designations (included in the full report)
- Ground risks (included in the full report)
- Sold prices nearby (included in the full report)
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