Dormans Park, Surrey
- Land size
- 12.8 acres
Key Features
- Large central pond with excellent restoration potential
- Mixed mature woodland including Oak, Ash, Yew and Holly
- Eden Brook forms the southern boundary
- Good access from private roads to the north and west
- Freehold with vacant possession
- Wildlife-rich setting with natural ground flora
- No public rights of way crossing the land
- Public footpath adjoining the western boundary
- Peaceful and secluded rural location
- Ideal for conservation, recreation or amenity use
Description
This unique parcel of land combines mature woodland, open pasture and a potentially stunning pond in a peaceful natural setting in Dormans Park. Extending to approx 12 acres.
SITUATION
The land lies on the south side, and within, the private Dormans Park Estate just inside Surrey. East Grinstead is 2.8 miles, Godstone and the M25 9 miles to the north and Edenbridge 5.8 miles. Gatwick via the M23 is 13 miles.
DESCRIPTION
This interesting parcel of land extends to 12.80 acres (5.18 ha) and has good access off two private roads running along the northern and western boundaries. The northern end of the ground is rough pasture with a strong reed growth falling down to a larger southern block of woodland making up most of the land, comprising a mix of Oak, Ash, Yew and Holly. In the middle of the land lies a potentially stunning large pond, now in need of clearing with a larger parcel of Alder around it and at the present time a fine ground base of wild garlic. The Eden brook forms the southern boundary.
TENURE AND POSSESSION
The land is offered for sale freehold with vacant possession on completion.
SERVICES
There are no services laid onto the land.
LOCAL AUTHORITY
Tandridge District Council –
Surrey County Council –
RIGHTS OF WAY AND WAYLEAVES
The land is sold subject to and with the benefit of all existing rights of way whether public or private including rights of way, drainage, water and electricity supplies, covenants, restrictions and obligations and all wayleaves referred to or not. There are no public rights of way crossing the property. A public footpath runs up the outside of the western boundary.
TOWN & COUNTRY PLANNING
The property notwithstanding any description contained in these particulars is sold subject to existing Town & Country Planning legislation and to any development plan, resolution or notice which maybe in force and also subject to any statutory provisions or bye-laws without any obligation on the part of the Vendors Agents to specify them. In August 2022 an appeal was dismissed to develop part of the ground. (APP/M3645/W/22/3299127 May 2023). A copy is available from the agents.
OVERAGE
The vendor will retain an overage over the land for any alternative use for which planning consent is granted on terms to be agreed.
SPORTING TIMBER AND MINERAL RIGHTS
In so far as they are owned, they are included in the sale.
PLAN
The plan below is for identification purposes only.
HEALTH & SAFETY
Deep water, a running stream and fallen timber present hazards and due care must be taken when inspecting the land.
DIRECTIONS (RH19 2LY) (what3words - piper.rides.closet)
From East Grinstead turn left off the A264 Holtye Road just east of the Queen Victoria Hospital into Wilderwick Road, follow for 1.5 miles and on the right hand bend turn sharp left into The Approach and follow straight on into Furzefield Chase and the land will be seen shortly on the left hand side after about 1 mile.
VIEWING
At any time during daylight hours with a set of these particulars providing prior confirmation has been given by the Agents RH & RW Clutton . Do not park on the grass verges. Further information DD: / .
Map Location
Property details
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- Date Posted
- 2026-06-28
Market Value Analysis
Compared with 17 Bare & Undeveloped Land listings in South East England (10+ acres).
Utilities & Restrictions
Utilities
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Rights & Restrictions
- Public Rights of Way
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- Private Rights of Way
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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
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- Parking
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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
80 Mbps
Superfast
Suitable for
- HD streaming
- Video calls
- Web & social
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
- Baldwins Hill Primary School, East Grinstead0.8 milesOfsted: Good
- Ages
- 4 to 11
- Pupils
- 139
- Type
- Academy converter
- Blackwell Primary School0.9 milesOfsted: Good
- Ages
- 4 to 11
- Pupils
- 294
- Type
- Academy sponsor led
- St Mary's Church of England Primary School, East Grinstead1.1 milesNo Ofsted rating
- Ages
- 4 to 11
- Pupils
- 199
- Type
- Academy converter
- Faith
- Church of England
- Dormansland Primary School1.2 milesNo Ofsted rating
- Ages
- 4 to 11
- Pupils
- 207
- Type
- Community school
- Halsford Park Primary School1.3 milesOfsted: Good
- Ages
- 4 to 11
- Pupils
- 398
- Type
- Academy converter
Secondary
- Imberhorne School1.4 milesNo Ofsted rating
- Ages
- 11 to 18
- Pupils
- 1,558
- Type
- Community school
- Sackville School1.7 milesNo Ofsted rating
- Ages
- 11 to 18
- Pupils
- 1,525
- Type
- Community school
- Oakwood School6.5 milesOfsted report card · Feb 2026
- Ages
- 11 to 16
- Pupils
- 1,610
- Type
- Community school
- The Gatwick School6.6 milesOfsted: Good
- Ages
- 4 to 16
- Pupils
- 861
- Type
- Free schools
- Hazelwick School6.9 milesOfsted: Outstanding
- Ages
- 11 to 18
- Pupils
- 1,913
- Type
- Academy converter
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
Straight-line distances from the advertised location. Sources: NHS records, Geolytix supermarket locations, OS Open Greenspace and the national trails registers.
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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
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Rivers and the sea
Surface water
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The detail behind these bandings
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- 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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RH & RW Clutton, East Grinstead
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