ShareSave
£850,000

Headcorn Road, Sutton Valence, ME17

Land size
1 acres
Bedrooms
6
Bathrooms
2

Key Features

  • UNIQUE RESIDENTIAL AND DEVELOPMENT OPPORTUNITY
  • FOUR BEDROOM DETACHED MAIN RESIDENCE
  • DETACHED TWO BEDROOM ANNEXE
  • DETACHED THREE BEDROOM LODGE
  • OPPORTUNITY FOR MULTI GENERATIONAL LIVING
  • POTENTIAL FOR HOLIDAY LETTING OR BUSINESS USE (SSTP)
  • GATED DRIVEWAY AND PARKING FOR NUMEROUS VEHICLES
  • DOUBLE GARAGE & WORKSHOP
  • REQUIRES MODERNISATION AND REFURBISHMENT
  • HIGHLY SOUGHT AFTER SUTTON VALENCE LOCATION

Description

An Exceptional Multi-Generational Home & Development Opportunity on Approximately One Acre

Occupying a wonderful position on the edge of the highly sought-after village of Sutton Valence, Kantara represents one of the area's most exciting residential opportunities. Set within grounds of approximately one acre, the property currently comprises three separate dwellings, extensive parking, double garaging, mature gardens and a former swimming pool, whilst also benefiting from full planning permission for a phased redevelopment of the site.

Whether you're searching for a substantial family home, accommodation for multiple generations, a holiday letting business, or a unique development opportunity, Kantara offers exceptional versatility with significant future potential.

The Main Residence – Kantara

The principal residence which is timber framed extends to approximately 2,175 sq ft and offers highly flexible accommodation. Currently arranged as a four-bedroom detached home, two of the bedrooms are presently utilised as a home office and an additional reception room, allowing the layout to be adapted to suit a wide variety of lifestyles and family requirements.

The accommodation currently comprises:

  • Four Bedrooms (or Three Bedrooms with Two Reception Rooms)

  • Three Reception Areas

  • Spacious Entrance Hall

  • Kitchen & Utility Room

  • Principal Bedroom Suite with Dressing Area & En-suite

  • Family Bathroom

Having been occupied by the current owners for many years, the property would now benefit from a programme of modernisation and refurbishment, both internally and externally, providing an excellent opportunity for purchasers to renovate and create a truly exceptional family home.

Detached Two-Bedroom Annexe

Positioned separately from the main house, the self-contained annexe offers excellent independent accommodation comprising:

  • Two Bedrooms

  • Spacious Living Room

  • Kitchen

  • Bathroom

Perfect for extended family, guests, independent living, home working or potential holiday accommodation.

Detached Three-Bedroom Lodge

A further detached timber lodge provides additional self-contained accommodation and has previously been occupied by family members.

The lodge comprises:

  • Open Plan Living Accommodation

  • Kitchen

  • Three Bedrooms

  • Bathroom

The combination of three separate dwellings on one site creates an exceptionally rare opportunity for multi-generational living or a variety of income-generating opportunities, subject to any necessary consents.

Outside

Kantara is approached via a gated driveway providing extensive off-road parking for numerous vehicles.

The mature grounds extend to approximately one acre and include:

  • Extensive lawns

  • Mature landscaped gardens

  • Ornamental ponds

  • Former swimming pool (currently not in use and requiring maintenance)

  • Double garages

  • Former garage/workshop

  • Numerous seating and entertaining areas

The grounds enjoy an excellent degree of privacy whilst offering a peaceful semi-rural setting.

Planning Permission

An exciting feature of the property is the benefit offull planning permission for a phased redevelopment of the site.

Planning Reference: 25/501859/FULL

The approved scheme provides for:

  • The erection of a replacement self-build dwelling with linked annexe and associated works.

  • Demolition of the existing dwelling and annexe.

  • The construction of an additional custom-build detached dwelling.

  • Detached garage and associated works.

The approved scheme presents a fantastic opportunity for owner-occupiers, developers or self-build enthusiasts seeking to create an outstanding residential development within one of Kent's most desirable village locations.

Further planning documentation is available upon request.

Location

Kantara enjoys an enviable position on Headcorn Road, between the picturesque villages of Sutton Valence and Headcorn.

Sutton Valence is one of Kent's most sought-after villages, renowned for its attractive High Street, excellent local amenities and the prestigious Sutton Valence School, together with a well-regarded primary school. The village also offers traditional pubs, independent shops, cafés, a post office and beautiful countryside walks.

Just two miles away, Headcorn provides a wider range of everyday amenities including supermarkets, cafés, restaurants, a doctor's surgery and a mainline railway station offering regular services to London Charing Cross and Cannon Street in approximately one hour.

The County Town of Maidstone lies approximately six miles away, while Junction 8 of the M20 provides excellent access to London, the Channel Tunnel and the Kent coastline.

A Truly Rare Opportunity

Opportunities offering this level of flexibility, land, existing accommodation and planning potential are exceptionally rare.

Whether your ambition is to renovate the existing homes, accommodate multiple generations, establish a holiday letting business, or implement the approved redevelopment, Kantara presents an outstanding opportunity in one of Kent's most desirable village locations.

Viewing is highly recommended to fully appreciate the scale, versatility and future potential of this unique property.

Map Location

Property details

Tenure
Freehold
Council Tax Band
G
Date Posted
2026-07-30

Market Value Analysis

Compared with 1,925 Homes with Land listings in South East England (1+ acres).

This Property£850,000 / acre
Homes with Land Average (1+ acres) £307,141 / acre
View full market data

Utilities & Restrictions

Utilities

Electricity
Ask Agent
Water
Ask Agent
Heating
Ask Agent
Broadband
Ask Agent
Sewerage
Ask Agent

Rights & Restrictions

Public Rights of Way
Ask Agent
Private Rights of Way
Ask Agent
Listed Property
Ask Agent
Restrictions
Ask Agent

Listed status, conservation areas and planning constraints for this location are in the full report.

Property Features

Accessibility
Ask Agent
Parking
Parking Available
Garden
Garden

Beyond the particulars: planning activity, flood history, heritage and ground risks, checked for this exact spot.

Connectivity

Broadband

Fastest speed available at this postcode

1.8 Gbps

Gigabit full fibre · available to 91% of premises

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

CallsDataEE Good GoodO2 Good GoodThree Good GoodVodafone Good Good

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

  • Sutton Valence Primary School1.4 milesNo Ofsted rating
    Ages
    4 to 11
    Pupils
    203
    Type
    Community school
  • Headcorn Primary School2 milesOfsted: Good *
    Ages
    4 to 11
    Pupils
    401
    Type
    Community school
  • Ulcombe Church of England Primary School2.2 milesNo Ofsted rating
    Ages
    4 to 11
    Pupils
    54
    Type
    Voluntary controlled school
    Faith
    Church of England
  • Kingswood Primary School2.7 milesNo Ofsted rating
    Ages
    4 to 11
    Pupils
    118
    Type
    Community school
  • Staplehurst School3.1 milesOfsted: Good
    Ages
    4 to 11
    Pupils
    398
    Type
    Community school

Secondary

  • Cornwallis Academy4.3 milesNo Ofsted rating
    Ages
    11 to 19
    Pupils
    1,402
    Type
    Academy sponsor led
  • New Line Learning Academy4.7 milesOfsted: Requires improvement *
    Ages
    11 to 16
    Pupils
    826
    Type
    Academy sponsor led
  • Maidstone Grammar School5.7 milesNo Ofsted rating
    Ages
    11 to 18
    Pupils
    1,443
    Type
    Foundation school
    Gender
    Boys
  • The Lenham School5.7 milesOfsted: Good
    Ages
    11 to 18
    Pupils
    820
    Type
    Academy sponsor led
  • School of Science and Technology Maidstone5.9 milesOfsted: Outstanding
    Ages
    11 to 19
    Pupils
    1,056
    Type
    Free schools

* 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

Sainsburys Headcorn Local, Headcorn2.2 miles
Sainsburys Staplehurst Superstore, Staplehurst2.7 miles
Spar - Staplehurst, Staplehurst3.2 miles

GP surgery

Sutton Valence Group Practice1.1 miles

Pharmacy

Headcorn Pharmacy2.3 miles

Hospital

Cygnet Hospital Maidstone6.6 miles

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

Headcorn Rail Station2.4 miles

Nearest bus stop

Layby485 metres

Typical drive times

Snodland23 min · 18 miles
Maidstone17 min · 7.6 miles
Tenterden17 min · 12 miles
West Malling23 min · 18 miles
Canterbury (city)38 min · 28 miles

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

Flood Zone 1Lower risk

Surface water

Outside the mapped risk bandsVery low risk

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)

£14.99 · one-off purchase

By LandSale, the platform. Not provided by the listing agent. Ready in about a minute.

Important notice: Information, maps and tags on this page are drawn from the advertising agent's marketing materials or generated automatically. LandSale has not verified them. Relying on these details is at your own risk, always carry out independent checks before committing to a purchase.

Contact Skippers Estate Agents, Ashford

5 Kings Parade, High Street, Ashford, TN24 8TA

View agent profile

About you

Please note that LandSale will send the above details to Skippers Estate Agents, Ashford only. By submitting this form, you confirm that you agree to our terms of use, our privacy policy.

Similar properties for sale