Land & Buildings At Forum & Montague Cottages, Chartway Street, Sutton Valence, Maidstone, Kent, ME17
- Land size
- 1.09 acres
Key Features
- Development Opportunity
- Potential To Add Further Value
- Available as a Whole or Individual Plots
- 2 x Conversions with Extensions
- 2 x New Build Detached Houses
- Located in Popular Residential Area
Description
Description
DEVELOPMENT OPPORTUNITY -- FOR SALE
Development opportunity is available for sale a pair of semi-detached bungalow's with planning consent to extend to the rear. There is also potential to add further value by extending upwards and creating a first floor on each cottage, subject to obtaining the necessary planning consents.
In addition there is planning permission granted to erect a new four bedroom dwelling house with the provision of 3no. parking spaces and associated
hardstanding which has been granted planning permission under Maidstone Borough Council reference number 26/502301/FULL
Planning has also been submitted to erect another four bed detached dwelling house with associated parking under Maidstone Borough Council reference number 26/503401/FULL
Total Site Area of 1.09 Acres
Location
Situated on the outskirts of Maidstone, Sutton Valence is a picturesque village that combines rural charm with excellent connectivity. Renowned for its outstanding schools, most notably the prestigious Sutton Valence School, the village is a highly sought-after location for families.
Transport links are excellent, with rail services from Headcorn or Maidstone to London and Ashford.
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Accommodation
The site comprises for individual plots with significant potential. The two existing cottages, Forum and Montague, are currently in shell specification with planning approval to extend to the rear with each completed cottage being 2-bed with large open plan living accommodation.
Planning permission has been granted to erect a new 4 bed detached adjacent to Forum Cottage.
Planning permission has been submitted to erect a new 4 bed detached adjacent to Montagu Cottage.
The floor areas have been taken from the plans and have the following approximate Gross Internal Area's (GIA):
Plot Existing Proposed
Forum 477 sq ft 721 sq ft (66.94 sq m)
Montagu 749 sq ft 830 sq ft (77.15 sq m)
Land adj Forum 0 sq ft 2,206 sq ft (205.00 sq m)
Land adj. Montagu 0 sq ft 1,642 sq ft (152.50 sq m)
EPC
N/A
Terms
The Development Site is available as a whole, or can be split into 4 different lots as required - Further details available upon request.
Planning
Forum Cottage - Planning has been approved under MBC planning reference 26/501854/FULL for the Demolition of extension and erection of single storey rear extension, front porch and changes to fenestration.
Montagu Cottage - Planning has been approved under MBC planning reference 26/501863/FULL for the Demolition of existing extension and part of party wall. Erection of single storey rear extension and addition of porch. Alterations to front fenestration and addition of chimney.
Land Adjacent to Forum - Planning has been approved under MBC planning reference 26/502301/FULL for the Erection of new four bedroom dwelling house with the provision of 3no. parking spaces and associated hardstanding.
Land Adjacent to Montagu - Planning has been submitted under MBC planning reference 26/503401/FULL for the Demolition of shed and erection of a 4 bedroom dwelling house with the provision of 3no. parking spaces, 3no. cycle spaces, a dropped kerb and associated hard and soft landscaping.
Further details are available upon request - please contact Sibley Pares for access to the Data Room.
Rent/Price
Guide Price for the entire is £925,000 (subject to the Land adjacent to Montagu being approved)
Individual plot sales will be considered - further information is available upon request
Legal Costs
Each side to bear its own legal and professional costs
VAT
Unless otherwise stated, all rents/prices are quoted exclusive of Value Added Tax (VAT). Prospective occupiers should satisfy themselves as to any VAT payable in respect of any transaction.
Viewing
Strictly by prior appointment through the Surveyors. Please contact Phil Hubbard e: phil. or Thomas Langston e: thomas.
Map Location
Property details
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- Date Posted
- 2026-09-26
Utilities & Restrictions
Utilities
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Rights & Restrictions
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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 · available to 17% 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
Predicted 4G and 5G signal; 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 School903 metresNo Ofsted rating
- Ages
- 4 to 11
- Pupils
- 203
- Type
- Community school
- Kingswood Primary School1.7 milesNo Ofsted rating
- Ages
- 4 to 11
- Pupils
- 118
- Type
- Community school
- Leigh Academy Langley Park1.7 milesNo Ofsted rating
- Ages
- 3 to 11
- Pupils
- 448
- Type
- Academy sponsor led
- Leeds and Broomfield Church of England Primary School2.1 milesOfsted report card · Jun 2026
- Ages
- 4 to 11
- Pupils
- 87
- Type
- Voluntary controlled school
- Faith
- Church of England
- The Holy Family Catholic Primary School2.1 milesOfsted: Good
- Ages
- 4 to 11
- Pupils
- 193
- Type
- Academy sponsor led
- Faith
- Roman Catholic
Secondary
- New Line Learning Academy3.4 milesOfsted: Requires improvement *
- Ages
- 11 to 16
- Pupils
- 826
- Type
- Academy sponsor led
- Cornwallis Academy3.5 milesNo Ofsted rating
- Ages
- 11 to 19
- Pupils
- 1,402
- Type
- Academy sponsor led
- Maidstone Grammar School4.2 milesNo Ofsted rating
- Ages
- 11 to 18
- Pupils
- 1,443
- Type
- Foundation school
- Gender
- Boys
- School of Science and Technology Maidstone4.2 milesOfsted: Outstanding
- Ages
- 11 to 19
- Pupils
- 1,056
- Type
- Free schools
- Valley Park School4.4 milesOfsted: Good *
- Ages
- 11 to 18
- Pupils
- 1,555
- 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
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
Environment Agency open data, checked around the advertised map pin for the listed acreage. Long-term risk counts flood defences; the planning map's flood zones do not. Provided by LandSale, not the listing agent, and not part of the agent's particulars. Risk varies across a holding, so verify before committing.
Rivers and the sea
Planning map: Flood Zone 1.
Surface water
These bandings are the summary. Where this location sits on the flood maps, plus planning activity, heritage and ground risks, is in the full report.
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