Lynsted Lane, Lynsted, Sittingbourne, ME9
- Land size
- 1.4 acres
- Bedrooms
- 26
- Bathrooms
- 13
Description
Welcome to Berkeley House, an exceptional Grade II listed complex of commercial properties with approved planning application to create 10 residential units including a new build, set in the heart of the Kent countryside and spanning over 1.4 acres. This no-chain sale presents a rare and exciting investment opportunity, blending historic charm with modern development potential. The site consists of five distinct buildings, each offering something unique.
The site comprises:
Berkeley House, a grand detached manor house full of character, offering 12 bedrooms, 3 reception rooms, 4 bathrooms, and 3 WCs. With a wealth of original features, this home boasts beautiful grounds and a sense of timeless elegance. One of the standout features is the Inglenook Fireplace in the principal reception room, adding historical charm and warmth to the space. Current planning permission to convert into 3, 3 bedroom apartments
The Granary, a spacious 4-bedroom detached home with flexible living space. The property includes a generous lounge, kitchen/diner, en-suite, family bathroom, and a full-sized basement with two large rooms, offering further development potential. With ample space and possibility for conversion, this is an ideal home for large families or those looking to enhance the property's layout.
The Windmill, a true feature of the site, the Windmill offers flexible accommodation that can be adapted to suit various needs. Currently configured with 5 bedrooms, 1 reception room, kitchen, and 2 bathrooms, the iconic octagonal windmill offers significant potential. This unique structure could be transformed into a remarkable living space or serve as additional accommodation, making it a perfect centre piece for any visionary investor. (planning permission 23/503880/FULL )
The Pippins, a collection of 4 modern 1-bedroom bungalows, each with its own private garden. Currently, each consist of 1 bedroom, 1 bathroom, and 1 reception room, with additional rooms in each property that could be expanded. There is potential to combine units to create larger bungalows or to reconfigure the layout to suit various living needs. Current planning allows for change into 4, 2 bedroom bungalows.
The Office, a small building located in the centre of the site, already containing a bathroom and kitchen facilities.
The Old Garage, currently a car park on the site with potential for further development. (Planning Permission 23/503880/FULL)
The site overall offers a fantastic investment opportunity for someone with a keen business eye. Our client may consider splitting the site to sell units separately for the right offer.
Situated in the charming village of Lynsted, on the outskirts of Sittingbourne, the property benefits from the peaceful countryside setting while being within easy reach of local amenities. The village offers a primary school and a public house, while Sittingbourne (just over 4 miles) and Faversham (just over 5 miles) provide a wide range of shops, restaurants, bars, mainline train stations, and other amenities.
This is a truly rare opportunity to acquire a property full of history, charm, and endless potential. Viewing is highly recommended to fully appreciate the scope of this site. Contact our local office today to arrange your viewing.
Map Location
Property details
- Tenure
- Freehold
- Council Tax Band
- H
- Date Posted
- 2026-01-29
Market Value Analysis
Compared with 109 Development Land listings in South East England (1+ acres).
Utilities & Restrictions
Utilities
- Electricity
- Mains
- Water
- Mains
- Heating
- Electric Heating, Gas Central Heating, Underfloor Heating
- Broadband
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- Sewerage
- Mains
Rights & Restrictions
- Public Rights of Way
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- Private Rights of Way
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- Listed Property
- Yes
- 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
- 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 83% 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
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
- Lynsted and Norton Primary School45 metresOfsted: Good *
- Ages
- 4 to 11
- Pupils
- 63
- Type
- Academy converter
- Teynham Parochial Church of England Primary School1.2 milesOfsted: Good *
- Ages
- 4 to 11
- Type
- Academy converter
- Faith
- Church of England
- Bapchild and Tonge Church of England Primary School and Nursery1.5 milesNo Ofsted rating
- Ages
- 2 to 11
- Pupils
- 252
- Type
- Voluntary aided school
- Faith
- Church of England
- Rodmersham School1.7 milesOfsted: Outstanding
- Ages
- 4 to 11
- Pupils
- 128
- Type
- Community school
- Lansdowne Primary School1.9 milesOfsted: Good
- Ages
- 4 to 11
- Pupils
- 415
- Type
- Academy sponsor led
Secondary
- The Sittingbourne School1.8 milesOfsted: Good
- Ages
- 11 to 19
- Pupils
- 1,556
- Type
- Academy sponsor led
- Fulston Manor School2.5 milesOfsted: Requires improvement
- Ages
- 11 to 18
- Pupils
- 1,314
- Type
- Academy converter
- Highsted Grammar School2.5 milesOfsted: Good
- Ages
- 11 to 18
- Pupils
- 793
- Type
- Academy converter
- Gender
- Girls
- Borden Grammar School2.8 milesOfsted report card · May 2026
- Ages
- 11 to 18
- Pupils
- 938
- Type
- Academy converter
- Gender
- Boys
- Westlands School3.8 milesNo Ofsted rating
- Ages
- 11 to 18
- Pupils
- 1,690
- 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
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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