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£2,500,000

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.

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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).

This Property£1,785,714 / acre
Development Land Average (1+ acres) £308,224 / acre
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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

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

  • 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

Co-op Teynham, Teynham1 mile
Budgens Bapchild, Bapchild1.5 miles
Co-op Bapchild - Stones Farm, Sittingbourne1.8 miles

GP surgery

The Chestnuts Surgery2.5 miles

Pharmacy

Green Street Pharmacy1 mile

Hospital

Sittingbourne Memorial Hospital2.6 miles

Green space

Allotments Or Community Growing Spaces261 metres

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

Teynham Rail Station1.5 miles

Nearest bus stop

Lynsted and Norton Primary School57 metres

Typical drive times

Minster20 min · 12 miles
Faversham11 min · 5.8 miles
Queenborough17 min · 11 miles
Sittingbourne9 min · 4.2 miles
Canterbury (city)22 min · 15 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)

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