Lot 157 Pair Of Cottages For Refurbishment And Repair With Approximately 2.8 Acres Of LandAuction Date:
30th October 2025
1 & 2 Hillside and Adj. Land Gate Hill, Dunkirk, Faversham, Kent, ME13 9LN
Key Features
A pair of semi-detached cottages with approximately 2.8 acres of land, situated adjacent to the A2 (Boughton Bypass) on the outskirts of Canterbury City Centre. Both cottages are in need of total refurbishment and require some repair as there are visible cracks. There may be potential to demolish the current cottages and re-develop the site with one or more dwellings, subject to all necessary consents being obtainable.
The land adjacent to 2 Hillside Cottages has two separate gated entrances and may offer potential for development or perhaps reinstatement of previous equestrian use, again subject to all necessary consents being obtainable. There is a timber framed workshop which was previously stables and is surrounded by hardstanding.
1 Hillside Cottages
Ground Floor
Living room, kitchen and bathroom with W.C.
First Floor
Landing and three bedrooms.
2 Hillside Cottages
Ground Floor
Living room, kitchen and shower room with W.C.
First Floor
Landing and three bedrooms.
Outside
Each property has its own driveway providing off road parking. There are gardens to the rear and each property has an outbuilding. Workshop/former stables with hardstanding and land.
Each Cottage EPC Rating
To be confirmed.
Each Cottage Council Tax Band C
Site Measurements
The site extends to 1.12 hectares (2.77 acres).
Local Planning Authority
Swale Borough Council. Tel: 01795 417850. Website: swale.gov.uk.
Auctioneer's Note
There is an Agreement with UK Power Network for the two pylons located within the paddock on a rolling contract at £48 per annum.
Auctioneer's Note 2
We have been informed by the seller that a subsidence claim was made in 2008, however, after a survey it was claimed the cracks were not caused by subsidence. Further information will be available to download as part of the legal documentation from the Clive Emson website.
Freehold with Vacant Possession
Further Information
Jon Rimmer/Kevin Gilbert
on 01622 608400
Viewings
- Tue 14th October
15:00 - Fri 17th October
11:00 - Tue 21st October
15:00 - Fri 24th October
11:00 - Tue 28th October
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