Walnut Hill Road, Meopham, Kent

Description

The agent responsible for the sale is Mac Ref: MSC_Walnut

The property was previously used as a nursery and has a mixed commercial/agricultural usage. The plot boasts a generous 3.309 acres.
From the road, upon approaching the property through the automatic electronic metal gated entrance, you will notice an extensive herringbone style paved driveway, allowing for plenty of space for deliveries and parking for over 25 vehicles.

Internally
The brick building is two storey and has a pitched tiled roof. The main area of the ground floor comprises of office space, board room and staff facilities including a kitchen and entertainments area.
As you enter the ground floor you will be met by the office and reception area. An open plan metal stairway leads to the first floor that has dorma styled office areas and includes a kitchen and store. The separate larger office also has room for a meeting area too.

The accommodation comprises of a Ground and First Floor (approximate measurements)

Ground Floor
Main Office - 9.3 X 11m = 102.3 SQM
Disabled WC - 1.8 X 2m = 3.6 SQM
Men's WC - 2.4 X 2.3 = 5.52 SQM
Ladies WC - 2.4 X 2.3 = 5.52 SQM
Hall/Stairs - 3.7 X 2.9M = 10.73 SQM
Boardroom - 4.9 X 3.2M = 15.68SQM
Kitchen - 9.3 X 6.1M = 56.73 SQM
Plant Room 3M X 2.5M = 7.5 SQM

First Floor
Office 1 - 6.4 X 4.4M = 29.92 SQM
Hall - 6.4 X 4.4M = 28.92 SQM
Office 2 - 4.4 X 4.4M = 19.36 SQM
Office 3 - 6.5 X 4.4M = 28.6 SQM
WC 1 2X2M = 4 SQM
WC 2 2X2M = 4 SQM

Externally
The unit is equip with several industrial sized polytunnels, which are backed by an abundance of magnificent trees and shrubs, making the whole area very aesthetically pleasing, whilst feeling very private.
To the rear of the building is a brick paved yard and to the rear of the yard is a metal frame which could easily be clad and roofed to be used as a structure, with an adjacent hard standing area which could also be covered with polythene and used as a protected sales area.

On the left is a former block store with no roof, then a small sales building, adjacent to which is an above ground metal reservoir and pumphouse.

There are then metal gates onto a gravel roadway which runs all the way around the plant area. On the left is a metal compound used as trolley security and an area for shade-loving plants. On the right is a concrete store with concrete apron behind and then a three bay multi-span with central concrete walkways, mypex and overhead irrigation.
The remainder of the site comprises an irrigated plant area with a second above ground metal reservoir and pumphouse near the rear boundary.
The unit externally comprises of (approximate measurements)

Store / No Roof 15.0 sq.m. 161 sq.ft.
Tills Building 6.5 sq.m. 70 sq.ft.
Pumphouse 5.5 sq.m. 59 sq.ft.
Shade Area 100.8 sq.m. 1,085 sq.ft.
Metal Frame Structure 75.6 sq.m. 814 sq.ft.
Store 25.8 sq.m. 278 sq.ft.
3 Bay Multi-Span 374.4 sq.m. 4,030 sq.ft.
Rear Pumphouse 2.6 sq.m. 28 sq.ft.

In our opinion this property offers vast options of flexibility from its current floorplan and would appeal to any owners, developers or investors who are looking for a mixed-use site in the Kent area and we believe the potential is huge for the right type of buyer.

We understand that the property is not listed, not within a conservation area and may therefore offer further development potential options (STPP).

Location

This property is rurally located and nestled between New Barn and Instead Rise, which are both desirable areas within Kent to reside and boast a large and affluent population.

Walnut Hill Nursery is situated west of the Wrotham Road on the A227, 0.5 miles down Nash Bank and then into Walnut Hill Road, just to the east of the village of New Barn. The nursery is located south of the A2, south of Gravesend, just off the A227 which links the A2 down to Junction 2 of M26.

The A2 is within 2 miles giving access to the M25 and Dartford River Crossing. Meopham station is approx. 1.4 miles away (4 minutes drive) offering services into London and there is also a bus service stopping at many locations in the surrounding areas.

Bluewater Shopping Centre providing a superb range of shops, restaurants and leisure facilities including boating lakes and cinemas is within approximately 7 miles away (11 minutes drive).

Ebbsfleet International Rail Station will provide high speed journeys to Paris and Multiple London train stations can be reached in less than an hour.

The property is within the catchment area of several reputable primary and secondary schools and Istead Rise Primary School is just a few minutes’ drive from the unit. There are also a variety of Secondary schools available in Gravesend including Gravesend Grammar School of Boys and Girls, St Georges C of E Schools, Northfleet School for Boys and Girls and St Johns. Meopham also has Nursery and a Secondary school so you are spoilt for choice (See school checker for more information).

Services & Outgoings
We understand the property is connected to all mains services, however, interested parties are advised to make their own enquires in this regard.

Council Tax
Gravesham Borough Council
Disclaimer

All photos and dimensions are for illustration purposes only. The buyer is welcome to survey and carry out their own searches.

Identification Checks
Should a purchaser(s) have an offer accepted on a property marketed by Meldone Estates, they will need to undertake an identification check. This is done to meet our obligation under Anti Money Laundering Regulations (AML) and is a legal requirement. We use a specialist third-party service to verify your identity. There will be a charge/cost for each applicant check per purchase, which is paid in advance, when an offer is agreed and before a sales memorandum is issued. This charge is non-refundable under any circumstances.


Viewings

Viewings arranged strictly by appointment for pre-qualified buyers with Meldone Estates. If you would like to know more information or would like to arrange a viewing, please call Mac and quote ref MSC_Walnut

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