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SOLD: 4 Acres of Prime Agricultural Land – Hadlow Road, Tonbridge

Guide price £ 60,000

Key Features

  • 4 Acres of Land
  • Land Investment
  • South East
  • Tonbridge
  • Featured

Property for sale A satellite map showing green fields and a golf course. Red lines overlay a large rectangular area, dividing this property for sale into smaller sections. Roads and buildings appear on the left and a brown field on the lower right. Presented by Palace Auctions. Presented by Palace Auctions
Property for sale A map showing a large, irregularly shaped property for sale outlined in red and filled with green grid patterns, surrounded by roads, buildings, and open land. Blue and brown lines border parts of the area. Presented by Palace Auctions. Presented by Palace Auctions
Property for sale Aerial view of a large, grassy field intersected by dirt paths, with scattered trees and a small stream near the upper edge—property for sale, presented by Palace Auctions. Presented by Palace Auctions
Aerial view of a winding river flowing through lush green fields. A bridge crosses the river on the left side of the image. Trees and shrubs with some blooming white flowers line the riverbank, contrasting with the grassy landscape, within 4 acres of land including access ways sold by Palace Auctions.
Aerial view of a serene 4-acre landscape featuring a narrow river bordered by grassy fields and patches of trees. The river curves gently, with a pedestrian bridge crossing over it. A row of blossoming trees runs parallel to the river, adding a touch of white to the greenery. Sold by Palace Auctions.
A vast, green, grassy field spanning 4 acres of land with patches of varying vegetation heights and colors. There are a few trees and bushes in the background, with a distant view of houses and more greenery under a blue sky. Access ways are included, all brought to you by Palace Auctions.
An aerial view of a vast green field, spanning 4 acres of land with sparse patches of grass and scattered shrubs, including access ways. The field is bordered by leafless trees, and a faint path runs across it. In the distance, a light mist obscures the horizon, with hints of a rural landscape beyond. Sold by Palace Auctions.
An aerial view of a vast, green grassy field spanning 4 acres, featuring patches of different shades of green. In the background, there are trees and shrubs, along with a small dirt path winding through the landscape. This picturesque land, sold by Palace Auctions, includes access ways throughout.
An aerial view of lush, green fields spanning 4 acres, bordered by trees and a winding river. The landscape showcases large open spaces, a few buildings in the background, and patches of bare trees. The river meanders through the land, adding a serene touch to this rural scene sold by Palace Auctions.
Aerial view of a serene 4-acre landscape sold by Palace Auctions, featuring a winding river flanked by flowering bushes and lush green fields. Leafless trees dot the area, and a narrow dirt path runs along one side of the river, offering a peaceful and picturesque scene.
Aerial view of a winding river bordered by lush green fields and a row of flowering trees with white blossoms on 4 acres of land. The landscape, sold by Palace Auctions, is dotted with various shades of green and brown vegetation, creating a serene and picturesque scene.
Aerial view of a vibrant green field surrounded by trees and a winding river. The landscape features patches of forested areas and grasslands, separated by natural boundaries. This picturesque 4 acres of land, sold by Palace Auctions, includes access ways, adding to the serene rural scene.
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Property for sale A satellite map showing green fields and a golf course. Red lines overlay a large rectangular area, dividing this property for sale into smaller sections. Roads and buildings appear on the left and a brown field on the lower right. Presented by Palace Auctions. Presented by Palace Auctions
Property for sale A map showing a large, irregularly shaped property for sale outlined in red and filled with green grid patterns, surrounded by roads, buildings, and open land. Blue and brown lines border parts of the area. Presented by Palace Auctions. Presented by Palace Auctions
Property for sale Aerial view of a large, grassy field intersected by dirt paths, with scattered trees and a small stream near the upper edge—property for sale, presented by Palace Auctions. Presented by Palace Auctions
Aerial view of a winding river flowing through lush green fields. A bridge crosses the river on the left side of the image. Trees and shrubs with some blooming white flowers line the riverbank, contrasting with the grassy landscape, within 4 acres of land including access ways sold by Palace Auctions.
Aerial view of a serene 4-acre landscape featuring a narrow river bordered by grassy fields and patches of trees. The river curves gently, with a pedestrian bridge crossing over it. A row of blossoming trees runs parallel to the river, adding a touch of white to the greenery. Sold by Palace Auctions.
A vast, green, grassy field spanning 4 acres of land with patches of varying vegetation heights and colors. There are a few trees and bushes in the background, with a distant view of houses and more greenery under a blue sky. Access ways are included, all brought to you by Palace Auctions.
An aerial view of a vast green field, spanning 4 acres of land with sparse patches of grass and scattered shrubs, including access ways. The field is bordered by leafless trees, and a faint path runs across it. In the distance, a light mist obscures the horizon, with hints of a rural landscape beyond. Sold by Palace Auctions.
An aerial view of a vast, green grassy field spanning 4 acres, featuring patches of different shades of green. In the background, there are trees and shrubs, along with a small dirt path winding through the landscape. This picturesque land, sold by Palace Auctions, includes access ways throughout.
An aerial view of lush, green fields spanning 4 acres, bordered by trees and a winding river. The landscape showcases large open spaces, a few buildings in the background, and patches of bare trees. The river meanders through the land, adding a serene touch to this rural scene sold by Palace Auctions.
Aerial view of a serene 4-acre landscape sold by Palace Auctions, featuring a winding river flanked by flowering bushes and lush green fields. Leafless trees dot the area, and a narrow dirt path runs along one side of the river, offering a peaceful and picturesque scene.
Aerial view of a winding river bordered by lush green fields and a row of flowering trees with white blossoms on 4 acres of land. The landscape, sold by Palace Auctions, is dotted with various shades of green and brown vegetation, creating a serene and picturesque scene.
Aerial view of a vibrant green field surrounded by trees and a winding river. The landscape features patches of forested areas and grasslands, separated by natural boundaries. This picturesque 4 acres of land, sold by Palace Auctions, includes access ways, adding to the serene rural scene.
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Description

Key Takeaway: Sold by Palace Auctions’ Agricultural Land Department, this 4-acre block off Hadlow Road exemplifies our 60 years of leadership in marketing farmland with future development and leisure potential.

Auction Details

Detail Information
Lot 4
Auction House Palace Auctions – Agricultural Land Department
Guide Price £44,000 + buyer’s premium
Sale Status SOLD at auction

Key Features

• Size: Approx. 4 acres (1.62 ha) freehold agricultural land
• Soil Grade: Predominantly Grade 3 arable (productive and well-drained)
• Terrain: Gentle south-facing slope with panoramic rural views
• Services: Mains water adjacent; electricity supply nearby
• Access: Secure vehicular access from Hadlow Road via farm track
• Potential Uses: Equestrian, small-scale glamping, renewable energy or countryside retreat (subject to planning)
• Location: 2 miles north of Tonbridge town centre, surrounded by established farmland, ideal for those seeking land for sale Tonbridge.

The Land

Agricultural land Tonbridge – this rare 4-acre freehold parcel off Hadlow Road, Tonbridge, combines fertile Grade 3 soils with direct road frontage and easy utility access. Palace Auctions’ Agricultural Land Department, with over six decades of specialist experience, attracted competitive interest from investors eyeing equestrian ventures, glamping pods or renewable-energy projects (subject to planning consents). This site represents an excellent opportunity for those looking for land for sale in Tonbridge.

Furthermore, situated on a gentle south-facing gradient, the site benefits from natural drainage and year-round sunshine, making it ideal for productive cropping or pasture rotation. Mains water lies at the field margin and electricity is available nearby, reducing infrastructure costs for future owners. A well-maintained farm track ensures secure entry for agricultural machinery or leisure visitors looking at this land for sale in Tonbridge.

Planning and income 

Additionally, local policy in Tonbridge & Malling Borough supports countryside diversification under Class Q permitted development rights and has a strong precedent for small-scale leisure and equestrian developments. With Tonbridge town centre just a short drive away, this plot offers the perfect balance of rural tranquillity and urban convenience. It’s an ideal spot if you’re considering the purchase of land for sale in Tonbridge.

In addition to traditional farming. Secondly, the looming demand for premium rural retreats within commuting distance of London positions this site for lifestyle-led investment. Moreover, market data for Kent shows arable values climbing to £11,300 per acre in early 2025. Thirdly, representing a  17.5% annual increase. Finally proving the projected five-year gain exceeding £56,000 on a comparable 4-acre holding. Consequently, purchasers achieved a robust return on capital through our transparent, live-streamed auction process.

Palace Auctions delivered a full end-to-end service: from expert valuation and professional photography to bespoke marketing campaigns and legal-pack preparation. Our global network and targeted promotion ensured maximum exposure, culminating in a successful sale at guide price.

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EPC

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Location & Connectivity

  • Tonbridge town centre: 2 miles (A26)
  • Tonbridge Railway Station: direct services to London Charing Cross (42 minutes)
  • M25 motorway (J5): 8 miles via A21
  • Local amenities: cafés, shops, schools and leisure parks in Tonbridge

Why Choose Palace Auctions?


With a 60-year heritage in agricultural land and development-site auctions, our specialists deliver unparalleled market insight, global reach and seamless transaction management. Contact us today for a complimentary land appraisal or to explore similar opportunities.

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Tom Barrett Palace Auctions Director Company Director/Sales Director

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