Springfield Cottage, off Battle Lane, Marden, Tonbridge, Kent TN12 9DG
South East
£400,000Guide Price
Listed on 10/06/2026
Listed on 10/06/2026
The listing
Property details
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5Type
PlotDescription
This property presents a unique opportunity for redevelopment, situated in a semi-rural area that balances convenience with tranquility. Previously, the site housed a residential dwelling and garage, both of which were tragically lost due to an arson incident. However, remnants of the commercial outbuilding remain, providing possibilities for various uses or conversions depending on planning permissions. The available land offers excellent potential for those interested in self-building or pursuing investment projects. Located on the outskirts of Marden and Staplehurst villages, it's within easy reach of Maidstone and its amenities while also being close to recreational areas and historical sites. Interested parties should conduct their own due diligence regarding planning regulations and services before proceeding.
WHOTS analysis
Our WHOTS verdict
An internal assessment of the opportunity to acquire, improve and create value.
37out of 100
Grade ELow opportunity
Confidence: LOW
This is a substantial redevelopment proposition rather than a renovation of a standing house: the former dwelling and garage were destroyed by fire, leaving a roofless shell, damaged masonry and extensive debris. The listing reports a favourable pre-application response for a replacement dwelling, which gives the site a starting point for further investigation, but a full application and feasibility still need to be verified. A commercial outbuilding is also said to remain on site, though its condition and lawful use are unestablished. Limited photo coverage makes the renovation assessment further provisional. The guide price is £400,000, but floor area is missing, so value versus local £/sqf cannot yet be judged; at auction, bidding may take the hammer above the guide, so the eventual price may not stay at this level.
Key opportunities
- Rebuild the destroyed dwelling around a replacement-home concept, using the reported draft plans and favourable pre-application response as a starting point for a full planning application.
- Investigate the remaining commercial outbuilding as a possible storage or mixed-use asset, subject to its condition, lawful use and any required consents.
- Clear and reshape the debris-covered, largely hardstanding site to create a coherent setting for the replacement build.
Key risks
- Roofless, fire-damaged remains, exposed structural elements and substantial debris mean a full site clearance and rebuild programme, not a cosmetic refresh; allow for significant time and coordination.
- The cesspool is reported as non-compliant; establish the requirements and feasibility of compliant drainage.
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Location
Springfield Cottage, off Battle Lane, Marden, Tonbridge, Kent TN12 9DG
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Transport
Nearest stations
Marden Rail Station
1.1 miles
Train · Marden
Staplehurst Rail Station
1.5 miles
Train · Staplehurst
Headcorn Rail Station
4.8 miles
Train · Headcorn
Beltring Rail Station
5.3 miles
Train · Beltring
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Price history
-11.1% since listed
£400,000£50,000(-11.1%)
08/07/2026£450,000Initial listing
08/06/2026Services
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