Freehold Land For Sale or To Let in Orpington, Kent, BR5

This property is marketed by:
Whozoo

Substantial 9-acre site across two titles with predominantly hard-standing areas

Key Features

• Substantial 9-acre site across two titles with predominantly hard-standing areas
• Formerly operated as a dry ski slope (sui generis) – now disused and vacant
• Versatile development potential: open storage, light industrial, care home, or leisure use (STPP)
• Green Belt location near Orpington town centre with strong rail, road, and bus connectivity
• Offered for sale at £2M or to rent at £100,000 p.a., with potential to challenge Green Belt constraints under updated planning policy

Description

The site comprises approximately 9 acres of predominantly hard-standing areas interspersed with overgrown scrub and maturing trees. Split across two separate titles, the land is currently disused following the closure of the dry ski slope operation. The last known use falls under sui generis classification. Planning advice should be sought independently by any prospective purchaser.

Location

Situated in the Green Belt on Sandy Lane, Orpington (BR5 3HY), the site lies around 1 km north of Orpington town centre. Key locational features include:

• Nearest railway:
• Orpington Station (~1 km away) provides fast Southeastern and Thameslink services to central London (Charing Cross, Cannon Street, Victoria), plus regional destinations
• Bus connectivity:
• Local routes including 51, 61, 208, 353, and night bus N199 serve adjacent stops such as Mountview Road and Perry Hall Road
• Road links:
• A20 dual carriageway lies ~2 miles north, offering direct access to M25 Junction 3 (~5 miles east) and M25 Junction 4 via the A21/A224
• Local amenities:
• Orpington town centre offers High Street retail, the Walnuts Centre and Nugent Shopping Park, which include supermarkets (Tesco, Sainsbury’s), national chains, and a 7‑screen cinema
• Neighbouring leisure amenities feature the Walnuts Leisure Centre (gym, pool, courts) and Orpington Golf Centre on Sandy Lane.