A golf course has been put on the market for £1.75 million.

Woodlands Manor Golf Club near West Kingsdown, has been owned by entrepreneur Ken Thornton since 2000 and achieves a turnover of about £635,000 a year.

Nestled in the Knatts Valley Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty – between Orpington, Sevenoaks and New Ash Green – it covers 137 acres.

It opened in 1928 and was designed by by six times Open champion JH Taylor, who played the opening round on the course with three time Open winner Henry Cotton.

The 6,040 yard 18-hole course was adapted in 1967 to a design by course architect Neil Coles.

The sale is being handled by Ben Allen, director at real estate adviser Bilfinger GVA, who said: “Woodlands Manor Golf Club is a wonderful facility.

“The club occupies a most tranquil location set amongst swathes of woodland and rolling hills – stark contrast to the hustle and bustle of nearby city life.

“The golf market is proving to be an interesting investment sector for purchasers seeking alternative investment opportunities, and provides the security that owning a significant tranche of freehold land brings.

“The golf sector also offers remarkable value compared to the residential property market, along with the hope potential of future alternative use.”