Land for sale

Split into two productive fields with a slight slope to the east but mostly level in nature, being highly productive arable land suitable for growing a range of cereal crops and potatoes. In between the two fields is a 0.59 acre triangle of land not currently farmed and to the eastern boundary there is 0.55 acres of woodland. The land has road frontage along the west boundary and there are existing gateways into both fields. The land is served with a mains water supply charged for on a trough basis with water troughs within parcels 5141 and 5368 The property is offered for sale by Informal Tender. The closing date for offers to be received by is 4 p.m. on Thursday 28 April 2022. A Tender Form is attached to the particulars and only offers submitted using the Tender Form will be considered. All Tender Forms should be addressed to Mr J A Wilson, Whittaker & Biggs, 34 High Street, Biddulph, Stoke on Trent, Staffordshire, ST8 6AP 'Ehenside Farm - JAW'. The vendor reserves the right to not accept the highest, or any offer.The viewing of the House, Cottage and Buildings are strictly by prior appointment with the agents Whittaker and Biggs. The land may be viewed during daylight hours whilst in possession of a copy of these particulars and which will constitute authority to view. Please ensure that all gates are left as found and latched or tied correctly.Anyone inspecting the land does so entirely at their own risk and neither the selling agents nor the vendors accept any responsibility or liability for any injuries or consequential loss howsoever caused.

GENERAL INFORMATION

SOIL TYPE & LAND GRADE
According to the Cranfield Soil and Agri-food Institute (Soilscapes of England & Wales), the soil is classed as "Soilscape 10" described as Freely draining slightly acid sandy soils and the land is Grade 3 Good to Moderate (Land Classification Series for England & Wales) (Grade 1 - best, Grade 5 - worst).

LAND REGISTRY
The land is registered under title number: CU313689, the title register, and title plans are available upon request.

WAYLEAVES, EASEMENTS & RIGHTS OF WAY ETC
There is a right of way by foot along the river Ehen for the fishermen within Lot 1. There are three large pylon poles within Lot 5 and one in Lot 4 operated by Electricity Northwest. The Land is sold subject to and with the benefit of all existing rights including Rights of Way whether public or private, light, drainage, water and electricity supply, and all other rights, obligations, easements, quasi easements and all wayleaves or covenants whether disclosed or not.

TENURE & POSSESSION
The Land is sold freehold and with vacant possession granted upon completion.

FENCING COVENENTS
The purchaser is responsible for erecting a stock proof fence within three months of completion and maintaining the fence thereafter, in Lot 2 marked A to B on the plan and Lot 3 marked C to D on the plan.

BASIC PAYMENT SCHEME
The land is registered with the Rural Payments Agency and has been claimed on under the Basic Payment Scheme, but no Entitlements are included with the sale of the land.

SERVICES
Mains Water Supplies1.Mains water is connected to Lots 1, 2 and 4. It is understood that there is a mains water pipe within the main road adjoining lots 3 and 5 but the vendors have not applied to United Utilities to check if connections are possible and interested parties are therefore advised to make their own enquiries. supplies 2.The water meter within parcel number 0712 serves Lot 1 and Lot 2 and if Lots 1 and 2 are sold separately the Vendors will undertake to pay for a new water connection and meter to serve Lot 2, The Cottage.

SALE PLANS
The sale plans have been prepared by the Agents for the convenience of the prospective purchasers and are for identification purposes only and they are not to scale. They are deemed to be correct, but any error, omission or misstatement shall not affect the sale. Purchasers must satisfy themselves as to their accuracy.

CLAWBACK PROVISIONS
In respect of Lot 1 there will be a Development Overage placed upon the buildings numbered 3, 4, 5, and 11 as detailed in the Schedule and plan of the buildings which will be in place for a 25 year period and in the event of Planning Consent being obtained for residential development or permission obtained under Permitted Development Rights Class Q an overage will be payable on the sale of the building with planning consent or upon the commencement of development and which will be a 30% of the uplift from the value of the building as an agricultural building with no prospect of development and the value of the building with the benefit of planning consent or permitted development rights for conversion to residential property/ properties.

MONEY LAUNDERING REGULATIONS
Prospective Purchasers will be required to provide photographic identification and a utility bill proving residency to enable us to comply with the Anti-Money Laundering Regulations prior to the acceptance of any offer made for the property.

METHOD OF SALE
The property is offered for sale by Informal Tender. The closing date for offers to be received by is 4 p.m. on Thursday 28 April 2022. A Tender Form is attached to these particulars and only offers submitted using the Tender Form will be considered. All Tender Forms should be addressed to Mr J A Wilson, Whittaker & Biggs, 34 High Street, Biddulph, Stoke on Trent, Staffordshire, ST8 6AP 'Ehenside Farm - JAW'. The vendor reserves the right to not accept the highest, or any offer.

DEPOSITS & COMPLETION
The successful purchaser will be required to pay a deposit of 10% of the sale price upon exchange of contracts. It is expected that exchange will take place within 28 days of an offer being accepted and that completion will take place as soon as possible thereafter.

ADDITIONAL CONTACT INFORMATION
John Wilson FRICS FAAVGeorge Pullin BSc (Hons) (Assistant)Whittaker and Biggs34 High StreetBiddulphStoke on TrentStaffordshireST8 6AP[use Contact Agent Button] Stephen Buckingham BSc (Hons) FAAVWhittaker and Biggs16 High StreetCongletonCheshireCW12 1BD[use Contact Agent Button][use Contact Agent Button]

LOCAL AUTHORITY
Copeland Borough Council The Copeland CentreCatherine StWhitehaven CA28 7SJ[use Contact Agent Button]

PARTICULARS
Particulars written February 2022Photographs taken February 2022

Tenure: Freehold