About 78.66 acres of permanent pasture within a ring fence



Situation
Longshaw Farm is located to the east of the desirable market town of Leek, on the edge of the Peak District National Park. The farm is well positioned in a rural yet accessible location with excellent transport links via the A523. The historic market town of Leek offers a substantial range of local amenities including supermarkets, a leisure centre, medical and dental facilities and a range of boutique and independent shops and eateries. Leek livestock market (3.3 miles) is within easy reach, offering weekly livestock sales, along with monthly pedigree sales. Bakewell livestock market (21.5 miles) offers further weekly livestock sales. The larger city of Stoke-on-Trent (13 miles) offers a further range of services and good transport links to both Manchester and Birmingham via the M6 Motorway.

There are a number of well regarded primary and secondary schools in Leek including Leek First School, Westwood First School and Westwood College. St Anslems in Bakewell, voted Tatler Prep School of 2021, is about 20 miles away and the well regarded Abbotsholme School and Denstone College are within a 15-mile drive.

Stoke on Trent Train Station provides mainline train services to both Manchester and Birmingham in under an hour. Manchester International Airport is within 30 miles.

Description
Lot 4 – 78.66 acres of permanent pasture within a ring fence. Shaded blue on the sale plan.

Lot 4 comprises a ring-fenced block of permanent pasture with road frontage and access from Douse Lane. The land is well served by internal tracks and is suitable for mowing and grazing. The land is bordered by mature hedgerows and post and wire fencing. There is a small section of footpath running across the northern boundary. The land benefits from a natural spring water supply. We understand there is a mains connection available from the adjoining highway, however purchasers must rely upon their own enquiries. The western access from Douse Lane is via a right of way.

Land Type
The land is classified as principally Grade 4, with some areas of Grade 5 according to the Natural England Land Classification maps.

The land does vary in description but is generally described as slowly permeable loamy and clayey soils capable of grass production for dairying or beef.

The land has been well managed and is presented in good heart.

Services
None of the services have been tested by the selling agents.
If the farm is sold in lots, then cross-rights and reservations will need to be reserved where required, for services.

Tenure and possession
The freehold of the property is offered for sale with vacant possession upon completion (subject to any holdover requirements).

Local Authority
Staffordshire Moorlands District Council.

Public Rights of Way, Wayleaves and Easements
The property is sold subject to all rights of way, wayleaves, and easements whether or not they are defined in this brochure. A number of public footpaths cross the farm as identified on the sale plan. We understand the railway bridge within lot one is maintained by Churnet Valley Heritage Railway Line.

If the farm is sold in lots, then cross-rights and reservations may need to be reserved where required, for example for services and maintenance.

Sporting, Timber, and Mineral Rights
The sporting, timber and mineral rights, so far as they are owned, are included within the freehold sale.

Basic Payment Scheme and Environmental Schemes
The vendors have made a claim under the Basic Payment Scheme for the 2023 claim year. As a result of the delinking of BPS payments from land use, the entitlements will not be transferred to the incoming purchaser/s. The purchaser/s will indemnify the vendors against any breaches of cross compliance for the 2023 scheme year.

It is understood that part of the land is subject to a Higher-Level Countryside Stewardship Agreement which is due to conclude in September 2023. Further details are available from the sole selling agents.

Ingoing Crop Valuation/Holdover
An ingoing crop valuation will not be required. A period of holdover may be required over the farm buildings within Lot 1 depending on sale timing.

Please note that the vendors reserve the right to undertake a dispersal sale on the property post completion if required.

Overage
The property is offered for sale without any overage provisions.

VAT
We understand the property has not been opted to tax and therefore VAT will not be chargeable in addition to the purchase price.

In the event that a sale of the property or any part thereof or any right to it becomes a chargeable supply for the purposes of VAT, such tax will be payable in addition to the sale price.

Plans and Boundaries
The plans within these particulars are based on Ordnance Survey data and third-party data and provided for reference only. They are believed to be correct, but accuracy is not guaranteed. The purchaser shall be deemed to have full knowledge of all and the extent of ownership. Neither the vendor nor the vendor's agents will be responsible for defining the boundaries or the ownership thereof.

Viewings
Strictly by appointment through Fisher German LLP.

Directions
Nearest Postcode (Lot 1): ST13 7NJ

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From Leek town centre (Market Place) head east along the A523 through the town centre onto the main Ashbourne Road. After approximately 2.8 the entrance the property via the farm track can be found on the right-hand side. Lot 2, 3 & 4 will be identifiable by the Fisher German ‘For Sale’ board.