Land for sale

An exciting opportunity to acquire 202 acres (82 hectares) of farmland together with planning permission for a new house and garage. The farm is offered as a whole or in 3 lots by informal tender.

Guide Price
As a whole - £2,000,000

Lot 1 - £62.84 acres £500,000
Lot 2 - Building plot and 5.16 acres £500,000
Lot 3 - 134.74 acres £1,000,000

Location
The farm is located off the A47 between the villages of Billesdon and Houghton on the Hill and within Harborough District Council. The property overlooks one of the highest points of Leicestershire Billesdon Coplow, benefiting from delightful panoramic views of the east Leicestershire countryside. This is a much sought-after location being easily accessed via the A47 and M1 at Leicester which is 9 miles and A1 Stamford which is 28 miles both of which give excellent access to the Midlands motorways.

The land is well located to towns such as Oakham (13 miles), Uppingham (12 miles), Stamford (24 miles) and Leicester (10 miles) which benefit from a variety of amenities and good schools.

Description
The land consists of both fertile grazing and mowing land, extends to 202 acres (82 hectares) and has been farmed by the current occupier for many years. There is a stream running through the land and there are some areas of woodland which are excellent wildlife areas. The land is within a ring fence consisting of good sized, easily managed enclosures. Situated on the land are several buildings which have planning permission for total demolition and erection of a replacement building.
The land is available as a whole or in the following lots:

Lot 1
62.84 acres or thereabouts divided into 7 parcels and edged red on the plan and accessed off the A47 and the main farm drive.

Lot 2
Includes the former farmhouse, cottage and a range of buildings accessed off the main private drive and 5.16 acres which is edged blue on the attached plan. This lot is sold with planning to demolish the existing buildings and erect a replacement dwelling and detached garage totalling 157.31 sq metres (1693.27 sq ft). The full details and plans are available on the Harborough District Council planning portal. The planning permission ref is: 21/00702/FUL.

Lot 3
134.74 acres or thereabouts comprising of 6 parcels of land as shown edged green on the attached plan and comprises of the former Leicestershire County Council ex depot site. The lot has access from the A47 and Leicester Road, Billesdon.

Services
The agents are advised that mains water is available in the A47. Mains electricity was originally connected to the farmstead but has been disconnected. There are no other services available.

Outgloings
The Council Tax on the existing farmhouse is Band E £2,304.59 for the financial year 2021/22.

Tenure and Possession
The property is offered freehold with vacant possession.

Land Schedule
Parcel ID Type Hectares Lot
Part 2697 Pasture 2.72 1
Part 1968 Pasture 3.37 1
9975 Pasture 2.83 1
8276 Pasture 2.65 1
9085 Pasture 2.42 1
9808 Pasture 6.37 1
8313 Pasture 4.21 1
8534 Pasture 0.86 1
Lot 1 Total 62.84 Acres

Part 2697 Pasture/Drive 0.29 2
Part 1968 Pasture/Drive 0.27 2
2751 House/Garden 0.41 2
2155 Yard 0.03 2
Part 1131 Pasture 1.09 2
Lot 2 Total 5.16 acres

3796 Pasture 3.90 3
Part 1968 Pasture 3.90 3
4453 Pasture 3.97 3
Part 1131 Pasture 27.13 3
2435 Woodland 0.22 3
2407 Woodland 0.45 3
6962 Pasture 9.22 3
8145 Pasture 5.52 3
Ex depo & Track 0.22 3
Lot 3 Total 134 acres

Easements, Wayleaves and Rights of Way
Lot 1 will have a vehicular access for agricultural purposes off the first 10 metres of the farm drive. The purchaser of this lot will be responsible for clearing any agricultural debris off this length of road.

The purchaser of lot 2 will have the right to a wayleave for an overhead or underground electricity supply on the existing land or any alternative over lots 1 and 3 including an underground water supply provided any damage during installation is made good.

Lot 3 has access to the bridleway on the southern boundary.

Boundaries
On the Land Registry Plan it must be noted that 500 square metres of land was taken for a highways improvement in the 1980s which has not been registered and will not show on the transfer.

Access
Lots 1 and 2 are accessed from the A47 highway which is maintained at public expense. Lot 3 has access from Leicester Road, and the A47.

Fencing
The successful purchaser of lot 2 will be responsible for erecting a post and 5 rail stock fence with quick hedge behind the boundary on the whole of the property with exception of the farm drive in os 2697 but may do so if they so wish provided access remains for lot 2.

Basic Payment Scheme
The land is registered on the Rural land registry. There are no entitlements attached to the sale.

Overage Clause
Lots 1 and 3 are sold with an overage clause which claws back 50% of any development uplift in value attributed to any change of use or planning permission for a period of 30 years.

Sporting Rights
Sporting rights are included in the sale of all the lots.

Plan, Area and Description
The plan, area and description are believed to be correct in every way, but no claim will be entertained by the vendor or the agents in respect of any errors, omissions or misdescription. The plan is for identification use only.

Local Authority
The property falls within the Harborough District Council,
The Symington Building, Adam & Eve St, Market Harborough, LE16 7AG.
Tel: 01858 828282

Method of Sale
The property is being sold by private treaty on an informal tender basis on forms produced by the selling agents. Date to be announced, purchasers are asked to give offers on lots specified or any other lotting which they would prefer.

Perspective purchasers are advised to ensure the agents have their details so they can be kept informed of the tender date and tender forms forwarded.

Viewing
Viewing is strictly by appointment only. Please contact Michael Fallowell FRICS FAAV MEWI, or Paul Lees BSc (Hons) FAAV at the Ashby de la Zouch office.

Please note viewing of the holding is strictly on foot only and no vehicle may be driven around the land. The farm is grazed by sheep. Please shut all gates. No dogs allowed on the holding.

Anti-Money Laundering
Under the money laundering directive (S12017/692) we are required under due diligence as set up under HMRC to take full identification (e.g. photo ID and recent utility bill as proof of address). When a potential purchaser submits an offer for a property please be aware of this and have the information available.

Important Notice
These particulars have been prepared in all good faith to give a fair overall view of the property. If any points are particularly relevant to your interest in the property please ask for further information. Nothing in these particulars shall be deemed to be a statement that the property is in good structural condition or otherwise, nor that any services, appliances, equipment or facilities are in good working order. Purchasers should satisfy themselves on such matters prior to purchase. The photograph/s depict only certain parts of the property. It should not be assumed that any contents, furnishings/furniture etc. photographed are included in the sale. It should not be assumed that the property remains as displayed in the photograph/s. No assumptions should be made with regard to parts of the property that have not been photographed. Please ask for further information if required. Any areas, measurements or distances referred to are given as a GUIDE ONLY and are not precise. If such details are fundamental to a purchase, purchasers must rely on their own enquiries or those which can be performed by the appointed advisers. Where reference is made to planning permissions or potential uses such information is given in good faith. Purchasers should however make their own enquiries into such matters prior to purchase. Descriptions of the property are subjective and are used in good faith as an opinion and not as a statement of fact. Please make further specific enquiries to ensure that our descriptions are likely to match expectations you may have of the property. The information in these particulars is given without responsibility on the part of the sole Agents or their Clients. The particulars do not form any part of an offer or a contract and neither the sole Agents nor their employees have any authority to make or give any representations or warranty whatever in relation to this property.