Land for sale

Location
The land is located off Scotch Hills Lane, Barton Gate which lies on the North East edge of Barton Under Needwood. The land is situated equi-distant between Barton Under Needwood and Yoxall in Staffordshire.

Directions
On leaving Barton under Needwood on the B5016 road to Yoxall, turn right along Forest Road adjacent to “Little India†Indian Restaurant and signposted to Rangemore, Needwood and Tutbury.

After 500 metres turn left onto Scotch Hills Lane signposted to Newchurch the land can then be found on the left hand side after approximately 350 metres via the track leading to Forest Barn and Chase View as identified by our ‘For Sale’ board.

Description
An exciting opportunity to acquire 4 parcels of arable, pasture and woodland extending to 41.31 acres (16.718 hectares). The land is accessed via a track leading from Scotch Hills Lane. The track adjoining the property to the south is included within the sale.

The land is relatively level in nature and bounded mainly by mature hedgerow boundaries. Currently, the two eastern parcels, extending to 19.35 acres (7.832 hectares), are in grass production being used for grazing and mowing. The most western parcel extends to 17.95 acres (7.263 hectares) and is in a arable rotation currently fallow following a maize crop. The remaining, 4.01 acres (1.623 hectares) is semi-mature woodland and the access track. There is an area of hard standing in the south east corner of the second field.

The land is classified as grade 3 under the MAFF Agricultural Land Classification Scheme. It is that the property is situated in a Surface Water Nitrate Vulnerable Zone.

General Information

Basic Payment Scheme
The land is registered for the Basic Payment Scheme and associated entitlements are available, if required, subject to a transfer fee of £175 + VAT to be paid to Bagshaws LLP.

Services
It is understood that the pipe work and troughs are in place for a mains water connection on the property however, the final connection has not been made.

Prospective purchasers must satisfy themselves as to the availability and suitability of these services.

Rights Of Way, Wayleaves and Easements
The land is crossed by a high voltage electricity transmission line and there is a public footpath which runs along the southern edge of the most westerly field.

It should be noted that there are plans for the Willington Gas-pipeline to be laid through the property, however, this matter has been ongoing since 2011 and as yet, no definite timetable has been put forward. More details are available from the Selling Agents.

The property is sold subject to and with the benefit of all rights of way, wayleaves and easements whether defined in these particulars or not.

Sporting, Timber and Mineral Rights
It is understood that all sporting rights and timber are included in the freehold sale, if applicable.

Tenure and Possession
The property to be sold is Freehold with Vacant Possession upon completion of the purchase.

Local Authority
East Stafford Borough Council, The Maltsters, Wetmore Road, Burton on Trent, DE14 1LS
Tel: 01283 508000

Solicitor
RJS Solicitors, G1-G2, Trentham Business Quarter, Bellringer Road, Stoke on Trent, ST4 8GB
Tel: 01782 646320 Ref: Mr R Scholes

Viewing
The land may be viewed during normal daylight hours when in possession of a copy of these particulars.

Method of Sale
The property is to be sold by public auction.

Money Laundering Regulations
Due to recent changes in legislation, all buyers must provide relevant documentation in order to provide proof of their identity and place of residence before bidding. The documentation collected is for this purpose only and will not be disclosed to any other party.

Deposit and Completion
The successful bidder will be asked to sign a Contract for the sale of the property immediately as the auction finishes and will also be asked to pay a deposit equivalent to 10% of the sale price either by cheque or bankers draft. The sale of each lot is subject to a buyer’s fee of £200 + VAT (£240 inc. VAT) payable on the fall of the hammer. Unless stated otherwise at the sale, completion of purchase will be anticipated 28 days after the auction date.

Conditions of Sale
The Conditions of Sale will be deposited at the offices of the both the Auctioneer and the Vendor’s Solicitors 7 days prior to the sale and will not be read at the sale. The Vendor’s Solicitors will be in the saleroom 15 minutes prior to the Auction to deal with any matter arising from either the Conditions of Sale or from the Sales Particulars relating to the property in general. At the time appointed the sale will commence and thereafter no further query will be dealt with and the Purchaser will be deemed to have knowledge of the Conditions of Sale and to have satisfied himself upon all matters contained or referred to therein. Copies of the Conditions of Sale will not be forwarded to interested parties unless by prior arrangement for which there will be a charge.

Agents Note
Bagshaws LLP have made every reasonable effort to ensure these details offer an accurate and fair description of the property but give notice that all measurements, distances and areas referred to are approximate and based on information available at the time of printing. These details are for guidance only and do not constitute part of the contract for sale. Bagshaws LLP and their employees are not authorised to give any warranties or representations in relation to the sale.