LAND EAST OF STILTON

An opportunity to purchase two parcels of arable land, located close to the villages of Stilton and Yaxley and easy reach of the A1(M).

In all 27.619 hectares (68.25 acres)

Lot 1: 12.687 hectares (31.35 acres) Lot 2: 14.932 hectares (36.90 acres)

Summary ● Productive arable land ● Grade 2 ● Under-drained For sale in 2 Lots by Private Treaty

Enquiries Ben Taylor 01223 559459 [email protected]

Harriet Cross 01223 559136 [email protected] bidwells.co.uk

LAND EAST OF STILTON PETERBOROUGH

Introduction Possession and Tenure Method of Sale The land for sale to the East of Stilton presents an The freehold interest is offered for sale. The Property is offered for sale by Private Treaty, in two opportunity to acquire two blocks of arable land, in Lots. The land is farmed in-hand as part of a larger arable proximity to the A1(M). operation. Vacant possession will be given upon ● Lot 1: 12.687 hectares (31.35 acres) Available in two Lots, the land totals 27.619 hectares completion of the sale. ● Lot 2: 14.932 hectares (36.90 acres) (68.25 acres), as shown coloured pink and green on the Ingoing Valuation Cropping sale plan. In addition to the purchase price, the Purchaser(s) shall Past cropping for the two parcels has been as follows: Situation and Access pay the outgoing occupier for the following items upon Lot 1 Lot 1 is located approximately equidistant between Stilton taking possession of the holding, if and when appropriate and the village of Yaxley. and in the event a sale completes after harvest 2017: YEAR CROPPING Access to Lot 1 is off Leading Drove and along a grass (i) An enhancement payment calculated at £20 per arable 2013 Winter Wheat track (designated as a Public Bridleway), shown hatched hectare per month calculated from 1 October 2017 (or red and hatched brown respectively on the sale plan. The drilling date if late) up to completion; 2014 Spring Barley parcel can also be accessed from the south-eastern 2015 Winter Rape (ii) Stocks of fuel and machinery oil, seeds, fertilisers, boundary (although this is currently blocked). sprays including those in store and those applied to the 2016 Winter Wheat Lot 2 is situated to the east of Stilton, with direct access land calculated at cost; 2017 Spring Barley from the public highway (Fen Lane). (iii) All cultivation and applications (including mole Directions drainage and sub-soiling) carried out at CAAV rates or at Lot 2 The Property can be found using the sale and location specified contractor’s rates if greater. Further details plans contained within these particulars. available from the selling agents; YEAR CROPPING

Travelling south from Yaxley along Holme Road, take the (iv) Any hedge cutting and ditching carried out at CAAV 2013 Winter Beans only right-hand junction onto Leading Drove, along which rates or at specified contractors rates; 2014 Spring Linseed Lot 1 is located. The nearest postcode to Lot 1 is PE7 (v) VAT where applicable at the current rate. 2015 Spring Barley 3NA. The purchaser(s) will not be entitled to make any counter claim for 2016 Winter Wheat Leaving the A1 at J.16, proceed south along the A1043 dilapidations or any other matters. The valued sum will be paid for from where the parcel is located along Fen Lane. The immediately upon taking vacant possession of the holding. The 2017 Spring Wheat nearest postcode to Lot 2 is PE7 3SA. valuation will be agreed between the two valuers acting for the vendor and purchaser respectively, or in the event of the valuation Environmental Designations The Land not being agreed at completion the matter shall be referred to a Both Lots are located within a Nitrate Vulnerable Zone. The Land is classified as Grade 2 on the former Ministry of single arbitrator to be appointed by agreement or in the event of a Agriculture Fisheries and Food Land Classification maps. dispute by the President of the Royal Institution of Chartered Wayleaves, Easements, Covenants and Rights of Way The soil is of the Hanslope series being slowly permeable Surveyors. Interest will be charged at 4% above Barclay’s Bank The Property will be sold subject to and with the benefit of calcareous clayey soils with some slowly permeable non- base rate payable on the valuation on taking possession until date all existing wayleaves, easements, covenants and rights of calcareous clayey soils suitable for winter cereals and of payment. way whether or not disclosed. The Purchaser will be come other arable crops and some grassland. deemed to have full knowledge and have satisfied

themselves as to the provisions of any such matter Interested parties should make their own enquires with addition to the consideration will pay to the Vendor the full amount affecting the Property. regard to planning matters. of such Value Added Tax. According to the Cambridgeshire Definitive Map, a Public Local Authorities Photographs The photographs in these particulars were taken in July 2017. Footpath bisects Lot 2, shown hatched purple on the sale Cambridgeshire County Council plan. Shire Hall, Castle Hill, Cambridge, CB3 0AP Fixtures and Fittings t 0345 045 5200 Any fixtures, fittings or equipment shown on the photographs are Access to Lot 1 is currently partially taken over a Public not necessarily included in the sale. Bridleway, as shown hatched brown on the sale plan. District Council Pathfinder House, St Mary’s Street, Lot 1 is crossed by a mains gas pipe. Further details are PE29 3TN available from the selling agent. t 01480 388388 Basic Payment Scheme The land is registered with the Rural Payments Agency. Additional Information Entitlements to the Basic Payment Scheme will be included in the sale for the 2018 claim year onwards. Viewings Subject to making an appointment with Bidwells, the land may be The Vendors will retain the entitlements for the 2017 claim viewed during daylight hours with a set of these sale particulars to year. The Purchaser will indemnify the Vendors against hand. Please telephone on 01223 559352 to make an any non-compliance from the date of completion until the appointment. 2018 claim. Boundaries Further details are available from the selling agent. The Vendors and the Vendors’ agent will do their best to specify the ownership of boundary hedges, fences and ditched but will Registered Title not be bound to determine these The Property is registered under title numbers CB179030, The Purchaser will have to satisfy themselves as to the ownership CB217475 and CB244459. of any boundaries.

Timber, Sporting and Mineral Rights Plans, Areas and Schedules Timber, sporting and mineral rights are included in the sale Plans attached to the particulars are based upon the Ordnance so far as they are owned. Survey National Grid and are for reference only. Planning The Purchaser will be deemed to have satisfied themselves of the The Property is located within Huntingdonshire District land as scheduled. Council. The Core Strategy was adopted in 2009 and the Health and Safety Council is preparing a new Local Plan to 2036, with Given the potential hazard of a working farm and associated adoption proposed in July 2019. machinery we would ask you to be as vigilant as possible for your own personal safety when making an inspection of the land. Both Lots are located outside the development boundaries by nearby settlements and within designated open VAT In the event that Value Added Tax is or becomes payable in countryside. respect of the Property or assets sold, the Purchaser(s) in

Important Notice These particulars do not form part of any offer or contract and should not be relied upon as statements or representatives of fact. Bidwells LLP has no authority to make or give in writing or verbally any representation or warranties in relation to the property. Any areas of measurements or distances are approximate. The text, photographs and plans are for guidance only and are not necessarily comprehensive. No assumptions should be made that the property has all necessary planning, building regulation or other consents. Bidwells LLP have not carried out a survey, nor tested the services, appliances or facilities. Purchasers must satisfy themselves by inspection or otherwise. In the interest of Health & Safety, please ensure that you take due care when inspecting the property.

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