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Land at Argoed Kinnerley • Oswestry • Shropshire LAND AT ARGOED KINNERLEY • OSWESTRY • SHROPSHIRE Arable land extending to approximately 9.59 acres (3.88 hectares) FOR SALE BY PRIVATE TREATY LAND AT ARGOED • KINNERLEY • OSWESTRY • SHROPSHIRE • SY10 8DJ DESCRIPTION & SITUATION Berrys have been favoured with instructions from R H Cambidge & Son to market for sale 9.59 acres (3.88 hectares) of land at Argoed known as Top Quabs, located to the west of the village of Kinnerley. The predominant soil type is Con- way, a deep stoneless, fine, silty and clayey soil, suitable for arable or grassland production. The land is gently sloping with good road access. The land is located approximately 10 miles south of Oswestry and approximately 16 miles north of Shrewsbury. DIRECTIONS From Oswestry proceed south along the A5 turning right at the Shotatton crossroads towards Knockin. On reaching Knockin take the left hand turning towards Kinnerley and then bear right into the village of Kinnerley. Continue through the village and on reaching Kinnerley primary school take a right hand turn along Argoed Road. Continue on this road for approximately 1 mile and the land is located on the left, denoted by a Berrys For Sale board. VIEWING The land may be viewed at any reasonable time during daylight hours by prospective purchasers in possession of the sale particulars. PLANNING The land is sold subject to any development plans, tree preservation orders, Town and Country Planning Schedule, re- striction or notice which may come into force, subject to any road widening or road improvement schemes, land charges and statutory bylaws, without obligation on the Vendor to specify them. CROPPING The land is currently cropped with winter wheat. Previous cropping comprises winter wheat (2010/2011), spring beans (2009/2010) and winter wheat (2008/2009). RIGHTS OF WAY, EASEMENTS & COVENANTS The land is accessed directly off the adjoining highway. There are two public footpaths crossing the land. The property is sold subject to any wayleaves, public or private rights of way, easements and covenants and all outgoings whether mentioned in these particulars or not. The land is subject to wayleaves for overhead electricity apparatus, which passes over the land. BOUNDARIES, ROADS & FENCES Field boundaries consist of hedgerows and fences. The Purchaser shall be taken to have full knowledge of the bounda- ries and neither the Vendor nor their Agents will be responsible for defining any ownership of the boundaries. SINGLE PAYMENT SCHEME ENTITLEMENTS The land has been registered for Single Farm Payment. The entitlements allocated to the land under the Single Pay- ment Scheme will be included within the sale, subject to transfer rules. Further details are available from Berrys. The Vendor will submit the 2012 Single Farm Payment application retaining the payment arising from the 2012 scheme year. ENVIRONMENTAL STEWARDSHIP SCHEME The land currently forms part of a Countryside Stewardship Scheme which will cease in October 2012. The Purchaser will be required to farm the land in accordance with the terms of this agreement until its expiry. NITRATE VULNERABLE ZONE The land is within the boundary of the Nitrate Vulnerable Zone. MELVERLEY INTERNAL DRAINAGE BOARD The land lies within the Melverley Internal Drainage Board with the rates payable for 2011/2012 being £32.89. SERVICES In respect of water, this is available for connection in the adjoining roadway although prospective purchasers are to make their own enquiries as to the availability of services. LAND AT ARGOED • KINNERLEY • OSWESTRY • SHROPSHIRE • SY10 8DJ SPORTING & MINERAL RIGHTS The sporting and mineral rights are in hand and will pass with the freehold. METHOD OF SALE The land is offered for sale by Private Treaty. TENURE & POSSESSION The land is freehold with vacant possession upon completion. Completion to coincide with the harvesting of the existing arable crop. VENDOR’S SOLICITORS Crampton Pym & Lewis, The Poplars, 47 Willow Street, Oswestry, Shropshire, SY11 1PR Tel: 01691 653301 Fax: 01691 658699 FAO: Mr M Woodward LOCAL AUTHORITIES Shropshire Council: 0345 678 9000 Seven Trent Water Limited: 01743 231666 The Environment Agency: 01743 272828 Western Power Distribution: 0800 328 1111 LAND AT ARGOED • KINNERLEY • OSWESTRY • SHROPSHIRE IMPORTANT NOTICE SA9409 Berrys, their clients and any joint agents give notice that:- 1. These particulars are prepared for the guidance only of prospective purchasers and are intended to give a fair overall description of the property but do not form part of any offer or contract. 2. Any information contained herein (whether in the text, plans or photographs) is given in good faith but should not be relied upon as being a statement or representation of fact. 3. Nothing in these particulars shall be deemed to be a statement that the property is in good condition or otherwise, that any service or facilities are in good working order, or that the neces- sary statutory requirements have been met. 4. The photographs appearing in these particulars show only a certain part and aspect of the property at the time when the photographs were taken. Certain aspects may have changed since the photographs were taken and it should not be assumed that the property remains precisely as displayed in the photographs. Furthermore no assumptions should be made in respect of parts of the property which are not shown in the photographs. 5. Any areas measurements or distances are approximate. 6. They are not authorised to make or give any representation or warranty whatsoever in relation to the property. 7. Purchasers must satisfy themselves by inspection or otherwise. .
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