Land Off Port Lane

Lot 2 Lot 1 Land off Port Lane Little Hallingbury, Bishop’s Stortford, Hertfordshire www.weldonbeesly.com The land lies on the north-western edge of Little Hallingbury and runs down to the River Stort on its western boundary. Access is over a right of way along Port Lane, almost opposite the junction with Church Road. DESCRIPTION The property extends to 18.40 hectares (45.46 acres) in total and comprises an arable field of 14.65 hectares (36.20 acres) and 3.75 hectares (9.26 acres) woodland planted with cricket bat willow, lying alongside the River Stort. There is a relatively flat area at the entrance to the field where permission has been granted in the past for an agricultural building. The land is attractively undulating and whilst currently in arable production (winter wheat), could be laid to grass for grazing. The woodland area which adjoins the River Stort enjoys fishing rights along its length and may have potential, subject to the necessary permissions, for moorings. The cricket bat willow presents an opportunity to generate income from this area. GENERAL REMARKS AND STIPULATIONS Method of sale The property is offered for sale as a whole or in up to two lots; Lot 1 – 14.65 hectares (36.20 acres) of arable land. Lot 2 – 3.75 hectares (9.26 acres) of woodland. Tenure and possession The freehold is offered with vacant possession available on Overage completion. The Vendor would be prepared to continue farming the The land will be subject to reservation by the Vendor of 40% of any Property either on a contract farming basis or under the terms of a uplift in value in the event that planning consent is granted farm business tenancy, if this is of interest to a Purchaser. for non-agricultural use within a period of 40 years following completion. Further details are available from the Vendor’s agents. Exchange of contracts and completion Contracts are to be exchanged within 10 days of the issue of a draft Health and Safety contract by the Vendor’s solicitor. A 10% deposit will be payable on Given the potential hazards of the water in the River Stort and within exchange of contracts with completion on a date being no later than Lot 2, we ask that you be as vigilant as possible when making any 1 September 2014. inspection, for your own safety. Single farm payment Viewings The arable land is registered for single farm payment. The single Strictly by appointment with sole selling agent Weldon Beesly farm payment for the 2014 year will be retained by the (Ref: Hugo Richardson). vendor. The Vendor will use reasonable endeavours to support the Solicitors transfer of any entitlements to the purchaser with effect from the Birketts, Brierly Place, New London Road, Chelmsford, Essex date of completion. The Purchaser will indemnify the Vendor in CM2 0AP. T: 01245 211215. E: [email protected] respect of all actions, costs, claims and demands in respect of any failure on the part of the Purchaser to comply with cross compliance Local authority requirements in respect of the 2014 scheme year. Uttlesford District Council, Council Offices, London Road, Saffron Walden, Essex, CB11 4ER. T: 01799 510510. Sporting, minerals and timber The sporting, mineral, timber and fishing rights are included so far as IMPORTANT NOTICE they are owned. Weldon Beesly, their clients and any joint agents give notice that: 1: They have no authority to make or give any representations or Easements, covenants and rights of way warranties in relation to the property. These particulars do not form The property is sold subject to all existing wayleaves, easements, part of any offer or contract and must not be relied upon as statements public or private rights of way, covenants and restrictions, whether or representations of fact. 2: Any areas, measurements or distances stated in these particulars or not. are approximate. The text, photographs and plans are for guidance There is a public footpath, which runs along Port Lane and then only and are not necessarily comprehensive. It should not be assumed along the eastern boundary of the arable land. The towpath to that the property has all necessary planning, building regulation or the River Stort runs alongside the western boundary of Lot 2. There other consents and Weldon Beesly have not tested any services, are overhead cables crossing the land which are subject to equipment or facilities. Purchaser(s) must satisfy themselves by wayleave agreements. inspection or otherwise. 3: We have not made any investigations into the existence or otherwise of any issues concerning pollution of land, In the event the Property is sold as two lots, a 6m right of way will air or water contamination and the Purchaser(s) is/are responsible for be reserved across the northern boundary of Lot 1 to access Lot 2 making their own enquiries in this regard. Particulars of sale prepared as shown on the plan. and photographs taken in April 2014. Weldon Beesly Limited I Chartered Surveyors I Rural Property Specialists 54 Portland Road, Bishop’s Stortford, Hertfordshire CM23 3SJ 01279 883055 [email protected] www.weldonbeesly.com.

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