Chartered Surveyors / Estate Agents FOR SALE BY AUCTION Ref: C367H/H Two parcels of attractive amenity grassland, extending to 25.09 acres (10.15 hectares) and enjoying a superb elevated rural Land Adjoining Poplar Farm, position within the Deben Valley Cretingham IP13 7BW

Guide Prices: Contact Us Clarke and Simpson Lot A: 9.56 acres (3.87 hectares) - £70,000 Freehold Well Close Square Lot B: 15.53 acres (6.28 hectares) - £100,000 Freehold Suffolk IP13 9DU T: 01728 621200 F: 01728 724667

FOR SALE BY AUCTION (unless sold previously) And The London Office To be held at 6pm on Wednesday 19th October 2016 40 St James Street London SW1A 1NS At the Deben Suite, Ufford Park Hotel, Yarmouth Road, Melton, [email protected] Suffolk, IP12 1QW www.clarkeandsimpson.co.uk Method of Sale We have been instructed to offer the property for sale by auction, to be held at 6pm on Wednesday 19th October at the Deben Suite, Ufford Park Hotel, Yarmouth Road, Melton, Suffolk, IP12 1QW, unless previously sold. For our client to accept an offer prior to the auction, a premium price would have to be put forward and the purchaser would be required to sign the contract in the office of Clarke & Simpson and put down a 10% deposit well in advance of the auction date. Whilst such an offer will be considered prior to the auction, the Sellers is under no obligation to accept.

It should be noted that Clarke & Simpson cannot always keep interested parties updated and, at times, will be instructed to accept an offer and exchange contracts without going back to any other parties first. If the property is sold in the auction room, the contract will be signed immediately and the purchaser will put down a 10% deposit. Please note that completion will take place 28 days thereafter. Please refer to Clarke & Simpson’s Auction Catalogue for general auction conditions.

The vendors’ solicitor has prepared an Auction Legal Pack. We can email this to interested parties or a copy is available to view in the office of Clarke & Simpson. We recommend that prospective purchasers put their solicitor in touch with the vendors’ solicitors to raise any additional enquiries before the auction.

Vendors’ Solicitor The vendor’s solicitors are Birkett Long, Essex House, 42 Crouch Street, Colchester, Essex CO3 3HH, tel. 01206 217312. For the attention of David Wybar. Email: [email protected]

Location The two parcels of land are located to the north and east of Poplar Farm on the outskirts of the desirable village of Cretingham. The village has a church and a highly regarded public house, The Bell. And an 18 hole golf course The well known medieval market town of Framlingham, with its historic castle, is within approximately 5 miles. Here there are facilities for everyday shopping and business needs, including a Co-op supermarket and a number of pubs and restaurants. The Heritage Coast with destinations such as , and Orford is approximately 18 miles. Within 12 miles is the county town of , which has mainline rail services to London’s Liverpool Street Station scheduled to take just over the hour.

Description The two parcels of grassland, which enjoy a superb rural position, provide an excellent opportunity to purchase a most attractive area of amenity grassland within the Deben Valley and within striking distance of Ipswich.

In total, the grassland extends to 25.09 acres (10.15 hectares) and is for sale in two lots. The land is shown for identification purposes only outlined red on the enclosed plan.

Lot A - 9.56 acres (3.87 hectares) - Guide Price £70,000. An attractive grass field, rectangular in shape and lying immediately north of Poplar Farm. The land has been in pasture for some years and is fully fenced. The field is generally flat in topography and is bordered on all sides by mature trees and hedgerows. There is very good access into the field directly off the public highway at the eastern end. The field is currently grazed by sheep.

Lot B - 15.53 acres (6.28 hectares) - Guide Price £100,000. A good sized ‘L’-shaped field, formerly arable which has been down to grass for some years. The land was formerly grazed by cattle, but more recently, it has been used for hay. The majority of boundaries consist of well defined hedges and ditches and the southern boundary immediately abuts Tabie’s Wood. There is access into the field directly off the public highway along the western boundary. From the land there are superb views towards the east of the rolling farmland and across the Deben Valley.

Viewing At any reasonable time, with particulars in hand, by arrangements with the Agents first. All viewings take place entirely at the viewer’s own risk.

Rights of Way, Wayleaves, Easements Etc. The property is sold subject to and with the benefit of all rights of way, wayleaves and easements that may affect the land.

Timber, Sporting and Minerals All sporting, standing timber and minerals are included in the sale of the freehold.

Boundaries All boundaries shall be as previously and the Vendor shall not be required to define the same. These are shown for identification purposes only outlined red on the attached plan. Purchasers should satisfy themselves with regard to these as no error, omission or misstatements will allow the purchaser to rescind the contract nor entitle either party to compensation thereof. The land is registered with the Land Registry under Title Number SK222564.

A new boundary has been created between points ‘A’ and ‘B’ on the land but which has been demarked by wooden posts. The Vendor is retaining the land to the south and west of this newly created boundary.

Town and Country Planning The property is sold subject to any development plans, tree preservation orders, ancient monument orders and Town and Country schedules or other similar matters that may be or come into force.

Outgoings Each lot is sold subject to any drainage rates and other outgoings that may be relevant.

Value Added Tax The Vendors will not waive the exemption to VAT and accordingly none shall be payable on the sale of the freehold property, however, VAT may be payable on the Basic Farm Payment Entitlements.

Tenure Each lot is being sold freehold with vacant possession.

Quotas and Basic Payment Scheme The land is registered under the Basic Payment Scheme. Although no Entitlements or quotas shall be sold with the land, Entitlements can be made available and transferred subject to separate negotiation after the Auction. The land was included within the 2016 BPS Application and the Vendor will retain the Basic Payment income from the 2016 Scheme. The purchaser/s will indemnify the Vendor in respect of all action, costs, claims and demands in connection with any failure on the part of the purchaser/s to comply with cross compliance regulations in respect of the 2016 Scheme year.

NOTE These particulars are produced in good faith, are set out as a general guide only and do not constitute any part of a contract. No responsibility can be accepted for any expenses incurred by intending purchasers or lessees in inspecting properties which have been sold, let or withdrawn. No warranty can be given for any of the services or equipment at the property and no tests have been carried out to ensure that heating, electrical or plumbing systems and equipment are fully operational. Any distances, room aspects and measurements which are given are approximate only. No guarantee can be given that any planning permissions or building regulations have been applied for or approved. September 2016

Directions Heading south out of Framlingham, take the third turning on the right signposted and follow this road through to the centre of the village. Turn right where signposted and on entering the village, turn left signposted Cretingham. Continue past Brandeston Hall, continuing for 3/4 of a mile and take the first turning on the left into Friday Street. Take the next turning on the right, proceed up the hill and the land is either side of the road as identified by the Clarke and Simpson “For Sale” boards.

LOT A LOT A

LOT B LOT B

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