An Attractive Parcel of Productive Arable and Woodland
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An attractive parcel of productive arable and woodland Thruxton, Andover, SP11 8PS Lot 2 Land at Thruxton Hill, Andover, SP11 8PS An attractive parcel of productive arable and woodland with excellent access Andover 7.5 miles • Salisbury 14.4 miles Winchester 23.7 miles • Grateley Station 3.1 miles London Waterloo (from Grateley Station) 80 minutes In all about 199.4 acres Available as a whole or in two lots Description A very attractive parcel of productive arable land extending to approximately 199 acres with gently undulating topography and small parcels of maturing woodland. The soil is productive, shallow, lime rich, loamy in texture, free draining and lies over chalk or limestone reducing the acidity levels and producing high sources of calcium and magnesium. The land has been farmed in a cereal rotation under a contract farming agreement. Average winter wheat yields over the past 3 years are over 9 tonnes per hectare, average spring barley yields over the past 3 years are 6 tonnes per hectare and average winter oil seed rape yields are over 3.3 tonnes per hectares. There is about 8.8 acres of mature, broadleaf woodland in Lot 1 and Lot 2 about 11.8 acres in Lot 2 which have been enclosed with deer fencing for preservation purposes. These trees were planted as part of a Woodland Grant Scheme which provides an annual payment until 2023. As well as being a productive farm holding the land is rich in natural diversity with areas of fallow providing a strong amenity feel. Situation Situated in a rural location close to the A303, and the mainline station to London via Grateley (in under 80 minutes) this attractive parcel of arable land provides excellent access to London. Every day amenities can be found in the nearby villages of Cholderton, Grateley and Quarley, with Andover providing a more extensive selection of shops, pubs and restaurants. There is an excellent range of state and private schools in the area including Norman Court in West Tytherley, Farleigh School in Red Rice, Rookwood in Andover, Godolphin in Salisbury and St Swithun’s in Winchester. The land is superbly located for recreational activities to include golf at one of several excellent golf courses in the area, including The Hampshire Golf Club in Andover, Tidworth Garrison and High Post Golf Club. Situated close to the A303 there is great access to local equestrian competition centres including Sparsholt College, Larkhill, Tweseldown Racecourse and Salisbury Racecourse. Method of Sale For sale as a whole or in two lots by private treaty. Tenure and Possession The property is freehold with vacant possession upon completion. This land is currently contract farmed by a local farmer. This contracting agreement ends in September 2019. Ingoing Valuation/Holdover The purchaser shall, in addition to the purchase price, be required to pay for the growing crops where applicable, alternatively there will be a holdover put into place after completion to allow the management and harvest of crops. Please speak to the vendor’s agents for further details. Sporting, mineral and timber The sporting, mineral and timber rights as far as they are owned are included with this sale. Basic Payment Scheme Basic payment entitlements will be included within this sale. 71.93 entitlements will be transferred to the buyer (of the whole) on completion of the sale once the online RPA transfer window has opened. Environmental Schemes Although there are no environmental stewardship schemes, there is a Farm Woodland Scheme which the buyer will be required to take on post sale. The buyer will indemnify the seller in respect of any future claim. Designations The land falls within a Nitrate Vulnerable Zone. Wayleaves, Easements and Rights of Way The property is sold subject to the benefi t of all rights, including rights of way, whether public or private, light, support, drainage, water and electricity supplies and any other rights and obligations, easements and proposed wayleaves for masts, electricity poles, pylons, stays, cables, drains and water, gas and other pipes, whether referred to in the Conditions of Sale or not. There is a footpath on the south east of Stream Field which has recently been offi cially diverted to run along the edge of the fi eld. Please speak to the selling agents for further information. Services There is a reservoir situated on Lot 1 which supplies water to the Cholderton Water Company. Third parties have a right to receive water from the reservoir and take access to maintain and repair damaged pipework. There is no obligation on the owner of the land to maintain the reservoir or pipework. Further information is available from the selling Lot 1 Lot 1 agents. Local Authority Test Valley Borough Council, Beech Hurst, Weyhill Road, Andover, Hants, SP10 3AJ Tel: 01264 368000 Health and Safety Given the potential hazards of a working farm, we would ask you to be as vigilant as possible for your own personal safety when making your inspection, particularly around the building. Viewing Strictly by appointment with Savills. If the buyer wishes to take out a chancel repair liability, they do so at their own expense. N Racedown House Track Track 0958 3252 0.058ha 1.844ha SWITCHBACK ETL 1253 9443 7.430ha 1.259ha 9839 3548 Track 0.991ha Snoddington Hill 0.562ha Track LOT 1 ARTHURS 4645 0031 11.574ha 0.001ha PLANTATION Reservoirs (covered) ETL 7426 8232 0030 A 303 0.739ha 9.348ha 0.002ha Track 1720 Track 6321 0.058ha 0.003ha CATTLE FIELD 8020 5917 4.119ha Mast 0.945ha A 303 Mast Track Lay-by 6609 0.124ha 2404 1.938ha A 303 STREAM FIELD 4897 Lay-by Lay-by 11.741ha Lay-by Walnut Cottage LOT 2 EDMONDS MS 9883 26.048ha Thimble Hall Middlecot House 6774 1.002ha Water Works Reservoirs (covered) Reservoir (dis) Pump House Tank Reservoirs (disused) (dis) Pine Thruxton Hill Cottage Track The Old Pump House 9766 Track 0.910ha Reservoir (covered) NOTE - Reproduced from the Ordnance Survey Map with the permission of the Controller of H.M. Stationery Office. © Crown copyright licence number 100024244 Savills (UK) Limited NOTE - Published for the purposes of identification only and although believed to be correct its accuracy is not guaranteed. Loyalty Belt MCL: 25840/THRUXTON Date: 30/05/2019 The Cartographic & Design Team, Wessex House, Wimborne, Dorset. BH21 1PB NOT TO SCALE Tel: (01202) 856800 Buckingham House Hillside IMPORTANT NOTICE Savills, their clieSavills, their clients and any joint agents give notice that: 1. They are not authorised to make or give any representations or warranties in relation to the property either here or elsewhere, either on their own behalf or on behalf of their client or otherwise. They assume no responsibility for any statement that may be made in Savills Salisbury these particulars. These particulars do not form part of any off er or contract and must not be relied upon as statements or representations of fact. 2. Any areas, measurements Rolfes House, 60 Milford Street or distances are approximate. The text, photographs and plans are for guidance only and are not necessarily comprehensive. It should not be assumed that the property has all necessary planning, building regulation or other consents and Savills have not tested any services, equipment or facilities. Purchasers must satisfy themselves by inspection or Salisbury, Wiltshire SP1 2BP otherwise. 3. The reference to any mechanical or electrical equipment or other facilities at the property shall not constitute a representation (unless otherwise stated) as to its state or condition or that it is capable of fulfi lling its intended function and prospective purchasers/tenants should satisfy themselves as to the fi tness of such equipment for their [email protected]/[email protected] requirements. We have not made any investigations into the existence or otherwise of any issues concerning pollution of land, air or water contamination and the purchaser is responsible for making his own enquiries in this regard. Photos and particulars taken in 2019. 190130AW 01722 426810.