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4.77 Acres of Pasture Land, Adjacent to Caegweision Farm, Maesbrook 4.77 Acres Of Pasture Land, Adjacent To Caegweision Farm, Maesbrook, A rare opportunity to purchase 4.77 acres (1.93 hectares) or thereabouts of pasture land situated in picturesque open countryside just outside the village of Maesbrook which is conveniently located for access to the larger towns of Oswestry, Welshpool and Shrewsbury. The land currently has two gateways onto the Council maintained lane and is laid to pasture offering a host of future agricultural or equine recreational opportunities. The land has the benefit of mains water together with a number of drainage ditches and a small pond. Guide price £35,000 4.77 Acres Of Pasture Land, Adjacent To their agents take any responsibility for any Caegweision Farm, Maesbrook, Oswestry, injuries, damages etc which may occur during a SY10 8QL viewing. Any person found to be causing • 4.77 Acres (1.93 hectares) or thereabouts of damage will be prosecuted. Pasture Land BASIC PAYMENT SCHEME • Mains Water • Drainage Ditches Please note that no Basic Payment Scheme • Small Pond entitlements are included in this sale. WAYLEAVES, EASEMENTS AND RIGHTS OF WAY The land is offered for sale subject to all existing rights of way, easements and wayleaves whether public or private and whether or not referred to GENERAL REMARKS in these sales particulars. We are informed that a Bowen Son & Watson are favoured with public footpath crosses the land. instructions to offer 4.77 acres (1.93 hectares) or thereabouts of pasture land situated in picturesque open countryside just outside the village of Maesbrook which is conveniently located for access to the larger towns of Oswestry, Welshpool and Shrewsbury. The land currently has two gateways onto the Council maintained lane and is laid to pasture offering a host of future agricultural or equine recreational opportunities. The land has the benefit of mains water together with a number of drainage ditches and a small pond. LOCATION LAND AND AREAS The land is situated on the outskirts of the Please note that the plans published within these popular village of Maesbrook which has a host sales details are for identification purposes only of local amenities and is well placed for access and all areas are estimated. to the larger villages of Llanymynech and Knockin. The market towns of Oswestry, TENURE Welshpool and Shrewsbury are within easy We are informed that the property is freehold reach via the A483 and the A5 which are both subject to vacant possession upon completion. within easy access. METHOD OF SALE THE LAND The land is offered for sale by private treaty. All The land extends to 4.77 acres (1.93 hectares) enquiries should be made to the Selling Agent's and is currently laid to pasture enclosed by Oswestry office. mature hedgerows and fencing. There are also a number of drainage ditches and a small pond. VIEWING The land may be viewed on foot at any reasonable time during daylights hours as long as accompanied by a set of the sales particulars. Please note that neither we nor the sellers or AGENTS NOTE: Viewing strictly by arrangement with the Agents through their Oswestry Office. We would like to point out that all measurements set out in these sale particulars are approximate and are for guidance purposes View all our properties only. We have not tested any apparatus, equipment, systems or services etc. and cannot confirm that they are in full working order or fit for their purpose. No assumption should be made as to compliance with planning on www.bowensonandwatson.co.uk consents or current usage. Nothing in these particulars is intended to indicate that any carpets or curtains, furnishings or fittings, electrical goods (whether wired or not), gas fires or light fitments, or any other fixtures not expressively included form any part of the property being offered for sale. While we endeavour to make our sale details accurate and reliable if there is any point, which is of particular importance to you, please, contact our Oswestry Office who registered the property and we will be pleased to confirm the position for you. Llanymynech before turning left at the crossroads onto the B4398. Continue into the village of Maesbrook before turning right opposite the Black Horse Public House. Continue down this lane before taking the first left. Continue and the land will be found on the left identified by the Agent's board. AGENT'S NOTE We are informed that part the the land lies within a flood zone as defined by the Environment Agency. The former railway embankment to the northern boundary lies outside of the zone. For further details please contact the Selling Agents. SELLERS FEES Please note that the purchasers will be responsible for making a contribution of £750 plus VAT towards the Vendors selling fees. DIRECTIONS From Oswestry proceed south on the A483. Pass through the village of Pant and continue into Offices also at Wrexham, Ellesmere Oswestry Office Chirk and Llangollen Tel: 01691 652367 35 Bailey Street Oswestry SY11 1PX [email protected] www.bowensonandwatson.co.uk providing a unique coverage across Shropshire, North & Mid Wales and into Cheshire Chartered Surveyors Auctioneers and Valuers Estate and Letting Agents Residential, Commercial & Rural Property Consultants Offices in Oswestry, Wrexham, Ellesmere, Chirk and Llangollen View all our properties Oswestry Office on www.bowensonandwatson.co.uk Tel: 01691 652367 35 Bailey Street Oswestry SY11 1PX [email protected] www.bowensonandwatson.co.uk.
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