Land Adjoining Holmes Chapel Road and Byley Lane, Middlewich, Cheshire

FOR SALE BY INFORMAL TENDER

LAND ADJOINING HOLMES CHAPEL ROAD

AND BYLEY LANE, MIDDLEWICH, CHESHIRE

46.91 ACRES (18.98 HECTARES) OF VERSATILE AGRICULTURAL LAND,

FOR SALE AS A WHOLE OR IN THREE LOTS VIZ LOT 1: 21.94 ACRES, LOT 2: 10.15 ACRES, LOT 3: 14.82 ACRES, FOR SALE BY INFORMAL TENDER CLOSING DATE, FRIDAY 19TH OCTOBER 2018 AT 12.00 NOON Vendors Agents: Wright Marshall Ltd, 4 The Bull Ring, Northwich, Cheshire CW9 5BS Tel: 01606 41318

SITUATION AND DIRECTIONS

The land is situated adjoining, and between, Holmes Chapel Road and Byley Lane, Middlewich, approximately 1 mile east of Middlewich town centre and 2 miles west of M6 Junction 18. The land is shown on the attached location plan and the individual lots will be indicated by ‘For Sale’ boards.

DESCRIPTION The land, currently forming part of Kinderton Hall Farm, lies in a noted agricultural area, is shown within Grades II and III on the Agricultural Land Classification map and is widely regarded as among some of the best and most versatile land in the County. Lot 1 is currently in arable cropping. Lots 2, and 3 are currently in established pasture, Lot 3 being a river meadow adjoining the River Dane. The boundaries between the lots are mostly well maintained hedges.

The land is mostly level or slightly sloping and in good sized fields suitable for cultivation by modern agricultural machinery. The land lies in a Nitrate Vulnerable Zone.

LOTTING

LOT 1: 21.94 acres (8.88 ha) edged red on the sale plan viz:-

RPA. NO. Description Acres 8203 Arable 21.94

LOT 2: 10.15 acres (4.11 ha) edged blue on the sale plan viz:-

RPA. NO. Description Acres 5217 Pasture 9.79 6508 Ponds 0.36 est 10.15

LOT 3: 14.82 acres (6.00 ha) edged green on the sale plan viz:-

RPA. NO. Description Acres 6831 Pasture (including river) 14.82

BASIC PAYMENT SCHEME The land is registered on the Rural Land Register. Basic Payment Scheme entitlements have been established and activated by the vendor and a claim made against these entitlements in 2018, payment for which will be retained by the vendor. Purchasers will be required to maintain the cross compliances obligations up to 31st December 2018.

The entitlements are not included in the sale but may be purchased separately by negotiation.

VIEWING Interested parties may view the land on foot at any time of day following prior notification to the vendor’s agents, Wright Marshall Ltd, taking care not to damage unharvested crops. Roadside field gates must be kept closed at all times. The seller or his agents take no responsibility for any injuries caused whilst on the land.

TENURE AND POSSESSION The property is sold Freehold and with Vacant Possession upon completion of the sale(s).

FISHING RIGHTS Fishing rights on the River Dane in Lot 3 are currently let to Middlewich Anglers on an annual but informal basis, future terms being negotiable by the new owners. Other sporting rights over the land are in hand, the benefit of which will pass to purchasers of the individual lots.

ENVIRONMENTAL SCHEME The land is not currently under an Environmental Scheme.

EASEMENTS, WAYLEAVES AND RIGHTS OF WAY There are no public footpaths crossing any of the lots. Members of Middlewich Anglers have pedestrian access only along the river bank in Lot 3. Lots 1, 2 and 3 are crossed by electricity lines on poles and pylons for which annual Wayleave payments are received, the future benefit of which will pass to purchasers of the respective lots.

The vendor or his successors in title, reserve the right to lay, by easement, and maintain any services in the future for the benefit of the vendor’s retained land making good any damage caused and paying compensation for any crop loss.

FIELD BOUNDARIES The plan attached to the sale particulars shows by reference to ‘T’ marks, proposed ownership of, and responsibility for, boundaries between the individual lots. Where marked ‘H’ and ‘D’ this indicates proposed ownership of the hedge and, where appropriate, the ditch.

DEVELOPMENT UPLIFT CLAUSE All lots will be sold subject to a development uplift clause reserving unto the vendors 30% of any increase in value attributable to the grant, within 40 years, of planning permission for alternative use over and above its existing use at the time of the grant. The Contract(s) of Sale will provide further clarification of this.

SERVICES Prospective purchasers requiring mains water supply or other services should make their own enquiries as to availability from the respective utility companies.

MODE OF SALE The land is offered for sale in 3 Lots by Informal Tender. Offers for the individual lots or combination of lots should be submitted on the attached Tender Form and returned to the vendor’s agents, Wright Marshall Ltd at their Northwich Office by noon on Friday, 19th October 2018. The vendor is not obliged to accept the highest, or any, tender. The successful purchaser(s) will be required to sign the contract(s) for sale within two weeks of receipt from the vendor’s solicitors. Completion will take place by arrangement after 1st November 2018.

PLAN The plan attached to these sale particulars is prepared from Promap on which, with regard to Lot 3, Land Registry Title ownership boundaries have been imposed as accurately as possible which, having regard to slight variations in the course of the River Dane over the years, may be slightly different from the position currently. The plan is prepared for identification purposes only.

TOWN AND COUNTRY PLANNING The property is sold notwithstanding any description contained in these particulars subject to any Development Plan, Tree Preservation Order, Town Planning Scheme or Agreement, Resolution or Notice which may be, or may come to be, in force subject to any statutory powers or bye-laws without obligation on behalf of the vendor to specify same.

VENDOR’S SOLICITORS Bowcock Cuerden LLP, South Cheshire House, Manor Road, Nantwich, Cheshire CW5 5LX, Telephone No. 01270 611106 (David Thorp).

LOT 1 LOT 1

LOT 2 LOT 3

TENDER FORM

LAND ADJOINING HOLMES CHAPEL ROAD AND BYLEY LANE, MIDDLEWICH, CHESHIRE

I/we the undersigned hereby make an offer/offers (subject to contract) to purchase the following lot(s) of Land near Middlewich, Cheshire

Lot 1 21.94 acres £…………….. (in words…………………………………)

Lot 2 10.15 acres £…………….. (in words…………………………………)

Lot 3 14.82 acres £…………….. (in words…………………………………)

Combination of Lots

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Explanatory notes, if any ……………………………………………………………..

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1. I/we understand that if successful I/we are able to exchange contracts within 3 weeks of being notified by the selling agents and within 2 weeks of receiving a contract(s) from the vendor’s solicitors. 2. I/we confirm that if successful I/we have the necessary funds available and/or have approval in principle for any borrowing that I/we may require to complete the purchase and hereby authorise Wright Marshall Ltd to seek confirmation of funding from my/our solicitors. 3. I/we understand that the vendor is not obliged to accept the highest, or any, offer.

Signed: ……………………………………………………………………………………

Address: ……………………………………………………………………………………

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E: mail .…………………………………………………………………………………...

Tel No: ………………………………………….. Mobile: ……………………………

If successful, my solicitor, to whom a draft contract should be sent, will be:-

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Tel No: …………………………………………. (Contact name: ………………………)

This offer form to be detached and returned to Wright Marshall Ltd, 4 The Bull Ring, Northwich, Cheshire CW9 5BS and received no later than

12 noon on Friday, 19th October 2018

Marked “Land at Middlewich - Fao: ANL/SJB”

LOCATION PLAN

PLEASE NOTE: Wright Marshall for themselves and for the vendors of this property whose Agents they are give notice that: 1. These particulars do not constitute any part of any offer or contract. 2. Subjective comments in these Sale Particulars reflect the opinion of the selling Agents at the time the Sales Particulars were prepared during September 2018. 3. All intending purchasers must satisfy themselves by inspection or otherwise as to the correctness of the statements contained in these particulars. 4. The vendor does not make or give, nor Wright Marshall or any people in their employment have any authority, to make or give any representations of warranty whatsoever in relation to this property. 5. Before placing any reliance whatsoever upon any oral representations or warranty affecting or concerning the property or any part thereof by whomsoever given, all intending purchasers should obtain written confirmation thereof from Wright Marshall. 6 The agents have not checked the legal documents to verify the freehold status of the property. Prospective buyers are advised to obtain verification of this from their solicitors or surveyors. 7. Those intending to view the property have a duty to in all cases take care for their own safety and they inspect entirely at their own risk. Neither the vendor nor their Agents accept any responsibility for loss or injury.

Agents Note: Whilst every care has been taken to prepare www.wrightmarshall.co.uk these sales particulars, they are for guidance purposes only. 4 The Bull Ring, Northwich All measurements are approximate are for general guidance [email protected] purposes only and whilst every care has been taken to ensure Cheshire, CW9 5BS their accuracy, they should not be relied upon and potential 01606 41318 buyers are advised to recheck the measurements