PRODUCTIVE ARABLE OPPORTUNITY land at hanscombe end, shillington, bedfordshire Hitchin 5.5 miles, Luton 9 miles, Bedford 13 miles The Land PRODUCTIVE ARABLE Milton Keynes 22.6 miles (All mileages are approximate) Extending to 81.752 hectares (202.01 acres), the land is split into three OPPORTUNITY principal parcels within close proximity of each other. The land benefits Summary from road frontage. The land at Hanscombe End provides an opportunity to acquire land at hanscombe end, shillington, approximately 81.752 hectares (202.01 acres) of Grade 2 & 3 The land is classed as Grade 2 and Grade 3 on the Provisional Land bedfordshire agricultural land, set within three blocks. It adjoins existing development Classification Map. The soil survey of England and Wales identifies to the north and south of Hanscombe End Road. the soil type as primarily being Evesham 3 described as Jurassic and u Bare arable land Cretaceous soils which are slowly permeable calcareous clayey and u Mixture of Grade 2 & 3 Location fine loamy over clayey soils, suitable for winter cereals. u Three parcels of land all benefiting from road frontage The land is located to the south-west of the village of Shillington and north-east of Barton-le-Clay. It is 5.5 miles to the north-west of Hitchin Yields from past cropping have included wheat at over 4 tonnes per In all 81.752 hectares (202.01 acres) and approximately 9 miles to the north of Luton. Junction 12 of the M1 acre. For sale as a whole or in parts is 7.9 miles to the west. Land at Hanscombe End Cropping Overage Field Number RLR Field 2009 2010 2011 2012 2013 2014 2015 The land to the north east of Hanscombe End Road, as shown Number hatched black, will be subject to reservation by the Vendor of 50% of any uplift in value in the event that planning consent is granted for non- 0058 9558 Set-aside W. Wheat Set-aside W. Wheat W. Wheat W. Barley Oilseed Rape agricultural use within a period of 50 years following completion. 2743 1643 Set-aside W. Wheat Set-aside W. Wheat W. Barley Oilseed Rape W. Wheat Easements, Wayleaves and Rights of Way 2743 1643 Set-aside W. Wheat Set-aside W. Wheat W. Wheat W. Wheat W. Barley The property is offered subject to and with the benefit of, rights of way, both public and private, all wayleaves, easements, quasi-easements, 9793 1987 W. Wheat Set-aside W. Wheat Oilseed Rape W. Wheat W. Wheat W. Wheat covenants and restrictions where they are specifically referred to in the 9793 1987 W. Wheat Set-aside W. Wheat W. Barley Oilseed Rape W. Wheat W. Wheat particulars or not. 9793 1987 W. Wheat Set-aside W. Wheat Oilseed Rape W. Wheat W. Wheat S. Barley In particular, there are public footpaths and a bridleway crossing part of the land, the location of these are marked on the sale plan. GENERAL REMARKS & STIPULATIONS The 2015 Basic Payment will be retained by the Vendor. The Purchaser Viewing Tenure and Occupation will indemnify the Vendor against any breach of cross compliance from The freehold is available with vacant possession on completion subject the date of completion to the end of 2015. Viewings are strictly by appointment with the Vendor’s agent. to Holdover below. The land has been farmed on a contract farming In January 2015 the Single Payment Scheme was replaced by the Basic agreement, but notice has been served for this to be terminated at the Health & Safety Payment Scheme and applicants are advised to make themselves aware end of September 2015. Particular vigilance should be taken when making your inspection for of these changes and take professional advice. your own personal safety. This is a working farm so be aware of any Exchange of Contracts and Completion farm machinery. The land does not form part of any Environmental Stewardship or Contracts are to be exchanged within 14 days of the issue of draft Countryside Stewardship Schemes. contracts by the Vendor’s solicitor. A 10% deposit will be payable Local Authorities Bedfordshire County Council, Borough Hall, Cauldwell Street, Bedford, on exchange of contracts. Completion will take place 28 days after Planning exchange. MK42 9AP Tel: 01234 267 422 The property is offered for sale subject to any current or past Email: [email protected] development plans, tree preservation orders, ancient orders, town Holdover planning schedule, applications and permissions which may or may The Vendor reserves the right of Holdover to harvest the growing crop Central Bedfordshire District Council, Priory House, Cricksands, Monks not come into force. The Purchaser(s) will be deemed to have full in the event completion takes place earlier. Walk, Shefford, SG17 5TQ Tel: 0300 300 8301 knowledge and have satisfied themselves as to the provisions of any Email: [email protected] such matters affecting the property. Early Entry The Purchaser may be granted early entry to the land following harvest and after Contracts have been exchanged. Drainage Drainage plans are available for inspection on request from the Vendor’s agent. Minerals, Sporting and Timber As far as they are owned by the Vendor, rights of sporting and timber are included in the sale. The mines & minerals are excluded from the sale for the land to the north east of Hanscombe End Road. Part of the land to the north of Higham Road has been restored to agriculture following its use for the extraction of minerals. Basic Payment Scheme and Environmental Stewardship Scheme The land is registered for the Basic Payment Scheme (formerly the Single Payment Scheme) and the Entitlements are included in the sale. 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