About this property
Key Features
Freehold with vacant possession
Suitable for agricultural/amenity use/equine
9.70 acres of grassland
Description
An opportunity to purchase a parcel of grassland extending to 3.93 hectares (9.70 acres) situated in a rural location near the village of Witchford. The land comprises a single level parcel of grassland bordered by mature hedgerows and partially fenced and is accessed via a gateway from Long Causeway at the southeastern corner. The land is classified as Grade 3 on the Agricultural Land Classification Map and the Soil Survey of England & Wales classifies the soils as being mainly of the Evesham 3 soil association; a calcareous clay soil, suitable for winter cereals and some other arable crops.
The land does not benefit from a water connection.
Tenure
Freehold with vacant possession
Location
The land is situated off Long Causeway, approximately 0.3 miles off the A142, being 0.6 miles north of the village of Wentworth and 2 miles west-north west of the village of Witchford. Witchford is situated some 3 miles west of the centre of the City of Ely, Cambridgeshire.
Grid Reference: TL4803 7944
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Basic Payments Scheme
The land is registered on the Rural Land Register with the Rural Payments Agency. Entitlements to claim the Basic Payment Scheme are not included in the sale. The land forms part of the outgoing Tenant’s 2023 Basic Payment Scheme application and the Tenant will retain the benefit of any payments made thereon in the 2023 scheme year.
Drainage Rates The land is subject to the Environment Agency General Drainage Charge.
Auctioneers Note
The outgoing tenant will retain the right of holdover until 10th October 2023.
Wayleaves, Easements, Covenants and Rights of Way
The land is sold subject to and with the benefit of any wayleaves, easements, covenants and rights-of-way that may exist. All sporting, mineral and timber rights are included in the sale so far as they are owned. Please refer to the Auction Legal Pack for details.
Lot Type
Land
Legal Packs
www.cheffins.co.uk/auctions/property-auctions or Hollie Watkins of Banner Jones Solicitors, Corner House Union Street, Mansfield, NG18 1RP
Viewing
Cheffins Ely Rural Dept 01353 654900
Important notes
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Fees: The guide price excludes any additional fees that the purchaser may incur, to include, but not limited to, Buyers Contract fee, Stamp Duty Land Tax, VAT, legal and search fees etc. Please refer to relevant Auction Legal Packs for details.�