307.14 ACRES (124.30ha) OF PRODUCTIVE GRADE 2 AGRICULTURAL LAND IN A QUIET AND ATTRACTIVE RURAL LOCATION IN NORTH WEST ESSEX

Introduction An excellent opportunity to purchase an attractive ring-fenced block of productive arable land capable of producing high yields of combinable crops and offering good opportunities for environmental enhancement. The land is located in a quiet corner of North West Essex, approximately 3.5 miles east of the thriving market town of Saffron Walden, and 16 miles south of the university city of Cambridge.

The land is farmed in-hand and is offered for sale with vacant possession on completion (subject to holdover provisions)

Method of Sale The land is offered for sale by private treaty as a whole.

Description The land is gently undulating and contained in a ring-fenced block situated either side of New House Lane which is a council adopted highway providing direct road frontage to a number of the field parcels.

The land is classified as Grade 2 and is of the Hanslope soil series of slowly permeable chalky boulder clay and is in arable cultivation and farmed on a rotation of combinable crops and sugar beet.

There are mature hedgerow boundaries to the majority of parcels and a number of small farm ponds and woodland spinneys add to the amenity and environmental value of the land. A small area of woodland, part of Wilderness Grove, is registered as an Essex County Wildlife Site and as Ancient Woodland.

The land is currently in a mid-tier Countryside Stewardship agreement with options including grass buffer strips, field corners and winter bird cover.

Land drainage has been installed where necessary and a regular programme of mole drainage is undertaken.

There is a cylindrical polyurethane water tank (approx.5000 litres) connected to the underground water supply.

Development Overage The land will be sold subject to a Development Overage in the event that planning permission is granted for any development other than for agricultural or equestrian purposes. The overage will not apply to carbon offsetting, biodiversity net gain or other such land based or environmental schemes.

The uplift will be for 30% of any net development value resulting from the grant of planning permission, change of use or similar consent within a period of 30 years from completion of the sale. The overage will be triggered on commencement of the development or on the sale of the land with planning permission whichever is sooner.

Tenure & Possession The land is currently farmed in-hand and is offered for sale with vacant possession on completion, subject to holdover in respect of the sugar beet crop until 30th November 2023.

The seller has expressed an interest in continuing to farm the land on a suitable arrangement to be agreed.

Drainage Rates Environment Agency drainage rates are currently payable at the standard rates.

VAT The land is not registered for VAT however if the sale of the property or any right attached to it is deemed a chargeable supply for the purpose of VAT, such tax shall be payable by the purchaser in addition to the sale price.

Town & Country Planning The land is situated within Uttlesford District Council and is sold subject to any development plans, tree preservation orders, town planning schedules, applications, permissions and resolutions which may be or come into force. The purchaser(s) will be deemed to have full knowledge and have satisfied themselves as to the provisions of any such matters affecting the property.

Basic Payment Scheme The land has been claimed for Basic Payment Scheme entitlements and is registered on the Rural Land Register. The seller will retain the 2023 BPS payment and all historic delinked payments.

The purchaser(s) will be required to indemnify the seller with regard to any claim in respect of breach of cross compliance or any other relevant scheme regulations for the current year up until 31 December 2023.

Environmental & Grant Schemes The land is in a Countryside Stewardship Scheme until 31 December 2024 which also includes other land being retained by the seller. The parties will agree an appropriate apportionment of the annual stewardship payments depending on the completion date.

Sporting, Timber & Minerals All sporting, timber and mineral rights are included in the sale insofar as they are owned.

Wayleaves, Easements, Covenants & Rights of Way The land is sold subject to and with the benefit of all existing wayleaves, easements, covenants and rights of way whether or not disclosed.

There are various public footpaths and a public bridleway which mainly follow field boundaries, together with a short section of Roman Road.

A mains gas pipe and water pipe cross the northern part of the land.

Tenant Right & Dilapidations There will be no ingoing valuation and the purchaser shall not claim for dilapidations, if any, in relation to the property.

The land will be left in stubble with straw either chopped and spread or baled and removed. The sugar beet land will be left uncultivated following lifting.

Exchange & Completion Exchange of contracts shall be within 6 weeks of the purchaser(s) solicitor receiving a draft contract. Completion will be by agreement between the parties.

Boundaries The vendor and vendor’s agents will do their best to specify the ownership of boundary hedges, fences and ditches but will not be bound to determine these. The property is available for inspection and the purchaser(s) will be deemed to have satisfied themselves as to the ownership and location of the boundaries.

Plans, Areas & Schedules Plans attached to the particulars are based upon the Ordnance Survey and are for identification purposes only.

Local Authority Uttlesford District Council, London Road, Saffron Walden, Essex, CB11 4ER
Tel: 01799 510510Email: uconnect@uttlesford.gov.uk Website: www.uttlesford.gov.uk

Viewings & Further Information The land can be viewed by prior arrangement with the Sole Agents. For further information please contact Simon Gooderham or Jonathan Purkiss on (01223) 213777

As always, potential hazards exist on working farms and it is requested that all viewings are undertaken with care and regard to safety particularly with regard to any areas in and around buildings.

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Anti-Money Laundering Regulations Buyers will be required to provide proof of identity and address to the Selling Agent following acceptance of an offer (subject to contract) and prior to Solicitors being instructed.

Agents Notes For clarification we wish to inform purchaser(s) that we have prepared these sales particulars as a general guide. None of the statements contained in these particulars as to the property shall be relied on as statements of fact. All measurements are given as a guide and no liability can be accepted for errors arising therefrom. The plan and acreages use gross acreages taken from the Ordnance Survey sheets and are for identification purposes only. The purchaser(s) shall be deemed to have full knowledge of the state and condition thereof and as to the ownership or any tree boundary or any part of the property. If communications, condition of the property, situation or such factors are of a particular importance to you please discuss these priorities with us before arranging an appointment to view. This should avoid a wasted journey. May 2023