Land for sale

Ruses Farm and Hempstead Wood
Saffron Walden
Essex
CB10 2PW

Prime rural investment opportunity situated in the picturesque rolling Essex countryside.

LOT 3: MIXED BROADLEAVED WOODLAND & MEADOW (188.84 acres / 76.42 ha)
Hempstead Wood is a substantial block of woodland comprising primarily a mix of mature native broadleaved tree species, including oak, hornbeam, ash and beech.

There is an extensive network of rides throughout Hempstead Wood, in addition to 2 established pheasant pens and a container for hosting shoot lunches, making this block of woodland tailor-made for sporting or amenity interests.

Situated towards the northern boundary of Hempstead Wood is Lawn Field; a large grassland enclosure extending to 13.14 acres (5.32 ha).

Hempstead Wood is let on a long-term lease to the Forestry Commission, with a peppercorn rent paid and 933 years remaining on a 999-year term.

Selective thinning has taken place in recent years.

Note: Lawn Field is excluded from this lease.

LOCATION
The Property is located 8 miles east of the historic market town of Saffron Walden, which has been named as the Best Place to Live in the East of England in the 2023 Sunday Times Guide.

The closest M11 junction is 12 miles to the north-west, providing connections to Cambridge and London.

Audley End train station (11 miles) provides a direct rail link to London Liverpool Street station in under an hour, serving as a popular commuter station for both London and Cambridge.

There are excellent private school opportunities within a 20 mile radius of the Property.

ACCESS
Lot 3: Direct gated road access via the ride entrance off Finchingfield Road. Note: Lawn Field benefits from a right of way for agricultural purposes over the land in third-party ownership to the north-east of Hempstead Wood (striped brown on the sale plan).

METHOD OF SALE
For sale by private treaty as a whole or in up to 4 Lots.

TENURE & POSSESSION
Lot 3: Hempstead Wood is being sold subject to a long-term lease to the Forestry Commission, with 933 years remaining on a 999-year term. The current management regime is mostly Continuous Coverage Forestry with some thinning and coppicing, but with no large scale clear-felling. Note: Lawn Field is excluded from this lease.

ENVIRONMENTAL SCHEMES
The Property is not entered into any Environmental Schemes.

PLANNING
Alternative uses or future development of the Property will be subject to achieving the necessary planning consents.

DESIGNATIONS
Hempstead Wood is designated as part Planted Ancient Woodland Site and part Ancient Semi-Natural Woodland.

DRAINAGE
The arable land is under-drained, with drainage plans available in the Data Room.

DATA ROOM
Please contact Birketts to gain access to the data room. Contact details can be found in the marketing brochure.

WAYLEAVES, EASEMENTS & RIGHTS OF WAY
The Property is to be sold subject to, and with the benefit of, all existing wayleaves, easements, covenants and rights of way, whether or not disclosed.

A public footpath and bridleway cross part of the farmland at the Property.

HEALTH & SAFETY
All viewings are carried out at the sole risk of the viewer and neither the selling Agent nor the Vendor take responsibility.

VAT
Any guide prices quoted or discussed are exclusive of VAT.

In the event that the sale of the Property becomes a chargeable supply for the purposes of VAT, such tax will be payable (or become payable by the purchaser) in addition to the purchase price.

SPORTING, TIMBER & MINERAL RIGHTS
To be included in the sale. However, timber extraction and deer stalking rights are excluded from the sale of Lot 3, with the exception of Lawn Field. The woodland includes 2 pheasant pens.

LOCAL AUTHORITY
Uttlesford District Council
Council Offices
London Road
Saffron Walden
CB11 4ER

VIEWINGS
Viewings are to be by appointment only, arranged through the selling Agent.

SOLICITORS:
BIRKETTS LLP

DIRECTIONS
Ruses Farmhouse: Travelling north-east out of Hempstead village, continue ahead for 0.7 miles, where the entrance to the gravelled entranceway leading to Ruses Farmhouse & Ruses Barn is located on the right-hand-side.

Hempstead Wood: Travelling north-east out of Hempstead village, continue ahead for 1.5 miles, before turning right onto Finchingfield Road. Continue ahead for 0.8 miles, before turning right into the entranceway to Hempstead Wood.

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CARTER JONAS CAMBRIDGE RURAL AGENCY
CONTACT: JAMIE ELBOURN

CARTER JONAS CAMBRIDGE RESIDENTIAL AGENCY
CONTACT: BELINDA HOLMES-SMITH