Land for sale

A rare and exciting opportunity to purchase a 0.56 acre plot of land located off a quiet country lane on the outskirts of the village of Chelford. Currently used for horticultural and amenity purposes and comprising of a mixture of wooded, grassed areas and fruit trees.A wonderful opportunity for those looking for a rural retreat from the pressure of the modern world, those with continuing horticultural and wildlife interests or those considering alternative uses subject to obtaining any necessary planning consents that may be required. A viewing comes highly recommended.

SITUATION
The land is situated in a rural, tranquil and sought-after location to the south of the little used Carter Lane which links the village of Chelford (approximately 1 mile to the southwest) and the B5359 Chelford to Alderley Edge Road (460 meters to the east). Chelford sits broadly mid-way between the towns of Macclesfield and Knutsford which are approximately 6 miles to the east and west respectively and the village of Alderley Edge is only 2 miles to the northeast. Please also refer to the location plan attached to these particulars.

DESCRIPTION
The land is as shown as edged red on the aerial photograph on the front of these particulars and extends to approximately 0.56 of an acre and is more particularly described as follows:Gated access off Carter Lane onto a stone track leading through a wooded section of Larch & Silver Birch and which opens out to a level grass area interspersed with fruit trees inclusive of Apple, Cherry and Plum which have been planted by the current owners. The land and surroundings are a haven for wildlife and this has been actively encouraged by the present owners who have a real passion for nature. Adjoining the land on the western and southern boundaries is open farmland and to the east is the sellers retained land which they will continue to use for horticultural purposes and all of which provide a variety of habitats for wildlife to flourish. The sale of this land presents a wonderful opportunity for those looking for a rural retreat from the pressure of the modern world, those with continuing horticultural and wildlife interests or those considering alternative uses subject to obtaining any necessary planning consents that may be required.

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

METHOD OF SALE
The Land is offered for sale by private treaty with vacant possession granted on completion.

TENURE
The property is offered for sale freehold.

SERVICES
There are no mains services connected to the land. Prospective purchasers are advised to make their own enquiries of the utility companies to assess the availability of services in the vicinity and any associated costs of connection.

FENCING OBLIGATION
Following completion, the purchaser will be required to erect a stockproof fence between points 'A' to 'B' as shown on the plan.

DEVELOPMENT CLAWBACK PROVISION
When the current owners purchased the land in 2002, it was sold to them subject to a development clawback provision for the benefit of the vendor. This provision is for a term of 25 years and expires on the 23rd April 2027 and is at a percentage of 25% of the uplift in the value of the land between the value with the benefit of the consent and the current use value, but this does not apply to uses associated with agriculture/horticulture or forestry purposes. Further details can be provided upon request.

RIGHTS OF WAY, EASEMENTS & WAYLEAVES
The property is sold subject to and with the benefit of all rights of way whether public, private, rights of water, light, support, drainage, electricity and other rights and obligations, easements, quasi-easements, restrictive covenants and all existing and proposed wayleaves whether referred to or not.

LOCAL AUTHORITY
Cheshire East Council

VIEWING
Strictly by prior appointment with the sole selling agents Whittaker & Biggs' Leek Office Tel: 01538-372006

DIRECTIONS
From Macclesfield follow the A537 Chelford Road for approximately 6 miles and on reaching Chelford at the roundabout, take the fourth exit on to the B5359 Alderley Road. Continue along this road for approximately 0.86 of a mile and immediately after going under the railway bridge bear left onto Carter Lane. The entrance gateway to the land will be found on the left-hand side approximately 460 meters from the junction and will be identifiable by the selling agents 'For Sale' board.What3Words: ///angle.relaxed.scored

Council Tax Band: Exempt - Land
Tenure: Freehold