Land for sale

Strategic Investment Opportunity with far-reaching views, of about 0.97 acres. For sale by informal tender.

The land totals approximately 20.75 acres of beautiful gently sloping land. Currently all down to pasture, the grass has in recent years been cut and sold to a local farmer. The land is Grade 3 and a mixture of loamy shallow line-rich soil over chalk and line-rich loamy and clayey soil.

The land provides a number of exciting opportunities to purchase a ring fenced block of land with a wide range of potential uses and investment opportunities.

METHOD OF SALE AND TENURE
The land on Bayford Hill is available as a whole or in 4 lots and is being offered by informal tender with vacant possession on completion. Tenders are to be submitted by 12 noon on Friday 16th August 2024. Please contact the Shaftesbury office for a Tender Form.

LOT 4 – 0.97 ACRES
Lot 4 comprises 0.97 acres of pasture adjacent to the Playing Field to the south. The land is accessed from the lane running along the western boundary. The boundary between Lot 3 and Lot 4 is not currently fenced and it will be the responsibility of the purchaser of Lot 4 to erect a new stock proof fence if the Lots are sold separately.

OVERAGE
The land will be sold subject to an overage provision for a period of 21 years and for 30% of the increase in value over the agricultural value. The overage will be triggered when planning permission for development (for anything other than agriculture or equestrian purposes) is implemented or, if earlier, if the land is sold with the benefit of that planning permission. Further information is available from the agents.

SPORTING RIGHTS
The land is sold with the shooting and stalking rights in hand.

DESIGNATIONS
There are a number of stunning mature trees including Oak, Beech and Field Maples, on the land which are subject to a Tree Preservation Order, including the strip of woodland running along the boundary with Bayford Hill. Further details are available from the vendor’s agent.

RIGHTS OF WAY AND EASEMENTS
The land is sold subject to and with the benefit of all existing rights of way whether public or private, including wayleaves, easements, covenants, restrictions and obligations whether referred to specifically in these sale particulars or not. The purchaser shall be deemed to have full knowledge of the boundaries and the ownership thereof.

BOUNDARIES
If sold in separate lots:
Lot 4 will be responsible for fencing the new boundary between Lots 3 and 4.

The land on Bayford Hill is located on the northeastern outskirts of Wincanton with stunning far-reaching views eastwards over the surrounding countryside. The land lies in a sought after and easily accessible location close to the A303 to the south.

Wincanton offers a wide range of shops and facilities, whilst the popular town of Bruton lies approximately 7 miles to the north. The Newt in Somerset, a well known and distinguished hotel and garden is also within easy reach as is Wincanton Racecourse, for racing enthusiasts.

The land is well served by good road and rail transport links, with the A303 to the south providing links to London, the South West and M5. Gillingham and Castle Cary railway stations provide regular services to London

There is a mains water supply to water tough in Lot 1 and a trough on the boundary of Lots 1 and 2. If the lots are sold separately the purchaser of Lot 2 with be responsible for putting in a new sub meter if they wish to have a mains water supply.

From Wincanton head east to Bayford on Bayford Hill.

Lots 3 and 4 can be accessed via Penn View.

Nearest Postcode BA9 9NJ

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