Land

MR0788

A well-located block of grazing land extending to 40.94 acres, with a further 29.68 acres available by separate negotiation. 

Situation

Situated within the sought after village of Hargrave, neighbouring Waverton and near to Christleton. The land benefits from being situated within walking distance to the Crocky Trail. Additionally, benefitting from nearby amenities, such as the local shop, post office, take away, hair dressers and pharmacy, the land is ideally placed. 

Description

The land extends to approximately 40.94 acres (16.57 hectares) in total, all of which is down to grass. We have been informed that some of the land has, historically, been farmed with a crop of winter barley. In addition, is surrounded by neighbouring farm land currently growing maize, oil seed rape, and winter barley. Therefore is an ideal crop land. The land is entirely organic and has been for the last 40 years.

There are a plethora of options for this land; 

Arable Land; Proven track record as all surrounding fields are growing various crop and previously farmed for Winter Barley. 

Campsite; As the property is situated near to the Crocky Trail it could be an ideal campsite for visitors as the attraction is extremely popular in the Cheshire Area. Considering there is nearby properties mains water and electric could be acquired should the new owners feel its necessary. 

Equestrian Centre; A great location for a riding school or equestrian centre as very little options nearby for boarding or schooling horses. The land is flat and could easily be converted to suit this situation.

Dairying and Beef Production; Currently with cattle grazing, due to the central location nearby farmers could use this land to expand their stock and cattle. 

Lot 1 - Outlined in Red

Extending to approximately 40.94 acres, this land is accessible by vehicle from Martin’s Lane, through an existing field gate. The land is flat, comprising three fields, all interlinked, with some of the land displaying some ridge and furrow. Suitable for grazing and mowing, the land is capable of being cultivated back to arable cropping. Water supply via natural ponds.

The land is Grade 3, according to the Provisional Agricultural Land Classification (ALC) (England) Maps. The soil is classed as “Soilscape 18”, according to Cranfield Soil and Agrifood Institute. Typically slowly permeable, seasonally wet, slightly acid but base-rich loamy and clayey soils. Ideally suited to grass production for dairying and beef but also some cereal production, often for feed.

Tenure & Tenancies

The property is offered freehold with vacant possession upon completion. We have been informed that the land is being grazed on an informal basis, following a notice to quit being issued in 2018.

Basic Payment Scheme & Environmental Schemes

The Vendor have made a claim under the Basic Payment Scheme for the 2023 claim year. As a result of the delinking of BPS payments from land use, the entitlements will not be transferred to the incoming Purchaser(s). The Purchaser(s) will indemnify the vendors against any breaches of cross compliance for the 2023 scheme year i.e. until 31 December 2023. There are no environmental schemes in place.

Plans, Areas and Measurements

The plans, photographs and measurements within the sales particulars are provided for identification purposes only and do not form part of the sale contract and the purchaser(s) shall be
deemed to have fully satisfied themselves as to the description of the property and neither the vendor nor the vendors agents will be responsible for defining the boundaries or the ownership thereof.

Overage Clause

The land will be sold subject to an overage provision where the vendor will be entitled to 25% of the uplift in value resulting in any use other than agricultural or equestrian. This will be in place for 25 years. This will be triggered upon the grant of planning or if any change of use is implemented.

Services

The land does not currently benefit from and service connections. Prospective purchaser(s) must satisfy themselves as to the availability of services and future possible connections.

Local Authority

Cheshire West and Chester

Easements, Wayleaves and Rights of Way

The property is sold subject to all existing easements, wayleaves and rights of way whether specified or not within these sales particulars. Of note buyers should be aware that a public footpath, “FoulkStapleford FP12” runs along the eastern boundary of Lot 1 and along the western boundary of the eastern most field of Lot 2.

Photographs

All photographs reproduced within these particulars were taken in June 2024 and are intended to give only a general view of the land and should only be relied upon as such.