Extending in total to approximately 17.77 acres (7.19 hectares) - Edged BLUE on the Lot PlanGrassland Suitable for Mowing and Grazing Purposes.Situated to the south of the farm steading and directly on the opposite side of Watery Lane, Lot 2 comprises of a useful 'L' shaped parcel of permanent pasture, highly suited to both grazing and mowing purposes. The boundaries are chiefly hedgerows and the land lies below the Macclesfield Canal which runs along its eastern boundary and it has two access points on to Watery Lane which runs along the entirety of the northern boundary. To be sold by Public Auction on Wednesday 9th October 2024 at 7:30pm Venue: - Congleton Golf Club, Biddulph Road, Mossley, Congleton, CW12 3LZ

LOCATION
Mill House Farm, Watery Lane, Astbury occupies a delightful rural location surrounded by open countryside to the south of Congleton (2.7 miles by road) in the county of Cheshire. The nearby picturesque village of Astbury is approximately 1.4 miles by road to the northwest, with its splendid church, primary school, pub and Glebe Farm which offers a range of shops. The town of Congleton provides a wide range of national chain and independent shops, schools, restaurants, bars and a railway station with a regular service to Manchester, Stoke-on-Trent and beyond. There are also good roads links to junction 17 of the M6 Motorway, which is only a 10 minute drive, providing easy access to the surrounding areas, towns and cities.

DIRECTIONS
From Congleton, take the A34 Newcastle Road and continue, passing by Astbury for approximately 1.40 miles and upon reaching the Astbury Meadows Garden Centre turn immediately left onto Watery Lane. Proceed along the lane for approximately 0.80 of a mile, passing the entrance to Lot 6 on the lefthand side and the entrance to Lot 1 is on the left hand side as identified by a 'FOR SALE' board. Lot 2 is situated on the opposite side of the road to Lot 1. For Lots 3, 4 and 5, continue along Watery Lane. The entrance for Lot 3, is on the lefthand side before reaching the low underpass of the Macclesfield Canal and for Lots 4 & 5 go through the underpass to the junction with Gorse Lane and turn left and the entrances to both lots are on opposing sides of Gorse Lane close to the junction, with Lot 4 on the righthand side and Lot 5 on the lefthand side. Lot 2 - What3Words: ///roof.angle.pile

VIEWINGS
LOTS 2 - 6These bare land Lots may be viewed during daylight hours whilst in possession of a copy of these particulars and which will constitute authority to view. Please ensure that all gates are left as found and latched or tied correctly. In respect of Lot 3, there is livestock grazing on the land and viewers should be aware of these if walking the boundaries.In respect of all Lots - No dogs are permitted to accompany people on viewings, and children must always be under close supervision.Anyone inspecting the property and land does so entirely at their own risk and neither the selling agents nor the vendors accept any responsibility or liability for any injuries or consequential loss howsoever caused.

GENERAL INFORMATION

SERVICES
Lot 2 to 6 - No mains services connected.

LOCAL PLANNING AUTHORITY
Cheshire East Council

TENURE AND POSSESSION
All Lots are held Freehold and vacant possession will be granted on completion.All of the land is currently let by way of short term Grazing Licence Agreements to local farmers and these terminate on 31st October 2024.

LAND BASED SCHEMES
All Lots are not sold subject to any Countryside Stewardship Scheme or Sustainable Farming Incentive (SFI) Agreements and no Basic Payment Scheme delinking monies are included with the sale.

WAYLEAVES, EASEMENTS AND RIGHTS OF WAY ETC.
The property is sold subject to and with the benefit of all existing rights including Rights of Way whether public or private, light, drainage, water and electricity supply, and all other rights, obligations, easements, quasi easements and all wayleaves or covenants whether disclosed or not.Lot 2 - A public footpath crosses the field diagonally from the north west corner to the south east as marked on the plan.

SOLICITORS
Hibberts Solicitors25 Barker StreetNantwichCW5 5ENContact: Oliver Lewis

METHOD OF SALE
The property is to be offered for sale by Public Auction on Wednesday 9th October 2024 at 7:30pm at Congleton Golf Club, Biddulph Road, Mossley, Congleton, CW12 3LZ. The Sellers reserve the right to exclude any of the property shown, sell the property beforehand or to generally amend the particulars.

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION CONTACT
Peter Kirton-Darling MRICS FAAV VRSWhittaker & Biggs, 45-49 Derby Street, Leek, Staffordshire, ST13 6HU John Wilson FRICS FAAV VRS (Auctioneer)Whittaker & Biggs, 34 High Street, Biddulph, Stoke-on-Trent, Staffordshire, ST8 6AP

PARTICULARS
Particulars written August 2024Photographs taken July 2024

MONEY LAUNDERING REGULATIONS
All Prospective Buyers should be aware, that in order to be in a position to bid at the auction the selling agents must first undertake checks in connection with Money Laundering Obligations as part of the new Money Laundering Regulations 2017 and complete a Bidder Registration Form. All parties considering bidding must either call into our Leek Office on Derby Street or to our Biddulph Office on High Street to complete the Form and provide photographic ID, ie passport/driving licence and proof of address ie: council tax/utility bill or alternatively present identification to the Auctioneers and complete the Form one hour prior to the commencement time of the Auction at the Auction Venue.

EXCHANGE OF CONTRACTS AND COMPLETION
The Buyer will be required to pay a deposit amounting to 10% of the purchase price on the fall of the auctioneer's hammer, at which point exchange of contracts will take place. (The deposit will be non-returnable in the event of the Buyer being unable to complete a sale for any reasons not attributable to the Seller or their Agents). Completion of all Lots will take place four weeks from the date of the auction (Wednesday 6th November 2024) or sooner by mutual agreement.

DEFINITIONS OF GUIDE PRICE AND RESERVE PRICE
GUIDE PRICE: An indication of the Sellers's current minimum acceptable price at Auction. The guide price or range of guide prices is given to assist prospective Buyers in deciding whether or not to pursue a purchase. It is usual, but not always the case that a provisional reserve range is agreed between the Seller and the Auctioneer at the start of marketing. As the reserve is not fixed at this stage and can be adjusted by the Seller at any time up to the day of the Auction in light of interest shown during the marketing period, a guide price is issued. This guide price can be shown in the form of a minimum and maximum price range within which an acceptable sale price (reserve) would fall, or as a price figure within 10% of which the minimum acceptable price (reserve) would fall. A guide price is different to a reserve price (see definition below). Both the guide price and reserve price can be subject to change up to and including the day of the Auction. RESERVE PRICE: The Seller's minimum acceptable price at Auction and the figure below which the Auctioneer cannot sell. The reserve price is not disclosed and remains confidential between the Seller and Auctioneer. Both the guide price and reserve price can be subject to change up to and including the day of the Auction.

SALES CONDITIONS AND CONTRACT
The Sales Conditions and Contract will be available for inspection at the Auctioneers' office during normal office hours in the 7 days prior to the auction. The Auction Packs can also be emailed to prospective purchasers upon request. They will not be read out at the auction, but prospective purchasers will be deemed to have read them and to buy in full knowledge of their contents.

Tenure: Freehold