Land for sale

LAND AT MARKYATE ROAD

Slip End, Bedfordshire LU1 4DG

An attractive area of land currently laid to grass, with road frontage to Markyate and Mancroft Roads. It has a pleasant open feel and offers good agricultural and equestrian opportunity, or other leisure or amenity uses (subject to planning). It is also near developed areas and so offers some long-term investment potential.

Approximately 13.314 hectares (32.90 acres) in total.

Slip End is a popular and very well-located village in South Bedfordshire, that lies between Markyate and Luton. It is an area made up of affluent towns, rural villages and farmland.

Markyate – 1.5 miles

Luton – 1.7 miles

Harpenden – 3.5 miles

Guide Price – £400,000

Method of Sale

The property is offered for sale by private treaty as a whole. It is likely that the sale will be concluded by asking for Sealed Bids and the submission of a £2,500 non-refundable deposit.

The Land (edged red on the sale plan)

An undulating and attractive area of land divided into two sections, surrounded by mature trees and hedgerow with good views from the northern section to the southwest. A small, wooded area is also included. Vehicular access is directly off Mancroft Road.

For the access point use What.3.Words: lied.fancy.single or there is a footpath at tunnel.manual.coffee.

Planning

The land is classified as Green Belt. As such, there is a general presumption against most forms of development although some agricultural or small-scale equestrian development should be possible (please seek independent advice regarding this).

Anti-Money Laundering (AML)

In accordance with the most recent AML legislation the purchaser will be required to undertake an online AML check before their offer is accepted.

Easements, Covenants and Rights of Way

The property is sold subject to all existing wayleaves, easements, public or private rights of way, covenants and restrictions, whether stated in these particulars or not. A footpath runs along the north-eastern boundary. There is a chance that this may be upgraded to a Heritage Greenway, which could enable equestrian access to nearby bridleways.

Services

Water and electricity is available nearby subject to usual utility connection requirements (please make own enquiries).

Tenure and possession

The freehold of the land is available with Vacant Possession.

Viewing

By appointment with the sole selling agent Weldon Beesly (Ref: Jack Panton or Tom Banks), or viewing is permitted at any time from the footpath that runs along the northern boundary.

Health and Safety

When making any inspection, for safety reasons, please be mindful of the undulating nature of the land.

Local Authority

Central Bedfordshire District Council.