Pasture / Grassland on Fosse Way

Second Edition of Details: 31st May 2022

Description

An extremely attractive single enclosure of pastureland, extending in total to approximately 5.63 acres (2.28 hectares). The land is level is aspect and bound and divided by well-maintained stock-proof fencing and natural hedgerows. The plot is accessed from the Council maintained highway via a short right of way (delineated blue on sale plan opposite) over a private driveway. Offering a wealth of opportunities and ideally suited to anyone with a small holder, equestrian and amenity interest, subject to any necessary planning consents. The soil comprises loam and clay type with moderate base-rich natural fertility. Classified as Grade 3 on the Agricultural Land Classification Map.

Agent’s Note

The Potential purchaser will be required, within 4 weeks of completion, to install a water meter on the existing cattle drinking trough and pay for all water consumer at a rate set by Bristol Water. The potential purchaser will be required, 6 months after completion, to disconnect and cease using this water supply and make their own connection (subject to consent) in to the mains supply believed to be within the adjoining Council Highway. Further details contained within the Auction Legal Pack.

Basic Payment Scheme (BPS) and Other Schemes

No BPS entitlements are included within the sale or available to purchase under separate negotiation. The land is not subject to any environmental or countryside stewardship schemes.

Footpaths and Rights of Way

Not subject to any public footpaths or rights of way.

Completion

Completion has been set for 18th July 2022 or earlier by arrangement.

Registering to bid and Administration fee

Cooper and Tanner requires all bidders who wish to bid at our Auction to register beforehand, whether you are intending on bidding in the room, by proxy or online. As part of the registration process, you will be asked to provide card details in order that the Buyer’s Administration Fee of £1260 inc VAT can be paid if you are successful. A week before the auction a hold will be placed on your account for this sum, which will then be released if you are unsuccessful. This fee will only be taken if you are the successful buyer. The fee is retained by Cooper and Tanner and does not form part of your deposit or completion settlement. Please also be aware that the Buyer’s Administration fee is payable per lot purchased. If you are successful in purchasing more than one lot, we will contact you following the auction to take subsequent payments for additional lots bought. All checks required by current anti-money laundering legislation must be satisfactorily completed, as part of the registration process before prior approval to bid will be granted; this will include providing proof of funds.

Deposit

Successful bidders will be required to pay to the Cooper and Tanner Client Account the deposit of 10% of the purchase price within 24 hours of the auction. The account details will be provided to the successful bidder on conclusion of the auction. Once funds are cleared, they will be transferred on to the account of the solicitor acting for the seller. Please ensure that funds are in an account suitable to be able to make an Electronic Transfer from.

Solicitors

Clarke Willmott, Taunton

Mark Buckerfield

Telephone:

Local Council: Mendip District Council. Telephone: .

Drainage Rates: Not applicable.

Services: Potential purchasers are advised to make their own enquiries into the adequacy and availability of any services.

Tenure: Freehold with vacant possession.

VAT: The purchase price is not subject to VAT.

Viewing: At any reasonable time on foot with a set of the sale details. The postcode for the nearest property is BA4 6RY.

Ref: GPT/9523