Land at South’s Farm and Well Bottom - Lot 2

• Free draining commercial farmland
• Capable of producing excellent arable crops
• Attractive pasture and downland
• Native woodland
• Sporting potential
• Road frontage
• In all about 84.75 acres

The land is situated in an enviable and elevated rural position extending to approximately 229 acres, lying in two main principal blocks knows as South’s Farm and Well Bottom.

The land comprises a mixture of Grade 3 rolling arable land, permanent pasture and mixed native woodland. The underlying soil is a mixture if shallow lime-rich soils over chalk and free draining slightly acid loamy soils.

The arable land is gently sloping with some steeper sections around the ‘Shepherd’s Bottom’ valley within Lot 2 and adjoining Elderen Coppice at Well Bottom. Capable of growing excellent crops and yields.

The pasture land is all gently sloping and has been used to graze cattle and cut silage/hay.

LOT 2 – ABOUT 84.75 ACRES
Lot 2 comprises 84.75 acres in total of which approximately 68 acres is currently arable, 12.40 acres of downland and 4.40 acres of woodland.

The arable land is divided into four enclosures and for the 2022 harvest was cropped with Spring Barley.

The downland bank, known as Lower Horney, is situated in the south-west corner of Lot 2 and forms part of the valley running into Shepherd’s Bottom. This land is currently farmed under a Grazing and Mowing Licence and used to graze sheep.

The 4.40 acre block of woodland is found on the eastern flank of Shepherd’s Bottom valley opposite the downland. It is understood the majority of this woodland was planted around 30 years ago and comprises mixed native broadleaved species including oak, ash and beech. Adjacent to the woodland is a cover crop and release pen used by the neighbouring shoot.

TENURE & POSSESSION
The land is offered for sale as a whole or in five lots by private treaty, with vacant possession upon completion, subject to the grazing licences in place.

DESIGNATIONS
The land lies within the Cranborne Chase and West Wiltshire Downs Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty and a Nitrate Vulnerable Zone.

BASIC PAYMENT SCHEME
The 2022 claim will be retained by the vendor. The vendor agrees to use all reasonable endeavours to transfer the entitlements for future Basic Payment Scheme payments to the purchaser(s) after completion. The purchaser(s) will covenant to keep the land in good agricultural and environmental condition for the remainder of the year. There will be a charge to the purchaser(s) for the transfer of the entitlements.

RIGHTS OF WAY
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.

OCCUPATION
12.3 acres of pasture land within Lot 2 are currently farmed under a Grazing and Mowing Licence which runs until 30th October 2022.

SPORTING
All sporting rights are included within the sale. The neighbouring shoot currently has a cover crop and pen within Lot 2. Further details are available from the vendors agents.

The land at South’s Farm and Well Bottom is located in a highly desirable and sought after area on the edge of the charming picturesque village of Ashmore, within the Cranborne Chase Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty.

The village of Ashmore is centered on a circular village pond, from which the village gained its original name. As the highest village in the county there are stunning views across the beautiful farmland and countryside. The nearby village of Ludwell offers an award-winning village shop, butcher and farm shop with more extensive shopping and facilities in Shaftesbury, Blandford or Tisbury.

There is access to the A303 to the north, which in turn gives access to the major motorway networks. Sporting facilities in the area include golf courses at Rushmore and South West Wilts, racing at Salisbury or Wincanton. There is an extensive network of bridleways and footpaths.

Purchasers are required to make their own enquires in relation to the land at South’s Farm.

From Shaftesbury head east on the A30. In Ludwell take the right turning signposted to Ashmore and Tollard Royal. Follow this road for just under 2 miles and at the top of the hill turn left on to the B3081. Then take the first right hand turn sign posted to Ashmore. Pass a right turn and Lot 2 is then on your right hand side.

Nearest Postcode
South’s Farm SP5 5AA

WHAT3WORDS
Entrance to Lot 2 – continued.forgiven.loyal

Marketed by: Woolley & Wallis, Salisbury