Pasture / Grassland on School Lane

Willsons are pleased to be able to bring to the market 4.89 Acres of Pastureland which is well located with direct road frontage access and has a mains water supply. In April 2021, Natural England gave consent for the pastureland to be ploughed up if required, however, this has never been actioned by the vendors. The land is being offered for sale by Informal Tender with a closing date for Tenders being 12 noon, Wednesday 22nd February 2023.

Situation And Description - The land is situated off School Lane in the Parish of Great Steeping and has direct road frontage access onto School Lane, being a publicly maintained highway.

The land is clearly marked with a ‘For Sale’ board which is positioned at the gateway which should aid with identification.

Natural England Consent - In April 2021, Natural England gave consent for the pastureland to be ploughed up if required, however, this has never been actioned by the vendors. Further information can be obtained from the selling Agents.

Tenure & Possession - The Freehold interest in the land is being offered for sale with full vacant possession following completion.

Services - The land has the benefit of a mains water supply being connected to a cattle drinking trough. We are not aware that the land has the benefit of any other mains services connected.

Grade, Soil Type & Topogrpahy - The land is scheduled as Grade 3 by the Agricultural Land Classification of England and Wales. The predominant soil type as defined by the Soil Survey of England and Wales is Wallasea 2 – Marine Alluvium and described as “deep stoneless clay soils calcareous in places some deep calcareous silty soils”. The land is level lying.

Drainage Rates - We understand that the drainage rates for the land are payable to Lindsey Marsh Drainage Board, and the selling Agents shall notify Lindsey Marsh Drainage Board of the change in ownership following completion.

Underdrainage - The land was comprehensively underdrained in the 1980’s and copies of the drainage plans can be made available to the prospective purchasers upon request.

Wayleaves, Easements & Rights Of Way - We are not aware that the land is subject to or has the benefit of any wayleaves, easements or rights of way, however, the land is sold subject to any privileges which may affect it whether referred to in these particulars or not.

Boundaries - The land is clearly demarcated by hedges and fencing and the purchaser shall deem to have full knowledge of all boundaries and neither the seller nor the selling Agents will be responsible for defining the boundaries nor their ownership.

Basic Payment Scheme/Stewardship Schemes & Nvz - The land is registered with the Rural Payments Agency, however, the vendors have not submitted a Basic Payment Scheme claim for 2022 and there are no Basic Payment Scheme Entitlements included in the sale.

The land is not included in any stewardship schemes.

The land does lie within a surface water S716 Nitrogen Vulnerable Zone, as designated by the Environment Agency.

Sporting & Mineral Rights - Sporting and Mineral Rights are included in the sale insofar as they are owned, subject to statutory exclusions.

Vat - In the event that Value Added Tax is or becomes payable in respect of the property, the purchaser, in addition to the consideration would pay the Vendor the full amount as calculated.

Plans, Areas & Schedules - These have been prepared as accurately as possible and are based on Ordnance Survey Plans and although believed to be correct are for guidance and identification purposes only.

Schedule Of Area - Please see attached particulars of sale.

Health & Safety Whilst Viewing - These particulars constitute a permit to view the land at any reasonable time of day. Please take specific care of any potential hazards whilst upon the land. Please also be aware that you enter the land entirely at your own risk, and neither the Vendors nor selling Agents accept any responsibility for any loss, harm or injury which may occur whilst upon the land.

Local Authority - Lincolnshire County Council, Newlands, Lincoln LN1 1YW, Tel: .

East Lindsey District Council, Tedder Hall, Manby Park, Louth, Lincolnshire,
LN11 8UP, Tel: .

Lindsey Marsh Drainage Board
Wellington House, Manby Park, Louth, Lincolnshire, LN11 8UU. Tel: .

Anti Money Laundering - In accordance with the most recent Anti Money Laundering legislation the purchaser will be required to provide proof of identity and proof of funds to the selling Agent once an offer has been submitted and accepted (subject to contract) prior to solicitors being instructed.

Method Of Sale - The land is offered for sale by Informal Tender and best and final offers (subject to contract only) should be made in writing upon the attached form in a sealed envelope marked 'Great Steeping Tender' in the top left hand corner to the agents:

Willsons, 124 West Street, Alford, Lincolnshire, LN13 9DR

or by email to subject 'Great Steeping Tender'

To arrive no later than 12 Noon Wednesday 22nd February 2023.

• It is the responsibility of potential purchasers to ensure that post and email submissions have been received by the agent.

• All offers should be stated in £ sterling and it is recommended that offers are made for an odd figure to avoid the possibility of duplicate bids.

• Escalating offers or offers made by reference to other offers will not be accepted.

• The vendor does not undertake to accept the highest or indeed any particular offer.

• The purchaser will be required to provide proof of funds.



Marketed by: Willsons, Alford