White Post Cottage and Land - Whole
Great Oakley, Harwich, Essex, CO12 5BA
Guide Price
£1,250,000
Residential Tags: N/A
Property Tags: N/A
Land Tags: Arable Land, Irrigation, Overage / Clawback
Summary Details
- First Marketed: Apr 2023
- Removed: Date Not Available
- Residential Tags: N/A
- Property Tags: N/A
- Land Tags: Arable Land, Irrigation, Overage / Clawback
GUIDE PRICE
Whole – Offers are invited in the region of
£1,250,000. Or available in lots.
An opportunity to purchase a productive block of grade II arable land and a two bedroom detached cottage in need of renovation. The property extends in all to 83.65 acres (33.85 hectares) or thereabouts and is shown coloured on the plan within these details for identification purposes.
INFORMAL TENDER DEADLINE 12 NOON,
WEDNESDAY 3RD MAY 2023.
LOCATION & SITUATION
The property is conveniently located within walking distance of Great Oakley High Street being situated just off the B1414 which links Harwich with Thorpe Le Soken and Clacton.
The nearest post code for White Post Cottage is CO12 5BA and the nearest post code for the arable land is CO12 5BA for
access from the southwest and CO12 5JR for access from the northwest.
ACCESS
White Post Cottage is accessed directly off Beaumont Road (B1414). The arable land has multiple access points from Pesthouse Lane, Farm Road and the Beaumont/
Harwich Road (B1414).
The land is well serviced with a good network of farm tracks.
METHOD OF SALE
The property is offered for sale, as a whole or in lots, by informal tender. The closing date for offers to be submitted is 12 Noon on Wednesday 3rd May 2023. An informal tender form can be requested from the selling agents.
Prospective purchasers should register their interest with the selling agents to whom offers should be submitted. Please contact Hugh Wasteney or Sam Goodbody at Stanfords.
LAND REGISTRY
The property is registered with HM Land Registry under title numbers EX75570, part EX596405 and part EX563092.
OVERAGE
The vendor will reserve 30% of any uplift in the value above the sale value of the property (excluding Lot 5) indexed for
a period of 30 years from the date of sale completion where such increase is due to the grant of planning permission
for residential or commercial use. Such overage will be triggered by the grant of planning permission, payable on sale or implementation whichever is earliest.
TENURE & POSSESION
White Post Cottage (Lot 5) is currently occupied under an Assured Shorthold Tenancy agreement and vacant
possession will be available from 31st July 2023.
The land currently cropped with winter cereals is farmed under a cropping licence agreement by a local farmer. The licence
expires on 28th September 2023.
SERVICES
We are informed that White Post Cottage (Lot 5) benefits from mains electricity (single phase), mains water and mains
drainage as well as electric heating.
The land benefits from an irrigated water supply and water could be available subject to separate negotiation with the
vendor.
GUIDE PRICE
Whole – Offers are invited in the region of
£1,250,000.
Lot 1 – Guide - £150,000
12.32 acres (4.99 ha) of arable land shaded red on the Lotting Plan for identification purposes. The lot consists of 1 parcel of
arable land. According to the Soil Survey of England and Wales the soils are of the Tendring series
Lot 2 – Guide - £370,000
30.71 acres (12.43 ha) of arable land shaded yellow on the Lotting Plan for identification purposes. The lot consists of
four parcels of arable land. According to the Soil Survey of England and Wales the soils are of the Tendring series
Lot 3 – Guide - £350,000
29.25 acres (11.84 ha) of arable land shaded pink on the Lotting Plan for identification purposes. The lot consists of
3 parcels of arable land. According to the Soil Survey of England and Wales the soils are of the Tendring series. This lot also includes a small timber framed outbuilding.
Lot 4 – Guide - £130,000
11.13 acres (4.50 ha) of arable land shaded blue on the Lotting Plan for identification purposes. The lot consists of 2 parcels of
arable land. According to the Soil Survey of England and Wales the soils are of the Tendring series.
Lot 5 – Guide - £250,000
A two-bedroom detached cottage requiring extensive modernisation. The cottage sits in a plot of 0.24 acres or
thereabouts and is shaded orange on the Lotting Plan for identification purposes. The full accommodation comprises:
Hallway 10’ 2” x 3’ 2”
Kitchen 14’ 5” x 7’ 10”
Lounge 12’ 2” x 10’ 11”
Bathroom/WC 10’ 1” x 4’ 5”
Bedroom 1 12’ 5” x 9’ 5”
Bedroom 2 11’ 9” x 8’ 2”
Outside there are gardens surrounding the property and potential for off-street parking.
COUNCIL TAX
Band C - 2022/23 - £1,718.36
EPC RATING
The Cottage has an EPC rating of F.
CROPPING
The land has been farmed predominantly in hand under a cereal and vegetable crop rotation.
BASIC PAYMENT SCHEME
There are no Basic Payment Scheme (BPS) entitlements included within the sale.
ENVIRONMENTAL SCHEMES
The land has not been registered under any Environmental Scheme.
LOCAL AUTHORITY
Tendring District Council, Town Hall, Station
Road, Clacton on Sea, Essex CO15 1SE.
PLANNING
All planning enquiries should be directed to Tendring District Council.
SPORTING, MINERAL AND TIMBER
To be included in the sale, so far as they
are owned.
LAND DRAINAGE
The farmland benefits from a land drainage
system. Drainage plans are available on
request from the selling agents.
HOLDOVER
The vendor or his contractors may require
holdover following completion of the sale
over the land to harvest the growing crops.
Details will be available from the vendor’s
agent.
FURTHER REMARKS AND STIPULATIONS
EASEMENTS, COVENANTS AND RIGHTS OF WAY
The property is sold subject to and with
the benefit of all existing rights, including
rights of way, whether public or private,
light, support, drainage, water, gas and
electricity supplies and other rights,
easements, and all wayleaves whether
referred to or not in these particulars.
There are two public footpaths over the
land. One runs from Beaumont Road
along the track to Farm Road. The other
runs from Farm Road along the track to
Harwich Road (B1414).
Part of the land within Lot 3 under title
number EX596405 is subject to an easement
for a water pipe used by a neighbouring
property. Prospective buyers should make
their own enquiries.
Part of the land within Lots 1, 2, 3 and
5 under title numbers EX563092 and
EX596405 is subject to an easement for
a water main. Prospective buyers should
make their own enquiries.
Part of the land within Lot 3 under title
number EX596405 is subject to an easement
for access used by a neighbouring
property.
The vendor will reserve an unrestricted
right of way to access his retained land
over part of Lot 2 shown edged purple on
the Lotting Plan for identification purposes.
The vendor will reserve an easement to
utilise, repair, maintain and access for
any purpose their irrigation supply system
currently on the property servicing their
retained land.
If sold separately, a right of access will be
reserved for the benefit of the purchaser of
Lot 5 for all purposes and at all times over
the track shown cross hatched brown on
the plan (over Lot 3).
BOUNDARIES, PLANS, AREAS, SCHEDULE
AND DISPUTES
The plans attached to these particulars
are based on Ordnance Survey and are
for identification purposes only.
The purchaser will be deemed to have
full knowledge of the boundaries and any
error or mistake shall not annul the sale or
entitle any party to compensation thereof.
WAYLEAVES
The property is sold subject to all existing
wayleaves and purchasers will be deemed
to have satisfied themselves as to the
routes thereof, if applicable.
VIEWINGS
Strictly by appointment with the selling
agents.
Please note that the property is part of a
working farm and all inspections are to be
carried out with full diligence taking into
consideration the working methods and
type of machinery used.
VAT
Any guide price quoted or discussed is
exclusive of VAT. In the event that a sale
of the property or any part thereof, or any
right attached to it becomes a chargeable
supply for the purposes of VAT, such tax will
be payable in addition.
AML COMPLIANCE
In order to comply with current Anti-Money
Laundering legislation, once an offer has
been accepted (subject to contract),
the prospective purchaser(s) will need to
provide, as a minimum, proof of identity
and residence together with proof of
source of funds for the purchase, before
the transaction can proceed.
DETAILS PREPARED MARCH 2023
Marketed by: Stanfords, Colchester
Whole – Offers are invited in the region of
£1,250,000. Or available in lots.
An opportunity to purchase a productive block of grade II arable land and a two bedroom detached cottage in need of renovation. The property extends in all to 83.65 acres (33.85 hectares) or thereabouts and is shown coloured on the plan within these details for identification purposes.
INFORMAL TENDER DEADLINE 12 NOON,
WEDNESDAY 3RD MAY 2023.
LOCATION & SITUATION
The property is conveniently located within walking distance of Great Oakley High Street being situated just off the B1414 which links Harwich with Thorpe Le Soken and Clacton.
The nearest post code for White Post Cottage is CO12 5BA and the nearest post code for the arable land is CO12 5BA for
access from the southwest and CO12 5JR for access from the northwest.
ACCESS
White Post Cottage is accessed directly off Beaumont Road (B1414). The arable land has multiple access points from Pesthouse Lane, Farm Road and the Beaumont/
Harwich Road (B1414).
The land is well serviced with a good network of farm tracks.
METHOD OF SALE
The property is offered for sale, as a whole or in lots, by informal tender. The closing date for offers to be submitted is 12 Noon on Wednesday 3rd May 2023. An informal tender form can be requested from the selling agents.
Prospective purchasers should register their interest with the selling agents to whom offers should be submitted. Please contact Hugh Wasteney or Sam Goodbody at Stanfords.
LAND REGISTRY
The property is registered with HM Land Registry under title numbers EX75570, part EX596405 and part EX563092.
OVERAGE
The vendor will reserve 30% of any uplift in the value above the sale value of the property (excluding Lot 5) indexed for
a period of 30 years from the date of sale completion where such increase is due to the grant of planning permission
for residential or commercial use. Such overage will be triggered by the grant of planning permission, payable on sale or implementation whichever is earliest.
TENURE & POSSESION
White Post Cottage (Lot 5) is currently occupied under an Assured Shorthold Tenancy agreement and vacant
possession will be available from 31st July 2023.
The land currently cropped with winter cereals is farmed under a cropping licence agreement by a local farmer. The licence
expires on 28th September 2023.
SERVICES
We are informed that White Post Cottage (Lot 5) benefits from mains electricity (single phase), mains water and mains
drainage as well as electric heating.
The land benefits from an irrigated water supply and water could be available subject to separate negotiation with the
vendor.
GUIDE PRICE
Whole – Offers are invited in the region of
£1,250,000.
Lot 1 – Guide - £150,000
12.32 acres (4.99 ha) of arable land shaded red on the Lotting Plan for identification purposes. The lot consists of 1 parcel of
arable land. According to the Soil Survey of England and Wales the soils are of the Tendring series
Lot 2 – Guide - £370,000
30.71 acres (12.43 ha) of arable land shaded yellow on the Lotting Plan for identification purposes. The lot consists of
four parcels of arable land. According to the Soil Survey of England and Wales the soils are of the Tendring series
Lot 3 – Guide - £350,000
29.25 acres (11.84 ha) of arable land shaded pink on the Lotting Plan for identification purposes. The lot consists of
3 parcels of arable land. According to the Soil Survey of England and Wales the soils are of the Tendring series. This lot also includes a small timber framed outbuilding.
Lot 4 – Guide - £130,000
11.13 acres (4.50 ha) of arable land shaded blue on the Lotting Plan for identification purposes. The lot consists of 2 parcels of
arable land. According to the Soil Survey of England and Wales the soils are of the Tendring series.
Lot 5 – Guide - £250,000
A two-bedroom detached cottage requiring extensive modernisation. The cottage sits in a plot of 0.24 acres or
thereabouts and is shaded orange on the Lotting Plan for identification purposes. The full accommodation comprises:
Hallway 10’ 2” x 3’ 2”
Kitchen 14’ 5” x 7’ 10”
Lounge 12’ 2” x 10’ 11”
Bathroom/WC 10’ 1” x 4’ 5”
Bedroom 1 12’ 5” x 9’ 5”
Bedroom 2 11’ 9” x 8’ 2”
Outside there are gardens surrounding the property and potential for off-street parking.
COUNCIL TAX
Band C - 2022/23 - £1,718.36
EPC RATING
The Cottage has an EPC rating of F.
CROPPING
The land has been farmed predominantly in hand under a cereal and vegetable crop rotation.
BASIC PAYMENT SCHEME
There are no Basic Payment Scheme (BPS) entitlements included within the sale.
ENVIRONMENTAL SCHEMES
The land has not been registered under any Environmental Scheme.
LOCAL AUTHORITY
Tendring District Council, Town Hall, Station
Road, Clacton on Sea, Essex CO15 1SE.
PLANNING
All planning enquiries should be directed to Tendring District Council.
SPORTING, MINERAL AND TIMBER
To be included in the sale, so far as they
are owned.
LAND DRAINAGE
The farmland benefits from a land drainage
system. Drainage plans are available on
request from the selling agents.
HOLDOVER
The vendor or his contractors may require
holdover following completion of the sale
over the land to harvest the growing crops.
Details will be available from the vendor’s
agent.
FURTHER REMARKS AND STIPULATIONS
EASEMENTS, COVENANTS AND RIGHTS OF WAY
The property is sold subject to and with
the benefit of all existing rights, including
rights of way, whether public or private,
light, support, drainage, water, gas and
electricity supplies and other rights,
easements, and all wayleaves whether
referred to or not in these particulars.
There are two public footpaths over the
land. One runs from Beaumont Road
along the track to Farm Road. The other
runs from Farm Road along the track to
Harwich Road (B1414).
Part of the land within Lot 3 under title
number EX596405 is subject to an easement
for a water pipe used by a neighbouring
property. Prospective buyers should make
their own enquiries.
Part of the land within Lots 1, 2, 3 and
5 under title numbers EX563092 and
EX596405 is subject to an easement for
a water main. Prospective buyers should
make their own enquiries.
Part of the land within Lot 3 under title
number EX596405 is subject to an easement
for access used by a neighbouring
property.
The vendor will reserve an unrestricted
right of way to access his retained land
over part of Lot 2 shown edged purple on
the Lotting Plan for identification purposes.
The vendor will reserve an easement to
utilise, repair, maintain and access for
any purpose their irrigation supply system
currently on the property servicing their
retained land.
If sold separately, a right of access will be
reserved for the benefit of the purchaser of
Lot 5 for all purposes and at all times over
the track shown cross hatched brown on
the plan (over Lot 3).
BOUNDARIES, PLANS, AREAS, SCHEDULE
AND DISPUTES
The plans attached to these particulars
are based on Ordnance Survey and are
for identification purposes only.
The purchaser will be deemed to have
full knowledge of the boundaries and any
error or mistake shall not annul the sale or
entitle any party to compensation thereof.
WAYLEAVES
The property is sold subject to all existing
wayleaves and purchasers will be deemed
to have satisfied themselves as to the
routes thereof, if applicable.
VIEWINGS
Strictly by appointment with the selling
agents.
Please note that the property is part of a
working farm and all inspections are to be
carried out with full diligence taking into
consideration the working methods and
type of machinery used.
VAT
Any guide price quoted or discussed is
exclusive of VAT. In the event that a sale
of the property or any part thereof, or any
right attached to it becomes a chargeable
supply for the purposes of VAT, such tax will
be payable in addition.
AML COMPLIANCE
In order to comply with current Anti-Money
Laundering legislation, once an offer has
been accepted (subject to contract),
the prospective purchaser(s) will need to
provide, as a minimum, proof of identity
and residence together with proof of
source of funds for the purchase, before
the transaction can proceed.
DETAILS PREPARED MARCH 2023
Marketed by: Stanfords, Colchester
Land Registry Data
- No historical data found.