Land for sale

LOT ONE – 26.69 ACRES (10.80 HECTARES)

A productive block of level permanent grassland extending in all to approximately 26.68 acres (10.80 hectares) in a ring fence. The land is bound by hedge and fence boundaries with access onto the Ludlow to Peaton council-maintained road via a right of way. An independent access can be sought from the council-maintained road, subject to the necessary consents. The land benefits from mains and natural water supplies. It is currently used for grazing livestock, and has excellent stocking capabilities in this renowned farming area of South Shropshire.

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This productive grassland is classified as Grade 2 and could also support a wide range of arable cropping including root and cereal crops, subject to necessary screening.

The land offers a variety of qualities that may provide opportunities including mitigating carbon in the future.

LOT TWO – 8.20 ACRES (3.32 HECTARES)

A valuable block of level arable land which extends to approximately 8.20 acres (3.32 hectares). The land is bound by hedge and fence boundaries with access onto the Ludlow to Culmington council-maintained road. The land benefits from natural water supplies.

This productive arable land is classified as Grade 2 and generates plentiful crops. The vendor can provide historic field records, if required. Alternatively, the land can be reseeded into grass, and offers a variety of alternate uses.

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The land offers a variety of qualities that may provide opportunities including mitigating carbon in the future.

There will be a delayed completion on this lot until after harvest 2023. The land will be left in stubble for the incoming purchaser to do as they wish to the land thereafter.

SPORTING & MINERAL RIGHTS

These are in hand and will pass with the sale of the freehold.

FISHING RIGHTS

Single bank fishing rights along the River Corve in Lot 1 will be included in the sale.

TIMBER

All standing timber is included in the sale.

BASIC PAYMENT SCHEME

The land is registered with the Rural Payments Agency and is situated in the Non-SDA region of England for Basic Payment purposes. No Basic Payment Entitlements will transfer with the sale of this property.

The vendor reserves the right to claim BPS on all of the land for the 2023 claim year. The purchaser will agree to comply with all cross compliance until the end of 2023, any breach will be compensated.

COUNTRYSIDE STEWARDSHIP

None.

INGOINGS

None.

SERVICES

Mains Water with its own separate meter on Lot 1.

TENURE

We have been informed that the property is freehold. Vacant possession will be given on completion. Please note, completion of Lot 2 will be delayed until after harvest 2023.

FIXTURES AND FITTINGS

Those items mentioned in the sale particulars are included in the freehold sale. All other fixtures and fittings and furnishings are expressly excluded.

EASEMENTS, WAYLEAVES AND RIGHTS OF WAY

There is a public footpath that traverses Lot 1.
The property is offered subject to, and with the benefit of, any rights-of-way both public and private, all wayleaves, easements and other rights whether or not specifically referred to.

TOWN AND COUNTRY PLANNING

The property is offered subject to any development plans, tree preservation orders, ancient orders, public rights-of-way, town planning schedules, or resolutions which may be or may come into force. The purchaser(s) will be deemed to have full knowledge of these and have satisfied themselves as to the effects such matters have on the property.

AUTHORITIES

Shropshire Council:
Rural Payment Agency:

PLANS, AREAS AND SCHEDULES

These are based on Ordnance Survey and are for reference only. They have been checked and compiled by the vendor’s agents and the purchaser(s) shall be deemed to have satisfied themselves as to the description of the property. Any error or misstatement shall not annul a sale or entitle any party to compensation in respect thereof.

BOUNDARIES, ROADS AND FENCES

The purchaser(s) shall be deemed to have full knowledge of the boundaries and neither the Vendor nor the Vendors agents will be responsible for defining the boundaries of ownership thereof.

WHAT3WORDS

Lot 1 ///makeup.cashiers.report

Lot 2 ///pianists.tramps.albatross

DIRECTIONS

Lot 1 – From Ludlow take the Fishmore Road, bearing left at the junction by Pearce Cycles and the land can be found on the left hand side after approximately 3 miles, as indicated by the McCartneys For Sale boards.

Lot 2 – From Ludlow take the B4365 to Culmington and the land can be found on the left-hand side after approximately 3 miles, as indicated by the McCartneys For Sale boards.

METHOD OF SALE

The property is offered for sale as a whole, or in two lots, by Informal Tender (unless previously sold). The tender forms will be available from the Vendor’s agents.

Tenders close Friday 31st March 2023 at 12 noon. Tenders are to be delivered to; McCartneys LLP, Corvedale Road, Craven Arms, Shropshire, SY7 9NE marked “Tender – Land at Culmington”.

The Vendor reserves the right not to accept the highest, or indeed, any offer. The Vendor reserves the right to accept offers prior to the tender date.

SOLICITORS

Mr Tom Devey
FBC Manby Bowdler LLP
Juneau House, Shrewsbury Business Park, SY2 6LG
/ tom.devey:fbcmb.co.uk

HEALTH AND SAFETY

The agents advise all prospective purchasers when viewing the property to take due care.

VIEWING

Strictly by appointment through the selling agents.

ANTI MONEY LAUNDERING

The successful purchaser should please provide a photographic form of ID such as driver’s licence or passport, and a utility bill or bank statement confirming their home address.