Arable Land Off Uphampton Lane

7.88 Acres (3.188ha) of Grade 1 Arable Land with General Purpose BuildingOff Uphampton Lane, Uphampton, Ombersley, Droitwich, Worcestershire WR9 0JWFor Sale by Public Auction Wednesday 27th July 2022 at 6.00 pmGuide Price £200,000.

INTRODUCTION
A very productive block of arable land in one level enclosure with the benefit of a fully enclosed steel portal frame General Purposes Farm Building with borehole water and mains electricity supplies connected.

Halls Holdings Limited are delighted to have been favoured with instructions from the May family to sell this versatile and productive parcel of arable land which includes a useful fully enclosed steel portal frame building.

SITUATION
The land is located on the south side of Uphampton Lane and around 0.75 mile to the north west of Ombersley village. From the centre of Ombersley, proceed north and join the A449 heading towards Kidderminster. After approximately 400 yards, turn left immediately after Oldfields into Uphampton Lane. The property will be found on the left hand side after 400 yards.

DESCRIPTION
The sale presents prospective purchasers with the unusual opportunity to purchase a very productive and versatile block of level arable land with the benefit of a fully enclosed steel portal frame farm building with the benefit of water and electricity connected. The land forms a single field which is bordered on three sides with a traditional deciduous hedge. The boundary on the south side consists of a small stream with some mature trees. The land has the benefit of three entrances onto Uphampton Lane.

Traditionally, the land has been farmed as a market garden and recent cropping has included Beans, Carrots, Beetroot, Purple Sprouting, Broccoli, Cauliflower, Cabbage and Celeriac. Thomas May retired in 2020, since when the land has been fallow.

The land is identified as being Grade 1 on the Provisional Land Classification Maps of England and Wales.

The soil Survey of England and Wales identifies the soil type as being of the Bromsgrove Series which is described as a well drained reddish course loamy soil over soft sandstone, suitable for cereals, sugar beet, potatoes, field vegetables, fruit and grass.

FARM BUILDINGS
Steel portal frame under pitched corrugated roof General Purpose Building 17.87 metres x 8.62 metres (60ft x 30ft) with concrete block walls with corrugated iron cladding above. Concrete floor and steel sheeted doors to front elevation.

A steel portal frame under pitched corrugated iron roof Lean-to 15.93 metres x 4.69 metres (52ft x 15ft).

The buildings stands on a grassed area which includes the site of some polytunnels etc. The area could be ploughed up and returned to arable cultivation.

The property offers the potential for continued agricultural use as part of a larger farming unit, but also presents the opportunity to establish a small holding. Alternatively, the property may be suitable for equestrian use or alternative uses subject to the purchaser obtaining relevant planning permissions.

TENURE
The property is freehold and vacant possession will be granted at completion.

SERVICES
A single phase mains electricity supply is connected to the building. The property also has the benefit of a water supply from a borehole located on the property.

MINING AND MINERAL RIGHTS
A single phase mains electricity supply is connected to the building. The property also has the benefit of a water supply from a borehole located on the property.

BASIC PAYMENT SCHEME AND ENVIRONMENTAL STEWARDSHIP
We understand that the land is not registered and has not been used to support claims for Basic Payment and consequently no entitlements are available or included in the sale. The land is not entered in any Environmental Stewardship schemes.

SPORTING AND TIMBER RIGHTS
All sporting rights and standing timber are included in the sale.

NITRATE VULNERABLE ZONE
The property is located within a Nitrate Vulnerable Zone (NVZ).

VIEWING
The land may be viewed at any reasonable time during daylight hours with a copy of these particulars . If you wish to view the interior of the building which is locked, you will need to contact the Auctioneers.

PLANS, AREAS AND BOUNDARIES
These are based on the most recent Ordnance Survey Promap plans. The purchaser(s) shall be deemed to have satisfied himself (theirselves) as to the boundaries of the property together with the area. Any errors or mis-statement shall not entitle the purchaser (s) to annul the sale or receive any compensation in respect thereof.

OVERAGE CLAUSE
The property will be sold subject to an overage provision whereby the current owners and their successors will be entitled to receive an uplift in value of 25% for up to 20 years from the date of completion of the sale for any planning permission for residential development only. Any planning permission for agricultural or equestrian use will be excluded from this provision.

METHOD OF SALE
The property will be offered for sale by Public Auction (subject to the conditions of sale and/or prior sale) on Wednesday 27th July 2022 at 6:00pm. The sale will be conducted as part of a collective property auction to be held at Yew Tree Farm, Pound
Bank, Far Forest, Kidderminster, Worcestershire DY14 9TH. The Vendor and the Auctioneers reserve the right to withdraw or
divide the property and vary the sale method if required.

Buyer's Premium
A buyer's premium of £500 + VAT is payable by the successful purchaser of each lot at the fall of the hammer.

RESTRICTIONS, EASEMENTS AND RIGHTS OF WAY
The property is sold subject to and with the benefit of all restrictions, wayleaves, easements and rights of way whether public or private and disclosed in these particulars or not. The land is crossed by 2 overhead electricity lines. A public footpath passes along the southern boundary of the land.

MONEY LAUNDERING REGULATIONS
Any person intending to bid at the auction MUST by law register with the auctioneers prior to the auction commencing. To register you MUST provide 2 forms of identification. The first must be photographic e.g. Driving Licence, Passport, or Firearms Licence. The second form of identification should confirm address, e.g. A utility bill dated within the last 3 months. The
auctioneers will not accept your bid unless you have first registered with us and been provided with a buyer's number.

CONDITIONS OF SALE
The Contracts of Sale, Local Authority Searches, Conditions of Sale will be available for inspection at the offices of the Auctioneers or Vendors Solicitors ten days prior to the auction. Electronic copies of the Auction Pack will also be available. All prospective bidders and the purchasers are deemed to have inspected all documents and purchase the property on
those terms and conditions whether or not they have actually reviewed the Auction Pack.

VENDOR'S SOLICITOR
Tony Gibb of Messrs Thursfields Solicitors, 9-10 The Tything, Worcester WR1 1HD
Telephone: 01905 677042 Email: tgibb@thursfields.co.uk

FURTHER INFORMATION
For additional information please contact James McIntyre at our Kidderminster office on 01562 820880 / 07704 130066
Email: james.mcintyre@hallsgb.com

Halls Holdings Ltd and any joint agents for themselves, and for the Vendor of the property whose Agents they are, give notice that: (i) These particulars are produced in good faith, are set out as a general guide only and do not constitute any part of a contract (ii) No person in the employment of or any agent of or consultant to Halls Holdings has any authority to make or give any representation or warranty whatsoever in relation to this property (iii) Measurements, areas and distances are approximate, Floor plans and photographs are for guidance purposes only (photographs are taken with a wide angled / zoom lenses) and dimensions shapes and precise locations may differ (iv) It must not be assumed that the property has all the required planning or building regulation consents. Halls Holdings Ltd, Halls Holdings House, Bowmen Way, Battlefield, Shrewsbury, Shropshire SY4 3DR. Registered in England 06597073.