Land for sale

The land is situated within the Metropolitan Green Belt between the villages of Bumble's Green and Holyfield with Waltham Abbey located 4 miles to the South and Harlow 6 miles to the North East.  The land has frontage and access to to Waltham Road.

The nearest postcode is EN9 2LU.

The land is shown on the MAFF (now DEFRA) land classification as being Grade 3 (good to moderate).

The land has been used by the current owner for growing combinable crops.

The field is bound on most sides by mature hedging or woodland.

The land is registered for the Basic Payment Scheme (see further details below).

The Vendor will retain ownership of the hedge which forms the north eastern boundary.

The land at Waltham Road is being offered for sale by private treaty.  

The property is being offered for sale freehold with vacant possession.

Exchange of contract is to take place within 28 days of issue of draft contracts by the vendor’s solicitor.

Completion to take place within 28 days of exchange, or earlier by agreement.

The Property is being sold subject to an overage agreement, whereby 20% of any uplift in value derived from planning permission within 20 years will be payable to the vendor for any uses allowing more than one dwelling. Non-agricultural uses and non-equestrian uses will be permitted on the land subject to obtaining the appropriate planning consents.

Dependent on timings:

There is scope for the Vendor to continue to farm the land after completion subject to negotiation via the Vendor's agent.

The sporting and mineral rights are included in the sale as far as they are owned.

The land is registered for the Basic Payment Scheme.  An appropriate number of entitlements will be transferred on completion as part of the purchase price at a figure assessed by the Vendor’s agent.  VAT will be payable on the price of the entitlements.

The Purchaser will indemnify the Vendor against any claims or penalties arising from the use of their land after completion through to 31st December 2022.

The sale price of the land is exclusive of VAT.

The property is sold subject to any easements, quasi easements, wayleaves or rights of way, whether mentioned in these particulars or not.  

The local authority is Brentwood Borough Council. 

The land is within the Metropolitan Green Belt.

Purchasers must satisfy themselves as to the suitability of the property for their proposed use(s).

Given the potential hazards of the working farm, all viewings must be  by strict appointment with Whirledge & Nott,[use Contact Agent Button]

Whirledge & Nott does not have any authority to give representations or warranties in relation to the property. These particulars do not form part of any offer or contract. All descriptions, photographs and plans are for guidance only and should not be relied upon as statements or representations of fact. All measurements are approximate. No assumption should be made that the property has the necessary planning, building regulations or other consents. Whirledge & Nott has not carried out a survey nor tested any appliances, services or facilities. Purchasers must satisfy themselves by inspection or otherwise.

Strictly by appointment Viewing of the property is entirely at the risk of the enquirer. Neither Whirledge & Nott nor the vendor accept any responsibility for any damage, injury or accident during viewing.

In accordance with Government Guidance, we are no longer conducting guided viewings. Please contact Amy Randall on [use Contact Agent Button] for further information on viewing arrangements for this property during this period of uncertainty.

All members of the public wishing to view properties2 must follow Government Guidance on social distancing whilst attending properties2.