Rodd Farm

Situation

Rodd Farm is situated in northwest Herefordshire close to the Radnorshire town of Presteigne. The land lies close to the Welsh border with good access to mid-Wales as well as the rest of the West Midlands.





The farmland is conveniently located for Kington and Knighton livestock markets as well as having good links to larger livestock markets at Hereford and Builth Wells.





This land is in a sought after location and a rare opportunity to purchase good arable and grassland in such proximity to the Welsh mountains.

Description

The land at Rodd Farm extends in total to 32.2 acres (13.04 ha) of arable and permanent pastureland divided into the following Lots:



Lot 1: 7 acres

Lot 2: 12.55 acres

Lot 3: 12.69 acres





The land is located approximately 1.5 miles south of Presteigne in the small hamlet of Rodd and benefits from roadside frontage onto the B4355.







The majority of the land is classified by DEFRA as Grade 3. Lot 1 and Lot 2 benefit from a natural water supply from Hindwell Brook.

Lot 1 - Permanent Pasture

The land extends in total to 7 acres comprising approximately 6.43 acres (2.6 hectares) of flat attractive grassland and the remainder is brook and former railway line.





The land benefits from a natural water supply from the Hindwell Brook and is accessed from the B4355. Part of the land is liable to flood.





Tender Guide: £65,000

Lot 2 - Permanent Pasture

The land extends in total to 12.55 acres of which 10.52 acres (2.83 hectares) is flat attractive grassland and the remainder is river and former railway line.





The land benefits from a natural water supply from Hindwell Brook and has good roadside access from the B4355. The land is liable to flood.



If purchased separately from Lot 1, the purchaser of Lot 2 will be required to erect a stock proof fence along points A and B on the plan.





Tender Guide: £85,000

Lot 3 - Arable Land

The land extends in total to 12.69 acres of which approximately 10.03 acres (4.06 hectares) of productive arable land and the remainder is former railway line.





The land is Grade 3 with freely draining loamy soils suited to commercial arable activities with good road frontage onto the B4355 for ease of access. A public footpath crosses the land.





The land is currently planted with Winter Oilseed Rape. Previous cropping history can be provided upon request.





Tender Guide: £100,000

Rodd Farmhouse

Rodd Farmhouse is also available for sale and is located opposite Lot 1. If you would like a copy of the sales details please contact Sunderlands.

Tenure

Lot 1 & Lot 2 grassland is currently being temporarily grazed but vacant possession will be available upon completion.





Lot 3 is subject to a Cropping Licence until 29th September 2022.

Mode of Sale

The property is for sale by Informal Tender. The Vendor reserves the right not to accept the highest or any offer. The Vendor reserves the right to accept an offer prior to the Tender date.





All Tenders must be completed on the Agents Informal Tender document only. All details must be completed and signed. The Tender Document must be sealed in an envelope marked �Tender for Land at Rodd Farm� addressed to: Katie Bufton Sunderlands LLP, Offa House, St Peters Square, Hereford, HR1 2PQ. The Tender Document must be received by 12 noon on Friday 20th May 2022.

Covenants

The use of the land is restricted to agricultural or equestrian only. All of the land is to be sold subject to a restrictive covenant preventing the use of the land for motorsports, commercial pig and poultry production, solar panels/wind turbines, permanent vehicle storage or camping/glamping/ holiday accommodation.





No buildings or structures may be erected without the Vendors prior written consent

Wayleaves, Easements and Rights of Way

The property is sold subject to and with the benefit of all easements, quasi easements, wayleaves, and rights of way both declared and undeclared.



A third party has a right of way along the full length of the former railway in Lot 2 and 3.



There is a public footpath which goes through Lot 3.

Local Authority and Public Utilities

Herefordshire Council, Plough Lane, Hereford, HR4 0LE.





Western Power Distribution, Toll End Road, Tipton, DY4 0HH

Site Plans

The plans included in the sale particulars are for identification purposes only and may have been reduced in scale to assist with printing.

Basic Payment Scheme

The Vendor will claim and retain the 2022 Basic Payment Scheme Subsidy. The Purchaser(s) must indemnify the Vendor for any breaches of Cross Compliance and Basic Payment Scheme rules for the remainder of the Scheme year.



There are no Entitlements included in the sale. These may be available by separate negotiation.

Stewardship Schemes

Insofar as we are aware the land is not the subject of any Environmental Stewardship Scheme.

Sporting, Timber and Mineral Rights

All standing timber or any sporting rights, if relevant, are included in the sale.

Money Laundering

As a result of anti-money laundering legislation

all persons offering for the property should

include a copy of the following documentation:

1. Photo ID, for example, Passport or

Driving Licence.

2. Residential ID, for example, current

Utility Bill.

Plans, Areas and Schedules

The land measurements are largely based on those used by the Rural Payments Agency but are to be used only as a guide. The Purchaser shall be deemed to have satisfied themselves as to the description, land measurement, extent and boundaries of the property. It is for prospective Purchasers to check and satisfy themselves to the exact measurements of the land.



Any error or mis-statement or incorrect measurement shall not annul the sale or entitle any party to compensation in respect thereof.

Health & Safety Notice

Prospective Purchasers should take all necessary care when making an inspection including wearing suitable clothing. Viewings are taken solely at the risk of those who view and neither the Agents nor the owners of the property take responsibility for any injury however caused.

Important Notice

These particulars are set out as a guide only. They are intended to give a fair description of the property but may not be relied upon as a statement or representation of facts. These particulars are produced in good faith but are inevitably subjective and do not form part of any Contract. No persons within Sunderlands have any authority to make or give any representation or warranty whatsoever in relation to the property.

Directions

From Presteigne: Take the B4355 south towards Kington and after about 1.5 miles you will first see the Lots on your left hand side.



From Kington / Pembridge: Follow signs for Presteigne / Knighton and join the B4355. Immediately after passing through Roddhurst you will see the Lots on your right.

Viewing

Viewing is permitted at any daylight hour with a copy of these particulars to hand. Please leave all field gates as found and take care when parking.

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Lot 3: ///dish.slyly.shaver

Boundaries

If purchased separate from Lot 1, the purchaser of Lot 2 will be required to erect a stock proof fence between points A-B on the plan.