Land at The Ridgeway

A productive and attractive block of pasture land in a ring fence frontage to The Ridgeway.Extending to 64.44 acres (26.07 ha).

Situation
The land is situated on The Ridgeway just to the south of the village of Barby and being approximately 1 mile from the village of Kilsby and approximately 6 miles to the north of the town of Daventry which provides a good range of everyday services, facilities and amenities via the A361. The larger town of Rugby is approximately 5 miles to the northwest and Junction 18 of the M1 provides access north and south and also leads on to the A5, A14 and M6.

The situation of the land is shown on the attached location plan.

Description
The land at Barby comprises five enclosures of good quality grass land extending to approximately 64.44 acres in all which is classified as Grade 3 on the Provision of Agricultural Land Classification Maps with the soil described as a slowly permeable seasonally wet slightly acid but base-rich loam and clay soil suitable for grassland, arable and some woodland.

The temporary grass has previously been in an arable rotation, whilst the permanent grass has been used to graze sheep and fat cattle over the years and benefits from stockproof fence and mature hedge boundaries undulating field parcels and amenity wooded areas adding to the attractiveness of the property.

Schedule of Acreages
The land is shown edged red on the attached ordnance survey plan and schedule of acreages is as follows:

OS Number Description Acres Hectares
SP5470 6629 Permanent pasture 1.9 0.77
SP5470 7814 Permanent pasture 10.16 4.11
SP5570 0113 Temporary grass 23.36 9.45
SP5469 9788 Temporary grass 11.33 4.58
SP5569 1895 Permanent grass 17.69 7.16
Total 64.44 26.07

Tenure & Possession
The property is offered for sale freehold with vacant possession of the land being given upon completion. Completion will be set for no sooner than the 30th September 2022.

Title
The property will be sold as a complete title from Title Number NN348908.

Services
The land has access to a metered (off Holme Way) mains and natural water supply.

Basic Payments Scheme
The land is registered to receive payment under the Basic Payment Scheme and a claim will be submitted for the 2022 scheme year by the occupier and this payment will be retained. The entitlements may be available to purchase by separate negotiation from the occupier but will not be included within the sale.

An indemnity clause will be included within the sales contract to protect the vendor/occupier from any breaches of cross compliance between completion and 31st December 2022.

Overage Clause
An Overage Clause will be included within the sales contract which will reserve 30% of any increase in value due to any non agricultural or equestrian development that takes place on the land for a period of 30 years from the date of sale. The Overage will be triggered either upon implementation of the planning consent or a sale.

For the avoidance of doubt this will not include any farm buildings, stables or equestrian facilities that are constructed on the land but would include a dwelling (even if occupancy was restricted).

Rights of Way Etc.
A footpath crosses field 6629 from north to south and field 9788 in the southwestern corner. An overhead electricity wire with stays crosses the land - a wayleave is in place.

It is not believed there are any other rights of way, easements or wayleaves that benefit or affect the property.

Boundaries & Fencing
Boundary ownership will be provided if known at the point of sale.

NB. The cattle handling facilities in field 1895 are a Tenants Fixture. These may be available by separate negotiation.

Plan, Area & Description
The plan, area and description are believed to be correct in every way, but no claim will be entertained by the vendor or the agents in respect of any error, omissions or misdescription.

The plan is for identification purposes only.

Method of Sale
The property will be offered for sale by private treaty as a whole and interested parties should submit their offers to the agent’s Rugby office.

Local Authorities
West Northamptonshire District Council Tel. 0300 1267000
Anglian Water Tel. 0345 791 9155
Western Power Distribution Tel. 08000 963080

Vendor Solicitor
Arnold Thomson, 205 Watling Street West, Towcester, Northamptonshire, NN12 6BX

Tel. 01327 350266
Ref. Kate Austin

Viewing
Strictly by prior appointment through the agent’s Rugby office. Please note that there are cattle grazing the land therefore appropriate security measures should be taken and the gate should remain closed at all times.

Telephone 01788 564680 or email rugrural@howkinsandharrison.co.uk

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