Woodland for Sale

John German are instructed on behalf of the Trustees to sell three woodland parcels set adjacent to ancient parkland and near Blithfield Reservoir.

Admaston, a hamlet within the parish of Blithfield, is about 3 miles from the well-known village of Abbots Bromley and is conveniently located to the surrounding towns of Rugeley, Uttoxeter, Stafford and Burton upon Trent and the cities of Lichfield and Derby.

Offers are invited for each of the Lots, individually or as a whole, on an informal Tender Basis with offers to be received by 12 noon on Thursday 31st March 2022.

Lot 1 – Admaston Wood, School Lane, Admaston
Approximately 0.59 acre (0.24 ha) with mainly hardwood trees and lies between Blithfield Hall Drive and School Lane with access available directly from School Lane. The boundary to the drive is marked by fencing posts.
Location using nearest postcode ; WS15 3NH - What3words : dirt.princes.tram

Lot 2 – School Lane Wood, School Lane, Admaston
Approximately 0.65 acre (0.26 ha) with mainly hardwood trees, this wood adjoins Blithfield Hall Parkland with frontage and access to School Lane.
Location using nearest postcode; WS15 3NH - What3words : lobby.surpasses.achieving

Lot 3 – Rectory Wood, Blithfield Church Road, Admaston
Approximately 3.20 acres (1.29ha) and includes a large pond and comprises mixed hard and softwood trees. It is approached off Lea Lane, which runs between the B5013 and the hamlet of Newton, and then via the public highway leading to The Old Rectory and Parish Church.
Location using nearest postcode; WS15 3NL - What3words : freezing.bandstand.comforted

General Information
Tenure – Freehold with vacant possession upon completion. All the property is currently registered under one Land Registry title, SF655365, which also contains other land which is not included in the sale. New registered titles will therefore be created on the sale of these lots. Prospective purchasers are advised to seek their own legal advice prior to submission of any offer.

Rights of way, easements, wayleaves and other matters – Each lot is sold subject to any such rights over the land which may exist whether mentioned in these details or not.
Lot 1 - We believe mains gas, drainage and water services lay within the roadside verge of Lot 1 although we are unable to confirm if these may also encroach or directly affect Lot 1.
Lots 1 & 2 - There are overhead cables along School Lane with poles on the land.
Lot 3 - There are overhead power cables across Lot 3.

Access
Lots 1 & 2 - Available directly from School Lane which we understand is a public highway. No access rights are to be granted over Blithfield Hall Drive.
Lot 3 - Access is over Blithfield Church Road, which we understand is a public highway with full rights of access available.
Prospective purchasers are advised to make their own enquiries as necessary concerning access to the lots.

Overage – The sale does not include any overage or clawback provisions.

Planning control - All three woods lie within the Admaston Conservation Area and there are Tree Preservation Orders (TPOs) affecting Lots 1 & 2. Further information is available from East Staffordshire Borough Council[use Contact Agent Button].

Viewing – Please contact the Agents, John German via their Uttoxeter office[use Contact Agent Button], to register your interest and to receive information concerning the submission of Tenders. Viewing may then take place unaccompanied during normal working hours with a copy of these details in paper or electronic form.

Tender – Interested parties will be required to submit their best and final offer to the Agents, John German. The closing date for Offers will be 12 noon on Thursday 31st March 2022 using the prescribed form issued by the Agents.

Marketed by: John German, Uttoxeter