Lime Tree Stables

An outstanding opportunity to acquire an excellent equestrian property with immense potential for further development, set in a ring fence of about 34.5 acres (13.96 ha) and within easy reach of M4 Junction 17.

Lime Tree Stables is a great quality equestrian property set in about 34.5 acres (13.96 ha). The property is approached via a track past a current residential development and down into an open yard. There is a modern welfare unit which offers the opportunity for agricultural and equestrian use, as well as other storage or commercial uses (subject to planning). The land is enclosed within a post and rail fence and is divided into a series of easily manageable paddocks by electric fencing.

The welfare unit is a brand-new L-shaped timber framed building has been erected with a concrete base and a cantilever roof, but currently has no existing planning consent. There is room to expand the building for a new foaling unit with three dual aspect foaling boxes (Subject to
Planning).

Internally, the building has a storeroom, an office, a fitted kitchen, and (to be installed) Shower & WC facilities.

There is easy pedestrian access from the welfare unit to the stables.

In a rolled hardcore yard, there are five timber framed stables with corrugated sheet cantilever roofs arranged in a U-shape, providing six 12ft X 12ft boxes and three foaling boxes. All the stables have access to running water and electricity. These timber stables are on skids and therefore regarded as being temporary.

There is a good quality 60m x 20m outdoor riding school with a silica sand and rubber surface. Thick high hedging surrounding the arena gives a high level of protection from the elements with a timber judges box and arena mirrors are positioned at the eastern end.

The land itself extends to about 32.56 acres (13.17 ha) of gently undulating pasture with several cross-country jumps. It is divided into a series of paddocks by either high-quality electric fencing or timber post and railings. The land is a fertile and productive clay loam which produces good quality grass hay and silage as well as providing ideal grazing ground.

To the east and centre of the property are two delightful copses comprising mature Oak, Ash and Cherry trees.

The property will be sold subject to a development uplift clause of 25% for a period of 25 years relating to any non-equestrian/agricultural use on the property in the next 25 years. Further details from the agents.

Access to the property is over Common Land and the property itself is freehold with vacant possession upon completion.

The land is sold subject to and with the benefit of all matters contained in or referred to in the title deeds together with all existing rights of way whether public or private, including wayleaves, easements, covenants, restrictions, and obligations whether to specifically in these sale particulars or not. The buyer shall be deemed to have full knowledge of the boundaries and the ownership thereof.

The Purchaser will own the access road delineated in red on the attached plan, with adjoining householders contributing to the upkeep.

The property is crossed by three public footpaths (KLAN 5, 6 & 8) as shown on the sale plan as well as electricity cables, poles and a pylon.

Lime Tree Stables has been established in the popular village of Kington Langley, just 2 miles north of the market town of Chippenham. Duel Carriageway access to M4 Junction 17 (2 miles) and easy access to London and the West country. Chippenham is a thriving market town providing a good range of retail and recreational facilities. There is a mainline railway station which allows fast access to London Paddington (62 minutes).

Outriding from the property is excellent with a superb local network of quiet lanes, bridleways, and byways.

There is a strong equestrian planning history to the property which will benefit a buyer.

In 2004, planning permission was granted for the use of the land for training and exercising of dressage horses and holding of dressage competitions.

In 2019, planning permission was granted for the erection of an 80m x 35m steel portal framed barn and although this has lapsed, it is considered that, with the right application, this consent could easily be renewed.

Further information from the agents or from Wiltshire Council’s planning portal.

There are metered mains water and electricity supplies to the property.

From the centre of Chippenham take the A350 north towards the M4. After about 1 mile turn right at the traffic lights signposted Kington Langley. Follow this road for about 1 ¼ miles and the property will be found on the right hand side as indicated by the Woolley & Wallis For Sale Board. Closest postcode SN15 5NW. What3words ///printouts.skims.cuddled

Marketed by: Woolley & Wallis, Marlborough