Land for sale

Lot 2 - Building plot with planning to demolish existing buildings and erect a replacement dwelling and detached garage totaling 1,693.27 sq.ft. (157.31 sq.m.) along with 5.16 acres of land.

Location
The farm is located off the A47 between the villages of Billesdon and Houghton on the Hill and within Harborough District Council. The property overlooks one of the highest points of Leicestershire Billesdon Coplow, benefiting from delightful panoramic views of the east Leicestershire countryside. This is a much sought-after location being easily accessed via the A47 and M1 at Leicester which is 9 miles and A1 Stamford which is 28 miles both of which give excellent access to the Midlands motorways.

The land is well located to towns such as Oakham (13 miles), Uppingham (12 miles), Stamford (24 miles) and Leicester (10 miles) which benefit from a variety of amenities and good schools.

Description
Lot 2 includes the former farmhouse, cottage and a range of buildings accessed off the main private drive and 5.16 acres which is edged blue on the attached plan. This lot is sold with planning to demolish the existing buildings and erect a replacement dwelling and detached garage totalling 157.31 sq metres (1693.27 sq ft). The full details and plans are available on the Harborough District Council planning portal. The planning permission ref is: 21/00702/FUL.

Services
The agents are advised that mains water is available in the A47. Mains electricity was originally connected to the farmstead but has been disconnected. There are no other services available.

Outgoings
The Council Tax on the existing farmhouse is Band E £2,304.59 for the financial year 2021/22.

Tenure and Possession
The property is offered freehold with vacant possession.

Land Schedule
Parcel ID Type Hectares
Part 2697 Pasture/Drive 0.29
Part 1968 Pasture/Drive 0.27
2751 House/Garden 0.41
2155 Yard 0.03
Part 1131 Pasture 1.09
Total 5.16 acres

Easements, Wayleaves and Rights of Way
The purchaser of lot 2 will have the right to a wayleave for an overhead or underground electricity supply on the existing land or any alternative over lots 1 and 3 including an underground water supply provided any damage during installation is made good.

Access
Lot 2 is accessed from the A47 highway which is maintained at public expense.

Fencing
The successful purchaser of lot 2 will be responsible for erecting a post and 5 rail stock fence with quick hedge behind the boundary on the whole of the property with exception of the farm drive in OS 2697 but may do so if they so wish provided access remains for lot 2.

Basic Payment Scheme
The land is registered on the Rural land registry. There are no entitlements attached to the sale.

Sporting Rights
Sporting rights are included in the sale of all the lots.

Plan, Area and 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 errors, omissions or misdescription. The plan is for identification use only.

Local Authority
The property falls within the Harborough District Council,
The Symington Building, Adam & Eve St, Market Harborough, LE16 7AG.
Tel: 01858 828282

Method of Sale
The property is being sold by private treaty on an informal tender basis on forms produced by the selling agents. Date to be announced, purchasers are asked to give offers on lots specified or any other lotting which they would prefer.

Perspective purchasers are advised to ensure the agents have their details so they can be kept informed of the tender date and tender forms forwarded.

Viewing
Viewing is strictly by appointment only. Please contact Michael Fallowell FRICS FAAV MEWI, or Paul Lees BSc (Hons) FAAV 01530 877977 (option 2) or Michael.fallowell@howkinsandharrison.co.uk paul.lees@howkinsandharrison.co.uk

Please note viewing of the holding is strictly on foot only and no vehicle may be driven around the land. The farm is grazed by sheep. Please shut all gates. No dogs allowed on the holding.

Anti Money Laundering
Under the money laundering directive (S12017/692) we are required under due diligence as set up under HMRC to take full identification (e.g. photo ID and recent utility bill as proof of address). When a potential purchaser submits an offer for a property please be aware of this and have the information available.

Important Information
These particulars have been prepared in all good faith to give a fair overall view of the property. If any points are particularly relevant to your interest in the property please ask for further information. Nothing in these particulars shall be deemed to be a statement that the property is in good structural condition or otherwise, nor that any services, appliances, equipment or facilities are in good working order. Purchasers should satisfy themselves on such matters prior to purchase. The photograph/s depict only certain parts of the property. It should not be assumed that any contents, furnishings/furniture etc. photographed are included in the sale. It should not be assumed that the property remains as displayed in the photograph/s. No assumptions should be made with regard to parts of the property that have not been photographed. Please ask for further information if required. Any areas, measurements or distances referred to are given as a GUIDE ONLY and are not precise. If such details are fundamental to a purchase, purchasers must rely on their own enquiries or those which can be performed by the appointed advisers. Where reference is made to planning permissions or potential uses such information is given in good faith. Purchasers should however make their own enquiries into such matters prior to purchase. Descriptions of the property are subjective and are used in good faith as an opinion and not as a statement of fact. Please make further specific enquiries to ensure that our descriptions are likely to match expectations you may have of the property. The information in these particulars is given without responsibility on the part of the sole Agents or their Clients. The particulars do not form any part of an offer or a contract and neither the sole Agents nor their employees have any authority to make or give any representations or warranty whatever in relation to this property.