Land For Sale £100,000
Lot 1 122.27 acres of Arable and Woodland
Lot 2 12.13 acres of Arable Land
Lot 3 22.65 acres of Grass Land
Lot 4 Farm Buildings and 1.19 acres
Lot 5 Car Park and 6.31 acres
Lot 6 11.86 acres of Grass Land
Lot 7 21.37 acres of Grass Land
Bromyard 5 miles, Hereford 12 miles, Worcester 15 miles
For sale by Public Auction on Friday 7 October 2022 at 6pm at The Feathers Hotel, Ledbury, HR8 1DS
Situation
The land and farm buildings are situated in the parish of Bishops Frome in East Herefordshire about 12 miles northeast of the city of Hereford, 15 miles west of Worcester, 5 miles south of Bromyard and 8 miles north of Ledbury. A location plan forms part of these details overleaf.
Description
The land extends in total to approximately 199.37 acres (80.68 hectares) and is available in seven lots. Much of the land is Grade 2 and there is a mixture of arable and pasture land between Lots. There is a range of farm buildings in Lot 4 with Lot 4 having strong development hope value being mostly within the settlement boundary of the Bishops Frome Neighbourhood Plan as is the car park in Lot 5
Guide Prices
Lot 1: £1,500,000 (122.27 acres)
Lot 2: £175,000 (12.13 acres)
Lot 3: £220,000 (22.65 acres)
Lot 4: £250,000 (2.46 acres)
Lot 5: £175,000 (6.63 acres)
Lot 6: £100,000 (11.86 acres)
Lot 7: £250,000 (21.37 acres)
Tenure
The property will be sold Freehold with vacant possession except the car park in Lot 5 which is subject to a one year Lease.
Lot 1 - 122.27 Acres Of Arable And Woodland
The land extends in total to about 122.27 acres of which approximately 107.19 acres is currently in arable rotation with Wheat and Oilseed Rape being grown in 2022. Past cropping is available upon request.
The arable land is divided into three large fields with the two roadside fields being nearly flat. The remaining land is woodland parcels planted around 1990. A felling licence has been obtained owing to the existence of ash die back but not enacted.
The land benefits from good roadside access from the Burley Gate road about one mile west of the B4214.
Lot 2 - 12.13 Acres Of Arable Land
A single flat arable field of about 12.13 acres adjoining Lot 1. Oilseed Rape was grown in 2022. There is direct roadside access onto the Burley Gate Road.
Lot 3 - 22.65 Acres Of Arable Land
A single near flat field of about 22.65 acres of pasture with mature in-field trees.
The land benefits from good roadside access from the Burley Gate road.
Lot 4 - 2.45 Acres Inc. Farm Buildings
This comprises a grass paddock of about 1.19 acres and, separately, the agricultural buildings both with separate access onto the Burley Gate road.
The buildings with approximate dimensions comprise of a Dutch Barn (27.5m x 9m), covered portal frame cattle shed (30m x 15m) and an adjoining traditional brick barn of low eaves (30m x 6.25m). There is a small area of pasture land to the north which currently forms part of the larger field that is Lot 5 and is to be fenced by the purchaser of Lot 5.
Lot 5 - 6.63 Acres Including Car Park
A single grassland field extending to 6.31 acres plus the car park that is leased to the Green Dragon Public House. The field immediately abuts the village on two sides and has a southerly aspect with a reduced gradient nearest the Broadfield development. The car park has a stone surface with the access track along its north side to the B4214.
Lot 6 - 11.86 Acres Of Grassland
A conveniently sized grass field extending to about 11.86 acres of undulating permanent pasture with a generally southerly aspect. The land benefits from a mains water supply and has access both onto the B4212 and from the lane to Acton Beauchamp opposite Court Farm Business Park.
Lot 7 - 21.37 Acres Of Mostly Grassland
An exciting opportunity to purchase about 21.37 acres of predominantly level permanent pasture with tarmac parking and a livestock handling area. The land presents equestrian or smallholder potential with mains water connected. The land is conveniently divided into smaller parcels and is bisected by a deep ditch.
The land benefits from two separate access points, one along a shared drive and a second along an earth track along its western boundary both being owned.
Basic Farm Payment And Stewardship Schemes
There are no Entitlements included in the sale. The Purchaser(s) must comply with all Cross Compliance and Basic Payment Scheme rules for the remainder of the calendar year. In so far as we are aware the land is not the subject of any Environmental Stewardship Scheme.
Sporting, Timber And Mineral Rights
So far as they are owned all standing timber and any sporting rights are included in the sale. There are mineral rights owned by a third party.
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 between the paddock and buildings in Lot 4 to the land to the rear.
In addition to any public rights of way showing on the Public Rights of Way map on the Herefordshire Council website the owners have received notification of an application from Herefordshire Ramblers for the proposed addition of a restricted byway along the western boundary of Lot 2 and then Lot 1 to the south. The owners objected and the matter is to be determined in the future.
Planning
Most of Lot 4 is now within the settlement boundary of the adopted Bishops Frome np as is the car park in Lot 5. A planning refusal was received in 2016 on an application for 30 dwellings on parts of Lot 4 & 5 (P142176/F) prior to the village Neighbourhood Plan. The owners have made no further planning pre applications to Herefordshire Council. The current village policies map forms part of these details with the relevant Lot numbers annotated upon it.
Overage
There is no reservation to the vendor for overage payments in the event of future development on any of the Lots.
Boundaries
The purchaser shall be deemed to have full knowledge of all boundaries and neither the vendor nor the vendor’s agents will be responsible for defining the boundaries or ownership thereof.
If purchased separate from Lot 1, the purchaser of Lot 2 will be required to erect within one month of completion where necessary and maintain stock proof boundaries against Lot 2.
If purchased separate from Lot 2, the purchaser of Lot 3 will be required to erect within one month of completion where necessary and maintain stock proof boundaries against Lot 2.
If purchased separate from Lot 4, the purchaser of Lot 5 will be required to erect within one month of completion and maintain a stock proof boundary against Lot 5.
These boundaries are shown with an inward facing ‘T’ mark on the plan.
Schedule
A schedule of the land is set out in the sales particulars which breaks down the seven lots outlining the parcel number, current land use and parcel size.
The data has been sourced from the Rural Payments Agency, parcel sizes may vary.
Services
We understand that there is mains water in or adjacent to the public highway along the road to Burley Gate. Lot 4 has mains water connected. Lot 5 is currently on the same supply as Lot 4 which will be disconnected if sold to a separate buyer.
Lots 6 & 7 have their own separately metered mains water connections.
No other mains services are connected but there is an electricity supply pole near the buildings in Lot 4.
Vendors Solicitors
Trudie Nicholas
T A Matthews
Broadway House
32-35 Broad Street
Hereford
HR4 9AR
Auction Guide / Reserve Price
Please note an Auction Guide Price is an indication by the Agent of the likely sale price and is not the same as a Reserve Price. The Reserve Price is the lowest price at which the Vendor will consider a sale and is within or below the Guide Price(s). Both figures may be subject to change.
Local Authority And Public Utilities
Herefordshire Council, Plough Lane, Hereford, HR4 0LE.
Welsh Water Dwr Cymru, Pentwyn Road, Nelson, Treharris, Mid Glamorgan, CF46 6LY
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.
Agents Note
Any plans used in the preparation of these details may have been reduced in scale and any interested parties should check the Title Plan before proceeding to purchase.
Full details of Planning Consents (if any) are available upon request. We understand that the utility searches are being undertaken by the Vendor’s solicitor and will be available via the Contract package, however potential Purchasers may wish to make their own enquiries.
Viewing
Viewing may take place on foot at any reasonable time during daylight hours with a copy of these sales details to hand. However, the prospective Purchasers are asked to respect the property, avoid livestock and take care when parking.
Health And 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.
Directions
Bishops Frome is one mile north of the A4103 Hereford – Worcester road on the B4214. Six of the Lots have access from the Burley Gate road being the turning next to The Chase Inn in the centre of the village.
What3Words
The what3words for the site of the farm buildings is awoke.disposings.landings.
Post code WR6 5BP.
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.
Mode Of Sale
The property is to be offered For Sale by Public Auction (unless previously sold) on Friday 7th October 2022 at 6 pm at The Feathers Hotel, 25 High Street, Ledbury HR8 1DS.
There will not be the ability to bid online.
The purchaser will be required to pay 10% deposit at the Auction with the balance of the monies due within 28 days.
Contract
A copy of the Contract and any Special Conditions of Sale will be available for inspection at both the Auctioneers’ and the Solicitors’ Offices some 10 days prior to the date of Auction.
The Contract is not available to take away or be photocopied. However, The Vendor’s Solicitors will distribute a Contract pack upon request but they reserve the right to charge a nominal amount for doing so. Please make any further enquiries directly to the Vendor’s Solicitors.
Purchasers will deem to have bid on the basis of the Contract and such conditions, whether or not they have inspected them.
Money Laundering
As a result of anti-laundering legislation all persons intending to bid must complete the Bidders Registration Form and provide Proof of Identification (id) prior to the Auction. Prospective Purchasers may bring their completed registration form and Proof of id (Photo id for example passport or driving licence and Residential id for example current utility bill) to our offices at least 24 hours prior or register on the day at least 30 minutes before commencement of the sale.
Lot 2 12.13 acres of Arable Land
Lot 3 22.65 acres of Grass Land
Lot 4 Farm Buildings and 1.19 acres
Lot 5 Car Park and 6.31 acres
Lot 6 11.86 acres of Grass Land
Lot 7 21.37 acres of Grass Land
Bromyard 5 miles, Hereford 12 miles, Worcester 15 miles
For sale by Public Auction on Friday 7 October 2022 at 6pm at The Feathers Hotel, Ledbury, HR8 1DS
Situation
The land and farm buildings are situated in the parish of Bishops Frome in East Herefordshire about 12 miles northeast of the city of Hereford, 15 miles west of Worcester, 5 miles south of Bromyard and 8 miles north of Ledbury. A location plan forms part of these details overleaf.
Description
The land extends in total to approximately 199.37 acres (80.68 hectares) and is available in seven lots. Much of the land is Grade 2 and there is a mixture of arable and pasture land between Lots. There is a range of farm buildings in Lot 4 with Lot 4 having strong development hope value being mostly within the settlement boundary of the Bishops Frome Neighbourhood Plan as is the car park in Lot 5
Guide Prices
Lot 1: £1,500,000 (122.27 acres)
Lot 2: £175,000 (12.13 acres)
Lot 3: £220,000 (22.65 acres)
Lot 4: £250,000 (2.46 acres)
Lot 5: £175,000 (6.63 acres)
Lot 6: £100,000 (11.86 acres)
Lot 7: £250,000 (21.37 acres)
Tenure
The property will be sold Freehold with vacant possession except the car park in Lot 5 which is subject to a one year Lease.
Lot 1 - 122.27 Acres Of Arable And Woodland
The land extends in total to about 122.27 acres of which approximately 107.19 acres is currently in arable rotation with Wheat and Oilseed Rape being grown in 2022. Past cropping is available upon request.
The arable land is divided into three large fields with the two roadside fields being nearly flat. The remaining land is woodland parcels planted around 1990. A felling licence has been obtained owing to the existence of ash die back but not enacted.
The land benefits from good roadside access from the Burley Gate road about one mile west of the B4214.
Lot 2 - 12.13 Acres Of Arable Land
A single flat arable field of about 12.13 acres adjoining Lot 1. Oilseed Rape was grown in 2022. There is direct roadside access onto the Burley Gate Road.
Lot 3 - 22.65 Acres Of Arable Land
A single near flat field of about 22.65 acres of pasture with mature in-field trees.
The land benefits from good roadside access from the Burley Gate road.
Lot 4 - 2.45 Acres Inc. Farm Buildings
This comprises a grass paddock of about 1.19 acres and, separately, the agricultural buildings both with separate access onto the Burley Gate road.
The buildings with approximate dimensions comprise of a Dutch Barn (27.5m x 9m), covered portal frame cattle shed (30m x 15m) and an adjoining traditional brick barn of low eaves (30m x 6.25m). There is a small area of pasture land to the north which currently forms part of the larger field that is Lot 5 and is to be fenced by the purchaser of Lot 5.
Lot 5 - 6.63 Acres Including Car Park
A single grassland field extending to 6.31 acres plus the car park that is leased to the Green Dragon Public House. The field immediately abuts the village on two sides and has a southerly aspect with a reduced gradient nearest the Broadfield development. The car park has a stone surface with the access track along its north side to the B4214.
Lot 6 - 11.86 Acres Of Grassland
A conveniently sized grass field extending to about 11.86 acres of undulating permanent pasture with a generally southerly aspect. The land benefits from a mains water supply and has access both onto the B4212 and from the lane to Acton Beauchamp opposite Court Farm Business Park.
Lot 7 - 21.37 Acres Of Mostly Grassland
An exciting opportunity to purchase about 21.37 acres of predominantly level permanent pasture with tarmac parking and a livestock handling area. The land presents equestrian or smallholder potential with mains water connected. The land is conveniently divided into smaller parcels and is bisected by a deep ditch.
The land benefits from two separate access points, one along a shared drive and a second along an earth track along its western boundary both being owned.
Basic Farm Payment And Stewardship Schemes
There are no Entitlements included in the sale. The Purchaser(s) must comply with all Cross Compliance and Basic Payment Scheme rules for the remainder of the calendar year. In so far as we are aware the land is not the subject of any Environmental Stewardship Scheme.
Sporting, Timber And Mineral Rights
So far as they are owned all standing timber and any sporting rights are included in the sale. There are mineral rights owned by a third party.
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 between the paddock and buildings in Lot 4 to the land to the rear.
In addition to any public rights of way showing on the Public Rights of Way map on the Herefordshire Council website the owners have received notification of an application from Herefordshire Ramblers for the proposed addition of a restricted byway along the western boundary of Lot 2 and then Lot 1 to the south. The owners objected and the matter is to be determined in the future.
Planning
Most of Lot 4 is now within the settlement boundary of the adopted Bishops Frome np as is the car park in Lot 5. A planning refusal was received in 2016 on an application for 30 dwellings on parts of Lot 4 & 5 (P142176/F) prior to the village Neighbourhood Plan. The owners have made no further planning pre applications to Herefordshire Council. The current village policies map forms part of these details with the relevant Lot numbers annotated upon it.
Overage
There is no reservation to the vendor for overage payments in the event of future development on any of the Lots.
Boundaries
The purchaser shall be deemed to have full knowledge of all boundaries and neither the vendor nor the vendor’s agents will be responsible for defining the boundaries or ownership thereof.
If purchased separate from Lot 1, the purchaser of Lot 2 will be required to erect within one month of completion where necessary and maintain stock proof boundaries against Lot 2.
If purchased separate from Lot 2, the purchaser of Lot 3 will be required to erect within one month of completion where necessary and maintain stock proof boundaries against Lot 2.
If purchased separate from Lot 4, the purchaser of Lot 5 will be required to erect within one month of completion and maintain a stock proof boundary against Lot 5.
These boundaries are shown with an inward facing ‘T’ mark on the plan.
Schedule
A schedule of the land is set out in the sales particulars which breaks down the seven lots outlining the parcel number, current land use and parcel size.
The data has been sourced from the Rural Payments Agency, parcel sizes may vary.
Services
We understand that there is mains water in or adjacent to the public highway along the road to Burley Gate. Lot 4 has mains water connected. Lot 5 is currently on the same supply as Lot 4 which will be disconnected if sold to a separate buyer.
Lots 6 & 7 have their own separately metered mains water connections.
No other mains services are connected but there is an electricity supply pole near the buildings in Lot 4.
Vendors Solicitors
Trudie Nicholas
T A Matthews
Broadway House
32-35 Broad Street
Hereford
HR4 9AR
Auction Guide / Reserve Price
Please note an Auction Guide Price is an indication by the Agent of the likely sale price and is not the same as a Reserve Price. The Reserve Price is the lowest price at which the Vendor will consider a sale and is within or below the Guide Price(s). Both figures may be subject to change.
Local Authority And Public Utilities
Herefordshire Council, Plough Lane, Hereford, HR4 0LE.
Welsh Water Dwr Cymru, Pentwyn Road, Nelson, Treharris, Mid Glamorgan, CF46 6LY
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.
Agents Note
Any plans used in the preparation of these details may have been reduced in scale and any interested parties should check the Title Plan before proceeding to purchase.
Full details of Planning Consents (if any) are available upon request. We understand that the utility searches are being undertaken by the Vendor’s solicitor and will be available via the Contract package, however potential Purchasers may wish to make their own enquiries.
Viewing
Viewing may take place on foot at any reasonable time during daylight hours with a copy of these sales details to hand. However, the prospective Purchasers are asked to respect the property, avoid livestock and take care when parking.
Health And 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.
Directions
Bishops Frome is one mile north of the A4103 Hereford – Worcester road on the B4214. Six of the Lots have access from the Burley Gate road being the turning next to The Chase Inn in the centre of the village.
What3Words
The what3words for the site of the farm buildings is awoke.disposings.landings.
Post code WR6 5BP.
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.
Mode Of Sale
The property is to be offered For Sale by Public Auction (unless previously sold) on Friday 7th October 2022 at 6 pm at The Feathers Hotel, 25 High Street, Ledbury HR8 1DS.
There will not be the ability to bid online.
The purchaser will be required to pay 10% deposit at the Auction with the balance of the monies due within 28 days.
Contract
A copy of the Contract and any Special Conditions of Sale will be available for inspection at both the Auctioneers’ and the Solicitors’ Offices some 10 days prior to the date of Auction.
The Contract is not available to take away or be photocopied. However, The Vendor’s Solicitors will distribute a Contract pack upon request but they reserve the right to charge a nominal amount for doing so. Please make any further enquiries directly to the Vendor’s Solicitors.
Purchasers will deem to have bid on the basis of the Contract and such conditions, whether or not they have inspected them.
Money Laundering
As a result of anti-laundering legislation all persons intending to bid must complete the Bidders Registration Form and provide Proof of Identification (id) prior to the Auction. Prospective Purchasers may bring their completed registration form and Proof of id (Photo id for example passport or driving licence and Residential id for example current utility bill) to our offices at least 24 hours prior or register on the day at least 30 minutes before commencement of the sale.
