Land For Sale £565,000
Introduction
The land at Green Farm extends to approximately 54.33 acres (21.99 hectares) and comprises two productive arable fields located on the outskirts of Clopton, near Woodbridge.
Method of Sale
We are instructed to offer the land by private treaty inviting offers for the whole with the intention of achieving exchange of contracts as soon as possible with completion four weeks thereafter.
It is expected that the Purchaser will be required to sign an ‘Exclusivity Agreement’ with a 5% ‘Exclusivity Fee’ being paid to and held by the Vendor’s solicitor. A draft ‘Exclusivity Agreement’ is available from the Agent.
Vendor’s Solicitor
Furley Page, 39 St. Margaret’s Street, Canterbury CT1 2TX. Tel: [use Contact Agent Button]. Contact: Hannah Sawyer. [use Contact Agent Button]
Location
The land is located within the rural Parish of Clopton adjacent to Otley and Monewden. The land is located in a very pleasant rural location, and has easy access to Ipswich (nine miles), Woodbridge (seven miles) and Framlingham (eight miles). Otley is a very popular village, having a well regarding Post Office/village shop, a doctors surgery, primary school, village hall and pub, The White Hart. Trains to London’s Liverpool Street Station can be found at Ipswich. The coast, with popular destinations such as Aldeburgh, Thorpeness and Southwold, is just 18 miles.
Description
The property comprises two productive and good sized arable fields extending to 54.33 acres (21.99 hectares), as shown for identification purposes outlined red on the enclosed plan.
The northern field comprises an excellent sized arable field extending to 44.40 acres (17.97 hectares). Flat in topography, the field is ideally suited for modern commercial arable farming and has been farmed to a high standard by the current tenant for some years under a typical cereal rotation. The smaller field opposite Green Farm totals 9.93 acres (4.02 hectares), enjoys an elevated position with gentle undulation and has also been farmed within an arable rotation for many years.
The land is classified as Grade 3 on the Land Classification Soil Series of England and Wales, being a slowly permeable but lime-rich loamy and clayey soil. There is good access into both fields from the public highway.
Rights of Way, Wayleaves, Easements Etc.
The property is sold subject to and with the benefit of all rights of way, wayleaves and easements that may affect the land.
Viewings
At any reasonable time, with particulars in hand, by arrangement with the Agent first.
Timber, Sporting and Minerals
All sporting rights, standing timber and mineral rights (except reserved by Statute or to the Crown) are included in the sale of the freehold.
Environmental Stewardship Scheme
The land is not included within an Environment Stewardship Scheme.
Boundaries
All boundaries shall be as previously and the Vendor shall not be required to define the same. These are shown for identification purposes only outlined red on the attached plan. Purchasers should satisfy themselves with regard to these as no error, omission or misstatements will allow the purchaser to rescind the contract nor entitle either party to compensation thereof.
The land is registered with the Land Registry under Title Numbers P171322 and SK240207.
Town and Country Planning
The property is sold subject to any development plans, tree preservation orders, ancient monument orders and Town and Country schedules or other similar matters that may be or come into force.
Outgoings
The land is sold subject to any drainage rates and other outgoings that may be relevant.
VAT
Should any sale of the land, or any right attached to it, become a chargeable supplier for the purpose of VAT, such VAT shall be payable by the purchaser in addition to the contract price.
Quotas and Basic Payment Scheme
No Entitlements nor any quotas or contracts shall be sold with the land.
Tenure and Possession
The land is sold freehold with vacant possession, subject to the existing Farm Business Tenancy. Notice has been served, to terminate the tenancy on 30th September 2024. The final year’s rent will be apportioned upon completion.
A copy of the Farm Business Tenancy is available from the Agent.
NOTES
1. These particulars are produced in good faith, are set out as a general guide only and do not constitute any part of a contract. No responsibility can be accepted for any expenses incurred by intending purchasers or lessees in inspecting properties which have been sold, let or withdrawn. Interested parties should rely on their own/their surveyors investigations as to the construction type of the property and its condition. Any distances, and measurements which are given are approximate only. Any plans are indicative only and may not be the same as the transfer plan/s. No guarantee can be given that any planning permissions, building contents or building regulations have been applied for or approved.
2. Under Money Laundering, Terrorist Financing and Transfer of Funds (Information on the Payer) Regulations 2017 we, as Estate Agents, are required to obtain identification from buyers in the form of the photo page of your passport or a photo driving licence. The document must be in date. In addition, we need proof of address in the form of a utility bill with the name and address of the buyer. This must not be more than three months old. We are also under obligation to check where the purchase funds are coming from. September 2023
