Farm for sale

Roman Road, Burcott, Hereford HR1

The land is divided into four lots, each edged by different colours on the plan. Lot 1 is predominantly Grade 2 in the Land Classification series and includes a sizeable pond and approximately 3.66 acres of woodland or scrub adjacent to the railway line. Lots 1,2, and 4 have been used for arable farming for many years, including crops like potatoes, with this year's crop being winter wheat. Lot 3 is sloping permanent pasture offering southerly views over the city.

Situation

The land is situated on the northern fringe of Hereford city and is divided into four Lots. All four Lots adjoin each other situated just north of the Roman Road to the west of the railway line
opposite Vertu Volkswagen. Lot 1,3, and 4 haveaccess off Munstone-Shelwick Lane. Lot 2 is accessed off Roman Road. A culvert across the watercourse interconnects Lot 1 and 2. A location
plan forms part of the sale details. For Sale boards will identify the Lots.

Description

The land is divided into four lots as edged by different colours on the plan. Lot 1 shows as predominantly Grade 2 in the Land Classification series. Lots 1,2, and 4 have been in arable
rotation for many years including potatoes. There is a sizeable pond in Lot 1 and about 3.66 acres of wood/scrub against the railway line. Thisyear’s crop has been winter wheat. Lot 3 is
sloping permanent pasture with southerly views over the city.

Services

There are no mains services connected.

Tenure

Freehold with vacant possession on completion.

Boundaries

The boundaries between the Lots, if sold separately, will be the centre of the watercourses as will be the western boundary of Lot 1. The future adjoining owners will have the right to
maintain the watercourse at their own expense. The future ownership of other boundary hedges between Lot 1 and Lot 3 are identified by the inward facing T Marks on the plan in these details.

Rural Payments Agency

We understand that the land is registered with the Rural Payments Agency. The delinked payments under the Basic Payment Scheme are reserved to the vendors. The land is not currently
within an environmental scheme, but the opportunity exists.

Sporting, Timber & Mineral Rights

All standing timber, mineral and sporting rights, if they are owned, are included in the sale.

Wayleaves, Easements & 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 public footpath is known to cross Lots 1,3, and 4. Power lines cross Lot 1. There is a drainage right for a neighbouring property on part of Lot 2.

Planning

No planning enquiries have been made.

Contaminants

Neither the Vendors nor the Agents accept liability for any contaminants on the property.

Guide Prices

Whole: £1,260,000
Lot 1: £950,000
Lot 2: £150,000
Lot 3: £100,000
Lot 4: £ 60,000

Overage

Provision will be made for Uplift Overage at 40% of the increase in value for a period of fifty years from the date of acquisition. Any Overage payments will be triggered by the change of use
or development of the land other than for agricultural or equestrian purposes.

Provision Will Be Made For Uplift Overage At 40%

The property is being offered for sale as a whole or in four separate Lots by Formal Tender. The Tender is legally binding.
The Vendors reserve the right not to accept the highest, or indeed any offer. The Vendors reserve the right to accept an offer prior to the Tender date.
The Tender document should be signed by the proposed Purchaser(s) stating the proposed purchase price and should include a deposit cheque of 10% of the purchase price and a completed Land Registry Identity Form (ID1). The tenders and proof of identity are to be received at the office of Sunderlands, Offa House, St Peters Square, Hereford, HR1 2PQ by 12 noon on Thursday 24th October 2024. Envelopes must be marked “Tender for land at Burcott Farm ref Peter Kirby”. The deposit cheque should be made payable to ‘T A Matthews Solicitors Limited’.
All unsuccessful bidders will have their deposit cheque(s) returned and unsuccessful Contracts and documentation will be destroyed.

Vendors Solicitors

T A Matthews Solicitors
Broadway House, 32-35 Broad Street, Hereford
HR4 9AR fao Trudie Nicholas
Tel: Email: U

Contract

A copy of the Contract, any Special Conditions of Sale and the legal pack will be available for inspection at both the Agents and the Solicitors Offices some seven days prior to the Tender date. The Contract is not available to take away or be photocopied. On request the Vendors’ Solicitors will distribute a Contract pack but reserve the right to charge a nominal amount for doing so. To request the legal pack please email the solicitor and identify for which Lot: Please make any further enquiries directly to the Vendors’ Solicitors.
Purchasers will deem to have bid based on the Contract and such conditions, whether or not they have inspected them.

Directions

From Hereford take the A465 (Aylestone Hill) north out of Hereford, then at the roundabout after Legges take the first exit on to the A4103 (Roman Road), continue over the railway bridge
where Lot 2 is situated on your right hand side immediately afterwards. For the other lots take the next right turn up Munstone Road then at the cross roads turn right where the accesses to Lots
1,3, and 4 are indicated on the right hand side by the For Sale Boards.

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 land and take care when parking.

Health & 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.

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.

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.

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. We understand that the utility searches are being undertaken by the Vendor and will be available via the Contract package, however potential Purchasers may wish to make their own enquiries.

Local Authority & Public Utilities

Herefordshire Council, Plough Lane, Hereford, HR4 0LE. Welsh Water Dwr Cymru, Pentwyn Road, Nelson, Treharris, CF46 6LY National Grid, Toll End Road, Tipton, DY4 0HH