350 acres of productive grade 2 and 3 mainly arable land. claxby manor farm claxby st andrew, lincolnshire, ln13 0jh

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1 350 acres of productive grade 2 and 3 mainly arable land claxby manor farm claxby st andrew, lincolnshire, ln13 0jh

2 350 acres of productive grade 2 and 3 mainly arable land claxby manor farm claxby st andrew, lincolnshire, ln13 0jh Situated within the Lincolnshire Wolds, an Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty Grade 2 and 3 predominantly arable land, small area of permanent pasture Range of modern and traditional farm buildings offering general storage and grain storage facilities Traditional farm buildings offer scope for redevelopment subject to the necessary consents being granted Introduction Claxby Manor Farm comprises approximately 350 acres of farmland which is predominantly undulating situated within the boundary of the Lincolnshire Wolds, an Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty. The farm also has the benefit of both modern and traditional farm buildings offering extensive storage facilities and situated in an elevated position enjoying extensive views over the surrounding Lincolnshire Wolds countryside. The farmland is mainly arable but there is an attractive parcel of grassland adding a high level of amenity to the holding. Most of the farmland is in an arable rotation and is free draining. Situation Claxby Manor Farm is located within the boundary of the Lincolnshire Wolds, an Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty, and surrounds the small hamlet of Claxby St Andrew which is an attractive hamlet surrounded by rolling farmland, interspersed with woodland. Claxby St Andrew itself is situated 3.5 miles from Alford to the north and 15 miles from Horncastle to the west, both of which boast a variety of shops and amenities, well respected schools and public houses. In terms of communications the A158 offers access to Lincoln and the west. LOT 1 Modern and traditional farm buildings together with approximately acres farmland (coloured yellow on plan) The farm buildings and farmland are situated to the south and west of the village of Claxby St Andrew. This part of the farm forms two parcels of farmland, only being bisected by Shaddys Walk.

3 The Farm Buildings The farm buildings are situated in an elevated position within the eastern half of Lot 1. They comprise both a traditional brick U shaped range of buildings around a crew yard offering 9,655 sq ft (897 sq m) of general storage facilities. In addition, the most northerly part of this range includes a grain bin store and reception pit and the buildings have the benefit of attractive architectural features including a series of arches which add to their general amenity. These buildings may offer scope for re-development subject to the necessary consents being granted and they enjoy extensive views over Claxby St Andrew and the surrounding countryside. The more modern range of buildings are situated towards the southern end of this complex offering an extensive range of both grain storage and implement storage facilities. The buildings comprising this range can be described as follows. 1 On Floor Grain Store Steel frame, brick, fibre reinforced cement, cladding and roof with steel sliding doors and concrete drive on floor with below ground laterals together with fan house with fan. 2 On Floor Grain Store Steel frame, brick, fibre reinforced cement cladding and roof, drive on concrete floor with below ground laterals, sliding steel doors and fan house with fan. 3 Implement/Fertiliser Store Steel frame, brick, fibre reinforced cement cladding and roof, concrete floor. 4 On Floor Grain Store Steel frame, fibre reinforced cement cladding and roof, drive on concrete floor with below ground laterals, sliding door and lean-to. Fan house with fan. Total grain storage capacity is about 1,400 tonnes. The farm buildings are easily accessible from the Council maintained highway. The Farmland Lot 1 in total extends to approximately acres being generally free draining Wold land divided into enclosures suitable for the use of modern farm machinery. The Agricultural Land Classification of England & Wales shows the land as being classified as both grades 2 and 3. Soils are mainly classified by The Soil Survey of England & Wales as coming under the Andover 1 series which are described as chalk, well drained calcareous silty soils capable of growing winter cereals and short term grassland.

4 LOT 2 Pasture and amenity land extending to approximately acres (coloured blue on plan) Lot 2 comprises an area of pasture land comprising two enclosures being divided by a stream running in an east-west direction. Access to the land is from the Council maintained highway within the village of Claxby St Andrew via a gateway on the western boundary. The pastureland is generally undulating in nature and is interspersed with a series of mature broad leaf trees. The Agricultural Land Classification of England & Wales show the land as being classified as grade 3. The soils are classified by The Soil Survey of England & Wales as being under the Andover 1 series as described in Lot 1. LOT 3 Arable farmland extending to approximately acres (coloured green on plan) This parcel of arable land is situated towards the north eastern side of the holding and has road frontage on to the Willoughby Road. It comprises an area of 4 enclosures which are accessed via the public highway to the east and are generally level in nature. These fields are in an arable rotation and are described by the Agricultural Land Classification of England & Wales as being grade 3. The soils are classified by The Soil Survey of England & Wales as coming under the Salop series. These are reddish till soils. General Remarks & Stipulations Viewing Strictly by appointment with the selling agent Savills Andrew Pearce, apearce@savills.co.uk, Method of Sale Claxby Manor Farm is being offered for sale by Private Treaty, freehold with the benefit of vacant possession subject to the Contract Farming Agreement (which expires in October 2015), holdover and the lease relating to the sporting rights. Holdover The Vendor requires holdover for growing crops and grain storage post 2015 harvest. Ingoing Valuation If applicable, in addition to the purchase price, the Purchaser(s) will take over and pay for all growing crops, cultivations, stocks and stores at valuation. Payment is to be made upon completion at the figure assessed by the Vendor s valuer based upon CAAV rates or contractor s rates where applicable and invoice costs of seeds, fertiliser and sprays applied plus enhancement value. Information Pack An Information Pack containing details of the back cropping, Land Registry plans, ELS Agreement etc is available from the selling agents on request.

5 Traditional Farm Buildings NOTE - Published for the purposes of identification only and although believed to be correct its accuracy is not guaranteed. Reproduced from the Ordnance Survey Map with the permission of the Controller of H.M. 50.2m Stationery Office Crown copyright licence number Savills (L&P) Limited. Modern Farm Buildings Earth Services The property benefits from mains water and three phase electricity. Contracts and Quotas There are no contracts or quotas included in the sale. Fixtures and Fittings Only those items specifically referred to in these particulars are included in the sale. Nitrate Vulnerable Zone The agent believes the land to be situated within a Nitrate Vulnerable Zone, however the Purchaser is to satisfy themselves in this regard. Boundaries The Vendor and the Vendor s agent will do their best to specify the ownership of boundaries, hedges, fences and ditches but will not be bound to determine these. Purchasers will satisfy themselves as to the ownership of any boundaries. Environmental Stewardship Schemes Areas of the farmland have been entered into an Entry Level Stewardship Agreement (Agreement No. AG ), which is due to expire on 30th June The Purchaser/Purchasers will be required to continue this agreement until the termination date. Basic Payment Scheme The outgoer will register and transfer to the Purchaser(s) all the Basic Payment Scheme (BPS) Entitlements sufficient to match the eligible area of the holding. The BPS Entitlements are included in the purchase price. The outgoer is to make and keep the 2015 claim and is obligated to transfer the entitlements to the incomer post completion. The Purchaser(s) is to indemnify the outgoer for any breach by the Purchaser(s)/Incomer of cross compliance obligations under the BPS prior to 31st December A copy of the Entitlements Statement is included within the Information Pack. Mineral and Timber Rights All mineral and timber rights over the land, where owned, will be included in the sale. Sporting Rights The sporting rights are currently let until February 2016 but would be available to a Purchaser(s) after this date. TUPE It is not anticipated that any staff will transfer to the Purchaser(s) with the sale. Town & Country Planning The property is offered subject to any development plans, Tree Preservation Orders, town planning schedules or resolutions which may or may not come into force. The Purchaser(s) will be deemed to have full knowledge and satisfy themselves as to the provisions of any such matters affecting the property.

6 Overage An overage clause will apply to the farm buildings and land comprising Lot 1 for a period of 25 years with any uplift over the property s current non-agricultural value being shared between the Vendor and Purchaser(s) on a basis. Details of the relevant clause are available from the selling agent. Disputes Any disputes arising out of the boundaries or any point arising in the General Remarks or particulars, schedule, plan or interpretation of any questions, shall be referred to the arbitration of the selling agent whose decision acting as Expert shall be final. The Purchaser(s) shall be deemed to have full knowledge of all boundaries and neither the Vendor nor the Vendor s agent will be responsible for defining the boundaries or the ownership thereof. Wayleaves, Covenants and Rights of Way The property will be sold subject to and with the benefit of all existing wayleaves, easements and rights of way whether mentioned in these particulars or not. In particular we should mention: A) The Candlesby to Trusthorpe gas pipeline runs down the southern boundary of Lot 1. B) A plan within the Information pack shows the rights of way including footpaths and bridle paths traversing the land. VAT Should any part of the sale or any rights attached to it become chargeable items for the purpose of VAT then such a tax will be payable by the Purchaser(s). Plans and Areas Areas and schedules on the plans attached to these particulars are based on the OS National Grid and are for reference only. Purchasers must satisfy themselves of the schedules. Particulars for sale were prepared in April Statutory Authorities and Other Addresses Lincolnshire County Council, County Offices, Newland, Lincoln, LN1 1YL Tel: East Lindsey District Council, Tedder Hall, Manby Park, Louth, LN11 8UP Tel: Vendor s Solicitor Roythornes Solicitors, Enterprise Way, Pinchbeck, Spalding, PE11 3YR - Tom Foottitt Tel: Back Cropping Details Claxby Park N grass grass grass grass grass grass grass grass grass grass Claxby Park S grass grass grass grass grass grass grass grass grass grass Coppins Wheat OSR Wheat Wheat W Beans Wheat OSR Wheat Wheat W Beans Alford Marshalls Wheat OSR Wheat Wheat W Beans Wheat OSR Wheat Wheat W Beans Alford Chattertons Wheat OSR Wheat Vining Wheat Wheat OSR Wheat Wheat W Beans Peas Park Field Wheat OSR Wheat Vining Wheat Wheat OSR Wheat Wheat W Beans Peas Reservoir Wheat OSR Wheat Vining Wheat Wheat OSR Wheat Wheat OSR Peas Roman Camp Wheat OSR Wheat Vining Wheat Wheat OSR Wheat Wheat W Beans Peas Grange Setaside Wheat OSR Wheat Wheat W Beans Wheat Wheat OSR Wheat Raithby S Setaside Wheat OSR Wheat Wheat W Beans Wheat Wheat OSR Wheat NOTE - Published for the purposes of identification only and although believed to be correct its accuracy is not guaranteed. Reproduced from the Ordnance Survey Map with the permission of the Controller of H.M. Stationery Office Crown copyright licence number Savills (L&P) Limited.

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8 Savills Lincoln savills.co.uk Savills, their clients and any joint agents give notice that: 1. They are not authorised to make or give any representations or warranties in relation to the property either here or elsewhere, either on their own behalf or on behalf of their client or otherwise. They assume no responsibility for any statement that may be made in these particulars. These particulars do not form part of any offer or contract and must not be relied upon as statements or representations of fact. 2. Any areas, measurements or distances are approximate. The text, images and plans are for guidance only and are not necessarily comprehensive. It should not be assumed that the property has all necessary planning, building regulation or other consents and Savills have not tested any services, equipment or facilities. Purchasers must satisfy themselves by inspection or otherwise AJP