LAND EAST OF STILTON PETERBOROUGH

LAND EAST OF STILTON PETERBOROUGH

An opportunity to purchase two parcels of arable land, located close to the villages of Stilton and Yaxley and easy reach of the A1(M). In all 27.619 hectares (68.25 acres) Lot 1: 12.687 hectares (31.35 acres) Lot 2: 14.932 hectares (36.90 acres) Summary Productive arable land Grade 2 Under-drained For sale in 2 Lots by Private Treaty Enquiries Ben Taylor 01223 559459 ben.taylor@bidwells.co.uk Harriet Cross 01223 559136 harriet.cross@bidwells.co.uk bidwells.co.uk LAND EAST OF STILTON PETERBOROUGH CAMBRIDGESHIRE

Introduction The land for sale to the East of Stilton presents an opportunity to acquire two blocks of arable land, in proximity to the A1(M). Available in two Lots, the land totals 27.619 hectares (68.25 acres), as shown coloured pink and green on the sale plan. Situation and Access Lot 1 is located approximately equidistant between Stilton and the village of Yaxley. Access to Lot 1 is off Leading Drove and along a grass track (designated as a Public Bridleway), shown hatched red and hatched brown respectively on the sale plan. The parcel can also be accessed from the south-eastern boundary (although this is currently blocked). Lot 2 is situated to the east of Stilton, with direct access from the public highway (Fen Lane). Directions The Property can be found using the sale and location plans contained within these particulars. Travelling south from Yaxley along Holme Road, take the only right-hand junction onto Leading Drove, along which Lot 1 is located. The nearest postcode to Lot 1 is PE7 3NA. Leaving the A1 at J.16, proceed south along the A1043 from where the parcel is located along Fen Lane. The nearest postcode to Lot 2 is PE7 3SA. The Land The Land is classified as Grade 2 on the former Ministry of Agriculture Fisheries and Food Land Classification maps. The soil is of the Hanslope series being slowly permeable calcareous clayey soils with some slowly permeable noncalcareous clayey soils suitable for winter cereals and come other arable crops and some grassland. Possession and Tenure The freehold interest is offered for sale. The land is farmed in-hand as part of a larger arable operation. Vacant possession will be given upon completion of the sale. Ingoing Valuation In addition to the purchase price, the Purchaser(s) shall pay the outgoing occupier for the following items upon taking possession of the holding, if and when appropriate and in the event a sale completes after harvest 2017: (i) An enhancement payment calculated at 20 per arable hectare per month calculated from 1 October 2017 (or drilling date if late) up to completion; (ii) Stocks of fuel and machinery oil, seeds, fertilisers, sprays including those in store and those applied to the land calculated at cost; (iii) All cultivation and applications (including mole drainage and sub-soiling) carried out at CAAV rates or at specified contractor s rates if greater. Further details available from the selling agents; (iv) Any hedge cutting and ditching carried out at CAAV rates or at specified contractors rates; (v) VAT where applicable at the current rate. The purchaser(s) will not be entitled to make any counter claim for dilapidations or any other matters. The valued sum will be paid for immediately upon taking vacant possession of the holding. The valuation will be agreed between the two valuers acting for the vendor and purchaser respectively, or in the event of the valuation not being agreed at completion the matter shall be referred to a single arbitrator to be appointed by agreement or in the event of a dispute by the President of the Royal Institution of Chartered Surveyors. Interest will be charged at 4% above Barclay s Bank base rate payable on the valuation on taking possession until date of payment. Method of Sale The Property is offered for sale by Private Treaty, in two Lots. Lot 1: 12.687 hectares (31.35 acres) Lot 2: 14.932 hectares (36.90 acres) Cropping Past cropping for the two parcels has been as follows: Lot 1 YEAR CROPPING 2013 Winter Wheat 2014 Spring Barley 2015 Winter Rape 2016 Winter Wheat 2017 Spring Barley Lot 2 YEAR CROPPING 2013 Winter Beans 2014 Spring Linseed 2015 Spring Barley 2016 Winter Wheat 2017 Spring Wheat Environmental Designations Both Lots are located within a Nitrate Vulnerable Zone. Wayleaves, Easements, Covenants and Rights of Way The Property will be sold subject to and with the benefit of all existing wayleaves, easements, covenants and rights of way whether or not disclosed. The Purchaser will be deemed to have full knowledge and have satisfied

themselves as to the provisions of any such matter affecting the Property. According to the Cambridgeshire Definitive Map, a Public Footpath bisects Lot 2, shown hatched purple on the sale plan. Access to Lot 1 is currently partially taken over a Public Bridleway, as shown hatched brown on the sale plan. Lot 1 is crossed by a mains gas pipe. Further details are available from the selling agent. Basic Payment Scheme The land is registered with the Rural Payments Agency. Entitlements to the Basic Payment Scheme will be included in the sale for the 2018 claim year onwards. The Vendors will retain the entitlements for the 2017 claim year. The Purchaser will indemnify the Vendors against any non-compliance from the date of completion until the 2018 claim. Further details are available from the selling agent. Registered Title The Property is registered under title numbers CB179030, CB217475 and CB244459. Timber, Sporting and Mineral Rights Timber, sporting and mineral rights are included in the sale so far as they are owned. Planning The Property is located within Huntingdonshire District Council. The Core Strategy was adopted in 2009 and the Council is preparing a new Local Plan to 2036, with adoption proposed in July 2019. Both Lots are located outside the development boundaries by nearby settlements and within designated open countryside. Interested parties should make their own enquires with regard to planning matters. Local Authorities Cambridgeshire County Council Shire Hall, Castle Hill, Cambridge, CB3 0AP t 0345 045 5200 Huntingdonshire District Council Pathfinder House, St Mary s Street, Huntingdon PE29 3TN t 01480 388388 Additional Information Viewings Subject to making an appointment with Bidwells, the land may be viewed during daylight hours with a set of these sale particulars to hand. Please telephone on 01223 559352 to make an appointment. Boundaries The Vendors and the Vendors agent will do their best to specify the ownership of boundary hedges, fences and ditched but will not be bound to determine these The Purchaser will have to satisfy themselves as to the ownership of any boundaries. Plans, Areas and Schedules Plans attached to the particulars are based upon the Ordnance Survey National Grid and are for reference only. The Purchaser will be deemed to have satisfied themselves of the land as scheduled. Health and Safety Given the potential hazard of a working farm and associated machinery we would ask you to be as vigilant as possible for your own personal safety when making an inspection of the land. VAT In the event that Value Added Tax is or becomes payable in respect of the Property or assets sold, the Purchaser(s) in addition to the consideration will pay to the Vendor the full amount of such Value Added Tax. Photographs The photographs in these particulars were taken in July 2017. Fixtures and Fittings Any fixtures, fittings or equipment shown on the photographs are not necessarily included in the sale. Important Notice These particulars do not form part of any offer or contract and should not be relied upon as statements or representatives of fact. Bidwells LLP has no authority to make or give in writing or verbally any representation or warranties in relation to the property. Any areas of measurements or distances are approximate. The text, photographs and plans are for guidance only and are not necessarily comprehensive. No assumptions should be made that the property has all necessary planning, building regulation or other consents. Bidwells LLP have not carried out a survey, nor tested the services, appliances or facilities. Purchasers must satisfy themselves by inspection or otherwise. In the interest of Health & Safety, please ensure that you take due care when inspecting the property. Bidwells LLP is a limited liability partnership registered in England & Wales (registered number OC344553). Registered head office is Bidwell House, Trumpington Road, Cambridge, CB2 9LD, where a list of members is available for inspection.

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Your ref: Our ref: HIC/RCB/Stilton DD: 01223 559352 E: harriet.cross@bidwells.co.uk Date: As postmark Dear Sir / Madam LAND TO THE EAST OF STILTON, PETERBOROUGH, CAMBRIDGESHIRE We have pleasure in enclosing the sale particulars for 68.25 acres (27.619 hectares) productive Grade 2 arable land situated to the east of Stilton, Cambridgeshire. The land is being offered as a Whole or in two Lots: Lot 1 31.35 acres (12.687 hectares) 265,000 Lot 2 36.90 acres (14.932 hectares) 315,000 THE WHOLE 68.25 acres (27.619 hectares) 580,000 If you would like further information, or to arrange a viewing, please contact Harriet Cross on 01223 559136 or email harriet.cross@bidwells.co.uk. Yours faithfully Bidwells Enclosure Bidwell House, Trumpington Road, Cambridge CB2 9LD T: 01223 841841 E: info@bidwells.co.uk W: bidwells.co.uk Bidwells is a trading name of Bidwells LLP, a limited liability partnership, registered in England and Wales with number OC344553. Registered office: Bidwell House Trumpington Road Cambridge CB2 9LD. A list of members is available for inspection at the above address.