LAND AT ASTON-BY-STONE, STONE, STAFFORDSHIRE

LAND AT ASTON-BY-STONE, STONE, STAFFORDSHIRE

LAND AT ASTON-BY-STONE, STONE, STAFFORDSHIRE An excellent opportunity to purchase 289 acres of predominantly Grade 2 and 3 farmland, close to the A34 near Stone in the Trent Valley, Staffordshire. The land lies in a ring fenced block with a central track providing access to most fields south off Aston Lane and the village of Aston-by-Stone. The land broadly divides as 151 acres of arable, 123.5 acres of permanent and temporary grassland and 14.5 acres of wetlands adjoining the River Trent to the east. LAND The farmland is predominantly flat ranging in height from 80 to 85 metres above sea level, generally sloping towards the River Trent on the eastern fringe. The land is classified as predominantly Grade 2 and 3 under the MAFF Provisional Agricultural Land Classification. The soils are predominantly from the Arrow series, described as a deep permeable coarse loamy soil suitable for cereal and vegetable cropping. The lower lying riverside grassland is from the Enborne series a deep stoneless fine loamy and clayey soil which is classified as Grade 4. LOT 1 (Red on plan) Approximately 95.6 acres immediately south of Astonby-Stone comprising of 70.6 acres of permanent and temporary grassland, 25 acres of arable land and river frontage to the River Trent. LOT 2 (Blue on plan) Approximately 189 acres of land to the west of the River Trent, the land comprises 126 acres of arable land, 48.5 acres of grassland and 14.5 acres of wetland/pond areas. LOT 3 (Green on plan) Approximately 4.4 acres of permanent pasture ideal for amenity uses close to the village with road frontage and access to Aston Lane. Offers for part lots or individual fields may be considered. Should the land be sold in separate lots, Lot 2 will benefit from a right of way over Lot 1 along the central access track marked brown, maintenance costs of the track will be split 50/50 to each party. GENERAL INFORMATION SERVICES The vendor has no knowledge of the connection or status of mains services to the land. RIGHTS OF WAY, EASEMENTS & WAYLEAVES The property is sold subject to, and with the benefit of all existing wayleaves, easements and rights of way, public and private whether specifically mentioned or not. Local electricity lines and a gas main cross the land, a public footpath follows the central access track and through the wetland area towards Burston. LOCAL AUTHORITY Stafford Borough Council, Civic Centre Riverside, Stafford ST16 3AQ T: 01785 619000 E: info@staffordbc.gov.uk SUBSIDIES & GRANTS We understand the agricultural land is registered with the Rural Payments Agency. All Entitlements and payments are held and claimed by the tenants, these are therefore excluded from the sale. The current tenants have entered the land into a Higher Level Stewardship Scheme. For the avoidance of doubt, the vendor is not party to this agreements and does not receive any income. The purchaser(s) will be required to continue the agreement should they choose not to renew the current tenancies. SPORTING RIGHTS In hand and included in the sale insofar as they are owned. MINERALS In hand and included in the sale insofar as they are owned. SOLICITORS Eversheds LLP c/o Marie Louise Ludlow, Birmingham +44 (0)845 497 1325 SALES CONDITIONS A non-agricultural development overage will be reserved to the vendor s equivalent to 50% of the uplift in value attributable to the development consented or permitted under the General Permitted Development Order provisions for a period of 50 years. TENURE The land is currently occupied under two short term Farm Business Tenancy agreements, total annual rent 17,716.20. Copy tenancy agreements are available on request summary detail is outlined below: Tenant: Agreement: Current rent: Tenant: Agreement: Current rent: Mr G Clay Farm Business Tenancy Term 1.10.2013 30.9.2015 3 month notification break clause 10,316.20 per annum Mr R Bower Farm Business Tenancy Term 1.10.2013 30.9.2015 3 month notification break clause 7,400 per annum METHOD OF SALE The property is for sale as a whole or in three lots, a deadline for best and final offers has been set for

12 noon Wednesday 4 February 2015; all offers must be made on the prescribed offer form with supporting documentation. Offer forms available on request from the Smiths Gore York office. GUIDE PRICE Lot 1 565,000 Lot 2 1,150,000 Lot 3 35,000 Whole 1,750,000 NEAREST POST CODE ST15 0RX DIRECTIONS Take the A34 north from Stafford heading towards Stoke, after about 2.5 miles before reaching Stone, turn right before the filling station into Aston-by-Stone village via Aston Lane. Continue through the village of Aston-by-Stone for 300 yards, as the road bends to the left turn right past the memorial Oak Tree, the central access track to the land is located through the gate, marked by a Smiths Gore for sale board. VIEWING The land may be inspected at all reasonable times with a copy the sale brochure. Care should be taken with particular note to livestock, open ditches and drains and no damage should be caused to the standing crops. DATE OF INFORMATION Particulars prepared December 2014 Photographs taken November 2014 IMPORTANT NOTICE Any photographs and information are for illustration and guidance purposes only and should not be relied upon as an illustration of the state of the property or otherwise. Items shown in photographs should be considered as not being part of the sale of the property unless specifically stated otherwise, or negotiated direct with the seller. The measurements provided are for guidance purposes only; measurements should be verified by a prospective buyer before proceeding with any purchase, or incurring any costs. Services and appliances have not, and will not, be tested by us. A prospective buyer should obtain independent legal and other professional advice concerning the property and all and every issue relating to the transfer of the legal title in the property to him or her. We will not be responsible for any verbal statement made by any member of staff or any losses that result from such a statement. If you require an opinion regarding an issue relating to the property, please contact us and we will provide this where possible.

Lot 3-4.4 acres Lot 1-95.6 acres Lot 2-189 acres Reproduced from the Ordnance Survey map with the sanction of the Controller of H.M. Stationery Office Licence No. ES100004883 CROWN COPYRIGHT RESERVED The plan is published for convenience only. Although it is thought to be correct its accuracy cannot be guaranteed and it does not form part of the contract. NOT TO SCALE.

Reproduced from the Ordnance Survey map with the sanction of the Controller of H.M. Stationery Office Licence No. ES100004883 CROWN COPYRIGHT RESERVED The plan is published for convenience only. Although it is thought to be correct its accuracy cannot be guaranteed and it does not form part of the contract. NOT TO SCALE.

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