About this property

Detailed Description

The property comprises approximately 218.66 acres (88.49 hectares) of stillwater lakes, pastureland, scrubland and woodland all contained within a single parcel. The lakes extend to approximately 91.64 acres (37.08 hectares). The property also benefits from two designated car parking areas.

The land offers significant amenity value, with a mix of open water, natural habitats, and rural landscape features that may lend themselves to recreational or leisure uses, subject to the necessary consents.

Boundaries are defined by Station Lane to the north, the River Trent to the east, further lakes and Barton Quarry to the south, and the access road serving both the property and the quarry to the west.

Location

The property is situated between the village of Barton-under-Needwood and Walton-on-Trent, accessed directly off Station Lane. It lies approximately 5 miles south-west of Burton upon Trent and benefits from excellent transport links via the A38, providing convenient access to Lichfield, Derby, Birmingham and the wider Midlands region.

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Services

It is understood that there are no utility services connected to the property. All prospective Purchasers are to satisfy themselves if connections are available, if desired.

Viewing

Viewings are strictly by appointment only and must be arranged through the selling agents. Interested parties are kindly requested not to enter the land unaccompanied, as the site forms part of a working quarry. Prior notice is essential to ensure safe and appropriate access.

VAT

In the event that the sale of the property - whether as a whole, in lots, or including any associated rights - constitutes a chargeable supply for VAT purposes, the Purchaser shall be responsible for paying any applicable VAT in addition to the contract price.

The Vendor has elected to charge VAT on this sale, and therefore VAT will be payable by the purchaser in addition to the agreed contract price.

Other

Access
Access to the property is taken from Station Lane via a private road forming part of the seller's retained land. The purchaser will be granted a documented right of way over this road. The sale is subject to a service charge arrangement, payable quarterly in advance, covering the seller's costs for maintaining and securing the access. This includes:

* Cleaning, repair and maintenance of the access and associated fencing and gates
* Installation and upkeep of gates and CCTV
* Insurance for the access
* Removal of fly tipping

The service charge will be a fair and reasonable estimate, with annual reconciliation based on actual costs.

Common Parts
The Common Parts over which the purchaser will have shared use include:

* The access road
* Fencing along the access
* Gates installed on the access

The seller will retain responsibility for maintaining these areas, with costs recovered through a service charge arrangement as outlined in the Access section.

GENERAL REMARKS & STIPULATIONS

Land Registry Title
The property is registered under the Land Registry and forms part of the Registered Titles of SF529919, SF636458, SF635806 and SF636348 (part).

Fishing Licences
The property is subject to two licences granting fishing rights over parts of the lakes. These licences are due to expire on 31st May 2026 and 15th June 2026 respectively. Both agreements contain provisions allowing for early termination.

Method of Sale
The property is being marketed for sale by Private Treaty as a whole

Services
It is understood that there are no utility services connected to the property. All prospective Purchasers are to satisfy themselves if connections are available, if desired.

Mines & Minerals
So far as the minerals at the property are owned by the seller they will be excepted from the sale but without the powers to work the same.

Sporting & Timber
The sporting and timber rights will be included within the freehold so far as they are owned by the Vendor.

Water Management Plan
Due to the nature of the lakes and associated water features within the property, a water management plan will be agreed between the Vendor and the Purchaser upon completion. This plan will outline responsibilities for the ongoing management, maintenance, and regulation of water levels and flow across the site.

Fixtures & Fittings
All fixtures and fittings are excluded from the sale unless specifically referred to in these particulars.

Plans, Areas & Schedules
These have been prepared as carefully as possible and are based on the Ordnance Survey 1:7500 scale plans. The plans are published for illustrative purposes only and although they are believed to be correct, their accuracy is not guaranteed.

Wayleaves, Easements & Rights of Way
The property is sold subject to and with the help and benefit of all existing rights of way, whether public or private, light, support, drainage, water and electricity supplies and other rights, easements, quasi-easements, and all wayleaves referred to or not in these particulars.

Disputes
Should any disputes arise as to the boundaries or any point arising in the General Remarks and Stipulations or Particulars of Sale, Schedules, Plans or interpretations of any of them, the matter shall be referred to an Arbitrator to be appointed by the Vendor's Agent.

The purchaser shall be deemed to have full knowledge of all boundaries and neither the Vendor nor the Vendor's Agent will be responsible for defining boundaries or the ownership thereof.

Local Authority
East Staffordshire Borough Council
The Town Hall, Burton-On-Trent, Staffordshire, DE14 2EB
T: 01283 508000

Anti-Money Laundering Regulations
In accordance with the most recent Anti Money Laundering Legislation, the Purchaser will be required to provide proof of identity and address to the Vendor's Agent once an offer has been submitted and accepted (subject to contract) prior to Solicitors being instructed.

Viewings
Viewings are strictly by appointment only and must be arranged through the selling agents. Interested parties are kindly requested not to enter the land unaccompanied, as the site forms part of a working quarry. Prior notice is essential to ensure safe and appropriate access.

Vendor's Solicitor
Knights, The Brampton, Brampton Road, Newcastle-underLyme, ST5 0QW
Alison McCracken
T: 01782 338837

Terms

The property is offered for sale freehold, subject to the licences and agreements outlined.