About this property

Detailed Description

A productive block of agricultural land comprising useful arable fields and an attractive set of traditional pasture fields extending in total to 66.60 acres (26.97 hectares) or thereabouts.

The fields are situated close to the village of Houghton on the Hill with frontage to Stretton Lane.

The land has been well farmed by the seller for many years and has produced quality crops of cereals and excellent grazing pastures for livestock.

Field No. Description Hectares Acres
Lot 1
4611 Pasture 0.67 1.65
5205 Pasture 2.07 5.11
5190 Pasture 1.52 3.75
5994 Pasture 0.97 2.39
Total 5.23 12.90

Lot 2
5366 Arable 1.87 4.62
7261 Arable 6.95 17.17
7523 Arable 7.57 18.70
8401 Woodland 0.16 0.39
8709 Arable 5.19 12.82
Total 21.74 53.70

Totals 26.97 66.60

The property is sold subject to and with the benefit of all Rights of Way, Easements and Wayleaves, whether mentioned or not.
There are overhead electricity lines with poles crossing Lot 1.
There is a public footpath passing through Lot 1.

Growing crops and cultivations - The Seller reserves the right to charge for costs incurred for labour, cultivations and inputs in establishing and growing any crops on the land prior to completion.

Plans and particulars - These are believed to be correct but their accuracy is not guaranteed and no claim can be admitted for any errors or discrepancies.

Should any dispute arise between the Vendor and the Purchasers upon any point whatsoever (not involving a question of law) arising out of the Remarks and Stipulations, Particulars or Plan, or as to the interpretation thereof, the matter in dispute shall not annul the sale but shall be referred to the Arbitration of the Vendor's Agents whose decision shall be final and binding on all parties to the dispute, and in every such arbitration the Vendor's Agents shall decide how the cost of such reference shall be borne.

In accordance with the most recent Money Laundering legislation, the Purchaser(s) will be required to provide proof of identity and address to the Vendors' Agent once an offer has been submitted and accepted (Subject to Contract) prior to Solicitors being instructed.

Location

The land is located approximately 1/2 mile south of Houghton on the Hill and 4 miles east of Leicester.

Services

There are no mains services connected. The pasture fields in Lot 1 are served by spring fed watering troughs.

Viewing

Viewing is permitted during daylight hours with a set of these sale particulars in hand, having previously contacted the Selling Agent. No vehicles to be taken on the land.

Other

The Sellers will reserve an Overage of 30% of any increase in value as a result of planning permission being granted within 35 years for a use other than agriculture or equestrian.