About this property

Detailed Description

THE PROPERTY
The property comprises part of Hemingford Meadow and extends to approximately 26.80 hectares (66.22 acres) of important riverside pasture land as shown coloured pink of the attached plan and represents a rarely available opportunity to aquire part of this unique meadow.

The land is detailed as forming part of the Sutton 1 soil series and is classified as Grade 3 on the MAFF Land Classification Maps.

The property offers a rare opportunity to acquire this species rich meadow with frontage views over the River Ouse and St Ives.

The land is classified as Permanent Pasture, having been used for grazing and hay making purposes. The land is considered to offer Countryside Stewardship and Biodiversity Net Gain (BNG) opportunities. The land is classified as being within Flood Zone 3.

LOCATION
The land is located close to the village of Hemingford Grey and the Town of St Ives and lies approximately 12 miles south west of St Neots. approximatively 15 miles north west from Cambridge, and approximatively 18 miles from Ely

ACCESS
The property benefits from access from Meadow Lane.

GENERAL REMARKS AND STIPULATIONS METHOD OF SALE
The property is offered for sale as a whole by Private Treaty.

TENURE
The freehold of the land is being sold subject to the existing Grazing Licence .

GRAZING LICENCE
The land is currently subject to a Grazing Licence which is due to expire on the 31st December 2023.

STATUTORY DESIGNATIONS
The property is within a Nitrate Vulnerable Zone (NVZ).

PUBLIC RIGHTS OF WAY
All parcels are crossed by one footpath under path number 122/7. There is a permissive path over part of the property. Further details are available from the selling agent.

WAYLEAVES, EASEMENTS & RIGHTS OF WAY
The property is being sold subject to and with the benefit of all rights including rights of way whether public or private, light, sport, drainage, water and electricity suppliers and other rights obligations, easements and quasieasements and restrictive covenants and all existing and proposed wayleaves for masts, pylons, stays, cables, drains, water and gas or other pipes whether referred to in these particulars or not in particular or not.

LAND REGISTRY
The property is registered under the following Land Registry Titles:
CB439236
CB349723
CB334742
CB135267
CB349104
CB349724
CB347922
CB349620
CB349621
CB349618
CB350590
CB334742

DRAINAGE RATES
The land is subject to Environment Agency General Drainage Charge.

SPORTING RIGHTS
The sporting Rights are included in the sale of the property so far as they are owned.

FISHING RIGHTS
The Fishing Rights are included with the sale of the property so far as they are owned. The fishing rights are currently let to St Ives Angling Association.

TIMBER AND MINERALS
The Timber and Mineral Rights are included in the sale of the property so far as they are owned.

BASIC PAYMENT SCHEME
The land is registered with the Rural Payment Agency. No historic BPS payments or Entitlements are included with the sale. The seller has claimed and will receive all income in respect of the 2023 claim.

CROSS COMPLIANCE
The buyer(s) will be required to indemnify the Seller for any noncompliance that results in the penalty or reduction of their payment under the Basic Payment Scheme in relation to their 2023 claim.

ENVIRONMENTAL STEWARDSHIP
The land is currently subject to a Higher Level Stewardship Agreement (Agreement No: AG00510693) which is due to expire on the 30th November 2023.

TOWN AND COUNTRY PLANNING
The property notwithstanding any description contained within these particulars is sold subject to any Development Plan, Tree Preservation Order, Town and Planning Scheme, Resolution or Notice which may or may not come to be enforced and also subject any statutory provisions or bylaws without any obligation on the part of the sellers to specify this.

DISPUTES
Should any disputes arise as to the boundaries or any matters relating to these particulars, or the interpretation thereof, that matter will be referred to an arbitrator to be appointed by the selling agent.

PLANS AND AREAS
These are prepared as carefully as possible by referenced additional OS data and the Rural Land Register. The plans are published for illustrative purposes only and although they are believed to be a correct their accuracy cannot be guaranteed.

ANTI-MONEY LAUNDERING
In accordance with the most recent anti money laundering legislation the purchaser will be required to provide proof of identity and address to the selling agent once an offer has been submitted and accepted (subject to contract) prior to solicitors being instructed.

BOUNDARIES
The buyer(s) shall deem to have full knowledge of all boundaries and neither the seller nor the selling agents will be responsible for defining boundaries nor their ownership.

VALUE ADDED TAX (VAT)
Should any sale of the land or any rights attached become a chargeable supply for the purposes of VAT, such tax will be payable by the buyers in addition to the contract price.

LOCAL AUTHORITY
Huntingdonshire District Council, Pathfinder House, St Mary's Street, Huntingdon, PE29 3TN

HEALTH AND SAFETY
Given the potential hazards we would ask you be as vigilant as possible when making your inspection of the property for your own personal safety.

VENDORS SOLICITORS
Copleys Solicitors
28 High Street , Huntingdon, PE29 3TH
Tel: 01480 456191

POSTCODE
PE27 5HF (Nearest)

DISCLAIMER
Please note the photographs within these particulars detail the entirety of the meadow, but the area being offered for sale is shown on the sale plan as coloured pink.

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VIEWING
Viewing is permitted during daylight hours with a set of particulars to hand, having first registered your interest with the with the Selling Agents, Brown & Co. Tel: 01480 213811

SELLING AGENTS
James Bailey
james.bailey@brown-co.com,
The Fairways, Wyboston Lakes,
Great North Road,
St Neots,
Bedfordshire,
MK44 3AL.
Tel: 01480 213811