Willsons are pleased to be able to offer for sale 37.53 acres of arable and pastureland situated off Legbourne Lane, Little Carlton, near Louth. The land benefits from being ring fenced with a main road access and a further access via a right of way.
The land is being offered for sale by Informal Tender with full vacant possession upon completion.
For Sale by Informal Tender – Closing Date: 12 Noon, Wednesday 9th October 2024
LOCATION & ACCESS -
The land as edged red on the plan is located off Legbourne Lane in the Parish of Little Carlton. Access into the land is via a main road access into field OS No.1606 and via a right of way as shown as a blue dotted line into field OS No.7006.
TENURE & POSSESSION -
The Freehold interest in the land is being offered for sale with full vacant possession upon completion.
GRADE & TOPOGRAPHY -
The land is scheduled as Grade 3 by the Agricultural Land Classification of England and Wales and the land is level lying.
RURAL PAYMENTS AGENCY -
All of the land is registered with the Rural Payments Agency. The De-linked payment is being retained by the seller.
BOUNDARIES -
The land is clearly demarcated by boundary features, being predominantly mature hedges and ditches. The purchaser is deemed to have full knowledge of all boundaries and neither the vendor nor the selling agent will be responsible for defining the boundaries nor their ownership.
SERVICES -
There are no mains services connection to the land.
UNDERDRAINAGE -
We are not aware of any underdrainage connected to the land.
OUTGOINGS & NITROGEN VULNERABLE ZONE -
Annual drainage rates are payable to the Environment Agency.
The land lies within a Surface Water Nitrogen Vulnerable Zone.
LINDSEY MARSH DRAINAGE BOARD ‘LAND DRAINAGE CONSEN -
Consent was granted on 14th June 2024 for the installation of a culvert between OS Nos. 1606 and 0212 as indicated on the plan. The seller will be responsible for the construction of the culvert prior to completion.
COUNTRYSIDE STEWARDSHIP SCHEME -
The land is included in Countryside Stewardship as a mixed farming offer commencing on 1st January 2022 ending on 31st December 2026 with an annual income of £2,761.96. A copy of the agreement is available from the agents. The seller will transfer the remaining term to the successful buyer.
SPORTING, TIMBER & MINERAL RIGHTS -
Sporting, timber and mineral rights are included in the sale insofar as they are owned, subject to statutory exclusions.
EASEMENTS, WAYLEAVES & RIGHTS OF WAY -
We are not aware of any rights which affect the land. All of the land is sold subject to and with the help and benefit of all existing rights, including rights of way whether public or private, light, support, drainage, water and electricity supplies and other rights, easements, and all wayleaves whether referred to or not in these particulars.
PLANS, AREAS & SCHEDULES -
These have been prepared as accurately as possible and are based on Ordnance Survey Plans and the Rural Land Register maps and although believed to be correct are for guidance and identification purposes only.
VIEWING -
These particulars constitute a permit to view the land at any reasonable time of day. Please take care of any growing crops and potential hazards. Please be aware that you enter the land entirely at your own risk and neither the vendor nor selling agent accept any responsibility for any loss, harm or injury which may occur whilst upon the land.
VAT -
It is understood that the sale will not attract VAT, however, in the event that any of the property is sold subject to VAT, this will be payable in addition to the purchase price.
METHOD OF SALE -
The property is offered for sale by Informal Tender and best and final offers (subject to contract only) should be made in writing upon the attached form (with the terms on the reverse) in a sealed envelope marked “Little Carlton Tender” in the top left hand corner to the Agents: Willsons, 124 West Street, Alford, Lincolnshire, LN13 9DR or by email to w.mountain@willsons-property.co.uk, subject “Little Carlton Tender” To arrive no later than 12 noon, Wednesday 9th October 2024.
•It is the responsibility of potential purchasers to ensure that post and email submissions have been received by the agent.
•All offers should be stated in £ sterling and it is recommended that offers are made for an odd figure to avoid the possibility of duplicate bids.
•Escalating offers or offers made by reference to other offers will not be accepted.
•The vendor does not undertake to accept the highest or indeed any particular offer.
•The purchaser will be required to provide proof of funds.
•The purchaser will be expected to exchange contracts and complete the purchase without any undue delay.
LOCAL AUTHORITIES -
Lincolnshire County Council
Newlands, Lincoln, LN1 1YW – Tel: 01522 552222
East Lindsey District Council
The Hub, Mareham Road, Horncastle, Lincolnshire, LN9 6PH – Tel: 01507 601111
Environment Agency
Ceres House, Searby Road, Lincoln, LN2 4DW – Tel: 0370 850 6506
ANTI MONEY LAUNDERING -
In accordance with the most recent Anti Money Laundering legislation the purchaser will be required to provide proof of identity and proof of funds to the selling agent once an offer has been submitted and accepted (subject to contract) prior to solicitors being instructed.
SCHEDULE -
For schedule of areas please see attached Particulars of Sale.