* Freehold
* All grassland but historically in arable
* Classified Grade 3
* Lot 2 (edged blue) – 29. 68 acres (12. 01 ha)
* Further 40. 94 (16. 57 ha) acres by separate negotiation
A well - located block of grazing land extending to about 29. 68 acres, with a
further 40. 94 acres available by separate negotiation.
Situation
The land is situated on the edge of the highly sought - after village of
Waverton, within a short drive to the south east of the historic Roman city of
Chester. Both Waverton and nearby Christleton offer an array of local
amenities including general stores, a post office counter, hairdressers, and
public houses whilst Chester provides a more comprehensive offering. The area
is well placed for commuting to the commercial centres of the Northwest, with
Junction 12 of the M53 within 5 miles in turn leading to the M56 and M6
motorway network.
Description
The land extends to approximately 29. 68 acres (12. 01 hectares) in total, all
of which is down to grass. We have been informed that some of the land has,
historically, been farmed with a crop of barley. The land is Grade 3,
according to the Provisional Agricultural Land Classification (alc) (England)
Maps. The soil is classed as “Soilscape 18”, according to Cranfield Soil and
Agrifood Institute. Typically slowly permeable, seasonally wet, slightly acid
but base - rich loamy and clayey soils. Ideally suited to grass production for
dairying and beef but also some cereal production, often for feed.
Method of Sale
Available as a whole or in two lots.
Lot 2 (edged blue)
Extending to approximately 29. 68 acres, this land is accessible by vehicle off
Martin’s Lane, though an existing field gate. The land is flat, comprising
three fields all interlinked, with the majority of the land displaying ridge
and furrows. Suitable for grazing and mowing, the land is capable of being
cultivated back to arable cropping. Water supply via a natural pond.
Tenure & Tenancies
The property is offered freehold with vacant possession upon completion. We
have been informed that the land is being grazed on an informal basis,
following a notice to quit being issued in 2018.
Basic Payment Scheme & Environmental Schemes
The Vendor have made a claim under the Basic Payment Scheme for the 2023 claim
year. As a result of the delinking of bps payments from land use, the
entitlements will not be transferred to the incoming Purchaser(s). The
Purchaser(s) will indemnify the vendors against any breaches of cross
compliance for the 2023 scheme year i. e. Until 31 December 2023. There are no
environmental schemes in place.
**VAT**
Should any part of the sale or property become chargeable for the purpose of
VAT, then such tax will be payable by the purchaser(s).
Fencing
The purchaser(s) are responsible for any fencing requirements. (An area of
land has recently been sold off by the Vendor to the east of the Greenlooms
Farm, and the boundaries and stock - proof fencing are the responsibility of new
owner of Greenlooms farm and shall be installed by the end of October 2023. )
Plans, Areas and Measurements
The plans, photographs and measurements within the sales particulars are
provided for identification purposes only and do not form part of the sale
contract and the purchaser(s) shall be
deemed to have fully satisfied themselves as to the description of the
property and neither the vendor nor the vendors agents will be responsible for
defining the boundaries or the ownership thereof.
Overage Clause
The land will be sold subject to an overage provision where the vendor will be
entitled to 25% of the uplift in value resulting in any use other than
agricultural or equestrian. This will be in place for 25 years. This will be
triggered upon the grant of planning or if any change of use is implemented.
Services
The land does not currently benefit from and service connections. Prospective
purchaser(s) must satisfy themselves as to the availability of services and
future possible connections.
Local Authority
Cheshire West and Chester
Easements, Wayleaves and Rights of Way
The property is sold subject to all existing easements, wayleaves and rights
of way whether specified or not within these sales particulars. Of note buyers
should be aware that a public footpath, “FoulkStapleford FP12” runs along the
eastern boundary of Lot 1 and along the western boundary of the eastern most
field of Lot 2.
Photographs
All photographs reproduced within these particulars were taken in July 2023
and are intended to give only a general view of the land and should only be
relied upon as such.
Sporting, Timber & Mineral Rights
The mines and minerals together with ancillary powers of working are excepted
with provision for compensation in the event of damage caused thereby. The
sporting and timber rights, so far as they are owned, are included within the
freehold of the sale.
Viewings
Unaccompanied viewings of the land are permitted subject to interested parties
registering prior interest with the selling agent. Viewers should have a copy
of the sales particulars to hand when making their inspection.
Directions
Postcodes – CH3 7RX
What3words:
Lot 2 gateway: ///staked. insert. remotest
From Chester head east through Boughton along the A51 turning right at Bill
Smith’s Motorbike Showrooms onto the A5115. At the interchange continue across
onto the A41 turning
left after the bp service station onto Moor Lane. At the crossroads turn left
onto Eggbridge Lane through Waverton and on passing the Eaton Golf Club on
your right, turn right onto Martins Lane where the entrances to both lots are
accessible.
Health & Safety
We ask you to take great care and be as vigilant as possible when making an
inspection of the Property for your own personal safety.

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