Pershore, Bricklehampton

Lot 4 spans approximately 43.80 acres, with 32.2 acres of arable land and 11.55 acres of grassland adjoining the River Avon. Classified as Grade II quality, the soil is slightly acidic, loamy, and clayey with moderate to high fertility.

The arable land has been used for conventional arable farming, previously growing potatoes. Lot 4 features good road frontage onto the B4084 Pershore to Evesham road, with a track leading through the arable field to the grassland and River Avon.

A water abstraction licence from the Environment Agency permits spray irrigation from the River Avon, up to 355,000 gallons per day during April to September, though this facility is not currently used. Part of the land is in the Severn and Avon Vales Longdon Marsh Biodiversity Delivery Area, offering potential environmental opportunities. The grassland is prone to occasional flooding due to its proximity to the river. The lot boundaries are marked in green on the attached plan.

Introduction - Poplars Farm comprises an elegant double fronted Grade II Listed Georgian style five bedroomed farmhouse, with two bedroomed annexe set in around 319 acres of predominantly Grade II Arable Land in the Value of Evesham. The farmland is predominantly large level fields which have been farmed in a conventional arable rotation in recent years. The land has previously been used for vegetable production and there are irrigation rights from the River Avon to the north included in Lot 4. The farm can either be purchased as a whole or in 5 separate lots.

The farm can be easily accessed from the B4084, and is perfectly situated between Cheltenham and Worcester, both of which offer an extensive range of facilities. Nearby Pershore is a historic picturesque town renowned for its elegant Georgian architecture and magnificent Abbey. There is a direct train from Pershore to London Paddington in under two hours. Surrounded by beautiful countryside and charming villages, it is popular for ramblers and cyclists. Pershore boasts an excellent range of amenities, independent shops, a thriving social calendar with sports clubs and a theatre, a leisure centre, and numerous welcoming pubs and restaurants.

Lot 4: 43.80 Acres Of Land & Irrigation Rights - The land extends to about 43.80 acres of which about 32.2 acres is arable and 11.55 acres of grassland adjoining the River Avon.

The land is classified Grade II land quality, Soilscapes describes the land as slightly acidic, loamy and clayey soils with moderate to high fertility.

The arable land has been farmed in a conventional arable rotation and was previously used for growing fresh produce including potatoes.

The land benefits from good road frontage onto the B4084 Pershore to Evesham road with a track through the arable field and to the grass field and River Avon.

There is water abstraction available with an Environment Agency licence agreement reference 18/54/17/0130 permitting spray irrigation from the River Avon, not to exceed 355,000 gallons per day (3,500,000 gallons per calendar year) during the months of April to September inclusive. It isunderstood at present this facility is not utilised. Further information is available via the selling agents.

We understand part of the land is shown to be in the Severn and Avon Vales Longdon Marsh Biodiversity Delivery Area which could present environmental opportunities in the future. Further information is available via the Worcestershire Council website. The grassland, due to the proximity of the River Avon, does in part occasionally flood. The extent of the lot is shown coloured green on the attached plan.

The extent of the lot is shown coloured green on the attached plan.

Access - Lot 1 will retain ownership of the access track with users required to make a fixed contribution to the upkeep. For further information please contact the selling agent.

Lot 2, 3, 4 and 5 benefit from gated roadside access as per the A markers on the attached plan. If sold separately no Lot has a right of access across another Lot.

Cottages - The two farm cottages, Poplars Lodge and Oak Tree Bungalow coloured blue and yellow respectively on the plan may be available by separate negotiation at an additional price. For further information please contact the selling agent.

Tenure - There is a Farm Business Tenancy over the land terminating 30th September 2024. The farmhouse annexe is currently let on an Assured Shorthold Tenancy.

Overage - Provision will be made for an Uplift Overage at 35% over a 35 year period from the date of acquisition, based on the increase in value above its agricultural value. Any Overage payments will be triggered by non agricultural / non equestrian or forestry use including as a result of Permitted Development Rights.

Wayleaves, Easements & Rights Of Way - The property is sold subject to and with the benefit of all easements, quasi easements, wayleaves, and rights of way both declared and undeclared.

Site Plans & Boundaries - The plans included in the sale particulars are for identification purposes only and may have been reduced in scale to assist with printing. Purchasers should satisfy themselves as to the extent of the Lot boundaries.

Basic Payment Scheme & Stewardship Schemes - The Vendors have claimed and will retain the BPS delinked payments. Insofar as we are aware the land is not the subject of any Environmental Scheme.

Minerals - The majority of the land in Lot 1, 2, 3 and 4 is included within the mineral safe guarding area for Terrace and Glacial Sand and Gravel in the Worcestershire Minerals Local Plan. Further information is available via Worcester Council website.

Sporting, Timber & Mineral Rights - All rights, if owned, are included in the sale.

Agents Note - Any plans used in the preparation of these details may have been reduced in scale and any interested parties should check the Title Plan before proceeding to purchase.

Important Notice - These particulars are set out as a guide only. They are intended to give a fair description of the property but may not be relied upon as a statement or representation of facts. These particulars are produced in good faith but are inevitably subjective and do not form part of any Contract. No persons within Sunderlands have any authority to make or give any representation.

Health & Safety Notice - Prospective Purchasers should take all necessary care when making an inspection including wearing suitable clothing. Viewings are taken solely at the risk of those who view and neither the Agents nor the owners of the property take responsibility for any injury however caused.

Directions - To locate the property, please enter the following postcode into your sat nav system: WR10 3JT.
The individual Lots are identified by the Sunderlands For Sale Boards.

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