Bayford, Wincanton, Somerset, BA9

Strategic Investment Opportunity with far-reaching views, in all about 20.75 acres. For sale by informal tender.

The land totals approximately 20.75 acres of beautiful gently sloping land. Currently all down to pasture, the grass has in recent years been cut and sold to a local farmer. The land is Grade 3 and a mixture of loamy shallow line-rich soil over chalk and line-rich loamy and clayey soil.

The land provides a number of exciting opportunities to purchase a ring fenced block of land with a wide range of potential uses and investment opportunities.

METHOD OF SALE AND TENURE
The land on Bayford Hill is available as a whole or in 4 lots and is being offered by informal tender with vacant possession on completion. Tenders are to be submitted by 12 noon on Friday 16th August 2024. Please contact the Shaftesbury office for a Tender Form.

LOT 1 – 11.22 ACRES
Lot 1 comprises 11.22 acres of beautiful gently sloping pasture with a mains water supply and trough. The land benefits from far-reaching views east over open countryside towards King Alfred’s Tower.

The land is accessed via a private tarmacked drive which leads to four properties at Bayford Lodge. The drive is privately owned by the vendors and the properties at Bayford Lodge have a right of way over it.
Running along the south boundary, adjacent to Bayford Hill, is an attractive strip of mature woodland.

LOT 2 – 4.81 ACRES
Lot 2 comprises 4.81 acres of secluded and private pasture land, benefiting from direct road access in the southwestern corner on to Bayford Hill. A track from the road leads up to the entrance of the land and a small area of mature woodland.

The land is bordered by mature hedgerows. There is a mains fed water trough in the hedgerow on the boundary between Lot 2 and Lot 1.

LOT 3 – 3.75 ACRES
Lot 3 comprises 3.75 acres of pasture land divided into two parcels, The land can be accessed from the lane running along the western boundary and from Grants Lane.

LOT 4 – 0.97 ACRES
Lot 4 comprises 0.97 acres of pasture adjacent to the Playing Field to the south. The land is accessed from the lane running along the western boundary. The boundary between Lot 3 and Lot 4 is not currently fenced and it will be the responsibility of the purchaser of Lot 4 to erect a new stock proof fence if the Lots are sold separately.

SERVICES
There is a mains water supply to water tough in Lot 1 and a trough on the boundary of Lots 1 and 2. If the lots are sold separately the purchaser of Lot 2 with be responsible for putting in a new sub meter if they wish to have a mains water supply.

OVERAGE
The land will be sold subject to an overage provision for a period of 21 years and for 30% of the increase in value over the agricultural value. The overage will be triggered when planning permission for development (for anything other than agriculture or equestrian purposes) is implemented or, if earlier, if the land is sold with the benefit of that planning permission. Further information is available from the agents.

SPORTING RIGHTS
The land is sold with the shooting and stalking rights in hand.

DESIGNATIONS
There are a number of stunning mature trees including Oak, Beech and Field Maples, on the land which are subject to a Tree Preservation Order, including the strip of woodland running along the boundary with Bayford Hill. Further details are available from the vendor’s agent.

RIGHTS OF WAY AND EASEMENTS
The land is sold subject to and with the benefit of all existing rights of way whether public or private, including wayleaves, easements, covenants, restrictions and obligations whether referred to specifically in these sale particulars or not. The purchaser shall be deemed to have full knowledge of the boundaries and the ownership thereof.

A Gigaclear cable crosses Lot 1 and runs along the boundary between Lots 1 and 2.

There are two footpaths which cross the northern part of Lot 3

BOUNDARIES
If sold in separate lots:
Lot 1 will be responsible for fencing the new boundary between Lots 1 and 2.
Lot 4 will be responsible for fencing the new boundary between Lots 3 and 4.

The land on Bayford Hill is located on the northeastern outskirts of Wincanton with stunning far-reaching views eastwards over the surrounding countryside. The land lies in a sought after and easily accessible location close to the A303 to the south.

Wincanton offers a wide range of shops and facilities, whilst the popular town of Bruton lies approximately 7 miles to the north. The Newt in Somerset, a well known and distinguished hotel and garden is also within easy reach as is Wincanton Racecourse, for racing enthusiasts.

The land is well served by good road and rail transport links, with the A303 to the south providing links to London, the South West and M5. Gillingham and Castle Cary railway stations provide regular services to London





There is a mains water supply to water tough in Lot 1 and a trough on the boundary of Lots 1 and 2. If the lots are sold separately the purchaser of Lot 2 with be responsible for putting in a new sub meter if they wish to have a mains water supply.

From Wincanton head east to Bayford on Bayford Hill. Pass the turning on the left to Hill Close. The entrance to Lot 2 is on the left-hand side opposite the entrance to Devenish Lane.

The entrance to Lot 1 is the next entrance on the left-hand side.

Lots 3 and 4 can be accessed via Penn View.

Nearest Postcode BA9 9NJ

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