Harton, Nr Church Stretton, Shropshire

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The land is situated in the rolling unspoilt countryside within the Shropshire Hills Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty (AONB), between the renown Ape Dale and Wenlock Edge. It lies within conveniently sized enclosures, suitable for livestock grazing, arable production and machinery cultivations, extending in total to approximately 86.54 acres (35.02 hectares). It offers productive blocks of level to gently sloping and undulating arable land and improved permanent pasture. There is a small area of mature broadleaf woodland incorporated into Lot 1 on the northern boundary, whilst Lots 2 and 3 borders Harton Wood forming part of the Wenlock Edge, providing shelter and biodiversity.

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The land is bound by mature hedgerows and stockproof fences boundaries with direct access onto the council-maintained highway leading from the village of Ticklerton towards the hamlets of Harton and Westhope. The land has been currently used for arable and livestock production, capable of producing plentiful crops and good quality livestock with excellent stocking capabilities, within this renowned farming area. The land leads itself to a variety of uses including agriculture, amenity, equestrian, tourism and offers future opportunities for investment in natural capital, carbon sequestration and biodiversity.

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This land is classified as Grade 3 to 4 and may support a wide range of arable cropping to include root and cereal crops, generating plentiful yields, subject to necessary screening and consents. Harton is a small rural hamlet approximately 5 miles from the scenic market town of Church Stretton often referred to as Little Switzerland, which is ideally placed midway between the county town of Shrewsbury and the renowned historic town of Ludlow. The town has direct access to 20 square miles of National Trust owned land known as the Long Mynd. The town offers a comprehensive range of everyday and specialist shops with a full range of facilities including schools, library, public houses and restaurants. There is a mainline railway station with connections to London and a dual carriageway link at Shrewsbury to the national motorway system.

UPON KIND INSTRUCTIONS OF MR ANDREW PERKINS

LOT 1 – APPROXIMATELY 25.23 ACRES (10.21 HA) OF ARABLE LAND & WOODLAND

The land has been utilised for arable production and is currently laid to temporary grass, having grown a wide range of crops with its recent rotation including winter wheat, oats and maize. It is in one enclosure, extending in total to approximately 24.06 acres (9.74 hectares) with a small area of mature broadleaf woodland amounting to approximately 1.17 acres (0.47 hectares) in a ring fence, as shown delineated red on the attached plan. It offers a productive block of level land suitable for arable and livestock production, bound by mature hedgerows and trees providing shelter and biodiversity, with good road frontage access onto the council-maintained highway leading from the village of Ticklerton towards the hamlet of Harton. There are currently no water provisions in situ, however, there is mains supply nearby, if required.

LOT 2 – APPROXIMATELY 19.92 ACRES (8.06 HA) OF PASTURELAND

The land is laid to permanent pasture, in one enclosure, having an unmetered mains water supply, extending in total to approximately 19.92 acres (8.06 hectares) in a ring fence, as shown delineated green on the attached plan. It offers a productive block of gently sloping improved permanent grassland bound by mature hedgerows and trees providing shelter and biodiversity. It offers good road frontage access onto the council-maintained highway leading from the hamlet of Harton to Westhope. The land has been currently used for grazing livestock and leads itself to a variety of uses including agriculture, amenity, equestrian, tourism and offers future opportunities for investment in natural capital, carbon sequestration and biodiversity. The land also benefits from a fixed handling system and cattle crush near the access, ideally positioned for loading. It has the potential for grassland conservation practices.

UPON KIND INSTRUCTIONS OF MR NEIL PERKINS

LOT 3 – APPROXIMATELY 42.56 ACRES (17.22 HA) OF ARABLE AND PASTURELAND

The land is laid to temporary and permanent grass, in two enclosures, having an unmetered mains water supply, extending in total to approximately 42.56 acres (17.22 hectares) in a ring fence, as shown delineated blue on the attached plan. It offers a productive block of gently sloping arable and improved pasture bound by mature hedgerows and trees providing shelter and biodiversity, with good road frontage access onto the council-maintained highway leading from the village of Ticklerton towards the hamlet of Harton. The land has been currently used for arable and grazing livestock, with the potential of mowing, leading itself to a variety of uses including agriculture, amenity, equestrian, tourism and offers future opportunities for investment in natural capital, carbon sequestration and biodiversity.

SPORTING RIGHTS

These are held by a third party and will not pass with the sale of the freehold.

MINERAL RIGHTS

These are in hand and will pass with the sale of the freehold.

TIMBER

All standing timber is included in the sale.

RURAL PAYMENT AGENCY & POLICY

The land is registered with the Rural Payments Agency. There is no environmental or countryside stewardship agreements upon the land.

TENURE

We have been informed that the property is freehold. Vacant possession will be given on completion.

UPLIFT CLAUSE

The land is being offered for sale subject to an uplift clause (excluding agricultural) stating that if within 25 years from the purchase date the buyer develops the land or obtains planning permission for such, 50% of any increase in value is payable to the current seller.

FIXTURES AND FITTINGS

Those items mentioned in the sale particulars are included in the freehold sale. All other fixtures and fittings and furnishings are expressly excluded.

EASEMENTS, WAYLEAVES AND RIGHTS OF WAY

The property is offered subject to, and with the benefit of, any rights-of-way both public and private, all wayleaves, easements and other rights whether or not specifically referred to.

TOWN AND COUNTRY PLANNING

The property is offered subject to any development plans, tree preservation orders, ancient orders, public rights-of-way, town planning schedules, or resolutions which may be or may come into force. The purchaser(s) will be deemed to have full knowledge of these and have satisfied themselves as to the effects such matters have on the property.

GUIDE PRICE

£12,000 - £14,000 per acre

AUTHORITIES

Shropshire Council: Rural Payment Agency:

PLANS, AREAS AND SCHEDULES

These are based on Ordnance Survey and are for reference only. They have been checked and compiled by the vendor’s agents and the purchaser(s) shall be deemed to have satisfied themselves as to the description of the property. Any error or misstatement shall not annul a sale or entitle any party to compensation in respect thereof.

BOUNDARIES, ROADS AND FENCES

The purchaser(s) shall be deemed to have full knowledge of the boundaries and neither the Vendor nor the Vendors agents will be responsible for defining the boundaries of ownership thereof.

DIRECTIONS

From Craven Arms, proceed north along the A49 towards Church Stretton, just before Marshbrook turn right towards Acton Scott. Proceed along this road to the village of Ticklerton. In Ticklerton turn right towards Eaton, before turning right at the staggered crossroads. Lot 1 can be found on the right-hand side of this road. Lot 2 and 3 can be found on the left-hand side of the road a little further along.

METHOD OF SALE

The property is offered for sale in three lots, by Informal Tender (unless previously sold). The tender forms will be available from the Vendor’s agents. Tenders close Friday 6th September at 12 noon. Tenders are to be delivered to; McCartneys LLP, Corvedale Road, Craven Arms, Shropshire, SY7 9NE marked “Tender – Land at Harton”. The Vendor reserves the right not to accept the highest, or indeed, any offer. The Vendor reserves the right to accept offers prior to the tender date.

VIEWING & HEALTH AND SAFETY

Strictly by appointment through the selling agents. The agents advise all prospective purchasers when viewing the property to take due care.

ANTI MONEY LAUNDERING

The successful purchaser should please provide a photographic form of ID such as driver’s licence or passport, and a utility bill or bank statement confirming their home address.