Ashton-under-Hill, Evesham, Worcestershire

An opportunity to acquire approximately 42.94 acres (17.39ha) of productive arable land, in a strategic location.


An opportunity to acquire approximately 42.94 acres (17.39ha) of productive arable land, strategically situated on the A46 between Dumbleton Hill and Bredon Hill.
For sale by Private Treaty.

Situation
The land is situated off the A46 between Sedgeberrow and Teddington near to the village of Ashton under Hill. Situated between Dumbleton Hill and Bredon Hill the land is to the south of Evesham and west of Broadway. The M5 is close by which provides access to the wider region.

Directions
Post Code – WR11 7QT

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Description
Extending to approximately 42.94ac (17.39ha) the land is accessed off the A46 via a hardcore track which follows the public right of way and separates the land into two fields. Having been cropped with Winter Barley for the last growing season, the northern half of the parcel is in stubble with the southern half which sits slightly wetter having been tilled.

There is a 4m greening boundary around the cropping area and the land is largely enclosed by mature hedging, with the boundary fronting the road also having post and rail fencing. On the right as you enter the land, there is field midden of clean horse manure.

There is a small reservoir/pond that is situated in the northern corner of the site that may be suitable for irrigation purposes, however this has not been explored in any detail and no guarantee will be given.

In 2005 a planning application (AB/05/01725/AB) for Agricultural Storage for Hay/Straw and Farm Machinery was given prior approval, however, was never built out.

Land Quality and Soil Type
The land is classified as Grade 3 according to the Natural England Regional Agricultural Land Classification Maps. The soil is described as lime-rich loamy and clayey soils and is suited to autumn sown crops and grass.

Designations
The land is classified as Open Green Space and is within a Mineral Safeguarding Area, it is also within sight of the Cotswold AONB.

Services
We understand that there is a mains water connection situated just inside the entrance to the land, currently identified by a small pile of stone blocks.

We are not aware of any other services being connected to the Property, but prospective purchasers should make their own independent enquiries.

Basic Payment Scheme and Environmental Schemes
The land has historically been registered for payments under the Basic Payment Scheme and all delinked payments and entitlements relevant to the land will be retained by the Vendors and will not be available to the Purchaser on completion of the sale.

Tenure and Possession
The land is freehold and vacant possession will be given upon completion. The Property is registered with the Land Registry under title number HW127889.

Ingoing Crop Valuation/Holdover
An ingoing crop valuation will not be required.

VAT
The property is not subject to VAT on the purchase so far as we are aware but reserve the right to do so should further information come to light.

Sporting, Mineral and Timber Rights
The sporting, mineral and timber rights will be transferred with the freehold title where owned.

Nitrate Vulnerable Zones (NVZ) & Flood Zones
The Property lies within a Surface Water NVZ Area and is subject to the usual restrictions.

The southwest boundary of the site is within Flood Zone 2 and 3, however this has been recently re-ditched to protect the land in wet periods.

Overage
The land is subject to an uplift provision for 30% of any increase in value due to development but excluding the erection of one residential dwelling and/or any Equestrian or Livery business. We understand that this will expire in May 2026.

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

We are aware of a single Public Right of Way that crosses the land down the central track.

Local Authority
Wychavon District Council

Viewings
Viewings are possible from the A46 and on foot at any reasonable time during daylight hours.

Plans and Boundaries
The plans within these particulars are based on Ordnance Survey data and provided for reference only. They are believed to be correct, but accuracy is not guaranteed. The purchaser shall be deemed to have full knowledge of all boundaries and the extent of ownership. Neither the vendor nor the vendor’s agents will be responsible for defining the boundaries or the ownership thereof.