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.