SCOPWICK, LINCOLNSHIRE

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FREEHOLD WITH VACANT POSSESSION

Introduction The property comprises three useful blocks of land situated to the south of the village of Scopwick in the district of North Kesteven, Lincolnshire. The land in total extends to approximately 82.18 acres, which is split into three Lots, giving the opportunity to acquire productive arable land, or potential paddock land, for those with equestrian interests. The Seller may be prepared to consider further sub-division of the respective Lots.

Location The village of Scopwick lies approximately five miles to the south of the Cathedral City of Lincoln. The market town of Sleaford lies approximately nine miles to the south.

Description Lot 1 has the benefit of extensive frontage to the B1188 highway, with Lots 2 and 3 being accessed via a right of way (as shown coloured brown on the Site Plan) off both the B1188 and the B1191 highways.

The land is classified as being Grade 3 on Sheet 113 of the Provisional Land Classification Maps as historically published by the Ministry of Agriculture Fisheries and Food.

The Soil Survey of England and Wales identifies the soils as being from the “Aswarby” association with their characteristics described as “shallow permeable calcareous fine loamy soils over limestone, some affected by groundwater” with the cropping stated to be suitable for “cereals, sugar beet and potatoes”.

Basic Payment Scheme All of the land is registered on the Rural Payments Agency Rural Land Register and has been used to activate entitlements under the Basic Payment Scheme. The 2022 claim will be retained by the Seller.

All Lots are offered for sale excluding Basic Payment Scheme entitlements, but these may be available by separate negotiation, if required.

Nitrate Vulnerable Zone The land all lies within a designated Nitrate Vulnerable Zone. For further details visit www.defra.gov.uk.

Tenure and Possession/Early Entry The land is offered for sale freehold with the benefit of vacant possession on completion. If applicable, early entry is available subject to the payment of a double deposit of 20%.

Value Added Tax (VAT) The sale price is agreed on a VAT exclusive basis and the Buyer(s) shall indemnify the Seller for any VAT which may subsequently be payable

Environmental Stewardship - Higher Level Stewardship (HLS) Agreement All of the land is currently in a HLS Agreement with Natural England until February 2028.

Outgoings Environment Agency General Drainage Charge 2023/2024 - £3.92 per hectare.

Easements, Wayleaves & Rights of Way The land is sold subject to all rights of way, reservation of minerals, water, drainage, other easements and wayleaves and all rights of access whether mentioned in these particulars or not.

Plans, Areas and Schedules Plans attached to these particulars are based on the Ordnance Survey National Grid and are for reference only. Buyer(s) will be deemed to have satisfied themselves of the land and schedules.

Viewing The land may be viewed at any reasonable time during daylight hours in possession of a set of these particulars.

Method of Sale The land is offered for sale as a whole or in up to three Lots by Private Treaty (private negotiation). Interested parties are invited to speak to Tori Heaton (07970 126304) of the Selling Agents, or contact the office on (01652) 653669 to discuss their interest.

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Property Description

FREEHOLD WITH VACANT POSSESSION Introduction The property comprises three useful blocks of land situated to the south of the village of Scopwick in the district of North Kesteven, Lincolnshire. The land in total extends to approximately 82.18 acres, which is split into three Lots, giving the opportunity to acquire productive arable land, or potential paddock land, for those with equestrian interests. The Seller may be prepared to consider further sub-division of the respective Lots. Location The village of Scopwick lies approximately five miles to the south of the Cathedral City of Lincoln. The market town of Sleaford lies approximately nine miles to the south. Description Lot 1 has the benefit of extensive frontage to the B1188 highway, with Lots 2 and 3 being accessed via a right of way (as shown coloured brown on the Site Plan) off both the B1188 and the B1191 highways. The land is classified as being Grade 3 on Sheet 113 of the Provisional Land Classification Maps as historically published by the Ministry of Agriculture Fisheries and Food. The Soil Survey of England and Wales identifies the soils as being from the “Aswarby” association with their characteristics described as “shallow permeable calcareous fine loamy soils over limestone, some affected by groundwater” with the cropping stated to be suitable for “cereals, sugar beet and potatoes”. Basic Payment Scheme All of the land is registered on the Rural Payments Agency Rural Land Register and has been used to activate entitlements under the Basic Payment Scheme. The 2022 claim will be retained by the Seller. All Lots are offered for sale excluding Basic Payment Scheme entitlements, but these may be available by separate negotiation, if required. Nitrate Vulnerable Zone The land all lies within a designated Nitrate Vulnerable Zone. For further details visit www.defra.gov.uk. Tenure and Possession/Early Entry The land is offered for sale freehold with the benefit of vacant possession on completion. If applicable, early entry is available subject to the payment of a double deposit of 20%. Value Added Tax (VAT) The sale price is agreed on a VAT exclusive basis and the Buyer(s) shall indemnify the Seller for any VAT which may subsequently be payable Environmental Stewardship - Higher Level Stewardship (HLS) Agreement All of the land is currently in a HLS Agreement with Natural England until February 2028. Outgoings Environment Agency General Drainage Charge 2023/2024 - £3.92 per hectare. Easements, Wayleaves & Rights of Way The land is sold subject to all rights of way, reservation of minerals, water, drainage, other easements and wayleaves and all rights of access whether mentioned in these particulars or not. Plans, Areas and Schedules Plans attached to these particulars are based on the Ordnance Survey National Grid and are for reference only. Buyer(s) will be deemed to have satisfied themselves of the land and schedules. Viewing The land may be viewed at any reasonable time during daylight hours in possession of a set of these particulars. Method of Sale The land is offered for sale as a whole or in up to three Lots by Private Treaty (private negotiation). Interested parties are invited to speak to Tori Heaton (07970 126304) of the Selling Agents, or contact the office on (01652) 653669 to discuss their interest.