Property Introduction

Property Description

SOLD

at a record price of £43,000

1.858 Acres Estimated of Agricultural Land at Bradley Cross, Cheddar

(TO BE OFFERED AS ONE LOT)
For Sale by Public Auction (unless previously sold)

A single parcel of open agricultural pasture land including an old stone built barn shelter occupying an elevated sheltered position to the south of the Mendip Hills and having panoramic views over the village towards the Axbridge reservoir and the Bristol Channel beyond.

On Wednesday 2nd April 2008
At The Bath Arms Hotel, Cheddar, Somerset
At 7.00 pm


The land consists of a single parcel of agricultural pasture land situated and adjoining Bradley Cross, Cheddar being within ½ mile from the centre of this thriving village

The land has the benefit of direct road frontage to Bradley Cross situated high above the village and having magnificent views over the Axbridge Reservoir and beyond. The land is generally sloping and is classified as grade 3 under DEFRA’s land classification map.

Cheddar is located on the southern slopes of the Mendip Hills and offers many facilities including a wide selection of shops, supermarkets, banks, building societies as well as a modern health centre and chemist. There is excellent schooling at all levels including Kings of Wessex Comprehensive School located in the centre of the village together with a modern community sports complex and a new indoor swimming pool. The surrounding countryside provides for a variety of recreational pursuits including sailing and windsurfing on the Axbridge Reservoir and fine country walks on the adjoining hills which are located in an area of outstanding natural beauty. Cheddar is within easy commuting distance of nearby towns and cities including Wells, Weston Super Mare, Bath, Bristol and the M5 motorway and Bristol International Airport is within approx.16 miles offering regular internal and continental flights.

THE LAND

A single enclosure of pasture land, which includes an old stone built barn shelter measuring 14’x14’ externally, and in total extends to an estimated area of 1.858 acres. The land has direct access from an unmade stone track being located approx 100 metres off the public highway known as Bradley Cross Lane. There is a mains water supply situated in the unmade track adjoining the land. There is a small block built store and also a stone built barn shelter externally measuring 14’x14’ situated in the north corner of the field. The land enjoys particularly fine widespread views over the valley towards the Axbridge Reservoir and beyond to the distant Bristol Channel.

OUTGOINGS
The property is sold subject to all outgoings whether stated in these particulars or not.

SERVICES
The land benefits from an easy connection to a mains water supply, situated in the stone track, however, no other utility services are believed to be connected on site.

SINGLE PAYMENT SCHEME
There are no single payment entitlements established on this land.

RIGHTS OF WAY
We are aware there are no public footpaths over the land.


GUIDE PRICE: £15,000 to £20,000

VIEWING: The land may be viewed at any reasonable time.

TENURE AND POSSESSION
The land is Freehold tenure with vacant possession available upon completion of the purchase.

TOWN AND COUNTRY PLANNING

SALES PRIOR
It is possible that the land may be withdrawn/sold prior to the Auction. It is advisable for interested parties to register their interest with us and it is their responsibility to check with the Auctioneers whether a particular lot will be offered, or it has been withdrawn

LOTTING & RESERVE
It is anticipated that the land will be offered as lotted, but the Vendors reserve the right to sell the property as a whole or in lots privately or to amalgamate, withdraw, sub-divide, alter, add to or amend any lot or part lot prior to the sale. No responsibility can be accepted for any expenses incurred by intending purchasers inspecting land which has been sold, let or withdrawn. The land will be offered subject to an undisclosed reserve and the Vendors reserve the right through their Agents to bid up to and including the reserve price.

THE SALE
If the Auctioneer’s gravel falls to your bid you will be the successful purchaser and there will exist a binding contract between you and the Vendor. Before leaving the room please make yourself known to the solicitors who will provide you with the contract for your signature prior to the exchange of contracts.

WAYLEAVES, EASEMENTS AND RIGHTS OF WAY
The property is sold and so far as required by the Vendors will be conveyed subject to all easements, quasi-easements, privileges and advantages (whether of way, water, drainage, light or laying and maintaining water and other pipes or mains of any nature whatsoever) for the benefit of any other property as the owner, tenants or occupiers thereof now or have been accustomed to use, enjoy exercise. The property is sold subject to all easements and wayleaves of telegraph and telephone poles and stays and wires, electric pylons, poles and cables, water, gas and other pipes (whether referred to in these Particulars or not) at present erected on and passing over or under the land and subject to the Agreements affecting the same (if any) and to the Town and Country Planning Scheme, or County, Local Authority or ant other statutory body affecting the same,

SPORTING RIGHTS
The sporting rights are included with the Freehold if there are any.

BOUNDARY WALLS, FENCES & DITCHES
Neither the Vendor nor the Agents shall be bound to define the ownership of any fence or fences. Prospective purchasers should make their own enquiries as to the ownership and maintenance of boundaries.

AUCTION PACK TO INCLUDE CONTRACT OF SALE
Prospective purchasers wanting a copy of the Auction Pack should contact the Vendors Solicitor direct, Mr Gareth Reynolds, Bartlett Gooding & Weelen, Roley House, Church Street, Cheddar, Somerset BS27 3RA. Tel: 01934 745400. There may be a small charge.

PROPERTY MISDECRIPTIONS ACT 1991
Messrs. Andrew J Hares Estate Agents Ltd for themselves and for the Vendor of the property whose Agents they are giving notice that:-

i) These particulars are set out as a general outline only for guidance of intending purchasers and do not constitute, nor constitute part of, an offer or contract
ii) All descriptions, dimensions, reference to condition, necessary permissions for use and occupation and all other details are given in good faith an are believed to be correct, but intending purchasers should not rely on them as statements or representations of fact, but must satisfy themselves by inspection or otherwise as to the correctiveness of each of them.
iii) All plans, areas, dimensions and measurements are approximate figures only.
iv) Neither the Vendor nor the Auctioneers shall be bound to define the ownership of any boundary fence or fences. The boundary fences have where possible been marked on the contract sale plan from information obtained from the Vendor but no guarantee as to the accuracy of the same is given.
v) Descriptions of a property are inevitably subjective and the descriptions contained herein are used in good faith as an opinion and not by way of a statement of fact, if there are any points of particular importance that need clarifying before viewing, then please do hesitate to contact the office.
vi) No person in the employment of Andrew J Hares Estate Agents Ltd has the authority to make or give any representation or warranty whatsoever in relation to the particulars.