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LAND AT BLAKEWAY FARMHARLEY • MUCH WENLOCK • SHROPSHIRE

Prime arable and pasture land extending to approximately 235.34 acres (95.24 ha)

Available as a whole, in 2 lots or as required

Lot 1: 201.22 acres Lot 2: 34.12 acres

FOR SALE BY PRIVATE TREATY

DESCRIPTION & SITUATIONBerrys have been favoured with instructions to offer for sale approximately 235.34 acres (95.24 hectares) of productive arable and pastureland known as Blakeway Farm. Historically Blakeway Farm was an important stop on the coaching route between Shrewsbury and MuchWenlock. Blakeway Hollow, which leads onto Wenlock Edge from the farm, was a busy pack horse route providing access over Wenlock Edge.

Blakeway Farm is a highly productive arable holding that yielded an average of 4.85 tonnes per acre (12 tonnes per hectare) of winter wheatin 2011. The Agricultural Land Classification is Grade 3 and the predominant soil type is Clifton, a slowly permeable, reddish, fine loam overclay. The farm benefits from an effective field drainage system and lies within an Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty located close to theWenlock Edge between Harley and Much Wenlock. Shrewsbury is approximately 10 miles to the north and Much Wenlock is approximately 2miles to the south east.

The land is available as a whole, in 2 lots or as required.

Lot 1 comprises 201.22 acres (81.43 ha) of arable land and includes a general purpose building (50ft x 90ft) constructed of a steel framebeneath a fibre cement sheet roof with a stone floor. In addition there is a water storage tank used for sprayer filling.

Lot 2 comprises 34.12 acres (13.81 ha) of pasture land adjoining the Wenlock Edge.

DIRECTIONSFrom Much Wenlock proceed towards Shrewsbury on the A458. Once out of Much Wenlock proceed for approximately 0.7 miles and, on thedescent down Harley Bank, the access road is located on the left denoted by a Berrys’ For Sale board.

CROPPINGThe arable land has been block cropped in recent years and is currently in winter oats. Previously the land was cropped with wheat in 2011,oilseed rape in 2010 and wheat in 2009.

SINGLE PAYMENT SCHEME ENTITLEMENTSThe land has been registered under the Single Payment Scheme and the 94.27 normal entitlements allocated to the land will be included withinthe sale, subject to the Rural Payments Agency’s transfer rules. The monies arising from the 2012 Single Payment Scheme application willremain with the Vendor.

ENVIRONMENTAL STEWARDSHIPThe land is subject to an Entry Level Stewardship Agreement (Ref No AG00340879) which commenced on 1st October 2010 and expires on30th September 2015. The agreement applies to the Vendor’s entire land holding and the Purchaser(s) will be required to comply with theprovisions of the agreement until its expiry. Further information is available from the selling agents.

SERVICESThe property has the benefit of a private water supply from a borehole located on the property. Water is supplied from the borehole pump to aholding reservoir and on to Blakeway Farmhouse, Blakeway Cottage and a water trough located on neighbouring land. Each supply is fitted witha sub-meter and the water consumed is charged for.

The property benefits from a mains electricity connection. The meter is located within the meter house building adjacent to the storage building.

SCHEDULE OF THE LAND

LAND AT BLAKEWAY FARMHARLEY • MUCH WENLOCK • SHROPSHIRE • SY5 6LT

Field Number Cropping Hectares Acres

SO5898 7644 Arable 12.82 31.68

SO5898 7979 Arable 13.21 32.64

SO5899 5104 Arable 15.02 37.11

SO5899 6621 Arable 11.89 29.38

SO5899 9418 Arable 16.02 39.59

SO5999 3746 Arable 11.50 28.42

Track 0.64 1.57

SO5999 4616 Woodland & Building 0.38 0.94

SO5998 2483 Pasture 12.48 30.84

SO5998 2998 Pasture 1.33 3.29

TOTAL 95.29 235.45

Reproduced from the Ordnance Survey Mapping with the permission of the

Controller of Her Majesty’s Stationery Office. Crown Copyright

(ES10008525). NOT TO SCALE

ACCESSThe property has the benefit of a right of access over the private roadway, which is owned by the National Trust, from the A458. The access issubject to a maintenance liability which is calculated according to user. Further details are available from the Vendor’s solicitor.

RIGHTS OF WAY, EASEMENTS & COVENANTSThe land is subject to wayleaves for overhead electricity apparatus, which passes over the land.

The septic tank for Blakeway Cottage is located within field SO5999 3746.

Blakeway Farmhouse has the benefit of a right of access over the track hatched blue on the plan.

A number of public footpaths and bridleways pass through the land. The land is sold subject to any wayleaves, public or private rights of way,easements and covenants and all outgoings whether mentioned in these particulars or not.

BOUNDARIES, ROADS & FENCESThe Purchaser(s) shall be taken to have full knowledge of the boundaries and neither the Vendor nor their Agents will be responsible for definingany ownership of the boundaries.

PLANNINGThe land is sold subject to any development plans, tree preservation orders, Town & Country Planning Schedule, restriction or notice whichmay come into force, subject to any road widening or road improvement schemes, land charges and statutory bylaws, without obligation on theVendor to specify them.

SPORTING & MINERAL RIGHTSThe mineral rights and sporting rights are in hand and will pass with the freehold.

METHOD OF SALE, TENURE & POSSESSIONThe land is freehold and offered for sale by private treaty with vacant possession upon completion of sale, which is proposed for September2012 following harvest of the existing crops. The Vendor will consider offers for individual fields or specified areas of land.

Should the Purchaser(s) be interested in letting the land or farming the land on a contracting basis the Vendor would be interested in continuingto farm the land on either basis.

GRAZING LICENCEA grazing licence exists in respect of the pasture land which terminates on 30th September 2012.

VIEWINGThe land may be viewed at any reasonable time during daylight hours by prospective purchasers in possession of the sale particulars.

VENDOR’S SOLICITOR Clare Dakin, Company Secretary and Solicitor, Frank Dakin & Son (Unltd), Farm Office, Duddo Estate, Duddo, Berwick Upon Tweed, TD15 2PS.

IMPORTANT NOTICEBerrys, their clients and any joint agents give notice that:-1. These particulars are prepared for the guidance only of prospective purchasers and are intended to give a fair overall description of the property but do not form part of any offer or contract. 2. Any information contained herein (whether in the text, plans or photographs) is given in good faith but should not be relied upon as being a statement or representation of fact.3. Nothing in these particulars shall be deemed to be a statement that the property is in good condition or otherwise, that any service or facilities are in good working order, or that the necessary statutory requirements have been met.

4. The photographs appearing in these particulars show only a certain part and aspect of the property at the time when the photographs were taken. Certain aspects may have changed since the photographs were taken and it should not be assumed that the property remains precisely as displayed in the photographs. Furthermore no assumptions should be made in respect of parts of the property which are not shown in the photographs.

5. Any areas measurements or distances are approximate. 6. They are not authorised to make or give any representation or warranty whatsoever in relation to the property. Purchasers must satisfy themselves by inspection or otherwise. SA9382

Reproduced from the Ordnance Survey Mapping with the permission of the

Controller of Her Majesty’s Stationery Office. Crown Copyright

(ES10008525). NOT TO SCALE