FOR SALE LAND AT CHAPMORE END, HERTFORD

An opportunity to acquire

approximately 72.98 hectares

(180.36 acres) of attractive east

Hertfordshire agricultural land,

some with development prospects

(STPP), surrounding the village of

Chapmore End, near Hertford.

• Available as a whole or in seven

lots

• Entitlements for Basic Payment

are included with the land

• For sale by Private Treaty

• Offered with Vacant Possession

on completion

Enquiries

Edward Jenner MRICS

45 Grosvenor Road

St Albans

Hertfordshire AL1 3AW

01727 223902

edward.jenner@bidwells.co.uk

bidwells.co.uk

LAND AT CHAPMORE END NEAR HERTFORD

HERTFORDSHIRE

SCHEDULE OF FIELD PARCELS

Lot Approximate Area Description BPS Entitlements

Lot 1 2.60 hectares (6.43 acres) Arable land planted to winter barley

5.03 hectares

2.42 hectares (5.98 acres) Permanent pasture

Lot 2 3.36 hectares (8.31 acres) Arable land planted to winter barley

5.04 hectares

1.66 hectares (4.09 acres) Permanent pasture

Lot 3

13.51 hectares (33.38 acres) Arable land planted to winter barley

38.28 hectares 11.33 hectares (28.00 acres) Arable land planted to winter barley

14.12 hectares (34.90 acres) Arable land planted to winter barley

Lot 4 5.10 hectares (12.59 acres) Arable land planted to winter barley with circa. 0.11 hectares (0.27 acres) of scrub

5.08 hectares

Lot 5 8.87 hectares (21.92 acres) Arable land planted to winter barley 8.86 hectares

Lot 6 9.67 hectares (23.91 acres) Arable land planted to winter barley 9.67 hectares

Lot 7 0.34 hectares (0.85 Acres) Permanent pasture None

TOTAL 72.98 HECTARES (180.36 ACRES) 71.96 HECTARES

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45 Grosvenor Road, St Albans, AL1 3AW01727 223900 - bidwells.co.uk

1:6,000 15/05/2017TL 3316@ A3 B.14,009

LegendLot 1 - Area: 5.02ha (12.41ac)

Lot 2 - Area: 5.02ha (12.40ac)

Lot 3 - Area: 38.96ha (96.27ac)

Lot 4 - Area: 5.10ha (12.59ac)

Lot 5 - Area: 8.87ha (21.92ac)

Lot 6 - Area: 9.67ha (23.91ac)

Lot 7 - Area: 0.34ha (0.85ac)

Area: 0.111ha (0.27ac)

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Introduction

The land at Chapmore End consists of seven lots of

arable land and pasture, extending to a total area of

72.98 hectares (180.36 acres). Each lot lies in close

proximity to the village of Chapmore End and has

direct access from a public highway. The land is

shown with colour on the Plan (for identification

purposes only).

Much of the land adjoins the developed boundary of

Chapmore End village offering long term planning

potential (subject to all necessary consents).

The land is Grade III, classified as the Hanslope

Series and described as freely draining slightly acid

but base-rich soils in the Soil Survey of England and

Wales.

Situation

The land is located in east Hertfordshire, in an area

characterised by undulating agricultural land and

villages. The majority is situated off Westmill Road the

A602, being 2.5 miles north of Hertford and 2 miles

north west of Ware.

The land has good access to the main highway

network, with Junction 7 of the A1 (M) located 8.5

miles to the north west and the A10 being just 1.5

miles to the south.

Description

Lot 1 – Guide Price £100,000

As shaded purple on the Plan. This lot extends to 5.02

hectares (12.41 acres) of agricultural land, consisting

of 2.60 hectares (6.43 acres) of arable land and 2.42

hectares (5.98 acres) of permanent pasture. Each

field has a separate access to the public highway.

Lot 2 – Guide Price £100,000

As shaded yellow on the Plan. This lot extends to 5.02

hectares (12.40 acres) of agricultural land, consisting of

3.36 hectares (8.31 acres) of arable land and 1.66

hectares (4.09 acres) of permanent pasture.

This lot has a single access off Westmill Road the

A602. A public footpath crosses the pasture field

running along the bank of the River Rib.

Lot 3 – Guide Price £850,000

As shaded pink on the Plan. This lot consists of 38.96

hectares (96.27 acres) of arable land split over three

fields with access to Chapmore End Road. This lot is

crossed by a public footpath which runs from

Chapmore End to Tonwell.

Lot 4 – Guide Price £150,000

As shaded green on the Plan. This lot consists of 5.10

hectares (12.59 acres) of arable land with direct access

off Chapmore End Road.

This lot offers the most opportunity for future

development (subject to all the necessary consents).

Part of the land, shown hatched blue on the

enlargement, will be sold subject to an overage

agreement; with the Vendor entitled to 50% of any uplift

in value resulting from non-agricultural development for

a period of 25 years.

Lot 5 – Guide Price £225,000

As shaded orange on the Plan. This lot consists of 8.87

hectares (21.92 acres) of arable land with direct road

access to the public highway.

Lot 6 – Guide Price £215,000

As shaded red on the Plan. This lot consists of 9.67

hectares (23.91 acres) of arable land with direct access

off Chapmore End Road.

Lot 7 – Guide Price £30,000

As shaded light green on the Plan. The lot consists

0.34 hectares (0.85 acres) of permanent pasture with

direct road access to the public highway.

This lot is suitable for equestrian or a range of

alternative uses (subject to the necessary consents).

A public footpath runs along the south and west

boundaries of this lot.

Basic Payment Scheme

The farmland is registered with the Rural Payments

Agency for the Basic Payment Scheme and all the

Non-SDA Entitlements, as shown in the Schedule of

Field Parcels, will be included within the sale.

The claim for the current year will be retained by the

current occupier and the Vendor agrees to use

reasonable endeavours to transfer the entitlements for

future Basic Payment to the Purchaser.

Mines and Minerals

The Vendor will reserve ownership of the mines and

minerals but without the right to work such.

Wayleave, Easements, Covenants

The property is offered for sale subject to and with the

benefit of all existing wayleaves, easements, quasi-

easements, rights of way, covenants and restrictions

whether mentioned in these particulars or not.

Part of Lot 1 is subject to a Deed of Grant dated 13th

January 1940 to the benefit of The Lee Conservatory

Catchment Board – copy available on request.

Part of Lot 3 is subject to a lease to British Gas PLC

dated 18th February 1988 for the Transformer Rectifier

Kiosk– copy available on request.

Part of Lots 3 & 5 are subject to the Deed of Grant dated 18th July 1969 to the benefit

of the Eastern Gas Board – copy available on request.

Part of Lot 1 is subject to a Wayleave Consent dated 1st December 1981 to the

benefit of BT – copy available on request.

There are a number of other matters registered on the Title affecting the land. A

brief overview by the Vendor’s Solicitor has not indicated that any of these will cause

material detriment to the use of the land for agriculture, but all interested parties

should make their own enquiries in this regard.

Planning

The Land is located within East Herts Local Authority of Wallfields, Pegs Lane,

Hertford, SG13 8EQ T: 01279 655261. The land is located within the Green Belt

with the exception of Lot 3 which is in a Rural Area.

Method of Sale

The land is being offered for sale as a whole or in seven lots by Private Treaty. The

land is offered with Vacant Possession on completion subject to a right of holdover

for the growing crops to be harvested. Equally, depending on the date of completion

of the sale, an ingoing valuation of the growing crops may be required.

VAT

Value Added Tax is payable in respect of the Property and the Purchaser(s) will pay

to the Vendors the full amount of such Value Added Tax.

Boundaries

The Vendor and Vendor’s Agent will do their best to specify the ownership of the

boundary hedges, fences and ditches but will not be bound to determine these.

Photographs

The photographs in these particulars were taken in April 2016.

Viewings

All parcels of land can be viewed from the gateways off the public highway, or any

of the footpaths that cross the land, with the nearest postcode being SG12 0HF.

Access to the land on foot can be arranged strictly by appointment with the Vendor’s

Agent Bidwells on 01727 223902. Please take due care for your own personal

safety when inspecting the Property which, for the avoidance of doubt, must be by

prior appointment.

Important Notice These particulars do not form part of any offer or contract and should not be relied upon as statements or representatives of fact. Bidwells LLP has no authority to make or give in writing or verbally any representation or warranties in relation to the property. Any areas of measurements or distances are approximate. The text, photographs and plans are for guidance only and are not necessarily comprehensive. No assumptions should be made that the property has all necessary planning, building regulation or other consents. Bidwells LLP have not carried out a survey, nor tested the services, appliances or facilities. Purchasers must satisfy themselves by inspection or otherwise. In the interest of Health & Safety, please ensure that you take due care when inspecting the property.

Bidwells LLP is a limited liability partnership registered in England & Wales (registered number OC344553). Registered head office is Bidwell House, Trumpington Road, Cambridge, CB2 9LD, where a list of members is available for inspection

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