Rectory Road, Whepstead, Bury St Edmunds, IP29

An opportunity to purchase a parcel of Grade 3 arable land extending to 31.43 Acres (12.72 Hectares).


Location
The village of Whepstead is located approximately 5 miles south west of Bury St Edmunds and 12 miles north of Sudbury. The land is located off Rectory Lane.

The Land
This single parcel of arable land is classified as Grade 3 on the MAFF Land Classification Maps. The Soil Survey of England and Wales records the land as Ragdale (712g) soil association, suitable for growing cereals.

Description
The land for sale extends to approximately 31.77 acres (12.86 ha) in total and comprises of 31.43 acres (12.72 ha) of arable land. The remainder of the parcel is designated as scrub, track and woodland. The land has agricultural access off Rectory Road via an agricultural right of way over an access track.

Tenure and Possession
The land is currently farmed on a 1 year Farm Business Tenancy basis, however is available with vacant possession. Possession after all growing crops have been harvested from the 2024 harvest.

Minerals, Timber and Sporting Rights
These rights are in hand and included within the sale.

Environmental Schemes
The land has not been entered into any environmental schemes.

Rights of Way, Easements and Wayleaves
The property is sold and will be conveyed with the benefit of and subject to all rights of way (whether public or private), water, drainage, sewerage, light, wayleaves and other easements, if any, subject to all outgoings or charges connected with or chargeable upon the property whether mentioned herein or not.

Method of Sale
The land is offered for sale as a whole by private treaty. Interested parties should register their interest with the agent’s Bury St Edmunds office providing full contact details including their postal address, telephone numbers and email address (if possible).

Local Authorities
West Suffolk Council: West Suffolk House, Western Way, Bury St Edmunds, Suffolk, IP33 3YU.

Suffolk County Council: Endeavour House, 8 Russell Road, Ipswich, IP1 2BX.

Anglian Water Services Ltd: PO Box 46, Spalding, Lincolnshire, PE11 1DB.

Environment Agency: Cobham Road, Ipswich, Suffolk, IP1 1JE.

VAT
In addition to the purchase price, should any sale of the property or any right attached to it become chargeable supply for the purpose of Value Added Tax, such shall be payable by the Purchaser(s) in addition to any monies to be paid during the course of the sale and the Purchaser shall indemnify the Vendors in respect thereof, including interest or penalty payments. No election has been made to charge VAT on property sales.

Anti-Money Laundering
In accordance with the most recent Anti-Money Laundering Legislation, purchaser(s) will be required to provide proof of identity to vendor’s agents once an offer is submitted and prior to solicitors being instructed.

Postcode
The nearest residential postcode is IP29 4TE.

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Viewing
Strictly by appointment with the agents at the Bury St Edmunds office and during daylight hours. Please contact Graham Ford or Eleanor Pratt.