Land at Village Farm, Felmersham, Bedfordshire

Approximately 17.56 ACRES (7.11 hectares) of Arable Land and Woodland
FOR SALE BY PRIVATE TREATY AS A WHOLE

SITUATION
The Property is situated on the edge of the village of Felmersham, in the county of Bedfordshire, and is 9 miles north-west of Bedford. The Property benefits from a rural but accessible location with a current right of access through Village Farm (hatched brown on the cover plan), however there is a potential to open an access directly onto Carlton Road subject to the necessary consents. The Property is situated approximately 2 miles from the A6, which provides good access to the A1 to the east and M1 to the west.

DESCRIPTION
The Property extends to approximately 17.56 acres (7.11 hectares) in total and comprises approximately 11.64 acres (4.71 hectares) of arable land, which is currently within a Countryside Stewardship Scheme, and 5.92 acres (2.40 hectares) of mature woodland which has previously been used for shooting. The Property is bound by a mix of mature hedgerows and trees, with post and wire fencing in parts, which provides good privacy and security. The Property is a single enclosure surrounded by agricultural land and woodland and is suitable for a variety of uses including agriculture and equestrian use, subject to the necessary consents.
The land is Grade 3 according to the Agricultural Land Association Classification of England and Wales. The soil is of the Moreton Series, according to the Soil Survey of England and Wales, which is described as well drained calcareous clayey and fine loamy soils over limestone, in places shallow and brashy. Some deeper slowly permeable calcareous clayey soils.

METHOD OF SALE
The Property is offered for sale by Private Treaty as a whole.

TENURE AND POSSESSION
The Property is offered for sale freehold with the benefit of vacant possession upon completion.

SERVICES
There are currently no mains services connected to the Property. A mains water pipe runs under the Property from Carlton Road to the southern boundary. Enquiries can be made to Anglian Water in respect of connecting a water supply to the Property.

PLANNING AND LOCAL AUTHORITY
The Property is located in the administrative boundaries of Bedfordshire Borough Council.

SPORTING, TIMBER AND MINERAL RIGHTS
The sporting, mineral and timber rights are included in the freehold sale, insofar as they are owned.

EASEMENTS, WAYLEAVES AND RIGHTS OF WAY
The Property benefits from vehicular access through Village Farm which leads off Grange Road, by a right of way over the Seller´s retained land, hatched brown on the cover plan. An electricity pole is located on the southeastern boundary, which benefits from an annual wayleave agreement. An Anglian Water mains water pipe runs across the Property. Further details can be obtained from the Selling Agent, Bletsoes.

The Property is sold subject to and with the benefit of all existing wayleaves, easements and rights of way, whether public or private, light, sport, drainage, water, electricity supplies and any other rights, obligations, easements and quasi easements, whether specifically mentioned or not.

PLANS, AREAS AND SCHEDULES
Plans included or attached to these particulars are based upon the Ordnance Survey Maps copyright reserved. All plans are not to scale.

ENVIRONMENTAL SCHEMES
The Property is currently within a Countryside Stewardship Arable Offer Agreement which includes option AB1: Nectar Flower Mix, AB9: Winter Bird Food and SW1: Buffer Strip on Cultivated Land. Further details can be obtained from the Selling Agent, Bletsoes.

BOUNDARIES
The Purchaser(s) will be deemed to have inspected the Property and satisfied themselves as to the ownership of any boundary, hedge or ditch.

The Seller will contribute financially to a new access being created by the Purchaser off Carlton Road, subject to the necessary consents. Once a new access has been created, the right of access over the track hatched brown on the plan will no longer exist. Please contact the Selling Agent for further information.

VAT
Should the sale of the Property or rights attached to the sale become a chargeable supply for the purpose of VAT, such tax will be paid by the Purchaser(s) in addition to the purchase price.

VIEWINGS
All viewings are strictly by appointment only through the Selling Agent, Bletsoes. Please contact Bletsoes to arrange a viewing of the Property.

NEAREST POSTCODE
The nearest postcode is Mk43 7HJ and the Property can be found more precisely using the what3words mapping system reference of protest.agenda.suave

HEALTH AND SAFETY
We ask you to be as vigilant as possible when making your inspection, for your own personal safety. It is asked that you observe any specific signage on the Property.

MEASUREMENTS AND OTHER INFORMATION
All measurements are approximate. While we endeavour to make our Sales Particulars accurate and reliable if there is a point which is of particular importance please do contact Bletsoes who will be pleased to check the information for you, particularly if you are contemplating travelling some distance to view the Property. Photos taken and particulars prepared in October 2024.