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Aychley, Market Drayton, Shropshire

Guide Price
£1,210,000
McCartneys LLP, Ludlow
PROPERTY TYPE

Farm Land

SIZE

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Description

A unique opportunity to acquire 119.6 acres of highly productive and
Versatile agricultural land set within the rural and picturesque Shropshire
Countryside yet within easy reach of the trunk roads leading to major
county towns .
FOR SALE BY INFORMAL TENDER
(Tenders close Monday 12th May 2025 at 12 Noon)

Land Situated At

Aychley Farm, Aychley, Market Drayton, Shropshire, TF9 3SA Adjacent to A41. Market Drayton 3 Miles Shrewsbury 15 Miles, Whitchurch 8 Miles, M54 Motorway 16 Miles

Lot 1 84.19 Acres Pasture/Arable

Situated to the north and adjacent to the A41 dual carriageway at Aychley Farm. The land extends to 84.19 acres (34.07 ha) or thereabouts within a ring fence and showing a partial Internal hedge line. Four separate access points are available, three off Moreton Saye Lane and a further access directly of the A41 dual carriageway. The land is well drained and associated within the Newport Soil Series. From visual inspection it would appear to be highly productive. No services are connected but it is believed that electricity and mains water are adjacent. The land is currently growing a medium term grass ley but has been used for arable cropping over many years. The cropping schedule as follows: - 2025 Mid Term Ley 2024 Mid Term Ley 2023 Winter Barley 2022 Winter Barley 2021 Winter Wheat

Lot 2 11.70 Acres Long Term Ley

Situated to the south and adjacent to the A41 dual carriageway at Aychley Farm. The land extends to 11.70 acres (4.73 ha) or thereabouts within a ring fence. Access is directly off the A41 dual carriageway. The land which is down to a long term ley lends itself to a number of agricultural or amenity possibilities including livestock grazing, equestrian, environmental or amenity purposes. No services are connected but it is believed that electricity and mains water are adjacent. The land is adequately fenced. The purchaser will be responsible for maintaining the existing effective stockproof fence between points A-B and will also be required, upon completion, to erect a stockproof fence between points B-C The vendor retains the right to access and free any field drains draining from the adjoining field into Bailey Brook.

Lot 3 23.72 Acres Permanent Pasture

Also situated to the south and adjacent to the A41 dual carriageway at Aychley Farm. The land extends to 23.72 acres (9.59ha) or thereabouts within a ring fence. Access is directly of the A41 down a stone track for approximately 100 yards (over which there is right of access) to the entrance gateway. The land is permanent pasture and lends itself to a number of agricultural or amenity possibilities including livestock grazing, equestrian, environmental or amenity purposes. No services are connected but it is believed that electricity and mains water are adjacent. The land is adequately fenced. The purchaser will be responsible for maintaining the existing effective stockproof fence between points B-D The vendor retains the right to access and free any drains draining from the adjoining field into Bailey Brook.

GENERAL REMARKS AND STIPULATIONS

SITUATION

The land is situated north (Lot 1) and south (Lots 2 & 3) off the A41 dual carriageway adjacent to Aychley Farm, Market Drayton, Shropshire, TF9 3SA. Some 3 miles west of Market Drayton and 8 miles south of Whitchurch. TENURE - Freehold POSSESSION - Vacant possession upon completion INGOING - No ingoing

OVERAGE / UPLIFT CLAUSE

None

SPORTING RIGHTS

The Sporting Rights are included in the sale of all lots.

TIMBER & MINERAL RIGHTS

All growing timber and mineral rights are included in the sale.

BROADBAND / MOBILE TELEPHONES

Potential purchasers should contact “Ofcom Checker” if they require the Broadband provider and mobile phone signal.

FLOODING

Parts of Lots 2 & 3 may be prone to flooding from Bailey Brook

BASIC PAYMENT SCHEME

De-Linked Payments will be retained by the vendor.

SERVICES

None Although it is believed that electric and mains water lie adjacent to the land

LOCAL AUTHORITIES

Shropshire County Council tel:

PLANS, AREAS AND SCHEDULES

These are based on the Ordnance Survey and Rural Land Register or Landscapeand are for reference only. They have been checked and computed by the agents and the purchaser shall be deemed to have satisfied him or herself as to the description of the property and any error or mis-statement shall not annul the sale, nor entitle either party to compensation. The plan is for purposes of identification only and is based on the Ordnance Survey Sheets.

PLANNING

The land is sold subject to any development plan , tree preservation order, town planning schedule, resolution or Notice which may be or become to be in force, and subject to any road widening or improvement schemes, land charges and statutory provisions or by-laws without any obligation on the vendors who specify them .

BOUNDARIES

The purchaser shall be deemed to have full knowledge of all boundaries and neither the vendor nor the vendors agents will be responsible for defining the boundaries of ownership thereof.

WAYLEAVES, EASEMENTS AND RIGHTS OF WAY

The property is sold subject to, and with the benefit of, all easements and quasi-easements and rights of way, declared and undeclared.

MISREPRESENTATION ACT

The property is sold with all faults and defects (if any) whether in good condition or otherwise and neither the vendors nor McCartneys, the agents for the vendors, shall be in any way responsible for such faults and defects, or for any statements contained in the particulars of the property prepared by the said agents. The purchaser shall be deemed to acknowledge that he has not entered in to this contract in reliance on any of the said statements by inspection or otherwise, and that no warranty or representation has been made by the vendors or the said agents in relation to or in connection with the property . Any error, omission or mis-statement in any of the said statements shall not entitle the purchaser to rescind or to be discharged from this contract, nor give either party any cause for action . d) All measurements and distances are approximate. The electrical, drainage, water and heating installations have not been tested by the Agents (The normal enquiries (truncated)

ENVIRONMENTAL ISSUES

A detailed inspection and assessment of materials that may contain asbestos has not been carried out by the selling agents. Although a general reference to this material may have been made, we cannot confirm whether any of the buildings are constructed of other asbestos based materials, which may be visible, inaccessible or concealed. Prospective purchasers are advised to obtain their own specialist report in relation to this matter and other environmental issues. Asbestos is considered to be a hazardous material and should only be removed and disposed of by an approved contractor. Full details of regulations regarding asbestos and asbestos products can be obtained from the Environmental Health Department of the Local Authority.

HEALTH AND SAFETY

The Agents advise all prospective purchasers when viewing the land to take due care, and wear appropriate footwear.

METHOD OF SALE

The farm is offered for sale as a Whole or in 3 Lots by Informal Tender. Tenders are to be received in writing at the Agents offices, Worcester on the prepared documentation no later than midday on Monday 12th May 2025. Offers by email are not acceptable. Envelopes to be marked “Private and Confidential” The Vendors reserve the right not to accept the highest or indeed any offers.

DEPOSIT

The successful bidder (s) will be required to deposit 10% of the sale price within 10 days of notification of the successful bid with the Vendors Solicitors

COMPLETION

Completion of the land will take place as follows :- Lot 1 – 29th September 2025 Lots 2 & 3 24th June 2025

VIEWING

The land can be viewed during any day light hours and must be accompanied by the sale particulars .

Aychley, Market Drayton, Shropshire

NEAREST STATIONS

Distances are straight line measurements from the centre of the postcode
  • Prees Station4.8 miles
  • Whitchurch (Salop) Station6.1 miles
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About McCartneys LLP, Ludlow

16-17 High Street, Ludlow, SY8 1BS
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McCartneys LLP is the leading independent Auctioneers, Estate Agents, Chartered Surveyors and Valuers in the Marches, Mid Wales and West Midlands, with seventeen Property Offices and five Livestock Centres covering 4 counties.

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