Lot 2 Land At Poughnhill Farm, Caynham, Ludlow, Shropshire

Situation: Poughnhill Farmland, In all around 118 acres (47.75 hectares)

The land, accessed via a right of way, runs up from the boundary to Caynham Camp. Classed as Grade 2 and Grade 3 on the Agricultural Land Classification scale, the farm has in recent years been managed through mowing as well as the grazing of sheep and cattle under licence. The land benefits from a private water supply which supplies the troughs on the farm. The current owners have implemented both a Sustainable Farming Incentive Scheme and a Higher-Tier Countryside Stewardship Scheme (both of which commenced January 2024, the sale shall be subject to both agreements).

The land lends itself to a variety of uses and management styles, enabling future owners to manage a grass based farming system, a focus on biodiversity or carbon objectives, or a variety of wider personal interests.

The land contains a variety of small copses and woodland, as well as established hedgerows containing mature trees. These could be supplemented with additional planting, subject to the necessary consents where appropriate, should the new owners wish.

Caynham Camp
An Iron-Age Hillfort (and scheduled monument), occupying the highest part of the farm, with commanding views over the local countryside. Whilst still clearly visible, the camp is now ringed by mature trees and has formed an extremely attractive haven at the top of Poughnhill Farm.

Situation
Poughnhill Farm is just south of the popular market town of Ludlow, home to a strong collection of independent businesses as well as key local services and schools. Access to the nearby towns of Shrewsbury, Worcester and Hereford provide additional facilities.

General Remarks -

Method of Sale: Poughnhill Farm is offered for sale by private treaty as a whole, or in lots by separate negotiation. For further details please contact the selling agents.

Tenure and Possession: Vacant possession will be given upon completion, subject to the occupancies described below:

Planning: The farm is offered subject to any development plans, trees preservation orders, ancient orders, public rights of way, town planning schedules or resolutions and planning charges which may be or come into force. The purchaser will be deemed to have full knowledge of these and satisfies themselves as to the effects that such matters have on the property. The selling agents are not aware of an Agricultural Occupancy Condition applying to either residential property but note that buyers must make their own enquiries in this regard. Grant Schemes: Poughnhill Farm is subject to a Sustainable Farming Incentive Scheme and Mid-Tier Countryside Stewardship, both commencing 1st January 2024, which will be transferred.

Basic Payment Scheme (BPS): There are no BPS entitlements included in the sale.

Postcode: SY8 4JY

VAT: In the event that the sale of the property, or part of it or any right attached to it, becomes chargeable for the purposes of VAT, such tax will be payable by the purchaser in addition to the consideration.

Sporting: Shooting over the farm is let on an annual licence as part of a wider local shoot. Fishing on the Ledwyche Brook is also let on an annual licence, the sale shall be subject to any remaining term on either licence. Easements, Covenants, Rights of Way and Restrictions: Poughnhill Farm is offered for sale subject to and with the benefit of all rights of way either public or private, all easements and wayleaves, whether specifically mentioned or not. There are public rights of way across the farm. For further information, please ask the selling agents.

Statutory Designations: Camp is a Scheduled Monument, part of the woodland is classified as Ancient Woodland, buyers should make their own enquiries regarding these and any other designations.

Viewing and your Safety: All viewings must be accompanied and arranged through the joint selling agents. In keeping with the nature of the property, we advise that all viewers bring sensible footwear and clothing to view the property.

Directions: Heading south on the A49 from Ludlow, take the first exit at the roundabout signed posted Canyham. Drive along Sheet Road for approximately a mile until you reach some woodland, then take the first left over a stone built bridge. Poughn Hill Farm can be found at the end of the driveway.

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