Land At Castle Farm, Glen Road, Castle Bytham

Distances


Stamford 9 miles, Bourne 9 miles, Oakham 12 miles, Grantham 14 miles, Peterborough 25 miles (All distances and times are approximate)

Situation


The land of Castle Farm is located to the northern edge of the ever-popular village of Castle Bytham which is a delightful South Lincolnshire conservation village. Over the years the village has expanded with some sympathetic modern housing creating a vibrant community with a population of approximately 800. One of the central features of the village is the land being sold, the Old Castle Mound, a former Norman Castle, though in the Domesday survey of 1086 the village was known as West Bytham as the castle had yet to be built.

There are a number of local amenities within the village to include two well established Public Houses; St. James’ Church believed to date back to Norman times; the Bythams Community Shop; a Doctors Surgery and a mobile post-office and Bus Service further connecting this quiet village to the surrounding villages and towns.

Castle Bytham sits in picturesque rolling countryside yet is minutes from the region’s arterial road network. The A1 is 4 miles to the west and allows the commuter very easy access north to Grantham, some 15 miles away and south, to Peterborough, some 25 miles.

Description


The land, of circa 20 acres is currently utilised as occasional grazing for cattle, and forms part of a Scheduled Ancient Monument. The site of the former Norman Castle, the historic Castle Mound and undulating land boast unspoilt and uninterrupted views of the surrounding countryside.

Accessed either from the Ford at Castlegate or via the Right of Way at the end of St Martin's Lane, the land comprises two grass fields which can be grazed as a whole, or closed off, so as to provide separate compartments. The fields are stockproof and are bounded by Hawthorn hedges and wire fencing. Fresh water is provided to one field via a spring fed water trough, in addition to a drinking place at Glen Brook which forms part of the South-West boundary.

The land is Grade 4 as categorised by the Agricultural Land Classification of England & Wales. The soil type is from the Ragdale series, being described as "slowly permeable, seasonally waterlogged, clayey and fine loamy over clayey soils" as defined by the Soil Survey of England & Wales.

The land for sale forms the original site of the Castle Bytham Castle. Historic England describe the castle as having been a particularly rare type and one of the very few examples in this country. Full details are available on the Historic England website.

The site is designated as a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic England (List Entry Number: 1014681) under the Ancient Monuments and Archaeological Areas Act 1979 as amended. Within the Designation the area is detailed as containing the "motte and bailey". The land has been farmed by the vendors and their predecessors for 90 years and during this time, we understand there have not been any restrictions or conditions imposed upon their grazing or hay production by the relevant governing authority.

General Remarks


SERVICES
There have been discussions with National Grid about moving the current power lines underground, this has now been agreed, please contact the agent for more information.
The land has the benefit of a natural water supply and is partially bordered by the River Tham.

STATUTORY AUTHORITY
South Kesteven District Council:

TENURE
Freehold with vacant possession.

SPORTING, TIMBER AND MINERAL RIGHTS
In so far as they are owned by the vendors, rights of sporting, timber and mineral are included within the sale.

BASIC PAYMENT SCHEME
In so far as any land is registered with the Rural Payments Agency for the Basic Payments Scheme, no entitlements will be transferred as part of the sale.

VAT
Any guide prices quoted or discussed are exclusive of VAT. In the event of a sale of the estate or any part if it, or any right attached to it of it becoming a chargeable supply for the purpose of VAT, such tax will be paid in addition to the purchase price.

RIGHTS OF WAY, EASEMENTS, WAY LEAVES
The land will be sold subject to the benefit of all existing rights, both public and private including rights of way, supply of drainage, water abstraction, electricity supplies and other rights, covenants, restrictions and obligations, quasi-easements and all wayleaves, whether referred to or not. It may be necessary for rights and reservations to be made to provide services, access and maintenance to the properties if the property is not sold as a whole.
The land is crossed by a public footpath and telegraph poles with associated overhead power lines.

PLANS, AREAS AND SCHEDULES
The plans and associated acreages have been prepared for illustrative purposes and their accuracy cannot be guaranteed.

VIEWING
The land may only be inspected by prior arrangement through King West, Tel:

HEALTH AND SAFETY
Given the potential hazards of uneven ground, we ask you to be as vigilant as possible when making your inspection for your own personal safety, particularly if there are cattle grazing.

DIRECTIONS
Entering Castle Bytham Village from the south along Station Road, take the right fork before The Castle Inn public House on to Castlegate. This small road becomes Glen Road, the gated access to the land of Castle Farm may be found either at the Ford at Castlegate or via a Right of Way accessed from St Martin's Lane.

IMPORTANT NOTICE

King West, their joint Agents (if any) and clients give notice that:
1. These property particulars should not be regarded as an offer, or contract or part of one. You should not rely on any statements by King West in the particulars, or by word of mouth or in writing as being factually accurate about the property, nor its condition or its value. We have no authority to make any representations or warranties in relation to the property either here or elsewhere and accordingly any information given is entirely without responsibility.
2. The photographs taken illustrate parts of the property as were apparent at the time they were taken. Any areas, measurements or distances are approximate only.
3. Any reference to the use or alterations of any part of the property does not imply that the necessary planning, building regulations or other consents have been obtained. It is the responsibility of a purchaser or lessee to confirm that these have been dealt with properly and that all information is correct.
4. All dimensions, descriptions, areas, reference to condition and permission for use and occupation and their details are given in good faith and are believed to be correct, but intending purchasers should not rely upon them as statements of fact but must satisfy themselves by inspection or otherwise as to the accuracy of each item.
5. King West have not tested any services, equipment or facilities, the buyer or lessee must satisfy themselves by inspection or otherwise.
6. MONEY LAUNDERING REGULATIONS: Intending purchasers will be asked to produce satisfactory proof of their identification and address at the point any sale is agreed in order to comply with The Money Laundering, Terrorist Financing and Transfer of Funds (Information on the Payer) Regulations 2017. King West asks for your co-operation in this regard.
7. These particulars should not be reproduced without prior consent of King West. April 2025.