Land at Byley Lane, Middlewich

The sale of this land is a unique opportunity to purchase a useful block of agricultural land within the village of Byley.

The land totals 38.82 Acres (15.70 Ha) and is available as a whole. The parcel is divided into 3 fields with roadside frontage off Byley Lane.

Although it is currently cropped with maize and grass, it would be equally suited for growing combinable crops, grazing or mowing.

The land is classified as Grade 3 on the Soil Survey of England & Wales and the soils are described as naturally wet very acid sandy and loamy soil. The boundaries are well-fenced, in the main with mature hedging.

Option Agreement
The land is subject to a 10 year Option Agreement in favour of Keuper Gas Storage Limited ending in 2032. The incoming buyer is required to become a party to the Option Agreement and sign a Deed of Covenant agreeing to comply with its terms.

Further information is available from the Agents.

Development Clawback
The land is sold subject to a development clawback. In the event that planning permission is granted for residential use within the next 25 years then the sellers or their heirs will be entitled to 25% of the increase in value.

Grants and Subsidies
The land is subject to a Countryside Stewardship Mid-Tier agreement. The scheme runs till 31 December 2026, further details are available from the Agents.

Tenure
We are advised that the property is freehold with vacant possession on completion.

The roadside field is currently let under a cropping licence which terminates once the crop is harvested. In the event that the sale completes prior to this then the seller will give a temporary right of access through their farm yard to allow access to the remainder of the land.

Nitrate Vulnerable Zone
The land is located within the Nitrate Vulnerable Zone as designated by DEFRA.

Services
Mains water is currently connected but this will be terminated on completion. It is understood that mains water and electric are available in the area and connection to these services would be at the cost of the buyer.

For further information please download the full sales details or call Barbers Rural