Badsworth Common, Badsworth, Pontefract

A single parcel of about 11.87 acres, situated on Doncaster Road, approximately 9 miles south east of Wakefield. The land is currently let under an Agricultural Holdings Act 1986 tenancy.


Description
The land comprises a single enclosure of grassland extending to approximately 11.87 acres (4.80 hectares).

Currently utilised for mowing purposes, the land is also suitable for livestock grazing and has historically grown cereals.

The land benefits from road frontage to Doncaster Road, providing good accessibility to nearby villages and towns as well as the cities of Wakefield and Doncaster.

The land is Grade 3 on the Agricultural Land Classification and according to LandIS Soilscape, the soil is noted as slowly permeable seasonally wet acid loamy and clayey soils.

Situation
Badsworth is a charming village in West Yorkshire, located around six miles south of Pontefract. Rich in history and surrounded by countryside, it offers a peaceful rural setting while remaining close to urban centres.

While Badsworth itself has limited shops, nearby Pontefract provides a wide range of retail options, cafés, pubs, and essential services. A more extensive range is available from Wakefield and Doncaster, both reachable in around 30 minutes.

There are good transport links, including regular bus services and nearby train stations in Pontefract and Fitzwilliam, as well as there being easy access to major roads such as the A638 and M62.

Local amenities include a village hall, community centre, and traditional pub, while the surrounding countryside also offers scenic walking and cycling routes.

Tenure and Possession
The property is to be sold freehold and subject to an Agricultural Holdings Act tenancy (pre-1984). The passing rent is £1,000 per annum.

A copy of the tenancy agreement is available from the selling agents to seriously interested parties.

Method of sale
The property is offered for sale by Informal Tender. Interested parties must complete the Tender Form, available from the selling agents and submit it to the selling agents as per the date and time stated.

Local Authority
Wakefield Council

Public rights of way, wayleaves and easements
A number of overhead electricity lines cross the property.

The property is sold subject to all rights of way, wayleaves, and easements whether or not they are defined in this brochure.

VAT
No VAT.

Plans and boundaries
The plans within these particulars are based on Ordnance Survey data and provided for reference only. They are believed to be correct but accuracy is not guaranteed. The purchaser shall be deemed to have full knowledge of all boundaries and the extent of ownership. Neither the vendor nor the vendor’s agents will be responsible for defining the boundaries or the ownership thereof.

Mineral, Sporting and Timber Rights
The mineral rights are excluded from the sale.

The sporting and timber rights where owned are included.

Development Overage
The property is sold subject to a development overage of 15% over 50 years. Full details available from the selling agents. A variation of these terms may be considered by the Vendors.

Viewings
Strictly by appointment through Fisher German LLP.

Directions
Postcode – WF9 1AX

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