An attractive and productive block of agricultural land on the outskirts of the popular village of Standish, within the Wigan Metropolitan area. The land parcels have excellent road links to the M6 Motorway (Junction 27) within approximately 2 miles. The land extends to approximately 91.46 acres (37.01 ha) comprising a mix of permanent grassland, arable land and amenity parcels, adjacent to Worthington Lakes Country Park and Chorley Road.
The land is located off Chorley Road (B5239) and Platt Lane, Standish - approximately 3 miles north of Wigan, 5 miles south of Chorley and within 16 miles of Manchester. Standish village provides good local services. The M6 (J27) and M61 Motorways are readily accessible, as is Wigan North Western (train) Station, on the West Coast Main Line.
Offered for sale in up to 8 lots or as a whole. All lots, apart from Lot 5 have road frontage to either (or for Lot 2 both) Platt Lane and Chorley Road. The land parcels are fenced in part, some with hedgerows for boundaries, and open in others (see further information for individual lots).
The property is freehold. The land is subject to a grazing licence which expires on 30th September 2026. The successful purchaser will be required to purchase subject to this licence and vacant possession of the land will be given upon its expiry. Prospective purchasers should satisfy themselves as to the terms of the licence prior to exchange of contracts.
The property is sold subject to and with the benefit of all rights of way, easements, wayleaves and restrictive covenants whether mentioned in these particulars or not. Lots 4 and 5 will benefit from a right of access over a private road within Lot 3. The access will be shared between up to three separate landowners following the sale. No formal road maintenance agreement is currently in place. The purchaser(s) will be required to enter into a reciprocal road maintenance agreement with the other benefiting landowners, with costs to be shared equally. Any existing boundary walls, fences, hedges, ditches or other boundary features forming part of each Lot shall, following completion of the sale, be the sole responsibility of the purchaser of that Lot to repair, maintain and, where necessary, replace. Where a purchaser chooses or is required to erect any new boundary fence, wall or other boundary structure, such new boundary shall be erected at the purchaser's own cost and shall thereafter be the purchaser's sole responsibility to repair, maintain and replace. Prospective purchasers are advised to seek independent legal advice on this prior to exchange of contracts.
The land is subject to a 50-year development overage. The vendors retain 50% of any future uplift arising from non-agricultural development consent. Full terms available from agents.
The mines and minerals underlying the land are excluded from the sale. The vendor sells only the surface and such rights as are vested in them. Prospective purchasers should satisfy themselves as to the extent of any mineral rights and the implications thereof prior to exchange of contracts.
The property is offered for sale by Informal Tender. Offers are invited for the property as a whole or in individual lots. Tenders should be submitted on the tender form provided and returned to MacMarshalls, Hamill House, 112–116 Chorley New Road, Bolton, BL1 4DH, to arrive no later than 12 noon on Friday 14th August 2026. Please seal your tender in an envelope clearly marked with the property address and tender date. Any tenders received in sealed envelopes will remain unopened until after the closing time. The vendor does not bind themselves to accept the highest or any tender received. Proof of funds or evidence of satisfactory funding arrangements must accompany all tenders. The vendors reserve the right to amalgamate, alter or withdraw any lot at any time.
Viewings are strictly by prior appointment with MacMarshalls.
