Dark Lane, Braunston, Daventry

A rare opportunity to acquire a prime plot of land in a tranquil setting, directly fronting the Grand Union Canal at Lock No.3

**BEST & FINAL OFFERS INVITED BY NOON ON 26 JUNE 2026**

Location - The property enjoys a unique and highly sought-after position at Lock 3 on the Grand Union Canal. This stretch on the canal is particularly well known for its regular narrow boat traffic, owing to its proximity to the junction with the Oxford Canal and the entrance to Braunston Tunnel. The property is situated within close walking distance of the Admiral Nelson pub.

The plot is located on the outskirts of the village of Braunston, approximately 4 miles north of Daventry and 8 miles south of Rugby. Both nearby towns offer a range of everyday services, amenities and employment opportunities. Junction 18 of the M1 lies approximately 7 miles to the north and Junction 19 to the M6 is 11 miles; offering convenient access to Birmingham and London.

Description - Land at Lock 3 extends to around 0.31 acres, benefitting from approximately 61 metres (200ft) of canal frontage on the offside of the Grand Union Canal. The property is well suited to a range of recreational and amenity uses.

The land is level in topography and benefits from a gated vehicular access via Dark Lane, along with a small area of hard standing.

In addition, there is a concrete shed on site extending to approximately 16.32m2.

There may be scope to establish a mooring subject to an application to The Canal and River Trust and potential purchasers should satisfy themselves in this respect; contact details for CRT can be obtained via the agents.

Services - No services are presently connected to the property. Purchasers should make their own enquires regarding connections.

Tenure And Possession - The land is sold freehold with vacant possession on completion.

Sporting, Timber And Mineral Rights - It is understood that these are included in the sale as far as they exist.

Planning - There are no current or past planning applications on the land.

Boundaries And Areas - The purchaser shall be deemed to have full knowledge of the boundaries and neither the Vendors nor the Agents will be responsible for defining the boundaries or ownership thereof.

Overage - There is no overage or claw back on the land

Rights Of Way, Easements And Wayleaves - The property is sold subject to and with the benefit of all rights of way, wayleaves and easements in existence at the time of the sale whether referred to in these particulars or not.

Local Authorities - West Northamptonshire Council

Money Laundering Regulations - Within the terms of the Money Laundering Regulations MLR2017 all potential purchasers making an offer will be required to produce two forms of identity, acceptable examples are a recent utility bill and photographic ID (passport or photographic driving licence).

Agents Notes - Godfrey-Payton have made every reasonable effort to ensure these details offer an accurate and fair description of the property. The particulars are produced in good faith for guidance only.

Viewings - Viewing is unaccompanied but by the prior appointment through the agent’s Warwick Office on . All viewings must take place in daylight hours and with a copy of the particulars.

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Best And Final Offers - **BEST & FINAL OFFERS INVITED BY NOON ON 26 JUNE 2026**

1.All offers should be made in writing to this office and the sealed envelope clearly marked on the front “Offer for Land at Lock 3, Braunston – Private and Confidential”. Offers should be submitted to Godfrey-Payton, 25 High Street, Warwick, CV34 4BB. Please put your name or initials on the envelope so you can ascertain by telephone that it has reached me.
2.Offers to be received by 12 noon on Friday 26 June 2026.
3.Offers to be made “Subject to Contract” and we would ask that you make clear any other conditions to your offer and your current buying position/situation (survey, mortgage, sale of another property, etc.).
4.Offers are to be for a fixed figure in pounds sterling and should be given in figures and words. Ideally offers should be expressed at an uneven figure to avoid two offers being made in the same sum. They must not be expressed in a conditional form relating to other offers received.
5.Any party who has previously submitted an offer for the property must resubmit their offer as part of the informal tender process. Existing offers will not be taken into account unless they are resubmitted in accordance with these tender instructions. This requirement applies whether the original offer is to remain unchanged or is to be revised.
6.Contracts of sale are to be exchanged within 28 days from receipt of the draft contract by the purchaser’s solicitors. A 10% deposit will be payable upon exchange of contracts. A Completion Date will be agreed prior to exchange of Contracts but please provide an indication of a date which is acceptable to you.
7.We would ask for confirmation and evidence that funds are available for the purchase. If the offer is subject to finance or the sale of another property, or any other funding arrangements, please state this clearly when you respond and supply confirmation of funding from the financial institution or other professional organisation. Before accepting an offer, we will require full proof of funds.
8.Your offer to be on the basis that the uplift arrangements referred to in the sales details are agreed.
9.Please provide full contact details of your solicitor who will be representing you in the sale.
10.Any other relevant information as appropriate.
11.The Vendor reserves the right not to accept the highest offer, or indeed any offer.