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Stoke Road, Bishops Cleeve, Cheltenham

Guide Price
£75,000
Sheldon Bosley Knight, Auction
PROPERTY TYPE

Land

SIZE

358,934 sq ft

33,346 sq m

Key features

  • For Sale by Public Auction
  • Wednesday 22nd July 2026 at 6:00pm, Stratford-upon-Avon Town Hall
  • Approximately 8.24 acres (3.336 hectares) of arable agricultural land
  • Sought-after location on the edge of Bishops Cleeve
  • Vehicular access off Stoke Road to the south-east of the parcel
  • Existing cropping licences in place until 31 August 2026
  • Vacant possession available following expiry of the cropping licence
  • Convenient access to Cheltenham and the wider Gloucestershire road network

Description

For Sale by Public Auction

An excellent opportunity to acquire approximately 8.24 acres (3.33 hectares) of productive arable land situated on the northern side of Stoke Road on the edge of the popular village of Bishops Cleeve, conveniently located for Cheltenham and the wider Gloucestershire area.

The land comprises a single parcel of arable land with road frontage to Stoke Road and is considered suitable for continued agricultural use, amenity purposes or as a long-term investment, subject to any necessary consents.

The land is freehold and is offered for sale with vacant possession available following the expiry of the current cropping licence. The existing cropping license is due to terminate on 31 August 2026, following the completion of the final harvest.

Tenure
Freehold, with vacant possession available subject to the current cropping license, which expires on 31 August 2026.

Access
The land has vehicular access off Stoke Road to the south-east of the parcel.

Land Registry - GR236748

Auction Details:
Sheldon Bosley Knight Land and Property Auction
Wednesday 22nd July 2026 at 6:00pm, doors open at 5.00pm.
Stratford-upon-Avon Town Hall

Auction Terms - This property is offered for sale by traditional auction by SBK Sales Ltd, trading as SBK Auctions. The property will, unless previously sold or withdrawn, be sold subject to the Special Conditions and General Conditions of Sale contained within the Auction Legal Pack. The Auction Legal Pack will be available to download by registered bidders.

The sale will take place on the stated auction date by way of a live, in-room auction and the property is being sold on an unconditional basis with a fixed fee. Some sellers may consider a pre-auction offer and the lot may be sold or withdrawn before the auction.
If the reserve price is met and the auctioneer's gavel falls, binding contracts of sale will be exchanged at that point.

Auction Deposit And Fees - The following deposits and non-refundable auctioneer's fees apply and will need to be paid to the auctioneer on exchange of contracts:

•10% deposit, subject to a minimum of £5,000
•Buyer's Premium of £1,500 inc. VAT
•Search pack of £980 inc. VAT

There may be additional costs listed in the Special Conditions of Sale, which will be available to view within the Auction Legal Pack. These additional costs may be payable on completion. Buyers must read the Auction Legal Pack carefully and take professional advice before bidding.

Guide Price And Reserve Price - The guide price is an indication of the seller's current minimum acceptable sale price and is given to assist interested parties in deciding whether or not to pursue their interest. The reserve price is the minimum price at which the seller has authorised the auctioneer to sell. The reserve price remains confidential between the seller and the auctioneer.

Where a guide price is shown as a range, the reserve price will be set within that range. Where a single figure guide price is shown, the reserve price will not be set more than 10% above that figure.
Both the guide price and reserve price can be subject to change at any time prior to the auction.

Plans - Plans shown are for identification purposes only.

Services - We are not aware of any services connected to the land. Buyers must rely on their own due diligence in verifying any connections (or otherwise).

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Tenure And Possession - The land is freehold. Vacant possession available following the expiry of the current cropping licence. The existing cropping license is due to terminate on 31 August 2026, following the completion of the final harvest. Please refer to the Auction Legal Pack for further details.

Bidder Registration And Auction Legal Pack - If you would like to register to bid, please visit:
passport.eigroup.co.uk/bidder-registration/sheldon-bosley-knight/
You can opt to bid in person, online, by telephone or by proxy.
The Auction Legal Pack for the lot you are interested in can be downloaded here:
auctioneertemplates.eigroup.co.uk/guides.aspx?a=1236&c=sbk
All bidders must register before bidding, complete the required identity checks and be approved to bid.
Full details on how to register to bid, and a guide to buying at auction, can be found at:
sbkauctions.co.uk

Preferred Solicitors - If you would like details of our preferred solicitors, please contact the auction team and we can arrange for information to be sent to you.

Legal Documents And Additional Costs - It is essential that bidders check the legal documents prior to bidding and take professional advice. The legal pack may include searches, title documents, Special Conditions of Sale, tenancy information, planning documents, notices, replies to enquiries and other documents relevant to the lot.
Special Conditions of Sale can contain additional costs, being costs over and above the price the lot is knocked down at, and bidders are deemed to be aware of any additional costs prior to bidding.
Bidders must rely on their own inspection of the legal pack and any professional advice they obtain before bidding.

Viewings - All viewings are by appointment only through the Auction Department.

Brochures

Stoke Road, Bishops Cleeve, Cheltenham

Stoke Road, Bishops Cleeve, Cheltenham

Approximate location

NEAREST STATIONS

Distances are straight line measurements from the centre of the postcode
  • Ashchurch for Tewkesbury Station3.5 miles
  • Cheltenham Spa Station3.6 miles
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About Sheldon Bosley Knight, Auction

First Floor 35-36 Rother Street, Stratford-upon-Avon Warwickshire CV37 6LP

Welcome to Sheldon Bosley Knight, one of the UK's most established land and property agencies. We have a history dating back to 1843 when the business began as a land agency and auction house.

Since then, our business has grown to meet our clients' changing needs and circumstances and we are proud of our excellent reputation in a profession not always known for its integrity.

Our Auction team are here to offer you a professional service with fresh, personal, and proven advice from start to finish ensuring the process runs as smoothly as possible.

With 10 specialist departments - residential sales, residential lettings, commercial property, block management, rural land agency, surveys and valuations, planning and architecture, strategic land and development, new homes and auctions - it's rare we meet someone who we can't help with their land and property needs.

We have offices across four counties and are proud to be embedded in the local communities we serve.

Our focus is to maximise your land and property's potential and continue to set the highest standards in our sector. We believe in building lasting relationships with our clients.

From our origin as a one-man band, to an organisation with more than 240 in-house staff, we're a multi-disciplined local property business with the knowledge, experience and specialisms of a national organisation.

We are proud of our heritage and the fact we maintain the family ethos that began the business, by nurturing talent and ambition to encourage and develop a diverse and comprehensive range of skills and experiences that have emerged as a gold standard in modern property management.

So, whether you are buying, selling or developing, our expert, award-winning and highly qualified surveyors, architects, planners and estate agency professionals work together to advise you every step of the journey.

Contact us today to find out how our experienced and professional teams can get you moving.

Our Values

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* Innovative - we continually develop our practices, services and technology to bring the best experiences for our clients.

* Community - we integrate into the communities in which we live and work.

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Auction Fees: The purchase of this property may include associated fees not listed here, as it is to be sold via auction. To find out more about the fees associated with this property please call Sheldon Bosley Knight, Auction on 01608 692864.

*Guide Price: An indication of a seller's minimum expectation at auction and given as a “Guide Price” or a range of “Guide Prices”. This is not necessarily the figure a property will sell for and is subject to change prior to the auction.

Reserve Price: Each auction property will be subject to a “Reserve Price” below which the property cannot be sold at auction. Normally the “Reserve Price” will be set within the range of “Guide Prices” or no more than 10% above a single “Guide Price.”