Land
Lot 9, known as ‘Land at Ludford’ lies to the south of the Magna Mile (A631) which runs through the village of Ludford. The Grade 3 arable land is approximately 36.88 Acres (14.925 Hectares).
A rare opportunity to acquire a residential farm in the sought-after Lincolnshire Wolds, to be Sold in 9 Lots, 7.5 miles from Market Rasen. Comprising of a four-bedroom contemporary barn conversion with additional further conversion opportunities, refurbished threebedroom farmhouse, two-bedroom cottage, farm buildings, approximately 223.087 acres (90.28 hectares) of productive arable land, approximately 29.692 acres (12.015 hectares) of established woodland and lakes, and 6.82 acres (2.76 hectares) of paddock land. TOTAL AREA 275.07 Acres (90.28 Hectares).
LOCATION: Top Barn Farm, Thorpe Top is located in the centre of the highly sought after Lincolnshire Wolds. It is within 7.5 miles of Market Rasen and 10.5 miles northwest of Louth with the sea-side town of Cleethorpes 15 miles to the northeast. The city of Lincoln, 23 miles to the southwest, provides excellent rail connections.
DESCRIPTION: The Farm lies central to the Lincolnshire Wolds, surrounded in all directions by the rolling countryside with excellent views. The divided 9 Lots comprise of a significant recent contemporary barn conversion, converted in 2018, a modern farmyard with steel portal framed buildings and approximately 223.087 acres (90.28 hectares) of arable land, with idyllic lakes and woodland, providing a private haven with significant leisure and equestrian potential, extending to approximately 29.692 acres (12.015 hectares).
Lot 9, known as ‘Land at Ludford’ lies to the south of the Magna Mile (A631) which runs through the village of Ludford. Girsby Lane runs to the east of the parcel, making the land accessible and increasingly attractive as a result of its notable location on the edge of the village. The Grade 3 arable land is approximately 36.88 Acres (14.925 Hectares) and is hatched in green on the outlined plan.
There are entrances to the field off Mange Mile and Girsby Lane. The boundaries are delineated by hedges and the adjacent residential properties.
TENURE AND POSSESSION: The tenure of the farm is freehold. Possession of the land and residential properties will be available upon completion subject to the rights of Holdover outlined below.
LAND DRAINAGE: No recent land drainage schemes have been undertaken. There are no land drainage plans available.
WAYLEAVES, RIGHTS OF WAY AND EASEMENTS: The land and properties will be sold subject to and offered with the benefit of all existing rights, including rights of way, whether public or private, light, support, drainage, water, electricity, and other rights, easements, quasi-easements and all wayleaves, whether referred to specifically in these particulars or not. It is the potential purchaser’s responsibility to investigate the availability of the above, this will be at the cost of the potential purchaser. It should be noted that public footpaths cross Lots 8 and 9 and a public bridleway crosses Lots 4 and 7.
The above rights of way can be viewed on the Lincolnshire County Council website: http:// lincs.locationcentre.co.uk/internet/internet. aspx?articleid=L4h7HM4AmHM&preview=true
SPORTING RIGHTS: The Sporting Rights are included in the sale as far as owned by the Seller.
MINERALS AND TIMBER: The mineral rights are included in the sale as far as owned by the Seller.
VALUE ADDED TAX: Should a sale of the land or any right attached to it become a chargeable supply for the purposes of VAT, such Tax will be payable by the Purchaser(s) in addition to the contract price. All Guide Prices quoted, or prices discussed are exclusive of VAT. In the event the property or any part thereof, any rights, contractors, or quotas or Entitlements be-come a chargeable supply for the purpose of VAT any such taxes will be payable in addition to the purchase price at the appropriate rate.
VIEWING: Strictly by appointment with the selling Agents. Any parties viewing the land do so entirely at their own risk and are responsible for ensuring their own safety.
PLANS, AREAS, AND SCHEDULE: The plans and areas have been prepared as accurately as reasonably possible and are based on the Ordnance Survey, Rural Land Registry and LPIS Plans. The plans included in these Particulars are published for convenience and / or identification purposes only and although believed to be correct, the accuracy cannot be guaranteed. The purchaser(s) will be deemed to have satisfied themselves as to the description and extent of the property and the ownership of the boundaries.
APPARATUS AND SERVICES: None of the apparatus nor services have been checked; therefore, their serviceability is not guaranteed. Interested parties must make their own enquiries/inspections.
METHOD OF SALE: The land is offered for sale by Private Treaty. The Vendor reserves the right to conclude the sale by ‘Best and Final’ offers.
HEALTH AND SAFETY: All those entering the farm should take great care both for themselves, their property and any part of the farm or crops. It should be remembered that this is a working farm and neither the Vendor nor the Agents are responsible for any injury or accident that occurs on the farm.
BOUNDARIES: The successful purchaser shall be deemed to have full knowledge of boundaries and rights of way (if any) which have or will affect the land.
CONTRACTS AND QUOTAS: There are no contracts or quotas included within the sale of the land.
EARLY ENTRY: Early entry on to the arable may be granted to the buyer(s) after exchange of contracts and payment of a double deposit.
QUOTAS: There are no quotas included in the sale of the farm.
OUTGOINGS:
Environment Charge: There is an annual charge for the farm payable to the Environment Agency.
SOIL SERIES: The farm consists of Andover 1, Wickham 2, Carstens and Panholes.
UPLIFT/CLAWBACK/OVERGE PROVISION: It will be a condition of the sale that with regard to any part of Lot 9, known as ‘Land at Ludford’ that should consent be granted for non-agricultural and non-equestrian use, that an overage payment of 35% of the uplift in value will be payable for a period of up to 25 years to the Vendor or her successors in title.
BASIC FARM PAYMENT: The land is registered with the Rural Payments Agency and has, in previous years, claimed the Basic Farm Payment. The current Landowners will retain the Delinked Payment upon completion of the sale, unless otherwise negotiated. Copies of the Rural Payments Agency Land Parcel Identification System (LPIS) Maps are available for inspection upon request from the Selling Agents.
TENANTRIGHT: Depending on the time of year and the stage of crop establishment/land cultivations, tenantright will be charged in addition to the purchase price together with enhancement for growing crops.
DILAPIDATIONS: There will be no allowance for dilapidations (if any).
HOLDOVER: The Vendors reserve a Right of Holdover on the farmyard forming part of Lot 4 and the whole of Lot 5 plus appropriate rights of access until 15th April in order to hold a farm machinery sale.
SHARED ACCESS: The cost of maintaining any shared access tracks will be split between the relevant property owners, according to usage.
FURTHER INFORMATION: If any further information is required regarding the land or properties, please contact R. Longstaff and Co LLP’s Agricultural Department on 01775 766 766 Option 4.
PARTICULARS CONTENT: We make every effort to produce accurate and reliable details but if there are any particular points you would like to discuss prior to making your inspection, please do not hesitate to contact our office. The plans reproduced in these Particulars are for identification purposes only and are NOT TO SCALE. Interested parties should carry out whatever investigations they wish to satisfy themselves as to the extent and area of the property offered and ensure they are fully aware of the boundaries and to confirm the areas involved should they so require. The information provided in these Particulars is for guidance purposes only.
