Land At Priest Weston, Priest Weston, Chirbury, SY15

An excellent offering to acquire approximately 72.92 acres (29.51 hectares) of predominately productive improved permanent pasture with a level to gently undulating topography, together with a small area of broadleaf woodland, benefiting from mains water and good access, for sale, as a whole, by Informal Tender (subject to prior sale).

Tenders close Friday 14th July 2023 at 12 noon.


.    The land is situated in the scenic area of the Marches, close to the Welsh border, on the edge of the Shropshire Hills AONB, within outstanding, unspoilt countryside. It lies within conveniently sized enclosures, suitable for livestock grazing and machinery cultivations, extending in total to approximately 72.92 acres (29.51 hectares) in a ring fence. It offers a productive block of level to gently sloping and undulating improved permanent grassland. There are small areas of mature broadleaf woodland interspersed throughout providing shelter and biodiversity.

..    The land is bound by mature hedgerows and stockproof fences boundaries with direct access onto the council-maintained highways leading from the village of Priest Weston towards the villages Chirbury and Rorrington.

...    The land benefits from an unmetered tanked mains water supply with tanks in most fields. The land has been currently used for grazing livestock with excellent stocking capabilities, as well for grass conversation practices in this renowned farming area of Marches Border. The land leads itself to a variety of uses including agriculture, amenity, equestrian, tourism and offers future opportunities for investment in natural capital, carbon sequestration and biodiversity.

....    This productive grassland is classified as Grade 3 and may support a wide range of arable cropping to include root and cereal crops, generating plentiful yields, subject to necessary screening and consents.

.....    The two field parcels on the south-eastern boundary included the ridge and furrow, are older leys, which haven't been harvested by the licensee and are more suited to livestock grazing. The Coed Brook runs along the western boundary of the land.

......    Priest Weston is a small rural hamlet with its own public house and a church at Middleton. It is approximately 2 miles from Chirbury which has a village shop and post office, church and primary school. A supermarket at Churchstoke 3.5 miles away, the market town of Bishops Castle with shops and secondary school is approximately 7 miles to the south and the larger towns of Welshpool 11 miles away, Newtown 15 miles away and Shrewsbury 19 miles.

SPORTING RIGHTS    These are in hand and will pass with the sale of the freehold.
The current owners have a 'gentleman's agreement' with an informal shooting syndicate to walk the land for a rough shoot, it would be appreciated if this arrangement could continue, however, it is not mandatory.

MINERAL RIGHTS    These are in hand and will pass with the sale of the freehold.

TIMBER    All standing timber is included in the sale.

BASIC PAYMENT SCHEME    The land Is registered with the Rural Payments Agency and is situated in the Non-SDA region of England.

ENVIRONMENTAL STEWARDSHIP    There is an ELS/HLS agreement on the land, which expires on 31st December 2024. The successful purchaser will be required to take this agreement on for its' last year. A copy of the ELS/HLS agreement can be viewed at the agents' office.

INGOINGS    None.

SERVICES    Unmetered, tanked, mains water supply.

TENURE    We have been informed that the property is freehold. Vacant possession will be given on completion. Proposed completion is January 2024 in line with the expiration of the current grazing licence.

OCCUPANCY    The current owners have let the land to a neighbouring farmer on an annual grazing and mowing licence for several years. This expires on 31st December 2023. The land has been recently cut for silage and an application of slurry has been received, which is evident in the photography.

UPLIFT CLAUSE    The land is being offered for sale subject to an uplift clause (excluding agricultural) stating that if within 25 years from the purchase date the buyer develops the land or obtains planning permission for such, 50% of any increase in value is payable to the current seller.

FIXTURES AND FITTINGS    Those items mentioned in the sale particulars are included in the freehold sale. All other fixtures and fittings and furnishings are expressly excluded.

EASEMENTS, WAYLEAVES AND RIGHTS OF WAY    The property is offered subject to, and with the benefit of, any rights-of-way both public and private, all wayleaves, easements and other rights whether or not specifically referred to.

TOWN AND COUNTRY PLANNING    The property is offered subject to any development plans, tree preservation orders, ancient orders, public rights-of-way, town planning schedules, or resolutions which may be or may come into force. The purchaser(s) will be deemed to have full knowledge of these and have satisfied themselves as to the effects such matters have on the property.

AUTHORITIES    Shropshire Council: 0345 678 9016
Rural Payment Agency: 03000 200 301

PLANS, AREAS AND SCHEDULES    These are based on Ordnance Survey and are for reference only. They have been checked and compiled by the vendor's agents and the purchaser(s) shall be deemed to have satisfied themselves as to the description of the property. Any error or misstatement shall not annul a sale or entitle any party to compensation in respect thereof.

BOUNDARIES, ROADS AND FENCES    The purchaser(s) shall be deemed to have full knowledge of the boundaries and neither the Vendor nor the Vendors agents will be responsible for defining the boundaries of ownership thereof.

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DIRECTIONS    From Bishops Castle, take the A488 towards Shrewsbury passing through the village of Lydham, upon entering White Grit, take the left hand turning to Priest Weston, continue along this road for approximately two miles, passing The Miners Arms public house on your right. At the junction, continue around to the right and take the next left towards Chirbury, the land can be found on the right-hand side, identified by the agents 'For Sale' board.

METHOD OF SALE    The property is offered for sale as a whole, by Informal Tender (unless previously sold). The tender forms will be available from the Vendor's agents
Tenders close Friday 14th July 2023 at 12 noon. Tenders are to be delivered to; McCartneys LLP, Corvedale Road, Craven Arms, Shropshire, SY7 9NE marked "Tender ? Land at Priest Weston".
The Vendor reserves the right not to accept the highest, or indeed, any offer. The Vendor reserves the right to accept offers prior to the tender date.

SOLICITORS    William Ransford - Milwyn Jenkins & Jenkins
White House, Arthur Street, Montgomery, Powys, SY15 6RA
01686 669692 / [email protected]

HEALTH AND SAFETY    The agents advise all prospective purchasers when viewing the property to take due care.

VIEWING    Strictly by appointment through the selling agents.

ANTI MONEY LAUNDERING    The successful purchaser should please provide a photographic form of ID such as driver's licence or passport, and a utility bill or bank statement confirming their home address.