Cot Wood Farm, Hobbs Lane, Longhope, Gloucestershire, GL17

For sale by Informal Tender as a whole or in lots (unless previously sold): Cot Wood Farm offers a wonderful opportunity to acquire an agricultural holding set in a glorious rural setting, consisting of approximately 64.60 acres (26.14 ha) of permanent pasture, agricultural building and temporary residential housing.

Introduction    McCartneys are delighted to offer for sale by Informal Tender the agricultural holding known as Cot Wood Farm, Hobbs Lane, Longhope, Gloucester GL17 0NS upon kind instruction of Mr & Mrs R. Griffiths.

The holding is set in a ring fence comprising approximately 64.60 acres (26.14 ha) of permanent pasture as shown on the enclosed plan, plus agricultural building measuring approximately 147ft x 80ft, along with a temporary residential static home, currently with three-year planning permission, granted in August 2022.

For sale as a whole or in separate lots.

Tenders close at 5.00pm on the Monday 7th August 2023. Viewing by appointment through the selling agents.

The property is located off the A40 Gloucester to Ross-on-Wye road. The M50 motorway is around 6 miles away, with the market town of Ross-on-Wye 7 miles and Gloucester 10 miles away.

The Local Area    Cot Wood Farm is located in West Gloucestershire, between the thriving market town of Ross-on-Wye and the historic City of Gloucester with the ancient Cathedral and River Severn.

The Farm    The farm consists of a three-bedroom static residential unit, with planning permission granted in August 2022 for three years and is located within close proximity to the agricultural buildings.

A large, stoned yard area leads to the open sided agricultural building, approximately 147ft x 80ft with fibre cement roof.

The farmland consists of approximately nine permanent pasture paddocks, all within a ring fence, all gently sloping and capable of being mown for hay/silage etc. The farm also includes Cot Wood, which adjoins the property to the southeast.

Additional Information    Basic Payment Scheme
There are no entitlements to be transferred with the sale.

Stewardship/Environmental Scheme
The farm is currently in a Mid Tier Stewardship scheme which expires in 2023.

Footpaths
There are two public footpaths crossing the land, one running along with the western boundary and the other the eastern boundary.

Boundaries, roads and fences
The purchaser 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.

Planning Permission
Planning permission reference P1914/21/FUL was granted 9th August 2022 for a temporary dwelling for an agricultural worker and the retention of associated agricultural portacabins and a building. Further details can be obtained from the office.

Health and Safety
The Agents advise all prospective purchasers when viewing the land to take due care.

Plans
These are based on Ordnance Survey with approximate measurements 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.

Method of Sale
Tenders must be received at the selling agents office: McCartneys, The Ox Pasture, Overton Road, Ludlow, SY8 4AA in a sealed envelope marked Cot Wood Farm no later than 5pm on Monday 7th August 2023.

The Vendors reserve the right to not accept the highest offer or indeed any offer made.

Solicitor
Mr Tom Bell, MFG Solicitors, 20-21 The Tything, Worcester WR1 1HD. Tel: 01905 610410

The information given in these particulars have been stated by the vendors to the best of their knowledge. The vendors' solicitors will confirm all legal matters to the prospective purchaser(s) prior to exchange of contract.

SERVICES: We are informed that the property is connected to mains electricity and mains water. A septic tank is located on the holding. Phone and Broadband are connected and there is an oil fired boiler.

NOTE: Certificates are available for heating & electrical installations.

COUNCIL TAX: Local Authority - Forest of Dean
Band A.

DIRECTIONS: From Ross-on-Wye, take the A40 signed Gloucester, head east for approximately 7 miles and the entrance for the property is on the right-hand side as indicated by the McCartneys For Sale board.

From Gloucester, take the A40 signed Ross-on-Wye and head west for approximately 8 miles and the entrance for the property is on the left-hand side as indicated by the McCartneys For Sale board.

TENURE: We are informed that the property is of freehold Tenure.

POSSESSION: The property is offered with vacant possession on completion.

INGOING: The property is free of any ingoing valuations.

FIXTURES AND FITTINGS: Only items mentioned in these particulars are included with the sale of the property.

SPORTING RIGHTS: All sporting rights are included within the sale price.

TIMBER: All timber growing is included within the sale.

VIEWING: Set viewing sessions will be held (by prior appointment) through selling agents ? Contact McCartneys LLP for further details: 01584 813764.