Grazing Amenity land Wretton
Guide price £80,000

Introduction:

Cruso & Wilkin are delighted to offer this rural area of amenity land, situated within West Norfolk, very close to the village of Wretton and adjacent to the Cut Off Channel.

The property comprises of approximately 13.15 acres (5.32 hectares) of amenity grass bank land. Access is available directly off the county maintained highway known as Wretton Fen Drove and a private access roadway known as Farhill Drove.

Location and Situation:

The lands are situated to the south of the village of Wretton, this village is located approximately 2 miles east of Stoke Ferry and 4 miles south-east of Downham Market.

The fields can be identified from the attached location and site plans (for identification purposes only) and a direction board off the Wretton Fen Drove.

The location of the entrance to the land is:

Nearest Postcode:  PE33 9QP

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Directions and Access:

As identified from the attached location plan.

Local Amenities:

The land is situate within the open countryside; there are various facilities and amenities within Stoke Ferry and Downham Market, with additional amenities including shopping, tourism attractions and schooling available within the towns of King’s Lynn and Swaffham.

The North Norfolk coast with its varied attractions is approximately 30 miles north of the property.

Railway stations are available within Downham Market and King’s Lynn, with direct access to King’s Cross station.

Method of Sale:

The property is offered for sale by private treaty as a whole or in two lots, as described herein. 

Depending on the level of interest the Vendors and their agents reserve the right to invite best and final offers.

Description:

Lot 1:- (edged red) 9.21 acres (3.72 hectares) of bank land, historically used for grazing and more recently left unmanaged and permanent pasture. Access off Farhill Drove.

Lot 2:- (edged orange) 3.94 acres (1.59 hectares) of bank land, historically used for grazing and more recently left unmanaged and permanent pasture. Access off Farhill Drove.

Viewing and Health & Safety:

Viewing is with particulars to hand and ideally having confirmed viewing date with the Sole Agents, contact Cruso & Wilkin. Tel. 01553 691691. Given the potential hazards of the lands not being managed for some years, we ask you be as vigilant as possible when making your inspection.

Services:

We are advised that the lands are not serviced.

Tenure and Possession:

The property is to be offered freehold with the benefit of vacant possession.

Early Entry:

Arrangements for early entry may be made if appropriate and upon the payment of a further 10% deposit of the total sale price following exchange of contracts (subject to cross compliance).

Basic Farm Payment Scheme:

The land is registered for Basic Farm Payments; dependent upon the date of completion, the payment due for the 2023 year may be reserved by the Vendors.

Soil and Land Classification:

The land is shown as Grade 3 on the provisional Agricultural Land Classification Map prepared by the Ministry.

The Soil Survey of England and Wales map (prepared by the Soil Association), identifies the land as being Isleham 2 series which comprise of deep permeable sandy soils. The land is currently maintained as unmanaged grassland but was historically grazed with livestock.



Farhill Drove:

The lots are offered with the section of Farhill Drove adjacent to the respective lots (as may be included within the Title), subject to all rights of way as may be enjoyed by adjoining landowners. It is further noted that Farhill Drove is recognised as a restricted byway.

The land is bordered on the southern boundary by the Cut Off Channel being  the responsibility of the Environment Agency, they also own the “berm” to the channel bank, historically this has been let to the Sellers. We are making enquiries of the Environment Agency and/or their Agents to enquire whether they would agree to a continued arrangement on the relevant section(s).

Wayleaves, Easements and Rights of Way:

The sale is subject to all rights of support, public and private Rights of Way, water, light, drainage and other easements, quasi-easements and wayleaves, or any other rights whether mentioned in these particulars or not.

GENERAL INFORMATION:

Drainage Rates:

We are advised that the lands are located within the Stoke Ferry Internal Drainage Board’s area; Downham Market Group of Internal Drainage Boards  Tel: 01353 688296

Sporting, Timber and Mineral Rights:

Insofar as they are relevant these are to be included in the sale subject to any statutory exclusions and proximity to the Cuf Off Channel.

Contracts and Quotas:

There are no contracts or quotas available with this property.

VAT:

Any guide prices quoted or discussed are exclusive of VAT.  In the event that a sale of the property or part of the property becomes a chargeable supply for the purpose of VAT such tax will be payable in addition to the purchase price.

Boundaries, Plans, Areas Schedules and Disputes:

The Purchasers will be deemed to have full knowledge of the boundaries and areas, and any mistake or error shall not annul the sale nor entitle any party to compensation in respect thereof.  The Purchasers shall within three months of completion erect a fence at their own cost along the boundaries identified  A-B , C-D and E-F, to an agreed specification and be responsible for their maintenance thereafter. The Purchasers to instal their own access gates (as necessary) to the respective lots at their own cost.

Legal Costs:

Each party will be responsible for their own legal costs incurred in documenting the sale.

Money Laundering Regulations:

In accordance with the Money Laundering Regulations 2017 intending Purchasers will be asked to produce identification documentation in due course and we would ask for your co-operation in this respect in order that there will be no delay in agreeing the sale. This is a legal requirement.

IMPORTANT NOTICES:

Cruso & Wilkin for themselves and for the Lessors of this property, whose Agents they are, give notice that all statements contained in these particulars as to this property are made without responsibility on the part of  Cruso  and  Wilkin,  their joint Agents or the Vendors or Lessors

1. These particulars are set out as a general outline for the guidance of intending Purchasers or Lessees and do not constitute any part of an offer or contract.

2. All  descriptions,  dimensions  and references to  conditions necessary permission for use and occupation and other details are given, having (for the purposes of Consumer Protection from Unfair Trading Regulations 2008) taken all reasonable steps to avoid committing an offence. Nonetheless, such statements do not constitute any warranty nor representation by the Vendors.   Further, such statements are accurate only to the best of the present information and belief of the Vendors. We have not been instructed to carry out a physical survey of the property, a structural survey, nor to  test any of  the services, fixtures, fittings or appliances which pass through, in, on, over or are attached to the property (whether referred to or not within these particulars).

3. No person in the employment of Cruso & Wilkin has any authority to make or give any representations or warranty whatever in relation to this property, nor is such representation or warranty given by Cruso & Wilkin or the Vendors of the property.



Particulars and Photos:

These Particulars and photos were prepared as at  March 2023