• Freehold pasture & woodland extending to 38 Acres (15.37 Hectares

• Located near Castle Combe in the Cotswolds

• Ideal for a range of uses

• The grazing land has mains water connection

• To be offered by Knight Frank Auctions on 12 June.

Property Description

30.46 (12.33 ha) of woodland and 7.51 acres (3.04 ha) of pasture land located close to Castle Combe in the Cotswold. Ideal for a range of uses such as agriculture, re-wilding, adventure / nature walks and camping subject to obtaining all necessary consents.

The land was recently part of the Castle Combe Estate and predominantly comprises a combination of pasture and mature woodland. The land has historically been farmed organically and registered as organic with the Soil Association since 1989. In recent years the land has been utilised for the grazing of livestock and mowing for forage. It has also historically be included within a Higher Level Stewardship agreement, although this has recently expired.

Woodland - This land incorporates 4 woodland plantations extending to 30.46 acres (12.33 ha) with private access track through the property and access available from the highway.

Grazing Land - A single parcel of land extending to 7.51 acres (3.04 ha). The gently sloping grassland benefits from mains water.

PLANNING
in 2021 Wiltshire Council determined that it was not necessary to get prior Approval for "Reinstatement and resurfacing of existing woodland track and erection of forestry building for the storage of timber, machinery and equipment required for the management of the woodland." Application No. PL/2021/04451.

TENURE & POSSESSION
The property is freehold and sold with
vacant possession.

SERVICES
The grazing land has mains water connection.

WAYLEAVES EASEMENTS & RIGHTS OF WAY

The property is being sold subject to and with the benefit of all rights including; rights of way, whether public or private, light, sport, drainage, water and electricity supplies and other rights and obligations, easements and quasi-easements and restrictive covenants and all existing proposed wayleaves for masts, pylons, stays, cables, drains, water and gas and other pipes whether referred to in these particulars or not.

LOCAL AUTHORITIES
Wiltshire Council
wiltshire.gov.uk

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Location

Surrounded by Cotswolds National Landscape, the area offers plenty of picturesque walks and quaint villages streets waiting to be explored. The nearby Castle Combe village, which is within walking distance via a country track, has featured regularly as a film location, most recently in The Wolf Man, Stardust and Stephen Spielberg’s War Horse. It was also used in the original Dr Doolittle film. The village has a rich history and the houses are made up of the honey coloured Cotswold stone, typical for a village of this area. Access is easy being between junction 16 & 17 of the M4 motorway and just north of the A420. Bath World Heritage Site is only 30 minutes drive away offering stunning honey-coloured Georgian architecture is straight from a Jane Austen novel plus a busy and varied cultural scene.

Occupancy

Vacant

Tenure

Freehold

Auction Details: The sale of this property will take place on the stated date by way of Auction and is being sold as on an Unconditional basis. Binding contracts of sale will be exchanged at the point of sale. All sales are subject to the Common Auction Conditions and Extra General Conditions. Auctioneer Fees and Deposit. The following deposits and non-refundable auctioneer fees apply: • 10% deposit of the purchase price, subject to a minimum of £5,000. The deposit contributes to the purchase price. • Buyer’s Fee- is £1950 including VAT. This is only payable by the successful purchaser. There are no costs to bidding for the property. The Buyer’s Fee does not contribute to the purchase price and will be considered as part of the chargeable consideration for the property in the calculation of stamp duty liability. There may be additional fees contained within the Special Conditions of Sale, which can be viewed within the Legal Pack. You are strongly advised to read the Legal Pack carefully and take professional advice before bidding. Additional Information: For full details about all auction methods and sale types please refer to the Auction Conduct Guide which can be viewed on the Knight Frank Auctions’ website. This guide includes details on the auction registration process, your payment obligations and how to view the Legal Pack. Each property sold is subject to a Reserve Price. The Reserve Price will be within + or – 10% of the Guide Price. The Guide Price is issued solely as a guide so that a buyer can consider whether or not to pursue their interest. A full definition can be found within the Auction Conduct Guide.