LAND AT NETHERCOTE FARM, Bourton-on-the -water, Gloucestershire

SOLD FOR £230,000

A CHARMING AND UNSPOILT PARCEL OF PASTURE AND WOODLAND

in a tranquil setting adjoining the River Windrush,
extending to 39.45 ACRES (15.96 HECTARES)

FOR SALE BY PUBLIC AUCTION
(unless previously sold)

at the Old New Inn, Bourton-on-the-Water on Wednesday, 14th May at 2.30pm

Guide price: £200,000

SITUATION:
The property is situated in a most attractive and peaceful location adjacent to the River Windrush, approximately 1 mile south of the village of Bourton on the Water in the heart of the Cotswold Hills. Stow on the Wold lies approximately 4 miles to the north.

DIRECTIONS:
From the centre of Bourton on the Water, take the Rissington road in an easterly direction signposted for Little Rissington. Immediately after passing the public car park, take the turning right into Marshmouth Lane. At the end of the public road, continue straight on along a gravel drive. Immediately
before Lower Marsh Farm, bear left handed and the entrance gateway to the land will be found straight ahead after a short distance.

DESCRIPTION:
The property provides a rare opportunity to purchase an exceptionally beautiful parcel of pasture and woodland in a quiet and tranquil position adjacent to River Windrush. The land extends in all to 39.45 acres (15.96 hectares) of which 27.68 acres is in permanent pasture with the remainder mostly comprising woodland. The pastureland has been traditionally managed for many years and is entered into the Organic Entry Level Scheme for which grants are paid for certain organic land management practices. The land is a haven for flora and fauna.

The woodlands are mostly hardwood and provide considerable sporting potential. It should be noted that the fishing rights along the River Windrush are separately owned and are not included in the sale.

There is over one mile of frontage to the River Windrush, which meanders along the eastern boundary of the property at its confluence with the River Dickler, with a small stretch of double bank ownership, in a very pretty setting.

GENERAL INFORMATION

1. Viewing: At any reasonable time with a set of these sale particulars.
   
   
2. Services: There are two watering bays on the River Windrush providing drinking water for livestock. There are no mains services connected to the property.
   
   
3. Local Authority: Cotswold District Council. Tel: 01285 623000.
   
   
4. Rights and Easements:
   1. A right of access is enjoyed by the Sellers over the driveway running between the end of Marshmouth Lane and the entrance to the property.
      
   2. The fishing rights on the River Windrush are not owned by the Sellers and are not included in the sale. There are rights of access in favour
      of the owners of the fishing rights.
      
   3. Neighbouring landowners have rights of access over the track running along the western boundary of the property.
      
   4. A public footpath runs along the northern boundary of the property.
      
   Further details are available from the Selling Agents.
   
   
5. Single Payment Scheme: The Sellers have registered the land for Single Payment Entitlements. The Sellers will make the claim for the Single Payment in the 2008 scheme year. The entitlements registered to the land will be transferred to the buyer after completion, if required.
   
   
6. Organic Entry Level Stewardship: The land is entered into the Organic Entry Level Stewardship Scheme run by Natural England. This provides grants for certain organic land management practices. The buyer may take over the benefits and obligations of the scheme from the Sellers. Further details are available from the Selling Agents.
   
   
7. Conditions of Sale: The property will be offered for sale subject to Special Conditions of Sale prepared by the Sellers’ Solicitor. Copies of these Conditions will be available from the Sellers’
   Agents and Solicitors. Buyers will be deemed to have full knowledge of these Conditions. In the event of there being any inconsistency or variation between these sale particulars and the Conditions of Sale, the latter shall prevail.
   
   
8. Reserve Price: The property will be sold subject to a reserve price, and the Sellers or their Agents shall be at liberty to bid.
   
   
9. Seller’s Solicitors: Messrs Kendall & Davies,
   Station Road, Bourton on the Water, Cheltenham,
   Gloucestershire GL54 2AA.
   Telephone 01451 820277

These sale particulars have been raised to offer a general guide of the property. All plans are for
identifi cation purposes only and are not to scale. Appliances have not been checked. Services stated are assumed to be connected. We would advise legal advice be sought before committing to any purchase.

Moore Allen & Innocent LLP is a Limited Liability Partnership registered in England and Wales,
No. 0C311820

Should you wish to view the property, please contact our Cirencester Office.

Tel:  01285  648115
Fax: 01285  640494

e-mail: farmsales@mooreallen.co.uk

33 Castle Street, Cirencester, Gloucestershire GL7 1QD Telephone: 01285 648115 Fax: 01285 640494 E-Mail: farmsales@mooreallen.co.uk