LAND AT PENN GROUNDS, MARSHMOUTH LANE, BOURTON ON THE WATER, GLOUCESTERSHIRE, GL54 2EE

SOLD

Land at Penn Grounds

An attractive area of pastureland in a delightful setting, with frontage to the River Windrush, two
spinneys and a small stone building.

IN ALL APPROXIMATELY 62.83 ACRES (25.42 HECTARES)

FOR SALE BY INFORMAL TENDER AS A WHOLE OR IN 3 LOTS
ON BEHALF OF GLOUCESTERSHIRE COUNTY COUNCIL

Tenders should be received no later than 12.00 noon on Wednesday, 31st October 2007.
Please click here for the Tender Form



                              Guide Prices: map

   Lot 1:  35.15 acres                   £160,000

   Lot 2:  14.41 acres                     £58,000

   Lot 3:  13.27 acres                     £52,000

   Whole:  62.83 acres                 £270,000



SITUATION The property is situated in a delightful rural location immediately to the 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. Follow the lane for a short distance and the property will be found signposted on the left hand side. Each lot has a separate access to Marshmouth Lane.

DESCRIPTIONLand at Penn Grounds
The land at Penn Grounds forms an excellent parcel of permanent pasture in open countryside, but close to the large village of Bourton-on-the-Water in the heart of the Cotswold Hills. The land is generally level and has, in recent years, been grazed by cattle. The field boundaries mostly comprise trimmed hedges with a number of mature hedgerow trees. The land is fenced for cattle and sheep.

There is good access to the land from Marshmouth Lane which runs along the western boundary, providing four points of access from the highway.

LOT 1Land at Penn Grounds
Two pasture field enclosures extending to about 35.15 acres (14.22 hectares). There is approximately 518 metres of frontage to the River Windrush in an attractive setting with a small woodland, and potential for fishing.

Adjacent to the river is a small traditional building constructed of Cotswold stone under a timber frame roof covered with corrugated iron, opening into a small yard. A further corrugated iron and timber field shelter is situated in the north western corner of the land. There are two watering bays, one on the river and the other on an adjoining water course.

LOT 2
Three field enclosures with two gateways to Marsh Mouth Lane, extending to about 14.41 acres (5.83 hectares).

LOT 3
Two field enclosures and a woodland spinney, extending to about 13.27 acres (5.37 hectares).

OFFERS
Written offers should be submitted on the tender form no later than 12:00 Noon on Wednesday, 31st October, 2007 to the Selling Agents. Offers should be delivered in a sealed envelope clearly marked “Offer – land at Bourton on the Water”. Gloucestershire County Council’s intention is to secure the highest offer, but it is not obliged to accept the highest or any offer.
Land at Penn Grounds
Viewing may take place at any reasonable time with a set of the sale particulars. Due to the current Foot & Mouth Disease restrictions, please adhere to strict bio-security measures as livestock may be on the property. Access may only be taken on foot, and no dogs are allowed.



GENERAL INFORMATIONPlan

  1. Viewing: At any reasonable time with a set of these sale particulars.

  2. Fixtures and Fittings: Those fixtures and fittings not mentioned in the sale particulars are not included in the sale.

  3. Services: There are two watering bays on water courses adjoining Lot 1 providing drinking water for livestock. A water borehole prognosis and quotation has been obtained by the Seller. Further information is available from the Selling Agents.

  4. Local Authorities: Cotswold District Council. Tel: 01285 623000.
    Gloucestershire County Council. Tel: 01452 425750.

  5. Single Payment Scheme: There are no single payment entitlements available with the land.

  6. Stewardship Scheme: The land is entered into the Entry Level Stewardship Scheme. This provides grants for certain land management practices. Buyers may take over the benefits and obligations of the scheme. Further details are available from the Selling Agents.

  7. Town and Country Planning: A footpath crosses the north eastern boundary of Lot 1.

    Part of Lot 1 is scheduled as an Ancient Monument, as a “settlement site and barrows”.

  8. Seller’s Solicitor: Gloucestershire County Council Legal and Democratic Services, Quayside House, Quay Street, Gloucester, GL1 2TZ. Tel: 01452 425545.


If you require any further information please contact
Emma Buse or Beth Morris.


Tel:  01285  648115


Fax: 01285  640494
e-mail: farmsales@mooreallen.co.uk

 

These sale particulars have been raised to offer a general guide of the property.
Internal measurements are accurate to +/- three inches (75mm). All plans are for identifi cation purposes only and not to scale. Appliances have not been checked. Services stated are assumed to be connected. We would advise structural and 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

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