Tutbury, Burton-on-Trent, Staffordshire

A ring-fenced parcel of grazing and amenity land with frontage to the River Dove.

Extending to approximately 45.42 acres (18.38 ha) in all.



Situation & Description
The land is positioned to the north of the highly regarded village of Tutbury in East Staffordshire close to the Derbyshire border.

The land is accessed via a right of way from Bridge Street past Tutbury Cricket Club.

The land comprises a level ringfenced grassland holding with frontage to the River Dove along the entire northern boundary. The southern boundary comprises Mill Fleam, a tributary from the River Dove.

The northern boundary is well fenced with post and wire fencing.

The Property has a raised earth bund running through it, which was installed historically as a flood defence from the river.

Services
Prospective purchasers must satisfy themselves as to the availability of services and any future connections.

Tenure
The property is to be sold freehold with vacant possession.

Method of sale
The land is offered for sale by private treaty and is available as a whole.

Please note: The vendors reserve the right to conclude the sale by any means at their discretion and the Vendors are not obliged to accept the highest or indeed any Tender submitted.

Local Authority
East Staffordshire Borough Council and Staffordshire County Council

Public Rights of Way, Wayleaves and Easements
The property is sold subject to all rights of way, wayleaves, and easements whether or not they are defined in this brochure.

Plans and Boundaries
The plans within these particulars are based on Ordnance Survey data and provided for reference only. They are believed to be correct but accuracy is not guaranteed. The purchaser shall be deemed to have full knowledge of all boundaries and the extent of ownership. Neither the vendor nor the vendor’s agents will be responsible for defining the boundaries or the ownership thereof.

Overage
The land will be sold subject to a new uplift provision which will specify that 20% of any increase in value due to development (as defined in Section 55 of the Town and Country Planning Act 1990) will be payable to the Vendors or their successors in title should such development occur within 20 years from the date of completion.

The uplift will be payable upon implementation or on a future sale with the benefit of a planning consent but shall not be triggered by any development for agricultural and/or equestrian purposes.

The Vendors are willing to consider offers based on varied overage terms to the above.

VAT
We understand the property has not been opted to tax and therefore VAT will not be chargeable in addition to the purchase price.

In the event that a sale of the property or any part thereof or any right to it becomes a chargeable supply for the purposes of VAT, such tax will be payable in addition to the sale price.

Mineral, Sporting, and Timber rights
The mineral, sporting and timber rights will be transferred with the freehold title where owned.

The fishing rights are currently let.

Land Quality and Soil Type
The land is classified as principally grade 4 with a very small section classified grade 3.

Nitrate Vulnerable Zone (NVZ)
The Property lies within an NVZ Area and is subject to the usual restrictions.

Basic Payment Scheme and Sustainable Farming Incentive
The land has historically been registered for payments under the Basic Payment Scheme and all de-linked payments relevant to the land will be retained by the Vendors.

The farmland is entered into a Sustainable Farming Incentive scheme. On completion of the sale this agreement shall be terminated.

The farmland is within a Countryside Stewardship Scheme until 2028 under option GS10 - Management of wet grassland for wintering waders and wildfowl.

Capital grant funding has also been secured under the same scheme for FG1 - Fencing. New fencing has been established along the river frontage.

The purchaser/s will be obliged to take over the relevant stewardship options upon completion.

Flood Risk
The entire property falls within flood zone 3 and is subject to seasonal flooding.

Viewings
Viewings of the land may be undertaken during daylight hours only and with a copy of these particulars to hand. Viewers must confirm the time of their inspection to the selling agent prior to arrival. Please note the property is a working farm and viewers must take precautions with livestock and potential farm machinery on the property.

Directions
Postcode – DE13 9LZ (nearest)

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