Farm Land : Bulphan

The land at Lime Kiln Farm forms part of a single enclosure to the south-west of Bulphan.

Location

The land is situated close to the village of Bulphan, which is to the south-west of the town of Basildon.  Situated approximately mid-way between the A127 and A13 trunk roads, the land has direct access onto the A128.

The land is shown on the MAFF (now DEFRA) land classification plan as being Grade 3.  The Soil Survey of England and Wales details the soils to be of the Windsor series, a clay soil suited to the growing of cereals and grassland.  The land has been used by the current owner for growing combinable crops.  The field has the benefit of land drainage.  It is registered for the Basic Payment Scheme (see further details below).

There are various wayleaves and easements that affect the property (see details below).

Method of Sale

The land at Lime Kiln Farm is being offered for sale by private treaty.

Best offers are being invited for the whole with a closing date of noon on Monday, 25th November 2019.

Tenure and Possession

The property is being offered for sale freehold with vacant possession.

Please note the property being sold forms the majority of a larger field, part of which is being retained by the vendor. 

The vendor shall be responsible for erecting and maintaining fences on the southern boundary and on land adjacent to the property known as Portland Lodge, such fences to be erected within 3 months of completion

Exchange and Completion

Exchange of contracts takes place within 28 days of issue of draft contracts by the vendor's solicitor. 

Completion to take place within one month of exchange or earlier by agreement.

Overage

The land is being sold subject to an overage covenant reserving 25% of any uplift arising out of a planning permission for development within 40 years of the sale.  The first 500 sq. metres of residential development and 1,500 sq. metres of commercial development would be exempt from the overage.

Ingoing Valuation

The purchaser will in addition to the purchase price pay on completion for all crops and cultivations at a figure to be assessed by the vendor's agent, which may include a figure for enhancement.

Early Entry

Early entry may be taken following exchange of contracts and on the payment of an additional 10% deposit.

Sporting, Mineral Rights and Timber

The sporting, mineral rights and timber are included in the sale insofar as they are owned.

Basic Payment Scheme

The land is registered for the Basic Payment Scheme.  An appropriate number of entitlements will be transferred on completion as part of the purchase price at a figure to be assessed by the vendor's agent.  VAT will be payable on the price of the entitlements.

VAT

The sale of the property is exclusive of VAT.

Wayleaves, Easements and Rights of Way

The property is sold subject to any easements, quasi-easements, wayleaves or rights of way whether mentioned in these particulars or not.  Your attention is drawn to the following:

• There are two easements in favour of the South Essex Water Works Company (now Essex & Suffolk Water Limited).  One pipe is located on the edge of the farm adjacent to the A128. 
• There is a deed of grant in favour of The Electricity Generating Board.  This is presumed to be in connection with the overhead electricity line that runs across the property.
• There is a footpath that crosses the property running along the western and southern boundaries.
• There is an electricity line that crosses the property and runs parallel to the A128.

Local Authority

Thurrock Borough Council.

Health and Safety

Given the potential hazards of a working farm, all viewings must be accompanied.  Viewing is strictly by appointment with Whirledge & Nott - 01268 783377 or 07769 308295. 

Notice

Whirledge & Nott does not have any authority to give representations or warranties in relation to the property. These particulars do not form part of any offer or contract. All descriptions, photographs and plans are for guidance only and should not be relied upon as statements or representations of fact.  All measurements are approximate.  No assumption should be made that the property has the necessary planning, building regulations or other consents. Whirledge & Nott has not carried out a survey nor tested any appliances, services or facilities. Purchasers must satisfy themselves by inspection or otherwise.

Viewing

Strictly by appointment Viewing of the property is entirely at the risk of the enquirer.   Neither Whirledge & Nott nor the vendor accept any responsibility for any damage, injury or accident during viewing.

Agent

Whirledge & Nott, The Black Barn, Lubards Farm, Hullbridge Road, Rayleigh, Essex SS6 9QG

Telephone: 01268 783377 or 07769 308295