Lot 2 Land At West End Farm, West End, Ebbesbourne Wake, Wiltshire, SP5

An attractive block of grass downland extending to about 130.94 acres.

SITUATION

The land occupies an enviable rural position within the heart of the Chalke Valley, close to the Wiltshire/Dorset/Hampshire border and near equidistant between the South Wiltshire Cathedral City of Salisbury and Dorset Market Town of Shaftesbury.

The A30 is accessible within 2 miles to the north and the A354 within 5 miles to the south.

A location plan is provided within these particulars.

LOT 2

About 130.94 acres (52.99 hectares) of grass downland running up a chalk escarpment to a ridge known as South Down.

The escarpment includes a punch bowl known as Monk’s Hole, which has been used for simulated game shooting in the past.

The grassland area includes some 70 acres which are suitable for mowing, with the remaining area suitable for grazing only.

Lot 2 includes about 21.87 acres (8.85 hectares) of mixed native woodland and dense scrub scattered throughout the grassland.

The underlying soil is classified as Grade III and a mixture of soil association Andover 2 – a shallow well-drained calcareous silty soil over chalk; and Icknield – a shallow, mostly humose, well-drained calcareous soil over chalk.

An ancient drover’s route, the Ox Drove, runs through (and forms part of) Lot 2 and there are two Scheduled Monuments (a cross-ridge dyke and two bowl barrows) situated within the land.

SERVICES

A private water supply is available, if required, by negotiation.

Further details are available upon request.

RIGHTS OF WAY

A public footpath follows the northern boundary of Lot 1 and links to a bridleway which runs through the centre of the land along a defined (fenced) trackway. The aforementioned bridleway continues through Lot 2 where it meets the Ox Drove, a byway open to all traffic (BOAT). The Ox Drove forms part of Lot 2 but is fenced out of the surrounding grassland.

The land is sold subject to and with the benefit of all matters contained in or referred to in the title deeds together with all public or private rights of way, wayleaves, easements and other rights of way affecting the property.

MINERAL & SPORTING RIGHTS

All mineral rights are in hand and included within the sale.

The seller has traditionally hosted a small rough shoot over the land and will reserve the ability to exercise sporting rights over both lots up until 1 February 2027.

INGOING VALUATION

If appropriate, the incoming purchaser(s) shall, in addition to the purchase price, be required to take over and pay for any growing arable crops to include the cost of all seeds, chemicals, fertilisers, cultivations and acts of husbandry applied to the land or undertaken prior to completion.

TENURE & POSSESSION

The land is being offered for sale on a freehold basis with vacant possession.

METHOD OF SALE

The land is to be sold by private treaty.

WHAT3WORDS

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VIEWINGS

All viewings strictly by appointment arranged through Woolley & Wallis.

FINANCE

Woolley & Wallis Finance Ltd is well positioned to assist prospective buyers obtain specialist finance for rural property. We are agents for AMC and also have good contacts with numerous other lenders who will be able to discuss your requirements in further detail.

ANTI-MONEY LAUNDERING

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CONTACT

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