COMMUNICATIONS
Tisbury 4 miles, A303 5 miles, Shaftesbury 10 miles, Salisbury 11 miles. Mainline train: Salisbury to London (Waterloo) 90 mins, Tisbury to London (Waterloo) 110 mins. International airports: Bournemouth International and Southampton Airport 36 miles.
SITUATION
The property lies to the west of Salisbury and Wilton (the ancient capital of Wessex) and Tisbury, with the nearest mainline rail connections and principle facilities lying similarly, within each reach. The A30 is conveniently accessible to the south, connecting the cathedral City of Salisbury with the market town of Shaftesbury to the south west. The A303 can be accessed to the north (via Chilmark) connecting London and the West Country.
EDUCATION
There is a good selection of public and private schools nearby including St Mary’s Shaftesbury, Bryanston, Port Regis and Sandroyd, with girls and boys grammar schools in Salisbury. For further details for independents see www.isc.co.uk and www.wiltshire.gov for state schools information.
LOCAL & RECREATIONAL
The area is perfect for country walks, cycling and riding opportunities serviced by a network of footpaths and bridleways. The award winning C14th coaching inn The Compasses at Lower Chicksgrove is within walking distance. The nearby town of Tisbury has a good array of independent shops and services, with main shopping and recreational facilities in Salisbury and Shaftesbury within easy reach. The military landmark of the Fovant Badges lies nearby to the south of the A30. These chalk cut cap badges, representing British and overseas armies, are imprinted in the hills as historic testimony to WWI and its connection with Fovant, Sutton Mandeville and Compton Chamberlayne villages. Racing is at Salisbury. Golf is at Rushmore Golf Club and sailing can be enjoyed on the south coast. Further tourism and leisure information from www.visitwiltshire.co.uk.
LAND & FARMBUILDING LOT2
The land is divided into two fields with post and stock proof fencing and mainly laid to permanent pasture and has good access off the road. The land can also be accessed from a public footpath off Glasses Lane to the north, leading to the orchard, vegetable garden and land beyond. The fields are mainly level and Grade 2 according to the DEFRA Land Classification Plans, being of very good quality and eminently suitable for grazing or growing crops. The soil type is indicated as Bromsgove, defined as well drained coarse loamy soil over soft sandstone. The land has been farmed for several years and has achieved organic status.
LAND & FARM BUILDING SUMMARY
Perfect smallholding facilities comprising: • Pasture fields • Orchard and vegetable garden • Timber frame agricultural barn 13m x 10m (130m²) with water and power • Organically managed through the Soil Association • Holding No. 45/277/0052 *In all the land amounts to about 4.6 acres.
LOTTING NOTE
Buyers note: this land is part of a larger smallholding sale of property and land. See listing for Angel Cottage (Whole), Sutton Mandeville for house, garden and land £585,000 (5.1 Acres)
AGENTS NOTES
Property Misdescriptions Act 1991 Fox Grant and their clients give notice that: They have no authority to make or give any representations or warranties in relation to the property. 1. These particulars have been prepared in good faith to give a fair overall view of the property, do not form any part of an offer or contract and must not be relied upon as statements or representations of fact. 2. Any areas, measurements or distances are approximate. The text, photographs and plans are for guidance only and are not necessarily comprehensive. It should not be assumed that the property has all necessary planning, building regulation or other consents and Fox Grant have not tested any services, equipment or facilities. Purchasers must satisfy themselves by inspection or otherwise. Plans, Areas and Schedules These are based on the Ordnance Survey and are for reference only.
SINGLE FARM PAYMENTS
SFP entitlements may be available by separate negotiations. Details from the agents and solicitor.
SOLICITORS
Trethowans Tel: 01722 426982 Attn. Nicola Smith
LOCAL AUTHORITY
Wiltshire Council Tel: 0300 456 0100
SERVICES
Power and water connected to outbuilding.
FIXTURES & FITTINGS
Unless mentioned specifically all fixture, fittings are excluded from the sale.
TENURE
The property is sold Freehold and will be sold with vacant possession on completion.
PARTICULARS
Prepared by Lindsay Burden in December 2011.
DIRECTIONS
From Salisbury head west (A30) towards Shaftesbury. After Fovant village take the second right turn into Glasses Lane. Angel Cottage is the third property on the right. See location map for alternative routes.
POSTCODE
SP3 5NB
VIEWINGS
All viewings strictly by appointment through the agents on 01722 782727. Please contact Lindsay Burden or William Grant for further details.
Property Misdescriptions Act 1991 Fox Grant and their clients give notice: 1. They have no authority to make or give any representations or warranties in relation to the property. 2. These particulars have been prepared in good faith to give a fair overall view of the property, do not form any part of an offer or contract and must not be relied upon as statements or representations of fact. 3. Any areas, measurements or distances are approximate. The text, photographs and plans are for guidance only and are not necessarily comprehensive. It should not be assumed that the property has all necessary planning, building regulation or other consents. Fox Grant has not tested any services, equipment or facilities. Purchasers must satisfy themselves by inspection or otherwise.