Land for sale in Bath Road, Bitton, Bristol, South Gloucestershire BS30

An opportunity to purchase a 150.72 acre (60.99ha) holding between the centres of Bath and Bristol, with modern and traditional agricultural buildings extending to approximately 388m2 / 4180ft2. Best offers by 12PM on Wednesday 17th April 2024

Description

Valley Farm comprises of traditional and modern agricultural buildings together with approximately 148.31 acres (60.01 hectares) of agricultural land, between the centres of Bath and Bristol.

The agricultural land extends in total to approximately 148.31 acres which includes a mixture of gently sloping to sloping permanent pasture and arable land. The land is split into convenient field parcels with hedgerow boundaries and natural watercourses throughout.

The land can be accessed from Bath Road at various points and an unnamed public highway leading to North Stoke. Various footpaths cross the land.

Buildings

1. Traditional mono-pitched barn (approx. 146m2 / 1574ft2) being former pig sties constructed of Cotswold limestone elevations under a double roman and Bridgewater tiled roof.

2. Dutch Barn (approx. 242m2 / 2606ft2) steel framed with metal corrugated roof sheets and side cladding on the north and south elevations, with lean-to of a comparable construction.

The buildings offer potential for alternative uses, subject to achieving the necessary planning consent, and are served by an agricultural right of access over the area hatched blue on the plan. If there was to be an alternative use for the buildings, this upgrade in right of access would have to be negotiated with the adjoining landowner.

Situation

Valley Farm is situated in the South Gloucestershire hamlet of Swineford, located approximately 1 mile south east to the village of Bitton.

Bitton offers a selection of retail, education, sporting, and amenity facilities, and there is convenient access to Bath (11 miles) and Bristol (15 miles).

Services

We understand the agricultural buildings are connected to mains water, and the land is served by natural watercourses.

Agents Notes

A parcel of land situated to the south and adjoining Bath Road is currently being used as a compound for Wessex Water, and the sale will be subject to this Lease. Please ask the Agent for more details.

Overage Clause

The sale contract will include an overage provision on the land and buildings to the effect that if planning consent is granted for anything other than agricultural or private equestrian use within 25 years of the sale date, 35% of any increase in value will be repayable to the owners or their successors in title.

Tenure

The property is sold freehold, subject to the existing Farm Business Tenancy. It is considered that vacant possession can be obtained by April 2025, or earlier by agreement. Please contact the Agent for more details.

Planning

The property is partially sited within the Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty and is designated as open countryside, within the Green Belt.

Potential Purchasers should make their own enquires to the Local Planning Authority, South Gloucestershire Council.

Basic Payment Scheme

The land is registered on the Rural Land Register. The entitlements are excluded from the sale.

Countryside Stewardship Scheme

The land is within a 5 year mid-tier Countryside Stewardship Scheme which commenced on 01/01/2021 and is due to terminate on 31/12/2026. Any Purchaser is able to continue the agreement, subject to the existing terms and conditions, or the agreement can be terminated upon sale.

Full details available from the Selling Agents.