Land for sale in Back Lane, Calton, Stoke-On-Trent ST10

Lot 1 - Extending to approximately 18.15 acres, and situated on the edge of the Peak District National Park village of Calton, it comprises of four fields of sound and productive chiefly level grassland, with a weatherproof stone field barn considered to have potential for alternative leisure uses such as a camping barn (subject to obtaining any necessary planning consents), two ruined barns, a sloping field of sssi valley side land and a level meadow field bordering the River Hamps and forming part of the scenic Hamps Valley, which joins with the Manifold Valley to the north.

Expected to appeal to a range of purchasers inclusive of local and neighbouring farmers, landowners, those with environmental interests, investors and equestrian parties looking to purchase edge of village land considered in part to have future potential for alternative uses.

For full details of this lot and the adjoining Lot 2 extending to 5.73 acres click on the 'Brochure' button or contact the selling agents directly to be sent a copy of the sales particulars.

Location

The land is located on the perimeter edge of the small rural village of Calton, which is to the north of the A523 Leek to Waterhouses road. The settlement of Waterhouses is 1.5 miles to the west, the market town of Leek is 9 miles to the north west and Ashbourne is 7 miles to the south east, both of which offer a comprehensive range of amenities. The land lies within the Peak District National Park and is just 4 miles from Ilam and Dovedale.

Description

Lot 1 – 18.15 Acres (7.34 Hectares) - Edged red on the attached plan

The land has long road frontage to Stony Lane and has gated access off Back Lane opposite to the entrance to Town Head Farm. It comprises firstly of four fields extending to approximately 14.37 acres of chiefly level, freely draining land over limestone, regular shaped and well suited to the grazing of livestock and horses & mowable for hay/silage. Beyond this and making up the remaining acerage there is a small steeply sloping field with panoramic views of the Hamps Valley, and a level grazing field in the valley bottom which borders the River Hamps.

Within the first roadside field, there is a weatherproof field barn measuring approximately 4.50 metres x 4.43 metres of stone construction under a tiled roof and in addition, there are the remains of a barn on the southwestern boundary and another one in the adjoining parcel. The boundaries are a stockproof combination of dry-stone walls, mature Hawthorne hedgerows and post & wire fencing.

Fauna & Flora

Having not been farmed intensively for over 45 years, there is an abundance of meadow flowers inclusive of Cowslip, Vetches, Bluebell, Harebell, Common Orchard, Clovers, Plantain, Primrose, Yellow Rattle, Meadow Grasses and Field Scabious. The sloping valley side field is interspersed with a mixture of hawthorn and other native tree species, inclusive of Hazel, Elderberry, Blackthorn, Ash & Wild Rose. The land is also a haven for local wildlife inclusive of a variety of birds, mammals and invertebrates.

Directions

From Leek proceed out of town on the A523 signposted to Ashbourne. Continue on this road and pass through the settlements of Bradnop, Winkhill and Waterhouses and then take the next left-hand turn onto Stony Lane signposted to Calton. Continue up and over the brow of the hill and on reaching Calton Village, turn left at the ‘Y’ junction, Lot 1 is on your immediate left as identified by a ‘Sale’ board on the gateway, opposite the entrance to Town Head Farm.

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Viewings

The land may be viewed strictly on foot during daylight hours whilst in possession of a copy of these particulars and which will constitute authority to view. Please ensure that all gates are left closed and latched or tied correctly.

Anyone inspecting the land does so entirely at their own risk and neither the selling agents nor the vendors accept any responsibility or liability for any injuries or consequential loss howsoever caused.

General Particulars

Wayleaves, Easements And Rights Of Way Etc.

Lots 1 - An overhead electricity pole line crosses the land.
Lot 1- An underground mains sewer crosses the first roadside parcel.

The Land is sold subject to and with the benefit of all existing rights including Rights of Way whether public or private, light, drainage, water and electricity supply, and all other rights, obligations, easements, quasi easements and all wayleaves or covenants whether disclosed or not.

Services

Lot 1 – No mains services connected, purchasers will need to make their own enquires of the water authority concerning a new connection.

Tenure And Possession

Sold freehold and with vacant possession will be granted upon completion.

Land Based Schemes

Both Lots are not sold subject to any Countryside Stewardship Scheme or Sustainable Farming Incentive (sfi) Agreements and no Basic Payment Scheme delinking monies are included with the sale of the land.

Local Authority

Staffordshire Moorlands District Council and the Peak District National Park Authority.

Site Of Special Scientific Interest

Lot 1 - The three valley side fields only extending to 5.15 acres form part of the Hamps & Manifold Valleys sssi. As a result of this designation and the character of the land in general, it is considered to lend itself to inclusion within the new government environmental schemes and advantage taken of the available payments under these schemes.

Brochure

For full details of this lot and the adjoining Lot 2 extending to 5.73 acres click on the 'Brochure' button or contact the selling agents directly to be sent a copy of the sales particulars.