Land for sale in Croydon Barn Lane, Horne, Surrey RH9

An excellent opportunity to purchase a block of pasture land extending to approximately 54.70 acres (22.14 ha).

For sale as a whole or in three lots by private treaty.

Lot 1 - 11.93 acres (4.83ha) - Offers in Excess of £165,000

Lot 2 - 14.82 acres (6.00ha) - Offers in Excess of £205,000

Lot 3 - 27.95 acres (11.31ha) - Offers in Excess of £380,000

As a whole — Offers in Excess of £750,000

Situation:
The property is situated in a rural location to the south east of the rural village of Horne, in between the larger villages of Smallfield and Lingfield, and approximately three and a half miles to the east of the large town of Horley.

Description:
The property is in a desirable location within the Metropolitan Green Belt and comprises a single block of Grade 3 pasture land, split into three distinct parcels by mature hedgerows and woodland shaws. There are number of World War II pill boxes situated across the property.

In all, Lot 1 extends to approximately 11.93 acres (4.83 ha), Lot 2 extends to approximately 14.82 acres (6 ha) and Lot 3 extends to approximately 27.95 acres (11.31 ha). If sold separately the buyer of Lot 1 will be responsible to erect and thereafter maintain a stockproof fence between Lot 1 and 3.

Access:
The property is accessed directly from the public highway (Croydon Barn Lane). Lots 1 and 2, if sold separately, will be accessed over a right of way across Lot 3. This right of way will be at all times and for all purposes with or without vehicles subject to payment of a reasonable contribution towards the cost of maintenance.

Directions:
The nearest postcode of the property is RH9 8JP. From St Mary’s Church in Horne, head south on Church Road for a third of a mile. At the T junction turn left onto Croydon Barn Lane. Continue on Croydon Barn Lane for approximately have a mile and the gated access onto the land will be found on the left hand side. What3Words: Even.scrap.exact

Overage:
The property will be sold subject to an overage provision for a period of 30 years whereby if planning consent is granted for residential development, resulting in more than one dwelling at the property, or for commercial development, resulting in more than 1,000 m2 of development, but excluding equestrian use, a payment of 30% in the uplift in value is payable to the Vendor, their heirs or assigns

Wayleaves, Easements and Rights of Way:
The property is crossed by a number of public footpaths.

The property is being sold subject to and with the benefit of all rights including: Rights of way, whether public or private, light, support, drainage, water and electricity supplies and other rights and obligations, easements and quasi-easements and restrictive covenants and all existing and proposed wayleaves for masts, pylons, stays, cables, drains, water and gas and other pipes whether referred to in these particulars or not.

Stewardship Agreements: The land is not managed under an environmental stewardship scheme.

Tenure:
The property is offered for sale freehold with vacant possession on completion.

Minerals, Sporting Rights and Timber:
All mineral rights, sporting rights and standing timber so far as they are owned are included in the Freehold.

Local Authority:
Tandridge District Council.

Method of Sale:
The property is available as a whole or in three lots by private treaty. Each party will bear their own legal fees. The vendor reserves the right not to sell Lots 1 or 2 until Lot 3 has sold.

VAT:
Any guide price quoted or discussed is exclusive of VAT. In the event that a sale of the property, or any part of it, or any right attached to it, becomes a chargeable supply for the purposes of VAT, such tax will be payable in addition.

Services:
A sub metered water supply may be available to a purchaser for a specific period of time following a sale. Interested parties should rely on their own enquiries as to the location, suitability and availability of service connections. Please contact the agent for further information.

Covenants:
The land being sold is subject to a covenant dating from a conveyance dated 11/10/1938 which states the following:
“That no hut tent caravan or other vehicle or temporary structure intended to be used as a dwelling or sleeping apartment shall be placed or allowed to remain on any part of the property hereby transferred. Please contact the agent for further information”.

Health and Safety:
Given the potential hazards of a working farm, we ask you to be vigilant when making your inspection for your own personal safety. Please contact Strutt and Parker on the details below to arrange a viewing.

Viewing:
Strictly by confirmed appointment by the vendor’s agent, Strutt and Parker. Please contact Mark Henty on / or Philippa May-Somerville on .