Off Tilton Road, Twyford, Melton Mowbray

Land for sale in Melton Mowbray

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An outstanding opportunity to acquire 33.48 acres (13.55 hectares) of traditional permanent pasture, available as a whole or in three lots. Situated just outside the sought-after village of Twyford, this versatile grassland offers excellent potential for agricultural, equestrian, or amenity use, subject to the relevant permission(s).

The Land The land extends to 33.48 acres (13.55 hectares) and is classified as Grade III/IIII according to the Agricultural Land Classification Plans of England and Wales. The soil type is of the Hanslope soil association which is described as slowly permeable calcareous clayey soils and the Ragdale soil association which is described as clayey and fine loamy over clayey soils.

The permanent pasture grassland has previously been used for agricultural mowing and grazing. With each lot benefiting from direct roadside access onto Tilton Road, the land presents excellent potential for agricultural, equestrian, or amenity use, subject to the relevant permission(s).

The land is available as a whole or in three individual lots, as follows:
Lot 1 (shaded red on the enclosed plan) – 9.28 acres (3.75 hectares) of ridge and furrow permanent pasture, situated adjacent to the village of Twyford and crossed by a public footpath. While no mains services are connected, livestock can access water from the brook along the eastern boundary.

Lot 2 (shaded blue on the enclosed plan) – 13.78 acres (5.58 hectares) located north of Tilton Road, comprising two field parcels with strong hedgerow boundaries and two ponds. No mains services are currently connected.

Lot 3 (shaded green on the enclosed plan) – 10.43 acres (4.22 hectares) of ridge and furrow grassland within two field parcels. No mains services are currently connected and the land is crossed by an overhead wayleave.

Method of Sale The Land is for sale by Private Treaty with the following guide prices:
Lot 1 – £130,000
Lot 2 – £160,000
Lot 3 - £120,000

Guide Price as a whole £410,000

Services No mains services are currently connected. However, connections would be available within the vicinity.

Land Registry Title Number The Land is registered under the following title numbers:
Lot 1 – LT491019
Lot 2 – LT491018
Lot 3 - LT491017

De-Linked Payments & Environmental Stewardship The Vendor will retain all de-Linked Basic Payment Scheme payments associated with the land from 2024 until the scheme concludes in 2027. The land is not part of any environmental schemes.

Development Uplift Clause A Development Uplift Clause is applicable on all lots at a rate of 30% of the uplift in value of any development or renewable energy project over that of agricultural or equestrian use, payable on the implementation of each and every planning permission(s) or sale of the land subject to planning permission(s) for period of 30 years.

Wayleaves, Easements & Rights of Way Lot 1 is crossed by a public footpath and Lot 3 by an overhead wayleave. The Land is sold subject to and with the benefit of all rights, including rights of way whether public or private and all easements and wayleaves whether specifically mentioned or not.

Sporting, Timber & Mineral Rights All sporting and timber, mines and mineral rights are included in the freehold sale so far as they are owned.

Tenure & Possession The land is sold freehold. Lot 2 is currently subject to a grazing licence until the 30th June 2025. There will be no compensation or holdover payment due to the outgoing Licensee.

Viewing At any reasonable time with these sales particulars in hand via prior appointment and permission to be given by Bentons.

Local Authority Melton Borough Council
Burton Street
Melton Mowbray
LE13 1GH

Tel: 01664 502502

Email: contactus@melton.gov.uk.

Location Twyford is situated just off the B6047 Melton to Tilton road. The village is therefore convenient for fast access to Melton Mowbray, Leicester and Market Harborough and is situated amongst rolling Leicestershire countryside.
The village offers a local pub, church, village hall with more extensive local facilities available at nearby Great Dalby, Queniborough and Syston.

Postcode – LE14 2HZ

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Lot 2 – ///morphing.blazers.boating
Lot 3 - ///ambition.silver.headliner

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Property Ref: 55639_BNT250253