A parcel of grassland extending to approximately 2.22 Hectares (5.48 Acres). The land is laid-out on the historic field pattern and has been regularly let on a mowing and grazing licence and in recent years has been used for silage/hay crops. Access is available directly off Saunders Lane.

Location

The site is located on Saunders Lane, between Stoneleigh and Elizabeth Saunders Nursery School, on the edge of the village of New Longton, approximately 5 miles south west of Preston and 4.5 miles north west of Leyland. The A59 Longton By-pass is within 0.5 miles.

Tenure

Unknown

Planning

The land is situated in the Green Belt and has the benefit of pre-application advice (obtained in 2017) indicating the potential for equestrian use, subject to consent.

Interested parties should consult direct with the Local Planning Authority: South Ribble Borough Council, Civic Centre, West Paddock, Leyland, PR25 1DH. Telephone: 01772 625 625.

Costs

1. Details of the Buyer's Premium and any additional fees payable are contained within the legal documents.

2. The purchaser is to make a contribution towards the Council's surveyors and legal fees in the total sum of 3% of the gavel price, subject to a minimum fee of £1,500. (£750 surveyors fees and £750 legal fees).

General

1. All the information provided on our website is for indicative purposes only and interested parties should rely upon the contents of the legal pack and their own due diligence as a prudent bidder.

2. PLEASE NOTE BIDDING COMMENCES ON TUESDAY 27TH APRIL AND CLOSES ON WEDNESDAY 28TH APRIL.

3. This lot will be offered individually and then combined with Lot 003 and will be sold to the bidder which produces the highest combined outcome.

4. The property will be sold subject to a 50 year overage covenant which will be triggered in the event that planning consent is obtained in respect of the use or development of the land for other than agricultural or equestrian purposes.

5. The boundary between the land comprising lots 1 and 2 will be marked by the Council prior to the auction but it will be for the respective purchasers to erect a dividing fence.