153 acres forming one of the most distinctive and prominent areas of downland in Wiltshire comprising mostly natural chalk downland of great agricultural, ecological and historical importance with two arable enclosures, suitable to service a range of crops.
153 acres of natural chalk downland of great agricultural, ecological and historical importance.
The land is currently divided into a number of good sized, manageable enclosures, forming part of the Cranborne Chase Downs overlooking the village of Berwick St. John.
For sale as a whole by private treaty.
Property Totalling approximately 153.1 acres, the land forms one of the most distinctive and prominent areas of downland in Wiltshire lying at around 180m and rising to 260m above sea level. It overlooks the picturesque village of Berwick St. John and provides extensive views across open countryside. Approximately two thirds of the chalk and flint downland comprises a mixture of level and sloping permanent pasture, offering a rich and diverse habitat of wildflowers and old leys, all supporting a wide range of wildlife and birds.
Some 53.4 acres lying to the south is divided into two arable enclosures, suitable to service a range of arable or maize crops.
The land is of historic importance, being the location of the Winkelbury Hill earthworks – a good example of a cross ridge dyke and associated boundary delineation, which is likely to contain archaeological and environmental evidence relating to its construction, function and territorial significance. The land benefits from access points off the council road running along its western boundary, as well as via Ivers Lane, a bridleway situated at the northeastern corner of the property. Mains water is connected to the holding.
Location Winkelbury Hill is situated a short distance south of Berwick St. John, stretching southwards to the upper reaches of this part of the South Wessex Downs and lying close to Win Green, well known as the highest point in the area. The village boasts an excellent pub and a well supported church, with extensive shopping, educational and recreational facilities available nearby in Shaftesbury, 5 miles to the west via the A30, or in Salisbury, 18 miles to the east.
Method of Sale The land is offered for sale by private treaty as a whole.
Tenure & Possession The land will be sold with vacant possession.
Environmental Schemes There are no environmental schemes currently in place.
Designations The land lies within the Cranborne Chase and West Wiltshire Downs National Landscape. The land also falls within a Nitrate Vulnerable Zone and within the Winkelbury Hill Sites of Special Scientific Interest (SSSI). The Winkelbury Hill earthworks is a scheduled monument. Historic England List Entry Number: 1005585. The majority of field OS1622 is Open Access Land, as defined by the Countryside and Rights of Way Act 2000.
Services The land is serviced by a mains water supply. A sub-metered water supply services a neighbours field.
Wayleaves, Easements & Rights of Way The property is being sold subject to and with the benefit of all rights including; rights of way, whether public or private, light, sport, drainage, water and electricity supplies and other rights and obligations, easements and quasi easements and restrictive covenants and all existing proposed wayleaves for masts, pylons, stays, cables, drains, water and gas and other pipes whether referred to in these particulars or not. There is a bridleway running along the eastern boundary of the land and a footpath crosses part of the land.
Sporting Timber & Mineral Rights All sporting is in-hand.
Local Authorities Wiltshire Council
Viewings Potential purchasers may view the land during reasonable daylight hours after informing the vendor’s agents, Carter Jonas, on 01823 428590, and with a set of these sales particulars in hand.
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