The Land at Gaunts Earthcott is an excellent parcel of well-managed, fertile pasture extending to about 47.85 acres (19.36 ha). The land is level to gently sloping in places and is divided into a series of useful sized paddocks, ideal for grazing livestock or horses as well as mowing for hay and silage. The land is classed as Grade 3, good quality land and is bordered by mature hedgerows, in the main. There is access to the highway, from a shared access track with neighbouring residential properties. The fields are well suited for large modern agricultural machinery and equipment. In recent years, the land has been used for grazing with sheep and hay making.
FOR SALE BY AUCTION -
This property is due to feature in our online auction on 24th April 2025 at 6.00pm. Bidding is via proxy, telephone or online remote bidding.
VIEWING -
By appointment.
SUMMARY -
GRADE 3 PASTURELAND - APPROX. 47.85 ACRES (19.36 ha)
LOCATION -
Gaunts Earthcott is a small Hamlet located in the Parish of Almondsbury, South Gloucestershire. It is located approximately 2.5 miles (4 km) from Rudgeway and the A38 road and about the same distance from Frampton Cotterell and Winterbourne.
The village is located close to the interchange between the M4 and M5 motorways.
DESCRIPTION -
The Land at Gaunts Earthcott is an excellent parcel of well-managed, fertile pasture extending to about 47.85 acres (19.36 ha). The land is level to gently sloping in places and is divided into a series of useful sized paddocks, ideal for grazing livestock or horses as well as mowing for hay and silage. The land is classed as Grade 3, good quality land and is bordered by mature hedgerows, in the main. There is access to the highway, from a shared access track with neighbouring residential properties. The fields are well suited for large modern agricultural machinery and equipment. In recent years, the land has been used for grazing with sheep and hay making.
SERVICES -
There is mains water connected to the land and an electricity pylon located within the land.
WAYLEAVES, EASEMENTS, RIGHTS OF WAY -
The land is sold subject to and with the benefit of all matters contained in or referred to in the title deeds together with all existing rights of way whether public or private including wayleaves, easements, covenants, restrictions and obligations whether specifically referred to in these sale particulars or not. The buyer shall be deemed to have full knowledge of the boundaries and the ownership thereof.
There is a public footpath which runs diagonally across the ‘middle’ parcel of land, leading to the neighbouring golf course.
OVERAGE CLAUSE -
The sale will be subject to an Overage Clause to the effect if planning permission is granted for anything over and above agricultural or private equestrian use, for a period of 25 years, 25% of the uplift in value will be payable to the Vendor, or their successor in Title.
SPORTING, TIMBER AND MINERAL RIGHTS -
The sporting rights, mineral and standing timber rights are included as far as they are owned.
SCHEMES -
The land has not been entered for any SFI and thus creating useful opportunities to submit a suitable application and benefit financially and environmentally. It is considered that the land would be an ideal candidate for Biodiversity Net Gain schemes and any Developers seeking to offset their projects.
LOCAL AUTHORITY -
South Gloucestershire Council 01454 868009
beta.southglos.gov.uk
DIRECTIONS -
From the A38, take a left on to the B4427, Church Road and follow until you reach a right turn onto Old Gloucester Road. Follow this road for approximately 1.15 miles until you reach a sharp bend, turn right at the bend on to Gaunts Earthcott Lane and follow this road for just less than 1 mile and the access track will be on the left-hand side as indicated by the David James For Sale board.
WHAT3WORDS -
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COMPLETION -
Completion for this lot will be 8 weeks from exchange of contracts or sooner by mutual agreement.
*GUIDE PRICE -
Guide Prices are provided as an indication of each seller's minimum expectation. They are not necessarily figures which a property will sell for and may change at any time prior to the auction. Each property will be offered subject to Reserve Price (a figure below which the Auctioneer cannot sell the property during the auction) which we expect will be set within the Guide Range or no more than 10% above a single figure Guide.
RESERVE PRICE -
The seller's minimum acceptable price at auction and the figure below which the auctioneer cannot sell. The reserve price is not disclosed and remains confidential between the seller and the auctioneer. Both the guide price and the reserve price can be subject to change up to and including the day of the auction.
PROXY, TELEPHONE & ONLINE REMOTE BIDDING -
The auction will be held online via live video stream with buyers able to bid via telephone, online or by submitting a proxy bid. You will need to complete our remote bidding form, which is available to download from our website. The completed form, ID (driving licence or passport and a recent utility bill stating the home address of the purchaser) and a bank transfer for the Preliminary Deposit must be received no later than 24 hours before the date of the auction.
PRELIMINARY DEPOSITS -
The Preliminary Deposit required for each lot you wish to bid for will be calculated based upon the Guide Price as follows:
£1,000 - £150,000: £5,000
£151,000 and above: £10,000
If you bid is successful, the balance of the deposit monies and Buyer’s Premium (£1,800 inc VAT) must be transferred to our client account within 24 hours of the auction sale. If you are unsuccessful at the auction, your Preliminary Deposit will be returned to you within 5 working days.
