Property Details
Residential Development Land
Guide Price £11,500,000
Property Name
Cricklade, Wiltshire – 140 units
Category
Sold
Property Details
Residential Development Land
Guide Price £5,500,000
Property Name
Royal Wootton Bassett, Swindon –
95 units
95 units
Category
Sold
Location
Marlborough Road, Royal Wootton Bassett, Swindon
SITUATION
A rare and unique residential development opportunity in the sought-after town of Royal Wootton Bassett, Wiltshire. The historic market town has a variety of shopping including supermarkets, leisure and educational facilities. The town’s roots trace back to medieval times with notable buildings such as the Town Hall and old coaching inns.
More extensive facilities are available in the nearby towns of Swindon, Calne and Chippenham. Travelling connections are excellent with the M4, Junction 16 about 2.5 miles distant and Swindon Railway Station about 6.5 miles putting London (Paddington) within about 1 hour travelling time (all approximations).
THE PROPERTY
The Property is situated on the southern edge of Royal Wootton Bassett. The consented area comprises three field parcels of level farmland extending in all to about 16.90 acres (6.76 hectares). The land is bounded mainly by stockproof hedges and fencing. The Brinkworth Brook is located on the southern boundary. Current vehicular access can be taken from the Marlborough Road.
PLANNING CONSENT
The property has a resolution to grant Outline Planning Permission subject to the signing of a S.106 Agreement (reference PL/2024/08724) by Wiltshire Council for the demolition and clearance of the existing building and the development of up to 95 dwellings, with associated car parking, open space, landscaping, drainage and other associated infrastructure. The land immediately south of the development site and the watercourse will be for Biodiversity Net Gain purposes only. This parcel benefits from its own existing access.
Further details are available in a data room from the Selling Agent.
METHOD OF SALE
The buyer will purchase the land subject to a Section 106 Agreement and any bids will need to take into full account the financial contributions set out in the dataroom. Once the S106 Agreement is in a final form, it will be shared with the selected party. For the avoidance of doubt, the Section 106 Agreement commits the buyer to providing a minimum of 40% (38 units) affordable houses, currently split between 25% First Homes 60% Affordable Rented Units and 15% Shared Ownership Units. An indicative mix has been suggested by the Housing Enabling Officer. This is a suggested mix at this stage and will be confirmed through a Reserved Matters application.
SECTION 106
The buyer will purchase the land subject to a Section 106 Agreement and any bids will need to take into full account the financial contributions set out in the dataroom. Once the S106 Agreement is in a final form, it will be shared with the selected party. For the avoidance of doubt, the Section 106 Agreement commits the buyer to providing a minimum of 40% (38 units) affordable houses, currently split between 25% First Homes 60% Affordable Rented Units and 15% Shared Ownership Units. An indicative mix has been suggested by the Housing Enabling Officer. This is a suggested mix at this stage and will be confirmed through a Reserved Matters application.
COMMUNITY INFRASTRUCTURE LEVY
The buyer will be responsible for any Community Infrastructure Levy (CIL) charged. Wiltshire Council have confirmed that the current CIL liability charged based on the chargeable floor area of the approved residential development would be £85 per square metre index linked.
INFORMATION PACK
Detailed information is available in an online Data Room, to include:
• Planning Application and Approved Plans
• Draft Conditions and Headline S106 Financial Contributions. Technical reports and surveys
• Ground Investigation Report
• Title and Land Registry details
• Sale Plan
The information pack is available via the Selling Agents.
METHOD OF SALE
Prospective buyers are invited to submit offers to AJW Land & Development Ltd by 12Noon on Monday 6th October, 2025. Written offers should be submitted in a sealed envelope and sent to AJW Land & Development Ltd, Old Barn, Rodbourne Rail Farm, Rodbourne, Malmesbury, Wiltshire SN16 0ES and titled “For the attention of Mr. A.J. Wright– Land at Royal Wootton Bassett, Swindon”. Emailed offers should be sent to: anthony@ajwlanddevelopment.co.uk & melissa.slaney-smith@richborough.co.uk . All offers should complete the bid proforma sheet which can be found in the data room which will ask for a breakdown of all assumptions made and any abnormal costs that have been allowed for.
INTERVIEWS
If your offer is of interest, you and your technical team will be invited to attend a meeting at AJW Land & Development Ltd.’s office on Thursday 9th October, 2025, to discuss your proposal.
SERVICES
Mains services are understood to be available nearby. Prospective purchasers are required to seek confirmation from the various utility companies that mains services are readily available. Utility reports and quotations are available in the online data room.
RIGHTS AND EASEMENTS
The property is sold subject to any existing rights of way, drainage, water and other rights, easements and incidents of tenure affecting the sale and all easements and wayleaves in connection with all electric or telephone wires, pipes, cables, stays etc. as at present erected on or passing over the property and subject to all existing and all pending agreement if any affecting the same.
LEGAL COSTS
The purchaser will be expected to give a legal cost undertaking of up to £20,000 plus VAT in the event they withdraw from the transaction following agreement of the Heads of Terms and issuing of draft documentation.
CONDITIONS OF SALE
As part of the sale, the chosen buyer will be required to adhere to certain conditions and terms (to be agreed), to include:
• Prospective Buyers are to put forward terms for Overage on land currently identified as community uses and public open space.
• The Sellers will reserve a ransom strip along the western boundary between Points A to B on the Sale Contract Plan.
Further details on the conditions of sale are available in the data room.
TENURE AND POSSESSION
The property is freehold with vacant possession on Completion.
LOCAL AUTHORITY
Wiltshire Council, Monkton Park, Chippenham, Wiltshire SN15 1ER. Tel: 0300 4560 1000.
DIRECTIONS
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VAT
VAT will be charged on the sale price of the property.
PROMOTER
Richborough , 3rd Floor, Clockwise, Generator Building, Counterslip, Bristol BS1 6BX Website: www.richborough.co.uk
PROMOTERS SOLICITOR
Gateley PLC, 1 Paternoster Square, London, EC4M 7DX. For the attention of Rachael Waugh
SELLERS SOLICITOR
Wansbroughs Solicitors, Northgate House, Devizes, Wiltshire SN10 1JX. Tel: 01380 733300. For the attention of Mr. Neil Patterson.
VIEWING
Strictly by appointment through the Selling Agent (01666 318 992). Interested parties are to keep gates closed at all times and are responsible for their own safety.
CONTACT
Should you have any queries, wish to make an inspection, or request login details to the data room please contact.
Anthony Wright MRICS FAAV, AJW Land & Development Ltd, Tel: 07552044742, anthony@ajwlanddevelopment.co.uk
For planning or technical queries, please contact: Melissa Slaney-Smith – Richborough, Tel: 07506059137, melissa.slaney-smith@richborough.co.uk
Sales Brochure
Property Details
2.70 acres of plantation
Guide Price £50,000
Property Name
Land at Sevington,
Chippenham, Wilts
Chippenham, Wilts
Category
Sold
Location
Sevington, Chippenham, Wiltshire SN14 7LD
LOCATION
The property is situated in Wiltshire’s rural countryside on the edge of the hamlet of Sevington between the popular villages of Grittleton and Yatton Keynell. Nearby is the Cotswold village of Castle Combe. The market town of Chippenham is only 4 miles away.
DESCRIPTION
The property comprises a single field planted to a variety of trees bounded by mainly established stock proof hedges and Cotswold stone walling. There are a number of wide grass rides between the woodland planting, giving easy pedestrian and vehicular access around the property.
The land extends in all to about 2.70 acres (1.09 hectares). There is direct vehicular access from the Highway. The land does not form part of a forestry or environmental scheme. The property is ideally suited for leisure and amenity uses.
VIEWING
At any reasonable time with a copy of these sale particulars.
SERVICES
There is no mains water connected to the property.
DIRECTIONS
From Grittleton crossroads head south towards Yatton Keynell. Pass over the motorway bridge and take the next left hand turn at the cross roads signed to Sevington. Before entering the hamlet the property is signposted on the left had side.
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METHOD OF SALE
The property is freehold and is offered for sale by private treaty as a whole with vacant possession.
TENURE
The property is freehold with vacant possession.
LOCAL AUTHORITY
Wiltshire Council, Monkton Park, Chippenham, Wiltshire SN15 1ER. Tel: 0300 456 0100.
Sales Brochure
Property Details
Residential Development Land
Guide Price £1,100,000
Property Name
Sherston, Wiltshire – 4 units
Category
Sold
Location
Sherston, Malmesbury, Wiltshire, SN16 0NP
SITUATION
Sherston is a picturesque Cotswold village with excellent facilities including a parish church, general store with post office and a doctor’s surgery. The nearby market towns of Malmesbury and Tetbury provide further amenities.
The area offers excellent choice of schools and colleges, including Sherston C of E Primary and Westonbirt Schools. Recreation opportunities in the area include Badminton Horse Trials and Westonbirt Arboretum. The village has an excellent community with a well renowned pub, The Rattlebone Inn, within walking distance of the property.
The larger centres of Cirencester, Bath and Bristol are easily accessible, providing a more extensive range of shopping and recreational facilities.
THE PROPERTY
An attractive Cotswold development opportunity set in the heart of the village. The property comprises a derelict house (to be demolished) set in 0.55 acre of garden and grounds. Detailed planning permission was granted by Wiltshire Council on 5th March, 2025 (ref: PL/2023/08493) for the demolition of an existing dwelling and erection of 4 no. market detached dwellings.
The sizes of each unit are:
• Unit 1 – 4 bedroom (2,660 Sq ft)
• Unit 2 – 4 bedroom (1,802 Sq ft)
• Unit 3 – 4 bedroom (1,925 Sq ft)
• Unit 4 – 4 bedroom (2,399 Sq ft)
Total 8,786 Sq ft.
Unit 4 forms part of the re-development of the existing garage. Prospective buyers are advised to carry out their own measurements. The property will be purchased as seen. Further details are available on Wiltshire Council’s planning website.
METHOD OF SALE
Prospective buyers are invited to submit offers to AJW Land & Development Ltd by 12 Noon on Tuesday 22nd July, 2025. Written offers should be submitted in a sealed envelope and sent to AJW Land & Development Ltd, Old Barn, Rodbourne Rail Farm, Rodbourne, Malmesbury, Wiltshire SN16 0ES and titled “For the attention of Mr. A.J. Wright – The Elms, Sherston”. Emailed offers should be sent to anthony@ajwlanddevelopment.co.uk. All offers should contain a breakdown of all assumptions made.
COMMUNITY INFRASTRUCTURE LEVY
The purchaser will be responsible for the Community Infrastructure Levy (CIL) charged. Purchasers should include a calculation of the CIL charged.
RIGHTS AND EASEMENTS
The property is sold subject to any existing rights of way, drainage, water and other rights, easements and incidents of tenure affecting the sale and all easements and wayleaves in connection with all electric or telephone wires, pipes, cables, stays etc. as at present erected on or passing over the property and subject to all existing and all pending agreement if any affecting the same.
SERVICES
The existing dwelling due to be demolished is currently connected to mains water, electricity and foul drainage. Prospective purchasers are required to seek confirmation from the various utility companies that mains services are available for each plot.
VIEWING
Strictly by prior appointment through the Selling Agents (01666 318 992).
TENURE
The Sellers will impose a restriction on the Buyer not to construct more than 4 dwellings on the Property. The property is freehold with vacant possession.
VAT
VAT will not be charged on the sale price of the property.
SELLER’S SOLICITOR
Forrester Sylvester Mackett, 59 High Street, Malmesbury, Wiltshire SN16 9AH. Tel: 01666 822 671. For the attention of Ms. Liz Calderhead
LOCAL AUTHORITY
Wiltshire Council, Monkton Park, Chippenham, Wiltshire SN15 1ER. Tel: 0300 4560 1000.
Sales Brochure
Property Details
Residential Development Land
Guide Price £4,000,000
Property Name
Purton, Swindon – 60 units
Category
Sold
Location
Purton, Swindon, Wiltshire, SN5 4DQ
SITE DESCRIPTION
The site extends to approximately 12.82 acres (5.19 hectares) of agricultural pasture land, formerly part ofSouth Pavenhill Farm. The single field is bounded by the road named Pavenhill to the north, residential properties to the east and mature hedgerows and woodland to the south and west. The surrounding area to the west comprises an escarpment which steepens beyond the western boundary. Subsequently, the site has far-reaching westward countryside views from parts of the western boundary towards the lowlands to the west.The site is irregular in shape and broadly split into two distinct areas. The northern narrower area generally slopes downwards from east to west approximately 2-3m, whilst the wider area of the site to the south has a more gentle topography, sloping approximately 1m downwards from east to west. The main vehicular access to the site is from Pavenhill, whilst a shared footpath/ cycleway and emergency access are proposed to be taken via an existing access point to Ringsbury Close to the east.There is a public right of way (route PURT95) that runs along the western edge of the land, outside ofthe subject property.
PLANNING
An outline planning application (Application Ref: PL/2022/00395) was submitted by Castlewood Properties Ventures Ltd and validated in February 2022 as follows:Outline application for the erection of up to 60 dwellings (including affordable homes), point of connection of access road from Pavenhill and shared footpath/cycleway and emergency access from Ringsbury Close, open space, sustainable drainage system and associated landscaping and infrastructure with all other matters (relating to appearance, landscaping, scale and layout)reserved. Planning was approved at appeal (Ref: APP/Y3940/W/24/3349801) by Wiltshire Council on the 5th March 2025. Bids are invited on an unconditional basis.If bidders have any planning questions please feel free to contact Nev Surtees, Savills atneville.surtees@savills.com or 07870 999 267.
SECTION 106 AGREEMENT
The buyer will purchase the land subject to a Section 106 Agreement and any bids will need to take into full account the obligations set out within the Agreement. A copy of the finalised s106 can be found in the data room.For the avoidance of doubt, the Section 106 Agreement commits the buyer to provide a minimum of40% affordable houses of which 14 units will be affordable rented and 10 units will be shared ownership.
BNG
The site proposes to deliver 32.48% BNG onsite. Please note that the calculation is based off the 3.1Metric and not The Statutory Metric. Please refer to the BNG calculation dated 1st September 2022.
TENURE AND POSSESSION
The property is freehold with vacant possession.The land sits within the single Title number WT426578.Copies of the relevant Title Register and accompanying plans are provided in the online data room.
GROUND CONDITIONS
A ground investigation survey has been undertaken. A Factual Report is anticipated to be available prior tothe tender deadline and will, on receipt, be circulated to all potential buyers who have registered an interest in the property.
RIGHTS AND EASEMENTS
The property is sold subject to any existing rights of way, drainage, water and other rights, easements and incidents of tenure affecting the sale and all easements and wayleaves in connection with all electric or telephone wires, pipes, cables, stays etc. as at present erected on or passing over the property and subject to all existing and all pending agreement if any affecting the same.
LETTERS OF RELIANCE
Letters of Reliance shall be provided in the normal way, full details of which are included in the DataRoom.
UTILITIES
Mains services are understood to be available with connections agreed in principle as part of the OutlinePlanning consent. Prospective purchasers are required to seek confirmation from the various utility companies that mains services are readily available. Up to date utility reports and quotations are available in the online data room.
METHOD OF SALE
The property is to be sold by way of informal tender. Offers are invited on an unconditional basis by noon on Thursday5th June 2025. Please note that the Vendor is not obligated to accept the highest or any other offer. In order to accurately appraise offers on a like-for-like basis, please include the following information in support of your bid:Fully completed Bid Proforma – template provided in the online data room;Provide any other information that you feel should be taken into consideration in the assessment of your bid, e.g.,recent experience of delivering a scheme of this nature and or within Wiltshire District Council.Upon offers being received, we anticipate holding developer interviews on Wednesday 11th June 2025 at AJW Land &Development’s office (Old Barn, Rodbourne Rail Farm, Rodbourne, Malmesbury, Wiltshire, SN16 0ES) and request that you keep this date free and available in the event that you are selected to attend.
CONDITIONS OF SALE
As part of the sale, the chosen buyer will be required to adhere to certain conditions and terms, including:The Seller will retain a ransom strip along the southern and part of the eastern boundary, between points AB and BCmarked red on the image below;An overage of 50% of the price paid per plot, indexed linked from the date of completion, for a term of 20 years, for any additional dwellings than the proposed 60 units;Full vehicular rights and services will be reserved to adjoining land for future connections. See the relevant map within the data room marking the necessary access points. These must be delivered to adoptable highways standards
VIEWINGS
We recommend that parties contact Savills or AJW Land & Development prior to viewing to discuss the opportunity and register their interest.Please note that neither the Vendors nor their agents will be responsible for any damage or loss caused by any potential purchasers, their agents or consultants whilston site. What3words ///rankings.hedgehog.standards
DATA ROOM
An online data room containing all relevant planning, technical and legal information will be made available on request. Please contact Jemima Upton, Savills, for access.
VAT
The Vendor has elected to charge VAT on the purchase.
LEGAL COSTS
The purchaser will be expected to give a legal undertaking of up to £20,000 plus VATin the event they withdraw from the transaction following the agreement of the Heads of Terms.
LOCAL PLANNING AUTHORITY
Wiltshire Council, Monkton Park, Chippenham, Wiltshire, SN15 1ER Telephone: 0300 4560 1000.
CONTACT
For further information please contact:
Jemima Upton, Savills, Associate, jemima.upton@savills.com, 07977 030 109
Jason Hill, Savills, Director, JHill@savills.com, 07967 555 591
Anthony Wright, AJW Land & Development Ltd, Director, anthony@ajwlanddevelopment.co.uk, 07552 044 742
Sales Brochure
Property Details
3.34 acres
Guide Price £65,000
Property Name
Land at Brinkworth
Chippenham, Wilts
Chippenham, Wilts
Category
Sold
Location
Green Farm, Lyneham, Wiltshire SN15 4PA
LOCATION
The property is situated within the village of Brinkworth, which is located about six miles to the east of Swindon and about seven miles west of Malmesbury. The M4 Motorway Junction 16 is approximately five miles to the east.
DESCRIPTION
The property comprises well maintained level pasture paddocks bounded by mainly established stock proof hedges. The land extends in all to about 3.41 acres (1.38 hectares). There is direct vehicular access from the B4042 Brinkworth Road. The land is ideally suited for equestrian, agricultural or amenity use. The land has potential for future residential development, subject to planning.
VIEWING
At any reasonable time with a copy of these sale particulars.
SERVICES
There is mains water available with the meter situated in the verge against the B4042.
METHOD OF SALE
For Sale by Private Treaty.
OVERAGE
The previous owner imposed a 30% uplift in value for any planning permission over the property apart from consents for agriculture or equestrian uses.. The Overage expires in 2035. The overage is triggered on implementation of a planning consent or disposal of the property subject to the planning consent. The current Sellers will not impose a new Overage.
DIRECTIONS
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TENURE
The property is freehold with vacant possession.
LOCAL AUTHORITY
Wiltshire Council, Monkton Park, Chippenham, Wiltshire SN15 1ER. Tel: 0300 456 0100.
SELLER’S SOLICITOR
Wansbroughs Solicitors, Northgate House, Devizes, Wiltshire SN10 1JX. Tel: 01380 733300.
Sales Brochure
Property Details
Residential Development Land with planning permissions.
Guide Price – £22,000,000.
Property Name
Lyneham, Wilts – 200 Units
Category
Sold
Location
Green Farm, Lyneham, Wiltshire SN15 4PA
SITUATION
Lyneham is a large village in North Wiltshire within the Parish of Lyneham and Braydon Stoke situated 4 miles south-west of Royal Wootton Bassett, 5.5 miles north of Calne and 11 miles south-west of Swindon.
Lyneham provides shops, a primary and pre-school, a library and the Parish Church. More extensive facilities are available in Royal Wootton Bassett, Calne and Swindon. Communications are excellent with the M4 motorway junctions 17, 7.5 miles and junction 16, 6.5 miles away. Chippenham Rail Station is approximately 9.5 miles south putting London (Paddington) just over 1 hour travelling distance.
THE PROPERTY
The Property is situated on the southern edge of Lyneham. The consented area comprises level farmland, a range of farm buildings and a 4-bedroom farmhouse extending in all to 31.06 acres (12.57 hectares). The land is bounded mainly by fencing. Current vehicular access can be taken from the B4069 Chippenham Road or the A3102 Calne Road.
PLANNING CONSENT
Outline planning permission was granted by Wiltshire Council on 22nd November, 2021 (Appeal Ref: APP/Y3940/W/20/3253204) for the demolition of agricultural buildings and the erection of up to 200 dwellings, up to 2,600m2 of B1 Business and up to 600m2 of D1 community uses as well as public open space, landscaping, suitable drainage system and vehicular access point from Chippenham Road. Further details are available in a data room from the Selling Agent.
SECTION 106
The buyer will purchase the land subject to a Section 106 Agreement and any bids will need to take into full account the obligations set out within the Agreement.
AFFORDABLE HOUSING
For the avoidance of doubt, the Section 106 Agreement commits the buyer to providing a minimum of 40% (80 units) affordable housing split between 32 rented units and 48 shared ownership units. The mix is indicative and will be confirmed at a Reserved Matters Application.
COMMUNITY INFRASTRUCTURE LEVY
The buyer will be responsible for any Community Infrastructure Levy (CIL) charged. Wiltshire Council have confirmed that the current CIL liability charged based on the chargeable floor area of the approved development would be £85 per square meter index linked.
INFORMATION PACK
Detailed information is available on a Drop Box link, to include:
• Planning Application, Appeal Decision and Approved Plans
• Section 106 Agreement
• Design and Access Statement
• Transport Assessment
• Landscape and Visual Appraisal
• Ecology Report
• Flood Risk Assessment
• Letters of Reliance
The information pack is available from the
Selling Agents. Please contact Anthony Wright on 01666 318 992 or anthony@ajwlanddevelopment.co.uk for further information.
GROUND CONDITIONS
A Ground Investigation Survey is underway. A Factual Report is anticipated to be available by week commencing 7th March, 2022 and will, on receipt, be circulated to all potential buyers who have registered an interest in the property.
THE FARMHOUSE
The Farmhouse is constructed of red brick elevations under a pitched tiled roof. The accommodation comprises a lounge, kitchen/ breakfast room, dining room, four bedrooms and a bathroom.
SERVICES
The Farmhouse is connected to mains water, drainage and electricity. The property is heated through an oil fired central heating system.
TENURE
The Farmhouse has been recently refurbished by the Seller’s son who is currently in occupation.
AGRICULTURAL TIE
The Farmhouse forms part of the consented site and is included in the land area being offered for sale. The Farmhouse and adjacent farm buildings are subject to an agricultural tie by way of a S.106 Agreement (N.94.2201.F). The Promoter is seeking a Deed of Modification from Wiltshire Council cancelling the Section 106. Further details are available in the Information Pack.
METHOD OF SALE
Prospective buyers are invited to submit offers to AJW Land & Development Ltd by 12 Noon on Wednesday 23rd March, 2022. Written offers should be submitted in a sealed envelope and sent to AJW Land & Development Ltd, Old Barn, Rodbourne Rail Farm, Rodbourne, Malmesbury, Wiltshire SN16 0ES and titled “For the attention of Mr. A.J. Wright – Land at Green Farm, Lyneham”. Emailed offers should be sent to: anthony@ajwlanddevelopment.co.uk. All offers should contain a breakdown of overage payment, all assumptions made and any abnormal costs that have been allowed for.
MEETING WITH THE BUYER
To avoid any delay, if your offer is of interest, you will be invited to attend a meeting at AJW Land & Development Ltd.’s office (Covid-19 regulations
permitting) or virtually during the week commencing 28th March, 2022 (date and time to be agreed), to discuss your proposal.
CONDITIONS OF SALE
As part of the sale, the chosen buyer will be required to adhere to certain conditions and terms (to be agreed), to include:
• The buyer will grant an Assured Shorthold Tenancy with the existing tenant of the farmhouse for a term of 6 months.
• Demolition of farm buildings.
• The buyer will enter into an Overage Agreement for any dwelling constructed over 200 units. Prospective buyers are required to state the price payable per plot as part of their offer. Payment of the Overage will be made on the grant of planning permission free of challenge.
• Full vehicular rights and services will be reserved to adjoining land for future connections.
SERVICES
Mains services are understood to be available nearby. Prospective purchasers are required to seek confirmation from the various utility companies that mains services are readily available.
CLEARANCE
Any remaining debris will not be removed by the Seller following completion. The property will be purchased as seen.
RIGHTS AND EASEMENTS
The property is sold subject to any existing rights of way, drainage, water and other rights, easements and incidents of tenure affecting the sale and all easements and wayleaves in connection with all electric or telephone wires, pipes, cables, stays etc. as at present erected on or passing over the property and subject to all existing and all pending agreement if any affecting the same.
TENURE AND POSSESSION
The property is freehold with vacant possession on Completion subject to the granting of a 6 month Assured Shorthold Tenancy on the Farmhouse.
LOCAL AUTHORITY
Wiltshire Council, Monkton Park, Chippenham, Wiltshire SN15 1ER. Tel: 0300 4560 1000.
VAT
VAT will be charged on the sale price of the property.
PROMOTER
The property has been promoted by Gladman, Gladman House, Alexandria Way, Congleton, Cheshire CW12 1LB. Tel: 01260 288888. Website: www.gladman.co.uk
SELLERS SOLICITOR
Wansbroughs Solicitors, North Gate House, Devizes, Wiltshire SN10 1JX. Tel: 01380 733300. For the attention of Mr. Neil Patterson.
VIEWING
By appointment through the Selling Agent (01666 318 992). When visiting the Property access is strictly prohibited in the traditional farm buildings due to the structures being unsafe.
Sales Brochure
Property Details
Residential Development Land
Guide Price £700,000
Property Name
South Marston, Swindon – 6 Dwellings
Category
Sold
SITUATION
A residential development opportunity situated in the attractive village of South Marston north east to the town of Swindon and south of the historic town of Highworth. South Marston provides a number of facilities including a village hall, park and lake, pub and primary school. Communications are excellent with the A420 to Oxford and the A419 to the M4 Motorway (junction 15). Train links are available via Swindon station (6 miles distant), putting London (Paddington) at just over 1 hour train journey.
THE PROPERTY
The property is an “in fill” site and extends in all to about 0.86 acre. It comprises a level single field parcel bordered by mainly mature hedges. Vehicular access can be taken from Thornhill Road.
PLANNING CONSENT
Outline planning permission was granted by Swindon Borough Council on 15th May, 2023 (Ref: S/OUT/19/0695/EDSN) for a residential development of 6 dwellings, associated access, car parking and landscaping. The schedule of accommodation proposes 4 detached four bedroom houses and 2 detached three bedroom houses with a total schedule of accommodation of 746 square metres.
SECTION 106
The buyer will purchase the land subject to a Section 106 Agreement and any bids will need to take into full account the obligations set out within the Agreement. The Section106 Agreement is available from the Selling Agent by written request. The purchaser will also be responsible for the Community Infrastructure Levy (CIL) charged.
METHOD OF SALE
Prospective buyers are invited to submit offers to AJW Land & Development Ltd by 12 Noon on Wednesday 2nd April, 2025. Written offers should be submitted in a sealed envelope and sent to AJW Land & Development Ltd, Old Barn, Rodbourne Rail Farm, Rodbourne, Malmesbury, Wiltshire SN16 0ES and titled “For the attention of Mr. A.J. Wright – Land at South Marston”. Emailed offers should be sent to anthony@ajwlanddevelopment.co.uk. All offers should contain a breakdown of all assumptions made and any abnormal costs that have been allowed for.
INTERVIEWS
To avoid any delay, if your offer is of interest, you will be invited to attend a meeting at AJW Land & Development Ltd.’s eek commencing 7th April, 2025 to discuss your proposal.
SERVICES
Mains services are understood to be located adjacent to the site. Prospective purchasers are required to seek confirmation from the various utility companies that mains services are readily available. No quotes have been obtained.
RIGHTS AND EASEMENTS
The property is sold subject to any existing rights of way, drainage, water and other rights, easements and incidents of tenure affecting the sale and all easements and wayleaves in connection with all electric or telephone wires, pipes, cables, stays etc. as at present erected on or passing over the property and subject to all existing and all pending agreement if any affecting the same.
TENURE AND POSSESSION
The property is freehold with vacant possession.
LOCAL AUTHORITY
Swindon Borough Council, Wat Tyler House, Beckhampton Street, Swindon SN1 2JG. Tel: 01793 445 500
VAT
VAT will not be charged on the sale price of the property.
SELLER’S SOLICITOR
Langley Wellington LLP Solicitors, 60 Bruton Way, Gloucester GL1 1EP.
VIEWING
By appointment through the Selling Agents: AJW Land & Development Ltd, Anthony Wright, 01666 318992, Anthony@ajwlanddevelopment.co.uk Voyce Pullin, Tom Pullin, 01454 269486, tom@voycepullin.co.uk
Sales Brochure
Property Details
Guide Price £37,000,000
Property Name
Melksham, Wiltshire – 500 units
Residential Development Land
Residential Development Land
Category
Sold
Location
Blackmore Farm, Sandridge Common, Melksham, Wiltshire SN12 7QS
SITUATION
A rare and unique residential development opportunity in the sought-after town of Melksham, Wiltshire. The historic market town has a variety of shopping including supermarkets, leisure and educational facilities. More extensive facilities are available in the nearby town of Chippenham and the city of Bath. Trains run from Melksham station to Swindon, Southampton, Frome and Cheltenham giving easy commuting to London Paddington.
THE PROPERTY
The Property is situated on the eastern edge of Melksham. The consented area comprises level farmland, a range of farm buildings and structures extending in all to about 80.63 acres (32.63 hectares). The land is bounded mainly by stockproof hedges and fencing. There are two public footpaths crossing the property. Current vehicular access can be taken from the A3102 Sandridge Common Road.
PLANNING CONSENT
The property has a resolution to grant Outline Planning Permission subject to the signing of a S.106 Agreement (reference PL/2023/11188) by Wiltshire Council for the demolition of agricultural buildings and development of up to 500 dwellings; up to 5,000 square metres of employment (class E(g)(i)) & class E(g)(ii)); land for primary school (class F1); land for mixed-use hub (class E / class F); open space; provision of access infrastructure from Sandridge Common (A3102); and provision of all associated infrastructure necessary to facilitate the development of the site. Biodiversity Net Gain is provided within the planning permission area.
Further details are available in an online data room from the Selling Agent.
SECTION 106
The buyer will purchase the land subject to a Section 106 Agreement and any bids will need to take into full account the obligations set out within the Agreement. For the avoidance of doubt, the Section 106 Agreement commits the buyer to providing a minimum of 40% (200 units) affordable house split between 25% First Homes 60% Affordable Rented Units and 15% Shared Ownership Units. The mix is indicative and will be confirmed at a Reserved Matters Application.
COMMUNITY INFRASTRUCTURE LEVY
The buyer will be responsible for any Community Infrastructure Levy (CIL) charged. Wiltshire Council have confirmed that the current CIL liability charged based on the chargeable floor area of the approved residential development would be £55 per square meter index linked.
COMMUNITY INFRASTRUCTURE LEVY
Detailed information is available in an online Data Room, to include:
• Planning Application and Approved Plans
• Draft Section 106 Agreement
• Technical reports and surveys
• Ground Investigation Report
• Utility searches and quotes
• A list of warranties available for external consultants
• Title and Land Registry details
• Sale Plan
Access to the online data room is available via the Selling Agents.
THE FARM BUILDINGS
The farm buildings and structures comprise of covered yards, silage pits, concrete yard areas and a sunken soil bunded slurry pit. A demolition plan of the farm buildings and structures is available in the data room.
The slurry pit will be emptied and spread on the property prior to Completion.
CLEARNACE
The buildings within the Sale Plan will be cleared of any unconsumed hay, straw and silage. The Seller will dismantle the building edged blue on the Sale Plan. The Seller will empty the slurry pit by spreading on the field parcels prior to Completion.
METHOD OF SALE
Prospective buyers are invited to submit offers to AJW Land & Development Ltd by 12 Noon on Thursday 20th March, 2025. Written offers should be submitted in a sealed envelope and sent to AJW Land & Development Ltd, Old Barn, Rodbourne Rail Farm, Rodbourne, Malmesbury, Wiltshire SN16 0ES and titled “For the attention of Mr. A.J. Wright – Blackmore Farm, Melksham”. Emailed offers should be sent to: anthony@ajwlanddevelopment.co.uk. All offerors should complete the bid pro forma sheet. This can be found in the data room. This will ask for a breakdown of all assumptions made and any abnormal costs that have been allowed for.
INTERVIEWS
If your offer is of interest, you and your technical team will be invited to attend a meeting at AJW Land & Development Ltd.’s office on Tuesday 25th March or Wednesday 26th March (times to be agreed), to discuss your proposal.
SERVICES
Mains services are understood to be available nearby. Prospective purchasers are required to seek confirmation from the various utility companies that mains services are readily available. Utility reports and quotations are available in the online data room.
RIGHTS AND EASEMENTS
The property is sold subject to any existing rights of way, drainage, water and other rights, easements and incidents of tenure affecting the sale and all easements and wayleaves in connection with all electric or telephone wires, pipes, cables, stays etc. as at present erected on or passing over the property and subject to all existing and all pending agreement if any affecting the same.
VAT
VAT will be charged on the sale price of the property.
LEGAL COSTS
The purchaser will be expected to give a legal cost undertaking of up to £25,000 plus VAT in the event they withdraw from the transaction following agreement of the Heads of Terms and issuing of draft documentation.
TENURE AND POSSESSION
The property is freehold with vacant possession on Completion.
DIRECTIONS
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CONDITIONS OF SALE
As part of the sale, the chosen buyer will be required to adhere to certain conditions and terms (to be agreed), to include:
• The Buyer will erect certain boundaries against the retained land around the farm buildings and bungalow.
• The Buyer will redirect the existing foul water pipe to the exiting outflow.
• The Seller will retain two agricultural rights of way over the Property to their retained farmland.
• An Overage of 50% of the price paid per plot for a term of 20 years for residential development planning permission on land currently identified as employment, community uses and public open space.
• Full vehicular rights and services will be reserved to adjoining land for future connections by way of an Easement and/or Option Agreement.
The list above is not exhaustive and further details on the conditions of sale are available in the data room.
LOCAL AUTHORITY
Wiltshire Council, Monkton Park, Chippenham, Wiltshire SN15 1ER. Tel: 0300 4560 1000.
PROMOTER
Gleeson Land Ltd, 2530 Aztec West, Ground Floor, Aztec West, Almondsbury, BS32 4AW. Website: www.gleesonland.co.uk
PROMOTER’S SOLICITOR
Osborne Clarke LLP, Halo, Counterslip, Bristol, BS1 6AJ. Tel: 01452 880187. For the attention of Mr. Colin Stratton.
SELLER’S SOLICITOR
Wansbroughs Solicitors, Northgate House, Devizes, Wiltshire SN10 1JX. Tel: 01380 733300. For the attention of Mr. Neil Patterson.
VIEWING
Strictly by appointment through the Selling Agent (01666 318 992). When visiting the property please avoid blocking the farm buildings and the driveway to the bungalow. The property is a working livestock farm. Interested parties are to keep gates closed at all times and are responsible for their own safety.
CONTACT
Should you have any queries, wish to make an inspection, or request login details to the data room please contact.
Anthony Wright MRICS FAAV AJW Land & Development Ltd Tel: 07552044742 anthony@ajwlanddevelopment.co.uk
For planning or technical queries, please contact: Thomas Harris – Gleeson Land Tel: 07973796489 thomas.harris@mjgleeson.com
Sales Brochure
Property Details
51.12 acres
Guide Price £525,000
Property Name
Farmland at Home Farm,
Biddestone, Chippenham
Biddestone, Chippenham
Category
Sold
Location
Biddestone, Chippenham, Wiltshire SN14 7DQ
DESCRIPTION
The farmland at Home Farm is situated north of the village of Biddestone in Wiltshire with access from the A420 Bristol Road. The property comprises a block of level farmland located with roadside access. There are five field enclosures, in arable and pasture production. The arable farmland has previously been growing continuous maize and is currently left as stubble. The pasture is currently grazed by horses. There are two ponds on the property which are part of an Environmental Scheme. The boundaries comprise a mixture of established hedgerows with numerous hedgerow trees and stock proof fencing. Two public footpaths cross the property along with overhead electricity cables. On the Land Classification plan, the land is shown as Grade 3.
METHOD OF SALE
Prospective buyers are invited to submit offers to AJW Land & Development Ltd by 12 Noon on Wednesday 12th February, 2025. Written offers should be submitted in a sealed envelope and sent to AJW Land & Development Ltd, Old Barn, Rodbourne Rail Farm, Rodbourne, Malmesbury, Wiltshire SN16 0ES and titled “For the attention of Mr. A.J. Wright – Land at Biddestone”. Emailed offers should be sent to anthony@ajwlanddevelopment.co.uk.
VIEWING
At any reasonable time with a copy of these sale particulars. Interested parties are to keep gates closed at all times and are responsible for their own safety.
TENURE AND POSSESSION
The property is freehold with vacant possession.
SERVICES
There are no known services connected to the property.
RIGHTS AND EASEMENTS
The property is sold subject to any existing rights of way, drainage, water and other rights, easements and incidents of tenure affecting the sale and all easements and wayleaves in connection with all electric or telephone wires, pipes, cables, stays etc. as at present erected on or passing over the property and subject to all existing and all pending agreement if any affecting the same. The property is sold subject to a Licence between the Seller and Lime Down Solar Park to carry out walkover surveys. The Licence is due to terminate on 24th September, 2025.
ENVIRONMENTAL
The farmland is registered with Rural Payments Agency. A Countryside Stewardship Mid-Tier Agreement expires on 31st December, 2025. The land lies outside of a Nitrate Vulnerable Zone. Further information is available from the selling agent.
SPORTING, TIMBER & MINERALS
The sporting rights, timber and minerals, as far as they are owned, are included in the sale.
LOCAL AUTHORITY
Wiltshire Council, Monkton Park, Chippenham, Wiltshire SN15 1ER. Tel: 0300 4560 1000.
SELLER’S SOLICITOR
Bevirs Solicitors, 141 High St, Royal Wootton Bassett, Swindon SN4 7AZ. Tel. 01793 848 900.
Sales Brochure
