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off Horbling Lane, Stickney

 

For Sale

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Willsons are pleased to offer for sale 6.90 acres (2.79 ha) of pastureland situated off Horbling Lane, Stickney with main road access.

The land is being sold with the benefit of pre-planning advice from East Lindsey District Council for 44 dwellings. (application no. S/169/01885/24/IC).

Guide Price: £120,000

For Sale by Informal Tender – Closing Date: 12 Noon, Wednesday 24th June 2026


DESCRIPTION -

6.90 Acres (2.79ha) of permanent pastureland as edged red on the plan, situated with main road access off Horbling Lane, Stickney. TF no. 3456 – OS no. 7170.

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TENURE & POSSESSION -

The land is freehold and is being offered for sale with full vacant possession upon completion.

HM LAND REGISTRY -

The land is registered with HM Land Registry under title number: LL370722.

BOUNDARIES -

The land has been stocked for many years with livestock. The boundaries are clearly demarcated on the ground with a post and barbed wire fence. Purchasers are deemed to have full knowledge of all boundaries and neither the vendor nor the selling agent will be responsible for defining the boundaries nor their ownership.

UNDERDRAINAGE -

We are not aware of any underdrainage to the land.

OUTGOINGS & NITROGEN VULNERABLE ZONE -

Annual drainage rates are payable to Witham Fourth & District Internal Drainage Board. The land is situated within a Surface Water Nitrogen Vulnerable Zone as designated by the Environment Agency.

PLANNING & OVERAGE -

The vendor has obtained pre-planning advice for Lot 1 from East Lindsey District Council under application no. S/169/01885/24/IC. A copy of ELDC’s response is available from the selling agents upon request which summarises that subject to the information detailed within the letter and the final design and layout of dwellings, an application for 44 dwellings with the inclusion of affordable housing to satisfy the settlements need is acceptable in principle.

There will be no Overage provision included within the sale contract, however in the event that offers do not meet expectation then we reserve the right to include an Overage provision within the sale contract.

SERVICES -

There is a mains water supply to a cattle drinking trough.

SPORTING, TIMBER & MINERAL RIGHTS -

Sporting, timber and mineral rights are included in the sale insofar as they are owned, subject to statutory exclusions.

EASEMENTS, WAYLEAVES & RIGHTS OF WAY -

There is a public footpath crossing the north-eastern part of the field. On the left hand side of the field entrance is an electricity substation owned by National Grid. We are not aware of any other easements, wayleaves of rights of way which affect the land, however all of the land is sold subject to and with the help and benefit of all existing rights, including rights of way whether public or private, light, support, drainage, water and electricity supplies and other rights, easements and all wayleaves whether referred to or not in these particulars.

PLANS, AREAS & SCHEDULES -

These have been prepared as accurately as possible and are based on Ordnance Survey Plans and although believed to be correct are for guidance and identification purposes only.

TENANT RIGHT & DIPLAPIDATIONS -

There will be no claims for tenant right nor any counter claim for dilapidations (if any).

HEALTH & SAFETY WHILST VIEWING -

These particulars constitute a permit to view the land at any reasonable time of day. We ask that prior to viewing you contact our Alford office on 01507 621111 to register your interest and inform the agents that you shall be upon that land at a certain time and date. The land could be stocked with cattle and we would request that no children or dogs accompany you on the viewing and neither the vendor or agents accept any responsibility for any loss, harm or injury which may occur whilst upon the land.

GRADE & TOPOGRAPHY -

The land is scheduled as Grade 3 by the Agricultural Land Classification of England and Wales. The land is level lying.

RURAL PAYMENTS AGENCY & ENVIRONMENTAL SCHEMES -

The land is registered with the Rural Payments Agency. The De-linked payment is being retained by the seller. The land is not included within any Environmental Schemes.

VAT -

It is understood that the sale will not attract VAT, however, in the event that any of the property is sold subject to VAT, this will be payable in addition to the purchase price.

METHOD OF SALE -

The property is offered for sale by Informal Tender and best and final offers (subject to contract only) should be made in writing upon the attached form in a sealed envelope marked “Stickney Tender” in the top left hand corner to the Agents: Willsons, 124 West Street, Alford, Lincolnshire, LN13 9DR or by email to w.mountain@willsons-property.co.uk, subject “Stickney Tender” to arrive no later than 12 Noon, Wednesday 124th June 2026.

•It is the responsibility of potential purchasers to ensure that post and email submissions have been received by the agent.

•All offers should be stated in £ sterling and it is recommended that offers are made for an odd figure to avoid the possibility of duplicate bids.

•Escalating offers or offers made by reference to other offers will not be accepted.

•The vendor does not undertake to accept the highest or indeed any particular offer.

•The purchaser will be required to provide proof of funds.

•The purchaser will be expected to exchange contracts and complete the purchase without any undue delay.

LOCAL AUTHORITIES -

Lincolnshire County Council, Newlands, Lincoln, LN1 1YW

East Lindsey District Council, The Hub, Mareham Road, Horncastle, Lincolnshire, LN9 6PH

Witham Fourth District Internal Drainage Board, 47 Norfolk St, Boston, Lincolnshire, PE21 6PP

ANTI MONEY LAUNDERING -

In accordance with the most recent Anti Money Laundering legislation the purchaser will be required to provide proof of identity and proof of funds to the selling agent once an offer has been submitted and accepted (subject to contract) prior to solicitors being instructed.

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