Land for Sale in Hertfordshire

Land for Sale in Barkway, Royston

On the B1368, London Road, Royston, Hertfordshire, SG8 8EY

Grazing land for sale with paddock and investment potential,
well situated near Royston, Barley, Buntingford and the A10

Land for Sale in Barkway, Royston, Hertfordshire

A fantastic opportunity to own 34.56 acres of grassland separated into 6 good sized paddocks within the affluent county of Hertfordshire. The land is flat and bordered by well established hedgerow, with a strip of woodland providing a partition between the land and the extensive road frontage. This woodland will also offer shelter for your horse or livestock.

The land is located on the edge of the picturesque and highly regarded North Hertfordshire village of Barkway, between Royston and Buntingford.

The outstanding quality of this land, combined with its excellent location would make an ideal home for your horse or livestock and with land prices remaining strong in this region, it could also make a perfect investment.

The site is available freehold as a whole or in lots.

Lot 1:	6.00 acres	SOLD
Lot 2a:	3.72 acres	SOLD
Lot 2b:	3.00 acres	SOLD
Lot 3:	5.68 acres	SOLD
Lot 4:	9.00 acres	SOLD
Lot 5:	7.15 acres	SOLD

Equestrian

The area has a strong equestrian influence with several paddocks, stables, bridleways, stud farms and riding schools located in Barkway and the surrounding towns and villages.

Barkway Equestrian Centre can be found opposite the site and Barkway Stud Farm is less than a mile away, specialising in breeding top class ponies.

Newsells estate is an impressive Stud Farm just 2 miles to the north of the site. The farm is focused on breeding and raising exceptional thoroughbreds capable of competing at the highest level on the international racing circuit.

Land Values

According to the latest RICS rural land market survey, land prices in the East of England increased by 36.1% in the past year; 8.2% higher than the average growth in the UK.

The Valuation Office Agency (V.O.A) reports of continued demand for land and restricted supply, which have seen further price increases across the board in the East of England.

House Values

The average house price in the area is 51% above the England & Wales average.

Location

1.0 miles to Nuthampstead
2.4 miles to Barley
3.6 miles to Buntingford
4.1 miles to Royston
10.5 miles to Bishops Stortford
11.2 miles to Stevenage
15.2 miles to Cambridge

The charming and wealthy village of Barkway provides a high quality of life whilst retaining its rural heritage. Its award winning school is known as one of the very best in the locality.

The nearby village of Barley has a substantial infrastructure and commuter element. Here you can find many local amenities, such as shops, a post office, schools and a doctors surgery.

The town of Royston, which is just over 4 miles away, enjoys a diverse economy with a large number of businesses located in the town and surrounding villages. Royston Train Station provides direct train services to Cambridge and London Kings Cross in under an hour.

The nearby A10, Great Cambridge Road, runs northward through the City of London, crossing the M25 at Junction 25 through to Cambridge. The nearby A1(M) and the M11 motorway provide further road links to London.

Bishop’s Stortford is situated just west of the M11 and is part of the London commuter belt. It serves as a common ground for meeting, shopping, and entertainment for a large number of villages in the area.

Travel

1.8 miles to the A10
4.4 miles to Royston Train Station *
8.0 miles to Junction 8A of the M11
9.4 miles to the A1(M)
12.7 miles to London Stansted Airport
18.8 miles to London Luton Airport

* Journey Times: 11 mins to Letchworth; 18 mins to Cambridge; 20 mins to Stevenage; 47 mins to London Kings Cross.

Visiting the site

From the M1

Leave the M25 at junction 25, then at roundabout take the exit onto the A10 (signposted Hertford)
At roundabout take the 2nd exit onto the A10 (signposted Hertford)
At roundabout take the 2nd exit onto the A10 (signposted Cambridge)
At roundabout take the 2nd exit onto the A10 (signposted Cambridge)
At roundabout take the 1st exit onto the A10 (signposted Cambridge)
At roundabout take the 2nd exit onto the A10 (signposted Cambridge)
Turn right (signposted Barkway)
Turn right onto High Street - B1368
Continue onto London Road - B1368
The entrance to the site is on your left hand side

POSTCODE OF NEAREST PROPERTY: SG8 8EY
© COLLINS BARTHOLOMEW 2008

Access

The land benefits from road frontage onto the B1368, London Road where there are two access points into the land.

Planning

The land is designated within the Greenbelt and any development would be subject to planning permission.

Method of Sale

The land is available freehold by private treaty and sold with vacant possession.

Local Authority

North Hertfordshire District Council
Council Offices
Gernon Road
Letchworth
SG6 3JF

Hertfordshire County Council
County Hall
Pegs Lane
Hertford
SG13 8DE

Viewing

To arrange a site visit, please call 01727 817480 or email enquiries@vantageland.co.uk.

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THE PROPERTY MISDESCRIPTIONS ACT 1991

Vantage Land Limited has produced these particulars in good faith but cannot guarantee total accuracy. Sizes are approximate. Purchasers should verify any detail of importance prior to viewing and purchase. The particulars are not an offer or contract. Comments made in general advertising may not apply to this particular property and of course planning permission cannot be guaranteed.

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