• The site is located in the parkland of Manor House at Cell Park.

• For sale by Knight Frank Auctions on 26th September 2023.

Property Description

The site is located in the parkland of Manor House at Cell Park. Access is via a right of way over the estate gates beside Cell Lodge in Church End providing a grand entrance. The land also adjoins public highway along Luton Road.

*The land may be suitable for many uses ranging from grazing, equestrian through to residential development, subject to obtaining all necessary consents & permissions.

The site is located near the borders of Bedfordshire and Buckinghamshire in the village of Markyate, in north-western Hertfordshire. Residents in the village benefit from a few bars and a variety of Indian restaurants. Since the 1960s, there has also been a fish and chip shop in the village. Additionally, Markyate has a gym, a grocery store, bakery, pharmacy, and a doctor's office.

The countryside nearby provides wonderful views and walking trails as well as golf clubs. Along with nurseries, and kid-friendly play spaces, there are a few schools within 3 miles including Flamstead School (2.1 miles), Beechwood Park School (2.7 miles), and Slipend Village Schools (1.6 miles).

Please see plan showing land we are selling edged in red. There is a right of way over the blue land, this will remain in ownership of the seller.

Location

To the west of Markyate, the region is surrounded by beautiful scenery, yet it is also close to M1 Highway Junction 9. The site is located close to the intersection of the A5183 Watling Street (formerly the A5 till detrunking) and the B4540 (for Luton and Caddington). The property is 32 miles from Central London, with Luton (4 miles) and St. Albans (5 miles) as its closest cities. The Popular town of Harpenden is also only six miles away.

Occupancy

Vacant

Buyers fee

The buyers fee is £1500 including VAT. This is only payable by the successful purchaser. There are no costs to bidding for the property.

Auction Details: The sale of this property will take place on the stated date by way of and is being sold as Unconditional. Binding contracts of sale will be exchanged at the point of sale. All sales are subject to the Common Auction Conditions and Extra General Conditions. Auctioneer Fees and Deposit. The following deposits and non-refundable auctioneer fees apply: • 10% deposit, subject to a minimum of £5,000. The deposit contributes to the purchase price. • Buyer’s Fee- the value of this fee will be listed against the property details, inclusive of VAT. The Buyer’s Fee does not contribute to the purchase price and will be considered as part of the chargeable consideration for the property in the calculation of stamp duty liability. There may be additional fees contained within the Special Conditions of Sale, which can be viewed within the Legal Pack. You are strongly advised to read the Legal Pack carefully before bidding. Additional Information: For full details about all auction methods and sale types please refer to the Auction Conduct Guide which can be viewed on the Knight Frank Auctions’ website. This guide includes details on the auction registration process, your payment obligations and how to view the Legal Pack. Each property sold is subject to a Reserve Price. The Reserve Price will be within + or – 10% of the Guide Price. The Guide Price is issued solely as a guide so that a buyer can consider whether or not to pursue their interest. A full definition can be found within the Auction Conduct Guide.