Land for sale

FOR SALE BY ONLINE AUCTION - THURSDAY 20TH NOVEMBER 2025
Land extending to 3.18 acres or thereabouts located in a highly desirable area, suitable for grazing or offering a host of potential uses subject to consents. The land is in two parts and has a right of access between the two.
The land benefits from good road frontage with gated access and also has a small field shelter on site.
Of interest to nearby farmers/landowners or those looking for a block of land in it's own right.
Inspection is highly recommended.

Auction Guide £30,000 - £50,000

Directions - The land lies on the outskirts of Oakamoor near Stoke-on-Trent, if approaching from ‘The Cricketers Arms’ in Oakamoor follow the road south west. After crossing the bridge take a left onto Mill Lane, then stick to the right to follow Mill Lane. After approximately 1 miles turn left onto a single file lane where the land is located on the left, signposted by our ‘For Sale’ boards that are erected at the property.

Situation - The land is located on the outskirts of Oakamoor, approximately 10.9 miles from Uttoxeter, 12 miles from Leek and 12 miles from Ashbourne

Description - A delightful parcel of land in a highly desirable area, offering a host of potential uses subject to consents. The land is in two parts and has a right of access between the two.
The land benefits from good road frontage and a gated access and also has a small field shelter on site.

Note - The access track between the two parcels has become overgrown and care should be taken if interested parties are viewing the land.

Services - We understand there are no mains services connected

Wayleaves And Easements - We understand that the land benefits from a right of way between the separate plots, highlighted in blue on the attached plan.

Graham Watkins & Co Online Auction - Graham Watkins & Co Online Auctions is a new, innovative and pioneering platform for buying and selling property.
It provides all the benefits synonymous with traditional auctions, including: speed and certainty of sale, transparency and zero risk of gazumping or double-selling, but with the added advantage of being able to bid pressure free from the comfort of your own home or office via desktop, tablet or mobile phone.

Registration - A STRAIGHTFORWARD PROCESS FROM START TO FINISH

In order to bid at Graham Watkins & Co Online Auctions you will first need to create an account by providing your contact details. You will be required to verify your email address, by clicking an activation link that we'll send to you via email. Once you've created an account you can watch' lots that you're interested in (you'll be kept up-to-date throughout the auction cycle), as well as gain access to the legal packs. In order to place a bid on a lot you will need to complete the bidder registration steps, as detailed below. Please note, the first time you register to bid you will also be asked to verify your mobile number and upload copies of your photo ID (e.g. Driver's licence or passport) and recent proof of address (dated within the last 3 months). This is required so we can easily keep in touch and helps us confirm your identity in the event of you purchasing a lot.

Bidding - STRESS-FREE BIDDING FROM THE COMFORT OF YOUR OWN HOME

When the auction opens, you will be able to place bids in line with the pre-determined bid increment levels, using the bid increase (+) and decrease () buttons provided. Having set your preferred bid amount and clicking the Place Bid' button, you will be asked to confirm your bid at which point it will be placed.
Every time you submit a bid you will be clearly shown whether your bid was successful, and a full list of all bids is displayed on-screen at all times.

Bidder Security - REGISTER YOUR CREDIT OR DEBIT CARD FOR THE BIDDER SECURITY

In order to bid online you will be required to register a credit or debit card for the bidder security deposit. We use Stripe who provide a secure, online card registration facility, and they will attempt to place a hold on funds' on your account for the bidder security amount (often known as a payment shadow' as no money is taken at this stage). The bidder security amount will be clearly displayed when registering your card.
On the fall of the electronic gavel, the winning bidder's card will be automatically debited for the bidder security amount, whilst all the unsuccessful bidder's cards will have their shadow payments released (this can take several days depending on the card provider). For more information about this process please read the detailed explanation at the end of this document.

Due Diligence - RECOMMENDED DUE DILIGENCE BEFORE BIDDING

In general terms, you are strongly advised to view the property and take professional advice as to its condition and suitability. You should also ensure that you thoroughly read and understand the legal pack and any other associated documentation available online and take proper legal advice accordingly. Finally, understand the contract you are entering into and the financial commitment that you will be liable for should you be the successful purchaser.

Aml - COMPLETE AN ONLINE ANTI-MONEY LAUNDERING CHECK

Graham Watkins are required by law to carry out an online anti-money laundering check on all persons wishing to bed. You will be asked to provide information to verify your identity, including your date of birth, addresses for the last 3 years and at least one of passport, driving licence or national insurance number.

Fall Of The Gavel - FALL OF LEGAL POSITION WHEN YOU'VE WON THE AUCTION

We offer property for sale by immediate, unconditional contract. This means that the fall of the electronic gavel constitutes an exchange of contracts between the buyer and seller. Both parties are legally bound to complete the transaction usually within 28 days following the close of the auction but this will be confirmed within the legal documentation.

Vendors Solicitors -

Please Note - The agent has not tested any apparatus, equipment, fixtures, fittings or services and cannot verify they are in working order or fit for their purpose, neither has the agent checked the legal documents to verify the freehold/leasehold status of the property.

Conditions Of Sale - The conditions of the sale will be available on line through the Auctioneers seven days prior to the sale unless sold prior to auction. The purchaser will be deemed to have knowledge of the Conditions of Sale and to have satisfied themselves on all matters contained or referred to either there or in the sales particulars.

Buyer's Fee - The successful buyer of each lot shall be required to pay a buyer’s fee of £500 + VAT (£600 including VAT) to the auctioneers. This is due on the fall of the hammer. The buyer will be provided with a VAT receipt following the auction.

Guide Price - The guide price is issued as an indication of the auctioneer’s opinion of the selling price of the property. Each property offered is subject to a reserve price which is agreed between the seller and the auctioneer prior to the auction and which would ordinarily be within 10% (+/-) of the guide price. Both the guide price and the reserve price can be subject to change up to and including the day of the auction. For a full definition of guide price and reserve price please contact the auctioneers.

Terms And Conditions - ENSURE YOU READ, UNDERSTAND AND ACCEPT THE TERMS AND CONDITIONS

You will be asked to read and accept our Online Auction Terms and Conditions. Additionally, there may be specific documentation relating to the sale of the property you're registering to bid on that will need to be read and accepted before you are able to bid.
Once accepted, you will receive a copy of the document(s) via email for your own records.