HN10/367/Stratford2

Report and valuation following an inspection of the half acre of Glebe land proposed to be sold to Fenny Stratford RDC. Carried out by Geo. Wigley & Sons, auctioneers, surveyors and land agents on behalf of Frederic Tanqueray of Woburn, solicitor for Fenny Stratford RDC: Situation of land: 'adjoins the main Watling Street road'. Tenancy: 'Now in the occupation of Messrs Phillips & Co. on a yearly tenancy'. Outgoings: 'no' Value: ' Land would not command any exceptional price for building purposes and we are of the opinion that its agricultural values does not exceed £20 (viz:- £40 per acre) but considering that the site cuts unto the field in question we are of opinion that £60 (inclusive of all mineral rights) would represent its full value consequent of the cutting up'. Report also comments on an easement the council requires for laying pipes… 'the consideration money and covenants are in our opinion perfectly equitable'. Prospective value: 'no, no timber on land nor minerals of any value'.

8 Mar 1909

From: 1909 To: 1909

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Wigley, George & Sons,
Tanqueray, Frederic,
Messrs. Phillips & Co.

valuations, land agents, George & Sons Wigley, Messrs. Phillips & Co, water pipes, water provision, Little Brickhill Watling Street