88.7 acres (35.9 hectares) of quality Grade 3 land in a ring-fence west of Newton upon Derwent
The land is situated south of Mask Lane with a useful internal central access track linking the fields. The land is high quality and productive arable, with amenity and conservation appeal, particularly around a wildlife focused stewardship area. The land is currently mixture of second year winter wheat, winter barley, areas planned for spring barley cropping and stewardship.
The land is classified as Grade 3 under the Agricultural Land Classification, with soils from the Blackwood series, a sandy and coarse loamy soil suitable for cereals, potatoes and beet. The land is level at approximately 10 meters above sea level.
Tenure
The freehold of the land is offered for sale with vacant possession on completion. The vendor would be interested in an ongoing relationship with the purchaser, either on a contract farming arrangement or more formal leaseback, if this is of interest.
Wayleaves, Easements & Rights of Way
The property is sold subject to, and with the benefit of all existing wayleaves, easements and rights of way, public and private whether specifically mentioned or not. There are no known wayleaves or public rights of way, a private right of way extends along part of the internal access for a neighbouring land owner.
Basic Payment Scheme (BPS)
The land is registered on the Rural Land Registry, the seller has claimed and will retain the 2023 Basic Payment (BPS) and any subsequent payments based on previous entitlements and historical claims. The purchaser will indemnify the vendor against any non-compliance from the date of completion.
Environmental Stewardship
There is a mid-tier Countryside Stewardship Agreement in place over the land, expiring in 2025. The vendor will seek to transfer or terminate the agreement at the purchasers request
Designations
The land lies within a Nitrate Vulnerable Zone (NVZ).
Sporting & Timber
All sporting and timber rights shall be included in the sale in so far as they are owned.
Mineral Rights
All mineral rights shall be included in the sale in so far as they are owned.
Boundaries
The vendor and vendor's agents will do their best to specify the ownership of boundaries, hedges, fences and ditches but will not be bound to determine these.
Drainage
The selling agents understand the land is under drained, any plans held will be made available.