Hall Farm, Thurning, Dereham, Norfolk, NR20 5QT | Property for sale | Savills
137.18 Ha(338.99 Ac)
Guide price £3,200,000($3,768,320)

Hall FarmThurning, Dereham, Norfolk, NR20 5QT

  • Sold
  • Freehold

Key features

  • Sold in September 2023
  • Approximately 313.28 acres of productive Grade 2/3 arable land.
  • Additional woodland and grassland.
  • Extensive environmental and amenity benefits.
  • For sale by private treaty.

An unspoilt and attractive arable farm offering extensive environmental and amenity benefits

About this property

  • INTRODUCTION
    Hall Farm presents purchasers with an exciting opportunity to acquire a ring-fenced block of approximately 338.99 acres (137.19 hectares) of highly productive land that is situated in a very unspoilt and desirable area of North Norfolk. The arable land extends to around 313.28 acres (126.78 hectares) and is farmed by a renowned neighbouring farmer for many years on a contracting arrangement.

    SITUATION

    Hall Farm is situated around the picturesque village of Thurning and the land to the north lies adjacent to the historic St Andrews Parish church which dates back to medieval times. The farm is located approximately 6 miles south of the historic Georgian town of Holt which is close to the coast and has an array of services and other facilities. The farm is approximately 9 miles north-west of the town of Aylsham and 19 miles north-west of the cathedral city of Norwich which provides a mainline train service into London. The journey time from Norwich to London Liverpool Street is from 1 hour 45 minutes. Hall Farm occupies an attractive and unspoilt position with a tributary of the River Bure running through the farm. The land boasts extensive environmental and amenity benefits for any prospective purchaser. The National Trust Blickling Hall Estate is close by as well as other attractions along the North Norfolk coast which offers sailing, golf, fishing and other activities.

    FARMLAND

    Hall Farm is a stunning arable farm with large fields that are suitable for modern farming machinery. The arable area extends to 313.28 acres (126.78 hectares), there are additional grassland and woodland areas located across the farm that look to promote biodiversity. The land at Hall Farm is classified as Grade 2/3 on the Land Classification Series of England and Wales. The soils to the north of the farm are of the Burlingham 1 series, these soils are characterised as being deep coarse and fine loamy soils with slowly permeable subsoils. Such soils are capable of growing cereals, peas, beans and sugar beet. The land to the south of the farm is of the Wick 2 soil series, these soils are characterised as being deep well drained coarse loamy, often stoneless, soils. Such soils are capable of growing cereals peas, beans, sugar beet, potatoes and some field vegetables.
    The land is versatile and has been exceptionally well
    farmed in a rotation including Winter Wheat, Oilseed
    Rape, Winter Barley and Sugar Beet. The land has
    yielded well in recent years with good sugar content
    levels in the sugar beet.