Land At Castle Farm, Ongar, Essex, CM5 9JT | Property for sale | Savills
146.38 Ac(59.24 Ha)
Guide price £1,250,000

Land At Castle FarmOngar, Essex, CM5 9JT

  • Freehold
Farm
146.38 Ac (59.24 Ha)

Key features

  • An attractive block of arable land providing a good farming opportunity
  • Situated in an accessible location on the outskirts of the market town of Ongar
  • Farmed under a Farm Business Tenancy (expiring September 2027)
  • Long-term development potential or for Natural Capital buyers
  • River frontage
  • Direct road access

A productive block of arable land with long-term development potential or environmental opportunities.

About this property

  • LAND AT CASTLE FARM (146.47 ACRES)

    The land at Castle Farm extends to 146.47 acres in all, with the majority of this area comprising 3 large arable fields and a grassland meadow. There is 12.67 acres of woodland included in the sale, which partly incorporates the Motte and Bailey Castle.

    Classified as Grade 3 in the Agricultural Land Classification series of England and Wales, the land is of the Hamble 2 soil series, described as well-drained silty soils over gravel, suitable for cereal cropping.

    The farmland is currently in arable production, having been growing a rotation of winter cereals and break crops. The land has been well-farmed and is managed under a FBT agreement.

    To the north and east are 2 small blocks of broadleaved woodland which provide an attractive backdrop to the farm. The River Roding bounds the eastern edge of the land.

    View payable Stamp Duty for this property

Situated adjacent to the market town of Chipping Ongar, the land at Castle Farm offers a range of potential future uses, including arable farming, natural capital or long-term residential development (STPP).

Jamie ElbournProperty agent

Local information

  • SITUATION & LOCATION: Castle Farm is situated to the east of Chipping Ongar. The northern boundary is bound by the A414, with the River Roding to the east, and the western boundary abutting the settlement of Ongar and the Motte and Bailey Castle. Chipping Ongar lies in central Essex in the Epping Forest District and is situated between Harlow and Brentwood (9 miles and 7 miles respectively). These towns both provide mainline rail services to London Liverpool Street (journey times of 30 minutes and 35 minutes).

Additional information

  • METHOD OF SALE: Castle Farm is offered for sale as a whole by private treaty.
  • ASSIGNMENT, SUB-SALE & FREESTANDING TRANSFER: The buyer will be prohibited from actioning any of the above between exchange and completion.
  • TENURE & POSSESSION: The freehold interest is available to purchase, subject to an existing FBT, which is due to expire in September 2027.
  • SERVICES: The land does not benefit from any mains services connections.
  • PLANNING & DESIGNATIONS: The property is offered subject to any current or past development plans, tree preservation orders, town planning schedules, applications, permissions and resolutions which may exist or may come into force. The purchaser will be deemed to have full knowledge and have satisfied themselves as to the provisions of any such matters affecting the property. Planning history of the property can be found on the Epping Forest District Council website. Additional details relating to the development prospects of the land can be provided by Savills upon request.
  • TITLE: Castle Farm is registered under Title Numbers: EX789307, EX789319 & EX789307.
  • OVERAGE: Castle Farm is being sold subject to a 20% overage for a term of 20 years, to be triggered by the approval of planning permission (or deemed planning permission) or permitted development rights for any development other than agricultural or equestrian use, payable within 1 month of the implementation of such relevant permission.
  • LOCAL AUTHORITY: Epping Forest District Council, Civic Offices, 323 High Street, Epping, Essex CM16 4BZ
  • TIMING: The vendor will be seeking to exchange contracts within 6 weeks of the purchaser’s solicitor receiving a draft contract. A 10% deposit will be payable on exchange of contracts, with completion to follow immediately thereafter.
  • ACCESS, EASEMENTS, COVENANTS, RIGHTS OF WAY & RESTRICTIONS: Castle Farm is offered for sale subject to and with the benefit of all existing wayleaves, easements, quasi easements, rights of way, covenants and restrictions whether mentioned in these particulars or not. The land benefits from a sole point of access off the A414. The sale plan included within these marketing particulars details the public footpaths across the farmland.
  • DRAINAGE PLANS: The land is under-drained. Copies of the drainage plans are available from Savills upon request.
  • ENVIRONMENTAL: The farm is included within an SFI agreement which is non-transferable. The land is located within a Nitrate Vulnerable Zone and part of the land towards the eastern boundary is situated within Flood Zone 3.
  • SPORTING, MINERALS & TIMBER RIGHTS: Insofar as they are owned, rights of sporting, minerals and timber are included in the sale. All such rights are believed to be owned by the vendor.
  • BOUNDARIES, PLANS, AREAS, SCHEDULES & DISPUTES: The boundaries are based on the Ordnance Survey and are for reference only. The purchaser will be deemed to have full knowledge of the boundaries, and an error or mistake shall not annul the sale or entitle any party to compensation in respect thereof. Should any dispute arise as to the boundaries or any points arise on the general remarks and stipulation, particulars, schedules, plan or the interpretation of any of them, such questions shall be referred to the selling agent whose decision acting as expert shall be final.
  • SOLICITOR: RWK Goodman
  • VAT: Any guide price quoted or discussed is exclusive of VAT. In the event that a sale of the property or any part of it or any rights attached to it becomes a chargeable supply for the purposes of VAT, such tax will be payable in addition to the purchase price.
  • VIEWINGS: Strictly by appointment through Savills Chelmsford.
  • HEALTH & SAFETY: Given the potential hazards of a working farm, we would ask you to be as vigilant as possible when inspecting the holding for your own personal safety, in particular at field entrances, open ditches and drains.
  • Directions: POSTCODE: CM5 9JT WHAT3WORDS: Access: ///answer.record.lowest
  • EPC Rating: TBC
  • Tenure: Freehold
  • Council Tax Band: TBC