Land For Sale £1,340,000
A versatile and productive block of level arable and pasture land extending to approximately 113.58 acres (45.96 ha). Available as a whole or in up to 6 lots.
Formerly a dairy farm until 1983, and later utilised for beef and arable farming, the land at Wickham Farm has more recently been farmed by the present owners on an arable rotation with sheep grazing on the pasture land. The land now offers the potential for a range of arable and livestock enterprises or possible diversification uses including offset for phosphates, nitrates and biodiversity net gain.
Lot 1 - 43.98 acres (17.80 ha): Guide Price £500,000 (as shown edged red)
This parcel is accessed from the A359 which forms its eastern boundary. The land is divided into four enclosures of level and gently sloping arable land with the Hornsey Brook forming its northern boundary. The land classified as being grade III on the Defra Land Classification Map and is of loamy and clayey soils. The land is enclosed by mature broadleaf hedgerows with stock proof fencing in part.
Lot 2 - 45.79 acres (18.53 ha): Guide Price £520,000 (as shown edged blue)
The land benefits from direct road access off Little Marston Road and there is also access potentially available off Portway Farm Road which forms its western boundary. The land is divided into four main encloses and comprises both arable and temporary pasture, suitable for a number of arable and livestock uses.
Lot 3 - 5.57 acres (2.25 ha): Guide Price £70,000 (as shown edged orange)
A single enclosure of ridge and furrow permanent pasture land lying to the south of Lot 2 and most recently used for livestock grazing purposes enjoying direct access off Little Marston Road.
Lot 4 - 9.41 acres (3.80 ha): Guide Price £125,000 (as shown edged green)
A single enclosure of productive arable land accessed of Little Marston Road and is of lime rich loamy and clayey soils. There is a useful concrete hard standing lying to the north of the enclosure which adjoins the roadside gateway. This lot benefits from recent consent for a steel portal framed agricultural fodder and machinery shed (22.9m x 10.8m). Further details from the selling agents.
Lot 5 - 6.58 acres (2.66 ha): Guide Price £90,000 (as shown edged purple)
Situated to the south east of the village and accessed off Garston Lane which comprises a council maintained highway and part Green Lane. A level enclosure of productive permanent pasture of loamy and clayey soil ideally suited to equestrian or livestock uses.
Lot 6 - 2.23 acres (0.90 ha): Guide Price £35,000 (as shown edged pink)
Adjoining lot 5 with access from Garston Lane is a small paddock of level pasture land.
Rights of Way, Easements etc
Lot 2 is traversed by a public footpath, from the north eastern corner to the south eastern corner.
Lots 5 & 6 are accessed over a green lane (Garston Lane) and track over which both parcels enjoy a right of way.
Other than this we are not aware of any rights of way over the land and the property is sold as far as required by the vendor and will be conveyed subject to all rights of way, easements and way leaves of telegraphs poles, drains and wires, electric pylons and cables, water and gas pipes at present erected on and passing over or under the property and subject to the agreements affecting the same (if any).
BPS
The vendor will retain all BPS payments for the current scheme year.
The purchaser(s) will be required to comply with all BPS requirements.
Sporting and Mineral Rights
Sporting and mineral rights are included within the sale.
Services
Mains water serves Lots 2, 3 and 4, other than this the buyer is required to make their own arrangements. A redundant well is located in Lot 5.
Town and Country Planning
Consent has been obtained in Lot 4 for the erection of a steel portal framed agricultural fodder and machinery storage shed (22.9m x 10.8m).
Planning Reference: 23/01141/AGN
Further details are available from the selling agents.
Agri Environment Schemes
Lot 3, 5 & 6 are subject to a Countryside Stewardship Mid Tier Agreement which terminates on 31/12/2025.
Further information is available from the selling agents.
Tenure
The land is sold with vacant possession on completion.
The vendor reserves the right of holdover on the growing crops in the event of early completion.
Useful Addresses
Wessex Water
Claverton Down Road, Claverton Down, Bath BA2 7WW [use Contact Agent Button]
Environmental Agency
PO Box 544, Rotherham, S60 1BY [use Contact Agent Button]
South Somerset Council
The Council Offices, Brympton Way, Yeovil, BA20 2HT
Measurements and Other Information
All measurements are approximate. Any field numbers and areas shown on the attached plan are based on the Ordnance Survey and are for identification purposes only. They do not necessarily correspond either with the National Grid plan numbers or with those produced on the Rural Land Register.
Whilst we endeavour to make our sales particulars as accurate and reliable as possible, if there are any points which are of particular importance to you please contact the office, especially if you are contemplating travelling some distance to view the property. We have not tested any of the equipment, appliances, central heating or services.
The main parcel (comprising Lots 1, 2, 3 & 4) is located on the north western outskirts of the village of Marston Magna, adjoining both the A359 along its eastern boundary and Little Marston Road along its south western boundary. Portway Farm Road forms the western boundary.
Two smaller parcels (Lots 5 & 6) lie on the south eastern edge of the village as shown on the attached site plan.
Local amenities can be found at the town of Sherborne, located approximately 5.3 miles south east whilst the town of Yeovil is located approximately 5.6 miles south west where the A359 provides good access to the A303 (Sparkford) located 3.5 miles north.
The land is now offered for sale as a whole or in up to 6 lots as shown on the attached plan as follows;
Formerly a dairy farm until 1983, and later utilised for beef and arable farming, the land at Wickham Farm has more recently been farmed by the present owners on an arable rotation with sheep grazing on the pasture land. The land now offers the potential for a range of arable and livestock enterprises or possible diversification uses including offset for phosphates, nitrates and biodiversity net gain.
Lot 1 - 43.98 acres (17.80 ha): Guide Price £500,000 (as shown edged red)
This parcel is accessed from the A359 which forms its eastern boundary. The land is divided into four enclosures of level and gently sloping arable land with the Hornsey Brook forming its northern boundary. The land classified as being grade III on the Defra Land Classification Map and is of loamy and clayey soils. The land is enclosed by mature broadleaf hedgerows with stock proof fencing in part.
Lot 2 - 45.79 acres (18.53 ha): Guide Price £520,000 (as shown edged blue)
The land benefits from direct road access off Little Marston Road and there is also access potentially available off Portway Farm Road which forms its western boundary. The land is divided into four main encloses and comprises both arable and temporary pasture, suitable for a number of arable and livestock uses.
Lot 3 - 5.57 acres (2.25 ha): Guide Price £70,000 (as shown edged orange)
A single enclosure of ridge and furrow permanent pasture land lying to the south of Lot 2 and most recently used for livestock grazing purposes enjoying direct access off Little Marston Road.
Lot 4 - 9.41 acres (3.80 ha): Guide Price £125,000 (as shown edged green)
A single enclosure of productive arable land accessed of Little Marston Road and is of lime rich loamy and clayey soils. There is a useful concrete hard standing lying to the north of the enclosure which adjoins the roadside gateway. This lot benefits from recent consent for a steel portal framed agricultural fodder and machinery shed (22.9m x 10.8m). Further details from the selling agents.
Lot 5 - 6.58 acres (2.66 ha): Guide Price £90,000 (as shown edged purple)
Situated to the south east of the village and accessed off Garston Lane which comprises a council maintained highway and part Green Lane. A level enclosure of productive permanent pasture of loamy and clayey soil ideally suited to equestrian or livestock uses.
Lot 6 - 2.23 acres (0.90 ha): Guide Price £35,000 (as shown edged pink)
Adjoining lot 5 with access from Garston Lane is a small paddock of level pasture land.
Rights of Way, Easements etc
Lot 2 is traversed by a public footpath, from the north eastern corner to the south eastern corner.
Lots 5 & 6 are accessed over a green lane (Garston Lane) and track over which both parcels enjoy a right of way.
Other than this we are not aware of any rights of way over the land and the property is sold as far as required by the vendor and will be conveyed subject to all rights of way, easements and way leaves of telegraphs poles, drains and wires, electric pylons and cables, water and gas pipes at present erected on and passing over or under the property and subject to the agreements affecting the same (if any).
BPS
The vendor will retain all BPS payments for the current scheme year.
The purchaser(s) will be required to comply with all BPS requirements.
Sporting and Mineral Rights
Sporting and mineral rights are included within the sale.
Services
Mains water serves Lots 2, 3 and 4, other than this the buyer is required to make their own arrangements. A redundant well is located in Lot 5.
Town and Country Planning
Consent has been obtained in Lot 4 for the erection of a steel portal framed agricultural fodder and machinery storage shed (22.9m x 10.8m).
Planning Reference: 23/01141/AGN
Further details are available from the selling agents.
Agri Environment Schemes
Lot 3, 5 & 6 are subject to a Countryside Stewardship Mid Tier Agreement which terminates on 31/12/2025.
Further information is available from the selling agents.
Tenure
The land is sold with vacant possession on completion.
The vendor reserves the right of holdover on the growing crops in the event of early completion.
Useful Addresses
Wessex Water
Claverton Down Road, Claverton Down, Bath BA2 7WW [use Contact Agent Button]
Environmental Agency
PO Box 544, Rotherham, S60 1BY [use Contact Agent Button]
South Somerset Council
The Council Offices, Brympton Way, Yeovil, BA20 2HT
Measurements and Other Information
All measurements are approximate. Any field numbers and areas shown on the attached plan are based on the Ordnance Survey and are for identification purposes only. They do not necessarily correspond either with the National Grid plan numbers or with those produced on the Rural Land Register.
Whilst we endeavour to make our sales particulars as accurate and reliable as possible, if there are any points which are of particular importance to you please contact the office, especially if you are contemplating travelling some distance to view the property. We have not tested any of the equipment, appliances, central heating or services.
The main parcel (comprising Lots 1, 2, 3 & 4) is located on the north western outskirts of the village of Marston Magna, adjoining both the A359 along its eastern boundary and Little Marston Road along its south western boundary. Portway Farm Road forms the western boundary.
Two smaller parcels (Lots 5 & 6) lie on the south eastern edge of the village as shown on the attached site plan.
Local amenities can be found at the town of Sherborne, located approximately 5.3 miles south east whilst the town of Yeovil is located approximately 5.6 miles south west where the A359 provides good access to the A303 (Sparkford) located 3.5 miles north.
The land is now offered for sale as a whole or in up to 6 lots as shown on the attached plan as follows;
