Land For Rent £42
TO LET: An exciting opportunity to occupy 122.5 acres of farmland on a five-year FBT Available as a whole or in two lots.
Description - Lot 1 comprises approximately 65.54 acres of gently sloping pasture but is suitable for arable cropping, together with a modern seven-bay 50' x 105' storage building.
Lot 2 comprises approximately 56.97 acres of gently sloping permanent pasture, suitable for mowing and conservation grazing, together with an on-site corral.
The land is classified as Grade III & IV on the Agricultural Land Classification Map South West Region, with a mix of "slowly permeable seasonally wet acid loamy and clayey soils"; "slightly acid loamy and clayey soils"; "freely draining slightly acid loamy soils"; and "very acid loamy upland soils with a wet peaty surface".
Some of the fields are fenced but not guaranteed stock- proof. Prospective Tenants must therefore satisfy themselves as to the quality of the boundary fences (where present) before stocking the land.
Services - Lot 1 benefits from a spring water supply, with troughs serving parcels 0211, 0795, 4879, 6789, 6995, 7854,
8570 and 8649.
Lot 2 benefits from a spring water supply, with troughs serving parcels 4429/4322 and 9127; and natural watering in part.
Access - Access to the land is afforded via privately owned trackways (partially metaled) leading off the Blackdown Hills Road to the north and Downlands Lane to the west
/south west.
Agri-Enviromental Schemes - The land is not currently entered into any agri- environmental schemes. However, the Incoming Tenant will be permitted to enter such schemes as are appropriate to the permitted use of the land, with the landlords written consent (such consent not to be unreasonably withheld).
Viewing - The land can be viewed at any time on foot, whilst in possession of a COPY of these particulars.
The land is currently being grazed by the Outgoing Tenant and those viewing the land are reminded to ensure that all field gates remain closed.
Tenders - Tenders are invited by 12:00 noon on the 1st March 2024.
A Tender Pack including Tender Form and 'Heads of Agreement' for the tenancy is available from Stags Professional Services Department in Wellington.
All Tenders should be returned to the Stags Wellington office in a sealed envelope marked 'Home Farm Tender'.
The bid should clearly state the amount of annual rent tendered in pounds sterling. The Tender Form should be accompanied by a summary of the Tenants farming background, current farming operations and proposed farming system. The Landlord is under no obligation to accept the highest, or any Tender.
Grid Reference - Lot 1: Ordnance Survey reference ST[use Contact Agent Button] (What3Words: nasal.dizziness.rust)
Lot 2: Ordnance Survey reference ST[use Contact Agent Button] (What3Words: zinc.proved.reclaimed)
Directions - From Wellington, head south on Ford Street/Hemyock Road for 2.0 miles, before turning left onto Blackdown Hills Road. Continue for a further approximately 2.0 miles before turning right onto Downlands Lane. For access to the western most parcels of Lot 1, turn left after approximately 0.5 miles and continue for a further 450ft. Parcels 4788 and 4879 can then be found to the left and right-hand side of the road. For access to Lot 2 via parcel 4533, continue along Downlands Lane for approximately
1.2 miles, where after the land can be found on the left- hand side of the road.
General Remarks - Local Authority
Somerset Council (nee Somerset West and Taunton Council).
Nitrate Vulnerable Zone
The land is not located within a Nitrate Vulnerable Zone.
Sporting & Mineral Rights
The sporting and timber rights are reserved and exercised by the landowner/a third-party. The mineral rights are reserved but not exercised by the landowner.
The landowner reserves the right to utilise field parcels 3723, 4322, 4429, 4533 and 4922 within Lot 2 for the purpose of hosting simulated game shooting for a maximum of 20 days during the months of March through to August.
Wayleaves, Rights of Way, etc
The property is let subject to and with the benefit of any wayleave agreements in respect of any electricity or telephone poles, wires, stays, cables, etc or water or drainage pipes, etc either passing upon, over or under it. The property is also let subject to and with the benefit of any public or private rights of way or bridleways.
It should be noted that a public footpath runs adjacent to the north western boundary of field parcels 7854 and 8570 (Lot 1) and adjacent to the northern boundary of parcel 4533 and the eastern boundary of parcels 9127 and 9443 (Lot 2) respectively.
Plans & Boundary Fences
An illustrative plan of the holding is attached with these particulars. Applicants must satisfy themselves by inspection or otherwise as to its accuracy. Please note the plan is for informative purposes only. It is not to scale and is not to be relied upon.
Heads of Agreement
Full Heads of Agreement will form part of the Tender Pack, available on request from Stags Professional Services, 7 High Street, Wellington, Somerset TA21 8QT.
Deposit
A non-refundable deposit equal to 25% of the annual rent will be required upon acceptance of a tender to secure the tenancy. This deposit may then be used towards the first rent payment.
Disclaimer
These particulars are a guide and should not be relied upon for any purpose.
Description - Lot 1 comprises approximately 65.54 acres of gently sloping pasture but is suitable for arable cropping, together with a modern seven-bay 50' x 105' storage building.
Lot 2 comprises approximately 56.97 acres of gently sloping permanent pasture, suitable for mowing and conservation grazing, together with an on-site corral.
The land is classified as Grade III & IV on the Agricultural Land Classification Map South West Region, with a mix of "slowly permeable seasonally wet acid loamy and clayey soils"; "slightly acid loamy and clayey soils"; "freely draining slightly acid loamy soils"; and "very acid loamy upland soils with a wet peaty surface".
Some of the fields are fenced but not guaranteed stock- proof. Prospective Tenants must therefore satisfy themselves as to the quality of the boundary fences (where present) before stocking the land.
Services - Lot 1 benefits from a spring water supply, with troughs serving parcels 0211, 0795, 4879, 6789, 6995, 7854,
8570 and 8649.
Lot 2 benefits from a spring water supply, with troughs serving parcels 4429/4322 and 9127; and natural watering in part.
Access - Access to the land is afforded via privately owned trackways (partially metaled) leading off the Blackdown Hills Road to the north and Downlands Lane to the west
/south west.
Agri-Enviromental Schemes - The land is not currently entered into any agri- environmental schemes. However, the Incoming Tenant will be permitted to enter such schemes as are appropriate to the permitted use of the land, with the landlords written consent (such consent not to be unreasonably withheld).
Viewing - The land can be viewed at any time on foot, whilst in possession of a COPY of these particulars.
The land is currently being grazed by the Outgoing Tenant and those viewing the land are reminded to ensure that all field gates remain closed.
Tenders - Tenders are invited by 12:00 noon on the 1st March 2024.
A Tender Pack including Tender Form and 'Heads of Agreement' for the tenancy is available from Stags Professional Services Department in Wellington.
All Tenders should be returned to the Stags Wellington office in a sealed envelope marked 'Home Farm Tender'.
The bid should clearly state the amount of annual rent tendered in pounds sterling. The Tender Form should be accompanied by a summary of the Tenants farming background, current farming operations and proposed farming system. The Landlord is under no obligation to accept the highest, or any Tender.
Grid Reference - Lot 1: Ordnance Survey reference ST[use Contact Agent Button] (What3Words: nasal.dizziness.rust)
Lot 2: Ordnance Survey reference ST[use Contact Agent Button] (What3Words: zinc.proved.reclaimed)
Directions - From Wellington, head south on Ford Street/Hemyock Road for 2.0 miles, before turning left onto Blackdown Hills Road. Continue for a further approximately 2.0 miles before turning right onto Downlands Lane. For access to the western most parcels of Lot 1, turn left after approximately 0.5 miles and continue for a further 450ft. Parcels 4788 and 4879 can then be found to the left and right-hand side of the road. For access to Lot 2 via parcel 4533, continue along Downlands Lane for approximately
1.2 miles, where after the land can be found on the left- hand side of the road.
General Remarks - Local Authority
Somerset Council (nee Somerset West and Taunton Council).
Nitrate Vulnerable Zone
The land is not located within a Nitrate Vulnerable Zone.
Sporting & Mineral Rights
The sporting and timber rights are reserved and exercised by the landowner/a third-party. The mineral rights are reserved but not exercised by the landowner.
The landowner reserves the right to utilise field parcels 3723, 4322, 4429, 4533 and 4922 within Lot 2 for the purpose of hosting simulated game shooting for a maximum of 20 days during the months of March through to August.
Wayleaves, Rights of Way, etc
The property is let subject to and with the benefit of any wayleave agreements in respect of any electricity or telephone poles, wires, stays, cables, etc or water or drainage pipes, etc either passing upon, over or under it. The property is also let subject to and with the benefit of any public or private rights of way or bridleways.
It should be noted that a public footpath runs adjacent to the north western boundary of field parcels 7854 and 8570 (Lot 1) and adjacent to the northern boundary of parcel 4533 and the eastern boundary of parcels 9127 and 9443 (Lot 2) respectively.
Plans & Boundary Fences
An illustrative plan of the holding is attached with these particulars. Applicants must satisfy themselves by inspection or otherwise as to its accuracy. Please note the plan is for informative purposes only. It is not to scale and is not to be relied upon.
Heads of Agreement
Full Heads of Agreement will form part of the Tender Pack, available on request from Stags Professional Services, 7 High Street, Wellington, Somerset TA21 8QT.
Deposit
A non-refundable deposit equal to 25% of the annual rent will be required upon acceptance of a tender to secure the tenancy. This deposit may then be used towards the first rent payment.
Disclaimer
These particulars are a guide and should not be relied upon for any purpose.
