Farm land for sale

3.96 Acres of Productive Grade 2 arable land at Ealand, Near Crowle, North Lincolnshire.

Location

The land is situated to the east of the village of Ealand and also to the east of the former railway. The town of Scunthorpe lies approximately nine miles to the east and the town of Thorne lies approximately eight miles to the west.

Description

The land comprises a single arable field with access from Outgate, down the track along the eastern side of the former railway. There is a useful concrete pad, which is currently used to stand a shipping container on.

The land is classified as Grade 2, on Sheet 104 of the Provisional Agricultural Land Classification Maps as historically published by the Ministry of Agriculture, Fisheries and Food.

The soils are identified by the Soil Survey of England and Wales as being primarily from the “Blackwood” association with their characteristics described as “deep permeable sandy and coarse loamy soils” and as suitable for “cereals; potatoes and sugar beet; some grassland”.

Basic Payment Scheme

The land has been registered by the current Tenant on the Rural Payments Agency Rural Land register and has been used to activate Basic Payment Scheme entitlements by them as the Tenant. The 2023 claim is reserved in its entirety to them.

A copy of the relevant field data section of their 2023 BP5 application form and relevant LPIS map are available for inspection at the Selling Agents office by prior appointment or can be emailed out on request. Purchaser(s) should satisfy themselves as to the accuracy of the same. Any statement within these particulars is given in good faith but carries no warranty.

Tenure and Possession

The land is owned freehold, subject to an existing short term Farm Business Tenancy agreement which will end post harvest of the growing crop of sugar beet, whereupon vacant possession will be given. Further details are available on request from the Selling Agents.

Outgoings

Isle of Axholme and North Nottinghamshire Water Level Management Board

Assessable Area 1.603 hectares

Annual Value £183.00

2023/2024 drainage rates payable £34.72

Tenantright

There will be no tenantright payable, likewise there will be no consideration or allowance made whatsoever for any dilapidations or any other deductions of any kind.

Early Entry

Early entry on to the land will be permitted for the prospective Purchaser(s) prior to completion, subject to an exchange of contracts and the payment of a double deposit (20%).

Value Added Tax (VAT)

The sale price is agreed on a VAT exclusive basis and the Purchaser(s) shall indemnify the Vendor for any VAT which may subsequently be payable.

Nitrate Vulnerable Zone

All of the land lies within a designated Nitrate Vulnerable Zone.

Easements, Wayleaves and Rights of Way

Access to the field is via a right of way along the track along the eastern side of the former railway, as shown coloured brown on the plan. There is a Ministry of Defence oil pipeline crossing the land.

The property is sold subject to any other rights of way, reservation of minerals, water, drainage, sporting rights, other easements and wayleaves and all rights of access whether mentioned in these particulars or not.

Viewing

The land may be viewed at any reasonable time during daylight hours being in possession of a set of these particulars.

Method of Sale

The land is offered for sale as a whole by Private Treaty.  Interested parties are invited to speak to Andrew Houlden of the Selling Agents on[use Contact Agent Button] or contact the office on[use Contact Agent Button] to discuss their interest.