Farm Land Stansted
Opportunity to tender for a Farm Business Tenancy over arable land used for combinable crops extending to approximately 165.26 Acres / 66.88 Hectares.
- Block A. 15.40ha / 38.05ac (access via Forest Hall Road).
- Block B. 46.53ha / 114.97ac (access via Forest Hall Road).
- Block C. 4.95ha / 12.24ac (access via junction of Birchanger Lane and Stansted Road).
Offers to be received by 5PM 23rd September 2024.
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Ref: AR/Land at Birchanger, StanstedAdditional Information
Details
DIRECTIONS
The land is located between Birchanger and Stansted Mountfitchet, Bishop Stortford lies approximately 3km south west. The land has frontage to several roads.
PROPOSED TENANCY
The agreement is proposed to commence 1st October 2024 and will be for 3 years covering the 2025, 2026 and 2027 harvests.
The tenancy may continue after the initial 3 year periods subject to mutual agreement and satisfactory performance.
TENDERED RENT AND RENT REVIEWS
The tenant is asked to tender a rent that will be fixed for 3 years from the commencement of the term.
The rent will be payable half yearly, in advance in October and March.
The tenancy will include a rent review clause enabling the rent to be reviewed to market levels every 3 years (in the event the tenancy continues after the intial three year period).
SOILS
The agricultural land classification is predominantly grade 3.
The soils are described as being in the Melford soil association, being of chalky till character.
The tenancy is bare land only.
Insurance
The tenant will be required to hold appropriate and adequate insurance and the parties shall liaise to ensure there is no gap in mutual cover.
Services
There are no known services connected to the Land.
Sporting & Pest Control
The sporting rights will be maintained by the landlord but are currently not exercised.
The tenant is expected to be actively involved in the management of pests.
Viewing / Questions
Should you have any questions or wish to inspect the farm please call Amy Randall / Paul Walker at Whirledge & Nott in the first 01245 231123.
Tender Deadline
To apply for the tender, please download and complete the attached tender form. Once completed, this can be emailed back to a.randall@wnott.co.uk / p.walker@wnott.co.uk or returned to: Whirledge & Nott, The Estate Office, White Hall, Margaret Roding, CM6 1QL, the deadline for completed forms to be returned is 5PM 23RD SEPTEMBER 2024.
If successful, candidates will be invited for an interview to further discuss their proposal.
The applicant is also asked to submit in writing full details of their proposed tender to include specifically the following points:
- Annual Rent
- CV’s with details of qualifications, experience of all principally staff and contingencies
- Details of their current farming and contracting commitments, experience.
- Details of Proof of contractors insurance, certification etc.
Legal
BASIC PAYMENT SCHEME AND ENVIRONMENTAL
The land is not entered into any environmental schemes.
Subject to reasonable consent being obtained in advance, the Landlord accepts a tenant may wish to enter the land into environmental schemes.
SERVICES
Prospective purchasers must satisfy themselves as to the location and availability of services.
RESTRICTIVE COVENANTS & EASEMENTS
The property is offered subject to any easements, quasi-easements, wayleaves or rights of way whether mentioned in these particulars or not.
MINERAL / SPORTING RIGHTS
The mineral and sporting rights will be maintained by the Landlord and will not be exercised, as far as they are available.
VIEWING
Given the potential hazards of a working farm, all viewings must be by appointment with Whirledge & Nott.
Viewing of the property is entirely at the risk of the enquirer. Neither Whirledge & Nott nor the vendor accept any responsibility for any damage, injury or accident during viewing.