Farm land for sale

The Property
Readings Farm has been in the same family ownership for many years. Originally farmed in-hand, over more recent years the farm has been managed under a contract farming agreement. At the yard there is a range of modern and traditional buildings which provide grain and machinery storage as well as opportunities for alternative uses. The farmland is all to arable farming with the majority being to combinable crops and a small area of temporary grass.

Lot 1: 2.01 acres (0.81 ha) Readings Farmyard: Guide price £395,000
The farmyard is situated to the north of the A414 from which there is direct access, as well as having further access from a minor road. In all, the buildings extend to a little under 20,000 sqft and provide general storage as well as opportunities for change of use.

Traditional brick barn (17m x 10.50m) Listed Grade II of brick walls beneath a corrugated roof and with full height access doors to either side.

General purpose building/workshop (19m x 9m) of steel portal frame with corrugated cladding offering lockable storage and an open fronted store.

General purpose building/grain store (23m x 19m)of steel portal frame with corrugated cladding and
grain walling with an open fronted store (9m x 19m) to the rear.

Nissen building (39m x 11m) of steel frame and cladding.

Nissen building (39m x 11m) of steel frame and cladding.

Derelict timber barn and blockwork shelter

Telecom Mast leased to EE Ltd and Hutchinson 3G UK Ltd from 14 May 2021 to 13 May 2031

The buildings are situated around a concrete yard, and to the rear of the buildings is an area of grass offering further space. Access to the A414 and to a minor road is to the south of the farmyard.

General
Method of Sale: Readings Farm is offered for sale by private treaty.

Tenure: Freehold.

Services: Lot 1 has mains water and electricity(single and three phase).

Land Drainage: Plans are available for inspection.

Wayleaves, Easements and Rights of Way: The property is being sold subject to and with the benefit of all rights, including: rights of way, whether public or private, light, support, drainage, water and electricity supplies and any other rights and obligations, easement and quasi-easements and restrictive covenants and all existing and proposed wayleaves for masts, pylons, stays, cables, drains, water and gas and other pipes, whether referred to in these particulars or not.

Basic Payment: Entitlements to any Basic or De-Linked Payments relevant to the land offered for sale are excluded from the sale.

Mid Tier Countryside Stewardship Agreement: There is an agreement dated 01/01/2022 – 31/12/2026. This will be taken over by the buyer(s) and further information is available.

Holdover: Following completion of the sale(s) the vendor may require the right of Holdover over the arable land and over the General Purpose Building/grain store. Further details from the agents.

Sporting, Timber and Mineral Rights: All sporting and timber rights are included in the freehold sale, insofar as they are owned.

Fixtures and Fittings: All items usually regarded as moveable fixtures and fittings and equipment are specifically reserved from the sale.

Local Authority: Epping Forest District Council, 323 High Street, Epping, Essex CM16 4BZ

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 right attached to it becomes a chargeable supply for the purposes of VAT such tax will be payable in addition.

Health & Safety: Given the potential hazards of a working farm, we ask you to be as vigilant as possible when making your inspection, for your own personal safety, particularly around the farm buildings and machinery. All viewings and appointments are strictly by prior appointment with the vendor’s agent.

Viewings: Strictly by appointment with the vendor’s agents.

Location
The farmyard is situated to the north of the A414 from which there is direct access, as well as having further access from a minor road.