About 128.84 acres (52.13 ha) of productive arable and pasture land.

Best & Final Offers by 12pm Friday 2nd June




Best & Final Offers to be submitted by 12 Noon on 2nd June 2023.

Situation and Description
The land is situated to the west of the hamlet of Apley, 11 miles east of the historic City of Lincoln and just 3 miles from the A158. The land is accessed via a public highway.

The land provides an opportunity to purchase a commercially sized block of productive arable and pasture land. The land lies within a ringfence and is boarded by mature hedgerows and Barlings Eau which runs along the western boundary.

The land is identified as Grade 3 on the agricultural land classification maps and has soils capable of growing combinable crops and grass. The land is separated into good sized field parcels allowing for modern farming equipment.

Permanent Pasture
The permanent pasture land is primarily located to the south of the holding, with about 5.94 acres (2.40 ha) located in the northernmost parcel, accessed opposite Court House Farm. The permanent pasture is boarded by mature hedgerows and stockproof fencing in part. The land has been primarily used for grazing sheep and is suitable for mowing and other uses, such as woodland planting, subject to the necessary consents. The land is subject to seasonal flooding and interested parties must make their own enquiries in respect of flood risk. There is a scheduled ancient monument within the holding. Further details available on the Historic England Website under list entry number: 100996. Interested parties should satisfy themselves as to any restrictions and obligations in respect of the scheduled ancient monument.

Arable Land
The arable land extends to about 53.09 acres (21.48 ha) and is currently cropped with winter beans and a legume mix. The arable land is separated into two field parcels and is accessed via the internal access track along the western boundary.

Services
There is a mains water supply via sub-meter.

Method of Sale, Tenure and Possession
The land is offered for sale freehold with vacant possession available upon completion subject to any holdover requirements.

Basic Payment Scheme and Environmental Stewardship
The Vendor will be making a claim under the Basic Payment Scheme for the 2023 claim year. As a result of the delinking of BPS payments from land use the entitlements will not be transferred to the incoming purchaser/s.

The purchaser/s will indemnify the Vendors against any breaches of cross compliance for the 2023 scheme year.

All the land except for field 5434 is included within a countryside stewardship scheme, which runs from 1st January 2021 until 31st December 2025. Field 3898 is in a two year Legume Fallow.

Field 2938 has 4-6m buffer strips around the intensively managed pasture. Field 3499 is low input pasture.

Drainage Rates
Drainage rates are payable to Witham Third District Internal Drainage Board. Further details are available from the sole selling agents.

Sporting, Timber, and Mineral Rights
The sporting and timber rights in so far as they are owned, are included within the freehold of the sale. The mines and minerals with ancillary powers of working are excluded for the benefit of a third party.

Flood Risk Zone
Please note the land is situated within Flood Zone 3.

VAT
Any guide price quoted or discussed is exclusive of VAT. In the event that a sale of the property or any part thereof or any right to it becomes a chargeable supply for the purposes of VAT, such tax will be payable in addition to the sale price.

Public Rights of Way, Wayleaves and Easements
The land is sold subject to all rights of way, wayleaves and easements whether defined in this brochure or not. There is a small section of Bridleway within the western section and partly across the southern boundary. It is not believed there are any wayleaves or easements affecting the property however interested parties should rely on their own enquiries.

Local Authority
West Lindsey District Council

Plans and Boundaries
The plans within these particulars are based on Ordnance Survey data and provided for reference only. They are believed to be correct, but accuracy is not guaranteed. The purchaser shall be deemed to have full knowledge of all boundaries and the extent of ownership. Neither the vendor nor the vendor's agents will be responsible for defining the boundaries or the ownership thereof.

Viewings
By strict appointment through Fisher German LLP.

Directions:
The nearest postcode is LN8 5JH

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From Lincoln, proceed east along the A158 for approximately 4.5 miles to Langworth. With The George at Langworth on your left handside, proceed for a further 0.3 miles and turn right towards Newball. Continue along Sparrow Lane for approximately 3 miles, the land is accessed opposite Court House Farm.