A rare opportunity to acquire a large block of productive agricultural land situated within a renowned ‘early' farming district, considered capable of double cropping and for growing a variety of arable horticultural and ‘cash' crops, as well as grass for livestock grazing.

Situation
The land is situated within one of the most westerly parts of the West Penwith Peninsula where there are superb beaches at Porthcurno, Porth Chapel, Porthgwarra and Sennen. The area is renowned for its spectacular stretches of rugged coastline as well as the famous open air Minack Theatre. The nearby village of St Buryan provides useful facilities including shops and a pub and the south coastal harbour town of Penzance which is about 5 miles away, benefits from more extensive facilities and good transport links to the Isles of Scilly, mainline train service to London Paddington and the A30 trunk road to the east of the County.

The Land
The land is contained within a ring fence with mainly Cornish hedge boundaries and internal divisions.

A hard stone track leads along the western boundary giving access into the adjoining fields. The land is mainly contained within good size, level or gently sloping, easily worked enclosures, the majority, currently planted in daffodil bulbs. In the past, the land has been used for growing cauliflowers, maize, triticale and grass.

The land is within an Area of Great Historic Value and Great Landscape Value and is classified as Grade III on the Land Classification Map for the Area.

Tenure & Possession: The freehold of the land is for sale as a whole, subject to an existing Farm Business Tenancy which terminates on 6th July 2027. The land is let to Greenyard Flowers UK Ltd (now Varfell Farms Ltd) who are using the majority to grow a number of varieties of daffodils. Further details on application to Lodge & Thomas.

Stewardship Scheme: The land is currently within a mid-tier Stewardship Scheme which terminates on 31/12/2023.

Fencing Obligation: Within 3 months following the termination of the Farm Business Tenancy on 06/07/2027, the purchaser will be required to erect a stockproof fence on the north-eastern boundary of field no. OS 6400 where the land abuts land retained by former owners.

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Services: The land is currently served by a natural water source from a well in addition to which there are springs and streams available for livestock. Mains water could be connected to the land and former owners have reserved the right to install a water pipe across the land to serve their retained property if required. Former owners of the land also retain the water reservoir tank situated on the north eastern boundary of field no. OS 6400 as well as any associated pipework serving their retained property. Interested applicants are advised to make their own enquiries and investigations prior to making an offer.

Wayleaves, Easements & Rights of Way: The sale of the land will be subject to and with the benefit of all existing wayleaves, easements and rights of way as may exist. In particular, the access track is also a public bridleway and a public footpath crosses part of the land in a north-south direction.

Particulars & Plan: Whilst every care is taken in the preparation of these particulars, their accuracy is not guaranteed and they do not constitute any part of an offer or contract. Any intending purchaser/s must satisfy themselves by inspection or otherwise as to the correctness of these particulars.

Viewings: By appointment with the selling agent Lodge & Thomas.

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About Lodge & Thomas We are a long-established firm of Chartered Surveyors, Auctioneers, Valuers & Estate Agents. Based in the City of Truro, we offer professional services across the whole of Cornwall. • RICS Professional Services and Valuations inc. valuations for mortgages and secured lending, tax, probate and Inheritance Tax purposes as well as Agricultural Tenancies, Utility Compensation Claims. • Estate Agents specialising in farm agency and land; smallholdings and equestrian; residential and waterside homes and commercial property. • Cornwall’s leading Auctioneers with Truro Livestock Market every Wednesday • Farm and Machinery Auctions as well as bankruptcy and liquidation sales. • Antiques, Fine Art, Silver & Jewellery and General Furniture Auctions at the Truro Sale Room. Our Truro Office is conveniently located in the City centre at 58 Lemon Street. Truro Livestock Market is held every Wednesday and is one of the foremost livestock markets in the West Country selling all classes of cattle and sheep. We hold monthly General Household and Furniture Sales and regular “Live and On-Line” Antiques & Fine Art Sales. Property Negotiators Adam Beverley-Jones BSc Rural Est. Man. Experienced in selling all types of property including residential, farms and smallholdings, commercial freeholds, plots and land having worked throughout Cornwall and South Wales. Paul Thomas - Based in Truro, Paul has over 40 years of experience in selling all types of residential property throughout Cornwall and west Devon. Lauren Symons - Over a decade’s worth of experience in estate agency across Cornwall, with a special interest in equestrian properties and smallholdings. Partners Andrew Body BSc MRICS - Property sales of all types specialising in farms and land, valuations, bankruptcy and insolvency work, compensation, live and deadstock auctioneering. Bob Mosley MRICS FAAV - Live and deadstock auctioneering, valuations, tenancies, Basic Payment Scheme and rural schemes etc. Ross Collins BSc (Hons) MRICS FAAV - Rural Practice Chartered Surveyor and Fellow of the Central Association of Agricultural Valuers. Over 15 years’ experience undertaking valuations, planning, Landlord & Tenant advice, Estate Management, compensation claims, BPS etc. Sheep Auctioneer at Truro Livestock Market. Manager of the Lettings Department. Ed Harris BSc (Hons) MRICS - Rural Practice Chartered Surveyor, specialising in professional Valuations of land and farms. Landlord & Tenant matters, Basic Payment and Environmental Schemes, Planning Applications. Sheep Auctioneer at Truro Livestock Market. Rural Practice Surveyors & Estate Management Andrew Body, Bob Mosley, Ross Collins, Ed Harris (as above) Nathan Osborne BSc (Hons) RICS FAAV - Graduated from the Royal Agricultural University with a BSc (Hons) degree in Rural Land Management, assisting with general agricultural professional work and auctions. Tom Hannis BSc (Hons) MSc - Tom completed his MSc in Rural Estate Management at The Royal Agricultural University in 2020. Currently continuing his Chartered Surveyor training. Assists with general rural professional work, specialises in rural planning. Will Biddick BSc (Hons) - Will graduated from the Royal Agricultural University with a BSc (Hons) degree in Rural Land Management. Will is actively involved within the auctions team, and assists the Partners with rural professional work whilst undertaking his professional examinations under the Royal Institution of Chartered Surveyors and Central Association of Agricultural Valuers. Truro Sale Room Guy Haskell - Guy joined the Fine Art and Antiques division of Lodge and Thomas in Autumn 2022. He trained at the London College of Furniture and after completion of a course studying furniture history and conservation joined Sotheby’s country saleroom, working in a variety of departments. Subsequently joined Phillips, which eventually merged with Bonhams, working as a General Valuer within their regional network of salerooms. Guy moved to Cornwall in 2017 to join a regional auction house. He has a particular interest in the Art and Crafts movement with a focus on the Costwold School of craftsmen. Shaun Preece - Manager and Auctioneer of the General Household & Furnishings department of the Truro Sale Room and Auctioneer for Poultry and Machinery Sales. Melanie Esdale - Melanie has over 10 years of saleroom experience, encompassing cataloguing, saleroom management, customer relations and administration. Additionally, a further 16 years in film production, working internationally with many blue chip companies that solidifies her skill in business relations. Sam Phillips - Sam is a key part of the Truro Saleroom team and holds the position of Saleroom assistant & media technician. Samuel has had a life-long interest in the antiques and fine art industry and enjoys developing his knowledge within our specialist sales department.

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