Introduction

The land at Brabling Green extends to approximately 38.26 acres (15.48 hectares) and comprises a highly productive arable field located in a convenient and desirable location on the outskirts of the historic town of Framlingham.

Method of Sale 

We are instructed to offer the land for sale by private treaty inviting offers for the whole with the intention of achieving exchange of contracts as soon as possible with completion four weeks thereafter. 

It is expected that the purchaser will be required to sign an ‘Exclusivity Agreement’ with a 5% ‘Exclusivity Fee’ being paid to and held by the Vendor’s solicitor. A copy of the draft ‘Exclusivity Agreement’ is available from the Agent. 

Vendor’s Solicitor

Furley Page, 39 St. Margaret’s Street, Canterbury CT1 2TX. Tel:  [use Contact Agent Button]. Contact: Hannah Sawyer. [use Contact Agent Button] 

Location

The land lies within Brabling Green, immediately south of Shawsgate Vineyard, being on the northern outskirts of Framlingham.  

The popular coastal town of Aldeburgh and the Suffolk Heritage Coast lie some twelve miles to the east and the County Town of Ipswich is approximately fifteen miles to the south.  The A12, which lies just five miles to the south, provides a direct link to Woodbridge, Ipswich, and beyond to London, Cambridge and the Midlands (via the A14).  Direct and branch line rail services run to London’s Liverpool Street Station, via Ipswich from Campsea Ash, which is situated just beyond Wickham Market.

Description 

The property comprises a productive and good sized arable field extending to approximately 38.26 acres (15.48 hectares) and is shown for identification purposes outlined red on the enclosed plan. The land has been farmed to a high standard by the current tenant for many years.  The field is gently undulating in topography and is classified as Grade 3 under the DEFRA 1:250,000 Land Classification Map. 

The land adjoins a public highway at either end of the field and there are two good access points onto the Badingham Road and New Road respectively.  The land has typically been in a white straw rotation of wheat, oil seed rape, sugar beet, peas and beans.

The field is comprehensively drained and a copy of the drainage plans are available for inspection with the Agent.

Viewings

At any reasonable time, with particulars in hand, by prior arrangement with the Agents.   Given the potential hazards of a working farm and its associated machinery, we would please ask that you be as vigilant as possible for your own personal safety when making an inspection of the property.

Rights of Way, Wayleaves, Easements Etc.

The property is sold subject to and with the benefit of all rights of way, wayleaves and easements that may  affect the land. There is a public footpath crossing the land close to the western end of the field.    

Timber, Sporting and Minerals

All sporting rights, standing timber and mineral rights (except as reserved by statute or to the Crown) are included in the sale of the freehold.   

Environmental Stewardship Scheme

The land is not within an Environmental Stewardship Scheme.

Boundaries

The vendor shall not be required to define the boundaries on the ground.  These are shown for identification purposes only outlined red on the enclosed plan. Purchasers should satisfy themselves with regard to these and no error, omission or misstatement will allow the purchaser to rescind the contract nor entitle either party to compensation thereof.  

The property is registered with the Land Registry under Title Number SK398858.

Town and Country Planning

The property is sold subject to any development plans, tree preservation orders, ancient monument orders and Town and Country schedules or other similar matters that may be or come into force.

Outgoings

The land is sold subject to any drainage rates and other outgoings that may be relevant. 

Outgoings & VAT

The land is sold subject to any drainage rates and other outgoings that may be relevant. Should any sale of the land, or any right attached to it, become a chargeable supplier for the purpose of VAT, such VAT shall be payable by the purchaser in addition to the contract price. 

Quotas and Basic Payment Scheme

No Entitlements nor any other quotas are available with the land. 

Tenure and Possession

The land is sold freehold with vacant possession, subject to the existing Farm Business Tenancy.  Notice has been served, to terminate the tenancy on 30th September 2024.  The final year’s rent will be apportioned upon completion. 

A copy of the Farm Business Tenancy is available from the Agent. 

NOTES

1.    These particulars are produced in good faith, are set out as a general guide only and do not constitute any part of a contract. No responsibility can be accepted for any expenses incurred by intending purchasers or lessees in inspecting properties which have been sold, let or withdrawn. Interested parties should rely on their own/their surveyors investigations as to the construction type of the property and its condition. Any distances, and measurements which are given are approximate only. Any plans are indicative only and may not be the same as the transfer plan/s.  No guarantee can be given that any planning permissions, building contents or building regulations have been applied for or approved.

2.    Under Money Laundering, Terrorist Financing and Transfer of Funds (Information on the Payer) Regulations 2017 we, as Estate Agents, are required to obtain identification from buyers in the form of the photo page of your passport or a photo driving licence. The document must be in date.  In addition, we need proof of address in the form of a utility bill with the name and address of the buyer. This must not be more than three months old. We are also under obligation to check where the purchase funds are coming from.      September 2023