DESCRIPTION

An excellent block of predominantly meadow land situated within a ring fence on the edge of Hellifield village comprising the field parcels listed in the schedule across.

Bounded by a mixture of good quality stone walls and fences, this block of land comprises some of the best in the district and would be ideally suited for any livestock based system. Available for a term of up to 15 years from 25 March 2024, the Client is inviting tenders from parties who are interested in improving the inherent fertility of the land and taking best advantage of the emerging schemes available to farmers.

The land will be taken on a “put and keep” repair basis and the soil will be tested at the outset of the tenancy with an obligation for it to be returned to the landlord at the end of the term in a condition no worse than when it was taken over. Given its location on the edge of the settlement the Clients will require the occupier to propose a system of farming that is compatible with the existing neighbours.

The Clients reserve the right to recover possession of field number SD8556 6721 at any date during the term.

FARM BUILDINGS

The vacant farm buildings and yard outlined in the second schedule are potentially available to let under separate negotiation. However, all other buildings are not for let and will remain under occupation of the Clients. The current limiting factor is the lack of compliant yard drainage and slurry storage facilities. Any proposal must NOT rely on using the existing slurry store and yard drainage infrastructure.

FARM SALE

The outgoing tenant has the right to hold a farm dispersal sale and retain the use of fields 7803 and 6994 for this purpose and for parking, fields 5693 and 5508, to be arranged on dates up to and including 1 June 2024.

TENURE

The land will be let under a Farm Business Tenancy using the standard CAAV template and except where specifically stated, tenderers should assume full repairing liability on a “put and keep” basis. Rent will be reviewed every three years to market value. It is not anticipated that rent will be subject to reduction in scale and tenderers should bear this in mind when making their bids. There will be a fee of £500 plus VAT as a contribution towards the landlord’s costs for producing the agreement for letting.

INSURANCE

The landlord will be responsible for insuring the buildings and the tenant must carry their own insurance for operations, livestock and machinery together with public liability.

SPORTING RIGHTS

The sporting rights will be reserved by the landlord and not included in the letting. However, they will not be let out during the term.

WAYLEAVES, EASEMENTS AND RIGHTS OF WAY

The land is let subject to all existing rights affecting it. A right of way will be granted through the farm yard to access the land subject the Clients reserving the right to provide a suitable alternative.

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VIEWINGS

Viewings will be strictly by appointment only.

TENDERS & ENQUIRIES

Written offers for the letting must be submitted in writing by 12 noon on Friday 22 December 2023. These should include all aspects of the proposal for taking on the property together with an indication of how you will afford and sustain the rent tendered.

LETTING PROCESS

All tenders received will be discussed with the Clients and applicants should be aware that the Clients reserve the right to request any information from tenderers including the right to inspect your current holding and take up references, which will not be used without your prior consent. Before any letting is agreed, the Clients will require proof of funding for the proposal made.

For further enquiries please contact Owain Turvill at WBW Surveyors.