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93.50 acre(s)
Key information
Tenure: Freehold
Council tax: Ask agent
Features and description
An opportunity to purchase 93.50 acres (37.83 ha) of good quality arable farmland as a whole.
Location
The land is situated on the east side of the A6003 Rockingham Road, approximately 0.5 miles south of Caldecott village and approximately 0.65 miles north of Rockingham. The land lies on the county boundary of Rutland and Northamptonshire within the Welland river flood plain.
Farmland
The land consists of 6 parcels of farmland together with access tracks via the dismantled railway with 2 fields having direct access off A6003 Rockingham Road.
Under the Ministry of Agriculture Land Classification Sheet, the land is shown as Grade 3 Agricultural land. The soil survey of England and Wales identifies the land as being loamy and clayey floodplain soils with naturally high ground water.
Viewing and Health & Safety
Strictly by confirmed appointment with the vendor’s agent, Shouler & Son of Melton Mowbray. To arrange a viewing please telephone Ben Shouler on[use Contact Agent Button] or Tim Harris on[use Contact Agent Button].
Access
The land can be accessed via field entrances situated off A6003 Rockingham Road. Please use what3words for gate entrance. Property advertising signs shall be erected.
Method of Sale
The land is being offered for sale by Private Treaty as a whole only. The vendors reserve the right to conclude the sale by an alternative method, at their discretion.
Tenure, Possession and Holdover
The land is currently farmed in hand by way of an annual contract farming agreement. This is to continue for the 2024/2025 growing season and the purchaser has the right to purchase the standing crop at market value or receive vacant possession at the end of the 2025 harvest.
Basic Payment Scheme
The vendors shall retain all delinked Basic Payment scheme grants relating to the land going forward. Wayleaves, Easements and Rights of Way The land is sold subject to and with the benefit of all existing rights of way whether public or private, light, support, drainage, water and electric supplies and other rights, easements, quasi-easements and all wayleaves, whether referred to in these particulars or not. The vendor is aware of a Right of Way for agricultural purposes along the railway track SP8693 8131 in favour of Rockingham Estate and a further right of way for paddock access across railway track SP8693 8131 for the owner of Home Farm, Caldecott.
Sporting, Timber and Mineral Rights
The sporting, timber and mineral rights are included in the sale where they are believed to be owned.
Nitrate Vulnerable Zone
The land is situated in a Nitrate Vulnerable Zone (NVZ).
VAT
An exemption to VAT has not been waived on the land and VAT should not therefore be chargeable on the purchase price however, the vendor reserves the right to elect to charge VAT at any time.
Anti-Money Laundering
We, Shouler & Son, as agents, follow the Anti Money Laundering legislation. The purchaser will be required to provide proof of identity and proof of address to the agents once an offer is accepted (Subject to Contract) prior to solicitors being instructed.
Rural, Environment and Woodland Schemes
The farm is subject to a Sustainable Farming Incentive Agreement from 1st January 2024 to 31st December 2026. The requirement is SAM1. Assess soil, produce a soil management plan and test soil organic matter. The farm is subject to a Countryside Stewardship Mid Tier scheme from 1st January 2023 to 21st December 2027. Details on option code is shown in the Schedule of Land. Full details are available.
Boundaries
The Purchaser shall be deemed to have full knowledge of all boundaries and neither the Vendor nor the selling agents will be responsible for defining boundaries nor their ownership.
Plans, Particulars and Schedules
All plans, areas and schedules contained within these particulars are for reference and guide only. The purchaser shall be deemed to have satisfied themselves as to the description of the property. Any error or misstatements shall not annul the sale nor entitle either parts to compensation.
Local Authority
Rutland County Council, Catmose House, Catmose Street, Oakham, Rutland, LE15 6HP.
Legal Costs
Each party to bear their own costs associated with the transaction.
Vendors Solicitors
Wartnaby Hefford Solicitors
44 High Street, Market Harborough, Leicestershire, LE16 7AH
Vendors Agent
Shouler & Son
County Chambers, Kings Road, Melton Mowbray, Leicestershire LE13 1QF
Location
The land is situated on the east side of the A6003 Rockingham Road, approximately 0.5 miles south of Caldecott village and approximately 0.65 miles north of Rockingham. The land lies on the county boundary of Rutland and Northamptonshire within the Welland river flood plain.
Farmland
The land consists of 6 parcels of farmland together with access tracks via the dismantled railway with 2 fields having direct access off A6003 Rockingham Road.
Under the Ministry of Agriculture Land Classification Sheet, the land is shown as Grade 3 Agricultural land. The soil survey of England and Wales identifies the land as being loamy and clayey floodplain soils with naturally high ground water.
Viewing and Health & Safety
Strictly by confirmed appointment with the vendor’s agent, Shouler & Son of Melton Mowbray. To arrange a viewing please telephone Ben Shouler on[use Contact Agent Button] or Tim Harris on[use Contact Agent Button].
Access
The land can be accessed via field entrances situated off A6003 Rockingham Road. Please use what3words for gate entrance. Property advertising signs shall be erected.
Method of Sale
The land is being offered for sale by Private Treaty as a whole only. The vendors reserve the right to conclude the sale by an alternative method, at their discretion.
Tenure, Possession and Holdover
The land is currently farmed in hand by way of an annual contract farming agreement. This is to continue for the 2024/2025 growing season and the purchaser has the right to purchase the standing crop at market value or receive vacant possession at the end of the 2025 harvest.
Basic Payment Scheme
The vendors shall retain all delinked Basic Payment scheme grants relating to the land going forward. Wayleaves, Easements and Rights of Way The land is sold subject to and with the benefit of all existing rights of way whether public or private, light, support, drainage, water and electric supplies and other rights, easements, quasi-easements and all wayleaves, whether referred to in these particulars or not. The vendor is aware of a Right of Way for agricultural purposes along the railway track SP8693 8131 in favour of Rockingham Estate and a further right of way for paddock access across railway track SP8693 8131 for the owner of Home Farm, Caldecott.
Sporting, Timber and Mineral Rights
The sporting, timber and mineral rights are included in the sale where they are believed to be owned.
Nitrate Vulnerable Zone
The land is situated in a Nitrate Vulnerable Zone (NVZ).
VAT
An exemption to VAT has not been waived on the land and VAT should not therefore be chargeable on the purchase price however, the vendor reserves the right to elect to charge VAT at any time.
Anti-Money Laundering
We, Shouler & Son, as agents, follow the Anti Money Laundering legislation. The purchaser will be required to provide proof of identity and proof of address to the agents once an offer is accepted (Subject to Contract) prior to solicitors being instructed.
Rural, Environment and Woodland Schemes
The farm is subject to a Sustainable Farming Incentive Agreement from 1st January 2024 to 31st December 2026. The requirement is SAM1. Assess soil, produce a soil management plan and test soil organic matter. The farm is subject to a Countryside Stewardship Mid Tier scheme from 1st January 2023 to 21st December 2027. Details on option code is shown in the Schedule of Land. Full details are available.
Boundaries
The Purchaser shall be deemed to have full knowledge of all boundaries and neither the Vendor nor the selling agents will be responsible for defining boundaries nor their ownership.
Plans, Particulars and Schedules
All plans, areas and schedules contained within these particulars are for reference and guide only. The purchaser shall be deemed to have satisfied themselves as to the description of the property. Any error or misstatements shall not annul the sale nor entitle either parts to compensation.
Local Authority
Rutland County Council, Catmose House, Catmose Street, Oakham, Rutland, LE15 6HP.
Legal Costs
Each party to bear their own costs associated with the transaction.
Vendors Solicitors
Wartnaby Hefford Solicitors
44 High Street, Market Harborough, Leicestershire, LE16 7AH
Vendors Agent
Shouler & Son
County Chambers, Kings Road, Melton Mowbray, Leicestershire LE13 1QF
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Shouler & Son: Land & Estate Agents, Valuers & Auctioneers Shouler & Son is an independent firm of residential estate agents, letting agents, property valuers, and auctioneers, proudly serving clients across Leicestershire, Nottinghamshire, Rutland, and Lincolnshire. With offices in Melton Mowbray and Oakham, we offer a comprehensive range of property services, whether you're looking to buy, sell, let, or rent. Our experienced team is committed to providing expert advice and a personal service tailored to your needs. If you're looking to move in or around Leicestershire and Rutland, contact Shoulers today—we’d love to help. Call us or click the Contact Agent button to get started. We look forward to hearing from you.