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Hascombe, Surrey, GU8
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305.00 acre(s)
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Letting details
- Long term let
Features and description
- Grazing and forage land to be let by informal tender
- South of the village of Hascombe
- 123 hectares (305 acres) of permanent grassland
- Available in 3 lots
- Building available in Lot 1
- Applications must be received by Dan Kendall by 12 noon on Friday 12th December
Grazing and forage land to be let by informal tender. Approximately 305 acres of organic grassland.
Description
Hascombe Estate is offering a block of organic grassland in Surrey, extending to about 123ha (305 acres) on a grazing licence.
Hascombe Estate are committed to developing long term grazing programmes to enhance and develop the landscape and grassland habitats. The land is currently managed under an organic Countryside Stewardship Higher Tier and Mid-Tier agreement that expires on 31st December 2025. On expiry of the current agreements it is the intention of the Estate to enter the land into a Stewardship agreement with comparable management options.
Hascombe Estate are seeking the right farming business, or individuals, to work closely with them to graze and manage the land under these schemes. Collaboration with the Estate is a key element in this process.
Offers by informal tender are invited for grazing / mowing licences or the Estate would be interested in tenders for an alternative dynamic management agreement of the land. A Farm Business Tenancy will not be offered.
The holding is available as a whole or in up to three separate lots, however the preference is for the holding to be let as a whole.
Lot 1. 46.55 (hectares) 115.01(acres) Land use - Permanent grassland and temporary grassland
Lot 2. 30.33 (hectares) 74.94 (acres) Land use - Permanent grassland and temporary grassland
Lot 3. 46.47 (hectares) 114.82 (acres) Land use - Permanent grassland and temporary grassland
Total 123.34 (hectares) 304.77 (acres)
GENERAL INFORMATION - The land is situated in three separate blocks near the village of Hascombe, GU8 4UD, approximately 3 miles south east of Godalming.
It has been farmed in-hand under a share farming agreement in recent years and is now being offered on a grazing licence.
APPLICATIONS - A tender pack is available on request. Tender applications must be made on the tender forms provided. Applications must be received by Dan Kendall by 12 noon on Friday 12th December. Applications can be submitted by post, hand delivered or emailed, providing a signed hard copy is received by the agent within seven days of an electronic copy.
GRAZING LICENCES - Grazing licences will be issued annually for the period 1st February to 31st December (to be confirmed)but with intent to create a long term grazing relationship with the right Applicant(s).
OTHER MANAGEMENT AGREEMENT OPTIONS - If an alternative management agreement or structure is proposed by the Applicant then the Terms for start dates, duration and other details will be agreed by negotiation.
VIEWING - The farm can only be viewed by appointment with Savills.
LOCATION - The Land lies south of the village of Hascombe, which is served by the B2130 connecting the land to the A281 to the east and the A3100 to the north. There are good communications via the A3, which is accessed through Godalming, leading to Guilford to the north and Portsmouth to the south west.
THE FARMLAND - The land consists of approximately 123 hectares (305 acres) of permanent grassland. The Provisional Agricultural Land Classification identifies the land as predominantly Grade 3 with some areas of Grade 4. The main soil types, as classified by LandIS are sandy and loamy. The holding is fenced however applicants should undertake their own
inspection of fence lines. A plan indicating the location of water supplies & troughs can be supplied by request. Water will be metered and recharged to the grazier.
BUILDINGS - One general purposed farm building is available for use within Lot 1.
SCHEDULE AND PLAN - A schedule of field parcels is available by email on request together with a plan of each lot. These details are published for reference only and accuracy cannot be guaranteed, nor does the description, schedule and plan constitute an Offer of Contract.
Acreage: 305 Acres
Additional Info
LOCAL AUTHORITIES - Waverley Borough Council[use Contact Agent Button]) and Surrey County Council[use Contact Agent Button]).
RIGHTS OF WAY -There are various Public Rights of Way that cross the holding.
The holding lies partly within a Nitrate Vulnerable Zone (NVZ).
The holding lies within a National Landscape.
ENVIRONMENTAL SCHEME - The holding is currently managed under a Countryside Stewardship
Higher Tier and Mid-Tier agreement as summarised below:
Lot 1: Mid-Tier CS agreement, existing options of GS2, OT1 and OT3 ending 31st December 2025.
Lot 2: Mid-Tier CS agreement, existing options of GS2, OT1 and OT3 ending 31st December 2025.
Lot 3: Mid-Tier CS agreement, existing options of GS2 and OT1 ending 31st December 2025.
On expiry of the current Countryside Stewardship agreements the land will fall outside of any environmental stewardship agreement.
It is the intention of the Hascombe Estate to enter the land into an Environmental Stewardship agreement with comparable anagement options.
Income from any future stewardship agreement will be retained by the Licensor.
Full details of the Countryside Stewardship agreement will be supplied with the tender pack.
ORGANIC STATUS - The farm is certified organic and this certification will be required to be maintained.
SPORTING, MINERAL AND TIMBER RIGHTS - All sporting, mineral and timber rights are to be retained by the Estate.
HEALTH AND SAFETY - Given the potential hazards of a working farm, we would ask you to be as vigilant as possible when making your inspection for your own personal safety. If there is any point which is of particular importance to you, please discuss with the agent before you travel to view the property.
Description
Hascombe Estate is offering a block of organic grassland in Surrey, extending to about 123ha (305 acres) on a grazing licence.
Hascombe Estate are committed to developing long term grazing programmes to enhance and develop the landscape and grassland habitats. The land is currently managed under an organic Countryside Stewardship Higher Tier and Mid-Tier agreement that expires on 31st December 2025. On expiry of the current agreements it is the intention of the Estate to enter the land into a Stewardship agreement with comparable management options.
Hascombe Estate are seeking the right farming business, or individuals, to work closely with them to graze and manage the land under these schemes. Collaboration with the Estate is a key element in this process.
Offers by informal tender are invited for grazing / mowing licences or the Estate would be interested in tenders for an alternative dynamic management agreement of the land. A Farm Business Tenancy will not be offered.
The holding is available as a whole or in up to three separate lots, however the preference is for the holding to be let as a whole.
Lot 1. 46.55 (hectares) 115.01(acres) Land use - Permanent grassland and temporary grassland
Lot 2. 30.33 (hectares) 74.94 (acres) Land use - Permanent grassland and temporary grassland
Lot 3. 46.47 (hectares) 114.82 (acres) Land use - Permanent grassland and temporary grassland
Total 123.34 (hectares) 304.77 (acres)
GENERAL INFORMATION - The land is situated in three separate blocks near the village of Hascombe, GU8 4UD, approximately 3 miles south east of Godalming.
It has been farmed in-hand under a share farming agreement in recent years and is now being offered on a grazing licence.
APPLICATIONS - A tender pack is available on request. Tender applications must be made on the tender forms provided. Applications must be received by Dan Kendall by 12 noon on Friday 12th December. Applications can be submitted by post, hand delivered or emailed, providing a signed hard copy is received by the agent within seven days of an electronic copy.
GRAZING LICENCES - Grazing licences will be issued annually for the period 1st February to 31st December (to be confirmed)but with intent to create a long term grazing relationship with the right Applicant(s).
OTHER MANAGEMENT AGREEMENT OPTIONS - If an alternative management agreement or structure is proposed by the Applicant then the Terms for start dates, duration and other details will be agreed by negotiation.
VIEWING - The farm can only be viewed by appointment with Savills.
LOCATION - The Land lies south of the village of Hascombe, which is served by the B2130 connecting the land to the A281 to the east and the A3100 to the north. There are good communications via the A3, which is accessed through Godalming, leading to Guilford to the north and Portsmouth to the south west.
THE FARMLAND - The land consists of approximately 123 hectares (305 acres) of permanent grassland. The Provisional Agricultural Land Classification identifies the land as predominantly Grade 3 with some areas of Grade 4. The main soil types, as classified by LandIS are sandy and loamy. The holding is fenced however applicants should undertake their own
inspection of fence lines. A plan indicating the location of water supplies & troughs can be supplied by request. Water will be metered and recharged to the grazier.
BUILDINGS - One general purposed farm building is available for use within Lot 1.
SCHEDULE AND PLAN - A schedule of field parcels is available by email on request together with a plan of each lot. These details are published for reference only and accuracy cannot be guaranteed, nor does the description, schedule and plan constitute an Offer of Contract.
Acreage: 305 Acres
Additional Info
LOCAL AUTHORITIES - Waverley Borough Council[use Contact Agent Button]) and Surrey County Council[use Contact Agent Button]).
RIGHTS OF WAY -There are various Public Rights of Way that cross the holding.
The holding lies partly within a Nitrate Vulnerable Zone (NVZ).
The holding lies within a National Landscape.
ENVIRONMENTAL SCHEME - The holding is currently managed under a Countryside Stewardship
Higher Tier and Mid-Tier agreement as summarised below:
Lot 1: Mid-Tier CS agreement, existing options of GS2, OT1 and OT3 ending 31st December 2025.
Lot 2: Mid-Tier CS agreement, existing options of GS2, OT1 and OT3 ending 31st December 2025.
Lot 3: Mid-Tier CS agreement, existing options of GS2 and OT1 ending 31st December 2025.
On expiry of the current Countryside Stewardship agreements the land will fall outside of any environmental stewardship agreement.
It is the intention of the Hascombe Estate to enter the land into an Environmental Stewardship agreement with comparable anagement options.
Income from any future stewardship agreement will be retained by the Licensor.
Full details of the Countryside Stewardship agreement will be supplied with the tender pack.
ORGANIC STATUS - The farm is certified organic and this certification will be required to be maintained.
SPORTING, MINERAL AND TIMBER RIGHTS - All sporting, mineral and timber rights are to be retained by the Estate.
HEALTH AND SAFETY - Given the potential hazards of a working farm, we would ask you to be as vigilant as possible when making your inspection for your own personal safety. If there is any point which is of particular importance to you, please discuss with the agent before you travel to view the property.
About this agent
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