Agricultural Land To Let on a 5 Year Farm Business Tenancy Land at the Moors, Seighford, Staffordshire, ST18 9LQ Extending in total to 85.23 ha (210.60 acres). To be offered in three Lots or as a Whole To let under a 5 year Farm Business Tenancy commencing on the 25 th March 2014 Tender forms to be submitted to H&H Land and Property, Borderway, Rosehill, Carlisle, CA1 2RS no later than 12 noon on Thursday 12 th September 2013. H&H Land and Property Ltd Borderway, Rosehill, Carlisle, Cumbria CA1 2RS T: 01228 406260 E: info@hhland.co.uk Also at: Aykley Heads Business Centre, Durham DH1 5TS www.hhland.co.uk Regulated by RICS. Registered in England No: 3780434. Registered Office: Borderway Mart, Rosehill, Carlisle, Cumbria CA1 2RS
Location The property is located to the east of the village of Seighford in Staffordshire and lies approximately three and a half miles from the M6, Junction 14. Directions Leave the M6 at Junction 14, head west on the A5103 to Great Bridgeford for approximately three miles and turn left onto the B5405. After approximately 400m bear left onto Clanford Road, continue for approximately one mile, taking the second left for Seighford Village, continue through the village, then after a right hand and left hand bend Lot 1 is located on the left hand side. The Land The land at the Moors, is a combination of productive grazing and mowing land, with the majority suitable for arable cropping. In general the land is relatively flat and free draining. The boundaries are a combination of post and wire fencing or mature hedgerows. In total the land extends to 85.23 ha (210.60 acres) and is being offered in three lots or as a whole.
Lot 1 (Shaded red) Lot 1 consists of 51.46ha (127.16 acres), with the land currently down to a mixture of grass and stubble. The land has roadside access with gateways directly onto Seighford Road and also benefits from access up the hardcore track between Lot 1 & 2. Number Field Number Area (ha) Area (ac) 1 SJ8824 4174 4.63 11.44 2 SJ8824 5974 3.07 7.59 3 SJ8824 5864 0.89 2.20 4 SJ8824 6256 1.55 3.83 5 SJ8824 6849 0.77 1.90 6 SJ8824 7560 3.07 7.59 7 SJ8824 7977 3.05 7.54 8 SJ8824 9261 4.23 10.45 9 SJ8824 9241 1.56 3.85 10 SJ8924 0151 1.46 3.61 11 SJ8924 1064 3.76 9.29 12 SJ8924 3362 3.68 9.09 13 SJ8924 4468 0.77 1.90 14 SJ8924 2847 4.93 12.18 15 SJ8924 1733 4.50 11.12 16 SJ8924 3834 2.58 6.38 17 SJ8924 3414 5.90 14.58 18 SJ8924 4717 0.69 1.70 19 SJ8924 4803 0.37 0.91 Total 51.46 127.16
Lot 2 (Shaded in Blue) Lot 2 consists of 32.13 ha (79.39 acres) located to the north of lot 1. This land is again all sown down to grass. The land is accessed via a stone track leading from the village of Seighford and also via the access track up Moors Lane. In the south east corner of field 20, is a set of cattle handling facilities. Number Field Number Area (ha) Area (ac) 20 SJ8824 5392 5.78 14.28 21 SJ8825 6308 3.41 8.43 22 SJ8825 8220 2.93 7.24 23 SJ8825 8002 3.44 8.50 24 SJ8824 8489 1.18 2.92 25 SJ8824 9484 0.62 1.53 26 SJ8924 0185 0.59 1.46 27 SJ8924 0687 0.83 2.05 28 SJ8924 1487 1.84 4.55 29 SJ8924 2087 0.59 1.46 30 SJ8924 2488 1.35 3.34 31 SJ8824 9393 0.97 2.40 32 SJ8925 0501 3.56 8.80 33 SJ8925 1213 5.04 12.45 Total 32.13 79.39 Lot 3 (Shaded in Green) Lot 3 consists of 1.64 ha (4.05 acres) located to north of Seighford. This lot comprises of a single field enclosure, currently down as grass. The field has roadside access. Number Field Number Area (ha) Area (ac) 34 SJ8825 1022 1.64 4.05 Total 1.64 4.05 Agri Environment Schemes Part of the land is entered into an Entry Level Stewardship Agreement, which commenced on the 1 st November 2011 and will run for 5 years (Ref: AG00390718). The remaining land is entered into a Countryside Stewardship Scheme, which is due to end on 30 th September 2014 (Ref:12CSS011477). The use of certain fields are restricted under the agreement. Further details can be obtained from H&H Land and Property Ltd. The successful tenant (s) will have both schemes transferred to them at the start of the tenancy.
Single Farm Payment Entitlements The land has the benefit of 84.78 (ha) non SDA Single Farm Payment entitlements, which will be transferred to the successful Tenant(s) free of charge on commencement of the tenancy. The successful tenant will be required to return these entitlements at the end of the term of the tenancy free of charge. Further details can be obtained from Matthew Bell at H&H Land and Property Ltd. Water Lot 1 & 2 The current water supply will be disconnected to Lot 1. There is a water supply near to Seighford road cottages which is currently unused, but is available to both Lots 1 & 2. Lot 3 This land does not have a water supply. Boundaries The boundary fences and gates must be maintained by the Tenant(s). Rights of Way and Wayleaves The land will be let subject to all existing wayleaves, rights of way and easements. The Landlord or his agents reserves the right to walk on the land for inspection. Optional Ingoing s The cattle handling pens in Field 20, can be taken over from the current tenant at a cost of 1,180. This is an optional ingoing and if the new tenant does not require the cattle handling pens they will be removed.
Sporting Sporting over the holding will be reserved in favour of the Landlord subject to the Tenants rights under the Ground Game Act as to his/her responsibility to keep down rabbit numbers. The Tenancy Agreement The successful applicant will be required to sign a 5 year Farm Business Tenancy commencing on the 25 th March 2013. The tenancy is a full repairing and insuring with the rent payable each month in advance by standing order. Viewings The land may be viewed at any reasonable time with a copy of these letting particulars constituting authority to view. Anyone viewing is asked to close all gates and take care in fields with livestock. Further Information Interested parties requiring further detail or clarification should contact Matthew Bell at H&H Land and Property, Borderway, Rosehill, Carlisle, CA1 2RS, telephone 01228 406260. Tender All submissions should be received at the office of H&H Land and Property, in sealed envelopes by 12 noon on Thursday 12 th September 2013. Use As agricultural land. Letting Procedures Once tenders have been received the Landlord will consider all tenders and notify the successful applicant in writing. Conditions of Tender: 1. All tenders must be submitted on the attached form. 2. The Landlords and their Agents, H&H Land and Property, do not bind themselves to accept the highest or indeed any Tender. 3. The decision of the Landlords will be final and binding. 4. These particulars are produced in good faith by H&H Land and Property, and are set out as a guide only and do not constitute any part of a contract.
Property Misdiscriptions Act We endeavour to make our letting particulars accurate and reliable. They should be considered as general guidance only and do not constitute all or any part of a contract. Prospective leasees and their advisers should satisfy themselves to the facts and availability before arranging an inspection. Further information on points of particular importance can be provided.
TENDER FORM LAND AT THE MOORS, SEIGHFORD, STAFFORDSHIRE This Tender Form is to be returned to H&H Land and Property Limited, Borderway, Rosehill, Carlisle, CA1 2RS, by 12.00 noon on 12 th September 2013, in a sealed envelope clearly marked Land At The Moors, Seighford, Staffordshire- Tender. Tenders received after the 12 th September 2013 will not be considered. I have read the particulars and have inspected the Land at the Moors, Seighford, Staffordshire. I offer to take the property for 5 years from 25 th March 2014 on a Farm Business Tenancy at the tendered annual rent. I hereby tender the following annual rent for the tenancy of the Land At The Moors: The Whole Lot 1 Lot 2 Lot 3.... Full Name:. Address:.. Telephone No:. Mobile No:... Date:. Signature:..
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