LAND AT GREAT CLERKES FARM LITTLE SAMPFORD, THAXTED, ESSEX

LAND AT GREAT CLERKES FARM LITTLE SAMPFORD, THAXTED, ESSEX

An opportunity to purchase a block of attractive arable land in a sought-after part of North Essex In all about 72.205 hectares (178.42 acres) Summary Grade II arable land Ring-fenced block Well sized fields with easy access Thaxted 2.6 miles Saffron Walden 9 miles Bishop Stortford - 14 miles For sale as a whole by Private Treaty Enquiries Ben Taylor 01223 559352 btaylor@bidwells.co.uk bidwells.co.uk LAND AT GREAT CLERKES FARM LITLE SAMPFORD, THAXTED ESSEX

Introduction The sale of the land at Great Clerkes Farm provides an opportunity to acquire a ring-fenced block of attractive farmland with easy access for farm machinery and links to the wider road network. The land has been farmed under a Contract Farming Agreement on a conventional arable rotation and comprises well sized commercial fields. Situation and Access The land lies within undulating and attractive countryside in North Essex and is bordered by woodland and hedgerows. The land is situated to the north of the market town of Thaxted and to the south-west of the villages of Great and Little Sampford. The land is accessed from a tributary road of the B1051 with a separate agricultural access also directly off the B1051. Location The land can be located using the sale plan and location plan enclosed. The postcode for residential property adjoining the land is CB10 2QJ. The Land The land comprises a gross area of 178. 42 acres (72.205 ha) and is set out over seven separate fields well sized for ease of cropping and each having independent access. The fields are all under drained with well-located ditches to facilitate run-off. The land is classified as Grade II with soils of the Hanslope variety being a mixture of calcareous and non-calcareous clayey soils appropriate for the production of a range of arable crops. There are two principal arterial tracks running through the land and further farm tracks providing access to the fields and onto the land from the east and west. Tenure & Possession The land is currently farmed under a Contract Farming Agreement and is offered for sale freehold with vacant possession (subject to the payment of an ingoing valuation). Method of Sale The freehold interest is offered for sale by Private Treaty as a whole. Parties interested in any specific part should contact the Vendor s Agent at an early stage indicating the area of interest to them. Cropping The land Is currently cropped with winter wheat and barley and beans. Please see the cropping schedule below. Environmental Designations The land sits within a Nitrate Vulnerable Zone. Wayleaves, Easements & Rights of Way The property will be sold subject to and with the benefit of all existing wayleaves, easements, covenants and rights of way whether or not disclosed. In particular: The Purchaser will be granted an agricultural right of way over the land shown shaded brown on the sale plan in order to access the property from the public highway. The Vendor will retain a vehicular right of way between the points A and B along the track shown hatched black on the sale plan. There are five public footpaths that cross the land. The Purchaser(s) will be deemed to have full knowledge and will have satisfied themselves as to the provisions of any such matters affecting the property. Field ID Field Area (ha) Basic Payment Scheme The land is registered with the Rural Payments Agency and entitlements to the Basic Payment Scheme will be included in the sale for the 2018 claim year onwards. The Vendor will retain entitlements for the 2017 claim year. The Purchaser will indemnify the Vendor against any non-compliance from the date of completion until the 2018 claim. Drainage Drainage plans are available from the selling agent upon request. Registered Title The Property is registered under and forms part of title number EX863613. Timber, Sporting & Mineral Rights Insofar as they are owned, the mineral, timber and sporting rights are included in the sale. Solicitors Tees Law, 68 High Street, Saffron Walden CB10 1AD 01799 527299 Attention: Mark Carter / Heather Fuff 2014 2015 2016 2017 TL6332 4782 9.44 Winter Wheat Beans Spring Barley Winter Barley TL6332 5547 13.40 Winter Wheat OSR Spring Barley Beans TL6233 6813 1.89 Winter Wheat Winter Wheat Beans Winter Wheat TL6333 6901 8.97 Winter Wheat OSR Winter Wheat Winter Wheat TL6332 8386 4.65 Winter Wheat OSR Winter Wheat Winter Wheat TL6333 5621 1.75 Winter Wheat OSR Winter Wheat Winter Wheat TL6332 O288 9.92 Winter Wheat Winter Wheat Beans Winter Wheat TL6333 1816 22.17 Winter Wheat Winter Wheat OSR Winter Wheat 72.19

Tenant Right In addition to the purchase price the purchaser(s) shall pay upon completion for the following items if and where applicable: (i) stocks of fuel, heating oil, machinery oil, seeds, fertilisers, sprays including those in store and those applied to the land calculated at cost; (ii) All cultivation and applications (including mole drainage and sub-soiling) carried out at CAAV rates or at specified contractor s rates if greater. Further details available from the selling agents; (iii) Any hedge cutting and ditching carried out at CAAV rates or at specified contractor s rates; (iv) An enhancement payment calculated at 10 per arable hectare per month calculated from 1 October 2017 (or drilling date if late) up to completion; (v) VAT where applicable at the current rate. The purchaser(s) will not be entitled to make any counter claim for dilapidations or any other matters. Tenant right will be paid for immediately upon taking vacant possession of the holding. The valuation will be agreed between the two valuers acting for the vendor and purchaser respectively, or in the event of the valuation not being agreed at completion the matter shall be referred to a single arbitrator to be appointed by agreement or in the event of a dispute by the President of the Royal Institution of Chartered Surveyors. Interest will be charged at 4% above Barclay s Bank base rate payable on the valuation on taking possession until date of payment Local Authorities Essex County Council: County Hall, Market Road, Chelmsford, CM1 1QH (0245 743 0430) Uttlesford District Council: Council Offices, London Road, Saffron Walden, Essex, CB11 4ER (01799 510510)

01223 559352 bidwells.co.uk Additional Information Planning The property is located within the boundary of Uttlesford District Council. The Council adopted the Local Plan in 2005 and is currently under consultation for a new Local Plan to run to 2033. Viewings Viewings are strictly by prior appointment with Bidwells. Please call 01223 559352 to arrange a viewing. Boundaries The Vendor and the Vendor s agent will do their best to specify the ownership of the boundary hedges, fences and ditches but will not be bound to determine these. The Purchaser(s) will have to satisfy themselves as t the ownership of any boundaries. Plans, Areas & Schedules Plans attached to the particulars are based upon the Ordnance Survey National Grid and are for reference only. The Purchaser(s) will be deemed to have satisfied themselves of the land as scheduled. Health and Safety Given the potential hazards of a working farm and its associated machinery we would ask you to be vigilant as possible for your own personal safety when making an inspection of this property, particularly around the farm buildings. VAT Any guide price quoted or discussed are exclusive of VAT. In the event of a sale of the property or any right attached to it becoming a chargeable supply for the purposes of VAT such tac will be paid in addition to the purchase price. Photographs, Fixtures & Fittings The photographs in these particulars were taken in July 2017. Any fixtures and fittings, or equipment, shown in the photographs are not necessarily included in the sale. Important Notice These particulars do not form part of any offer or contract and should not be relied upon as statements or representatives of fact. Bidwells LLP has no authority to make or give in writing or verbally any representation or warranties in relation to the property. Any areas of measurements or distances are approximate. The text, photographs and plans are for guidance only and are not necessarily comprehensive. No assumptions should be made that the property has all necessary planning, building regulation or other consents. Bidwells LLP have not carried out a survey, nor tested the services, appliances or facilities. Purchasers must satisfy themselves by inspection or otherwise. In the interest of Health & Safety, please ensure that you take due care when inspecting the property. Bidwells LLP is a limited liability partnership registered in England & Wales (registered number OC344553). Registered head office is Bidwell House, Trumpington Road, Cambridge, CB2 9LD, where a list of members is available for inspection

Your ref: Our ref: BRT/RCB/Gt Clerkes DD: 01223 559352 E: btaylor@bidwells.co.uk Date: Date as postmark Dear Sir / Madam LAND AT GREAT CLERKES FARM, LTTLE SAMPFORD, ESSEX We have pleasure in enclosing the sale details for 178.42 acres (72.205 hectares) attractive and productive Grade 2 arable land at Great Clerkes Farm, between Little Sampford and Thaxted. The land is being offered as a whole however parties interested in any specific part are invited to contact this office at any early stage to discuss the area of interest to them. The guide price for the whole is 1,470,000. If you would like further information or to arrange a viewing, please contact Ben Taylor on 01223 559352 or email btaylor@bidwells.co.uk. Yours faithfully Bidwells Enclosure Bidwell House, Trumpington Road, Cambridge CB2 9LD T: 01223 841841 E: info@bidwells.co.uk W: bidwells.co.uk Bidwells is a trading name of Bidwells LLP, a limited liability partnership, registered in England and Wales with number OC344553. Registered office: Bidwell House Trumpington Road Cambridge CB2 9LD. A list of members is available for inspection at the above address.