LET AGREED
Farm Land Althorne
Opportunity to tender for a Farm Business Tenancy over arable land used for combinable crops extending to approximately 49 Ha (122 Acres) situated in Athorne.
TENDER DEADLINE 5PM 14TH SEPTEMBER 2023.
Chelmsford OFFICE
For further information or to arrange to view this property please call
Ref: AR/Land at Althorne LodgeAdditional Information
Details
Location
The property is situated in the heart of the Dengie Peninsula near the village of Althorne and within a 7 minute drive of Southminster with road frontage to Burnham Road, The End Way and Tinkers Hole and accessible via the B1010.
Proposed Tenancy
The agreement is proposed to commence on the 1st October 2023 and will be for 5 years to cover the 2024, 2025, 2026, 2027 and 2028 harvests with potential to continue after this period subject to mutual agreement.
The sale of the 2023 harvest will be dealt with by the existing farmer.
The soil survey of England and Wales classifies the soils as being loamy and clayey.
The land is classified on the MAFF Land Grade plan Grade 3.
Tendered Rent & Rent Reviews
The tenant is asked to tender a rent that will be fixed for 3 years from the commencement of the tenancy.
The rent will be paid half yearly in advance in October and March.
The tenancy will include a rent review clause enabling the rent to market rents every 3rd year.
Farming Policy
The tenant will be free to choose their preferred rotation.
The tenant will be responsible for the management of ditches, hedges and verges etc.
The tenant will share the cost of maintenance and repair of the access drive with the other users.
Entitlements and Environmental Schemes
No BPS entitlements are available.
The land is not entered into any environmental schemes (SFI, CSS etc).
The landlord has no objection to the land being entered into environmental schemes subject to their reasonable consent being obtained in advance.
Facilities
There is no storage available on the holding.
There is no water or other services available, water has however been supplied by private agreement with the domestic tenant at Althorne Lodge in the past.
Insurance
The tenant will be required to hold appropriate and adequate insurance and the parties shall liaise to ensure there is no gap in mutual cover.
Town & Country Planning
The local planning authority is Maldon District Council.
Services
There are no known services connected to the Land.
Sporting & Pest Control
The sporting rights will be maintained by the landlord but are currently not exercised.
The tenant is expected to be actively involved in the management of pests.
Viewing / Questions
Should you have any questions or wish to inspect the farm please call Amy Randall / Paul Walker at Whirledge & Nott in the first 01245 231123.
Tender Deadline
To apply for the tender, please download and complete the attached tender form. Once completed, this can be emailed back to a.randall@wnott.co.uk / p.walker@wnott.co.uk or returned to: Whirledge & Nott, The Estate Office, White Hall, Margaret Roding, CM6 1QL, the deadline for completed forms to be returned is 5PM 14TH SEPTEMBER 2023.
If successful, candidates will be invited for an interview to further discuss their proposal.
The applicant is also asked to submit in writing full details of their proposed tender to include specifically the following points:
- Annual Rent
- CV’s with details of qualifications, experience of all principally staff and contingencies
- Details of their current farming and contracting commitments, experience.
- Details of Proof of contractors insurance, certification etc.
Legal
Wayleaves Easements and Rights of Way
The tenancy will be subject to any easements, quasi easements, wayleaves or rights of way whether mentioned in these particulars or not.
Health and Safety
Given the potential hazards of a working farm, all viewings must be by appointment with Whirledge & Nott.
Notice
Whirledge & Nott does not have any authority to give representations or warranties in relation to the property. These particulars do not form part of any offer or contract. All descriptions, photographs and plans are for guidance only and should not be relied upon as statements or representations of fact. All measurements are approximate. No assumption should be made that the property has the necessary planning, building regulations or other consents. Whirledge & Nott has not carried out a survey nor tested any appliances, services or facilities. Purchasers must satisfy themselves by inspection or otherwise.
Viewing
Strictly by appointment Viewing of the property is entirely at the risk of the enquirer. Neither Whirledge & Nott nor the vendor accept any responsibility for any damage, injury or accident during viewing.