Land – Lot 1 - Land at Forncett St Mary and Tharston

Property Details

55.61 Ha (137.41 Acres) Agricultural Land. 

Lot 1 - 46.45 Ha (114.78 Acres) - Guide Price £1,000,000
Lot 2 -   9.16 Ha (22.63 Acres) - Guide Price £200,000
The Whole - Guide Price £1,200,000

Situation  
The land is situated in the parishes of Forncett St Mary and Tharston, Norfolk. 

The Land  
Five enclosures of connecting arable land extending to 55.61 Ha (137.41 Acres). The land is divided by a railway line over which are 2 bridge crossings suitable for large agricultural vehicles. The land is classified by MAFF as Grade 3 and described by the Soil Series as being Beccles 1, a sandy clay loam suitable for growing cereals, pulses and some root crops. The land has supported a typical combinable and root crop rotation for this area. 

Tenure  
Freehold with vacant possession upon completion.  

For Sale  
By Private Treaty as a whole or in 2 lots.

Access
The land is accessed from south from Station Road, Forncett St Peter and from the north from Wood Lane, Tharston which is a Norfolk County Council maintained unsurfaced road. 

Land Drainage
The land has been drained and all drains run clearly. Drainage plans are available upon request.  

Environmental Schemes
The land is included within two different Environmental Stewardship agreements which expire on 31/10/2024 and 31/12/2025. The agreements include hedge management and arable options. Further details are available upon request.  

Growing crops
The value of the growing crops will be assessed and charged to the purchaser(s). 

Assessments
A land drainage charge is payable to the Environment Agency.   

Services
No services are connected. 

BPS and Entitlements
The Vendor claimed, and will retain, the 2023 BPS payment. 

Sporting, Mineral and Timber Rights
All sporting and timber rights are included within the sale of the freehold, as are the mineral rights insofar as they are owned. 

VAT
Should any sale of the land or any right attached to it become a chargeable supply for the purposes of VAT, such tax shall be payable by the purchaser in addition to any other sums.

Wayleaves, Easements and Rights of Way
The property is offered subject to and with the benefit of all Rights of Way, whether public or private, all wayleaves, easements and other rights whether specifically referred to herein or not. There is a electricity pylon located on the eastern boundary of the property and overhead electricity lines and poles on the southern boundary against Station Road. All Wayleave payments received in relation to the land will be transferred to the purchaser. A public footpath crosses both lots. 

Viewing
With particulars in hand during daylight hours.

Location
Wood Lane: NR15 2YW ///shins.pickle.steadier
Station Road: NR16 1HZ ///visa.boardroom.props 

Selling Agent: Rachael Hipperson

Vendor’s Solicitor: Birketts LLP, Iona Chisholm