Agricultural Land at Morningthorpe

Property Details

THE LAND
Arable land extending to 20.689 Ha (51.12 Acres).

Three parcels of arable land at Morningthorpe, Norfolk, being sold for the first time in 100 years having been in the same family ownership since 1921.

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 and has benefitted from regular applications of farmyard manure.

Situation
The land is situated at Morningthorpe, Norfolk. Equidistant between Norwich and Diss and just 1 mile from the A140.

Tenure
Freehold with vacant possession following the clearance of the growing crops.

For Sale
By Private Treaty as a whole or in up to 3 lots.

THE LAND PARCELS
Lot 1
An enclosure of arable land extending to 15.023 Ha (37.12 Acres), currently cropped with temporary grass. Previous cropping outlined in the brochure.

Lot 2
An enclosure of arable land extending to 4.233 Ha (10.46 Acres), currently cropped with winter oilseed rape. Previous cropping outlined in the brochure.

Lot 3
An enclosure of arable land extending to 1.433Ha (3.54 Acres), currently cropped with winter oilseed rape. Previous cropping outlined in the brochure.

GENERAL Access
All lots are accessed directly from the public highways Wood Lane and Anson's Lane and Lot 1 also has 2 access points over Morningthorpe Common.

Land Drainage
The land has been drained and all drains run clearly and are visible but no drainage plans are available.

Assessments
A land drainage charge is payable to the Environment Agency. The Vendor will pay the 2022 charge and the purchaser will be responsible for the 2023 charge.

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.

Services
No services are connected.

BPS and Entitlements
The Vendor will claim and retain the 2022 BPS payment and then transfer the relevant entitlements to the purchaser for them to make the 2023 claim.

Environmental Schemes
The land is included within a Mid Tier Countryside Stewardship Scheme (reference AG1055436 which commenced on 1st January 2021. The purchaser(s) will be required to take over the part of the agreement that relates to the property on completion. Further details are available from the Vendor's agents.

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.

All Wayleave payments received in relation to the land will be transferred to the purchaser.

An overhead electricity line cross Lot 1. An underground mains gas pipe crosses Lots 1 and 2. A public footpath crosses Lot 1.

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.

Viewing
With particulars in hand during daylight hours.

Nearest Postcode
NR15 2RZ

Selling Agent
Rachael Hipperson