LAND & FARMHOUSE, 216 ACRES OR THEREABOUTS TO LET BY TENDER
Description
The property comprises 216 acres (87 hectares) or thereabouts of predominantly Grade 2 arable land together with a 5 bedroomed south facing period farmhouse with mature garden and an extensive range of useful domestic outbuildings situated at North Farm, Roos. The land has been well farmed and comes to the market to let following the retirement of the present tenant after 19 years. The property is available to let on a 7 year FBT on the basis of the whole or the land only
Location
North Farm borders the southwest edge of the village of Roos and is located on the west side of Rectory Road. The coastal town of Withernsea is approximately 4.5 miles to the southeast.
North Farm as a Whole
Extending to 216.37 acres (87.56 hectares) or thereabouts, of arable land together with the farmhouse. As edged red on the plan (on the back cover of these particulars). All the land is in arable cultivation and well suited to growing a variety of combinable crops and vining peas. The land is within a ring fence in good sized fields. The farmhouse is well presented and modernised. The accommodation comprises:
Accommodation
Ground Floor Entrance Hall KitchenHouse 2 Reception Rooms Utility WC First Floor 5 Bedrooms House Bathroom The period farmhouse with a south facing aspect stands in mature gardens and benefits from an extensive range of substantial domestic outbuildings including the former farm office.
EPC
E
Council Tax Band
E
North Farm - Land Only
213.22 acres (86.29 hectares) or thereabouts of predominantly Grade 2 (with some easy working Grade 3) productive Holderness arable land, located in a ring fence in good sized fields. As edged red on the plan (on the back cover of these particulars) but excluding that area shaded yellow
Access
Access to North Farm is gained directly from Rectory Road. Access to the land will initially be gained through the stackyard however, the Landlords will reserve the right to alter this route and provide an alternative access should they deem this necessary. The Landlords will reserve full access rights at all times and for all purposes over the let land for the benefit of their retained property.
Landlords Retained Property
The proposed letting comprises part of the historical unit known as North Farm, Roos'. It is the intention of the Landlords to redevelop the farm buildings (coloured dark blue on the plan on the back cover of these particulars) in the future. A licence or short term periodic Farm Business Tenancy may be available to the Tenant(s) to facilitate the use of the same until the buildings are redeveloped. In addition, the grass paddock to the south of the stackyard (coloured green on the plan on the back cover of these particulars) and the arable land to the north of the stackyard (coloured light blue on the plan on the back cover of these particulars) may be available to the Tenant(s) on a separate short term periodic Farm Business Tenancy but will not form part of the main letting.
Plans Areas and Schedules
Areas in these details are based upon the OS and the outgoing tenant's most recent plans as held by the Rural Payments Agency. All areas are subject to verification.
Basic Payment Scheme (BPS) Entitlements
No BPS entitlements are included with the letting. The BPS entitlements which have been used in conjunction with the land on the holding to claim BPS may be available for purchase from the outgoing tenant by separate negotiation.
Agri - Enviroment Schemes
The land is not currently subject to any agri-environment schemes.
Ingoing Valuation Scheme
There will be an ingoing valuation payable at the commencement of the tenancy in respect of residual fertiliser and lime applied together with an apportionment of the 2020/2021 drainage rate assessment. Details of the same will be provided with the tender form.
Possession
It is intended that the Farm Business Tenancy (FBT) will commence on the 16th September 2021 with a provision for early entry onto the land once the outgoing tenant's crops have been harvested and following the signing of the Farm Business Tenancy agreement and payment of the ingoing valuation.
Outgoings
The Tenant will be responsible for all outgoings. It should be noted that drainage rate assessments are payable to the Keyingham Level Drainage Board (£220.84 for the year 20/21
Services
Mains water, drainage and electricity are connected to the farmhouse.
Public Rights of Way, Easements and Wayleaves
There are no public rights of way. The land is subject to private rights of way in favour of the neighbouring farm. The land is let subject to all easements, wayleaves and rights of way whether formally mentioned in these letting particulars and the tenancy agreement or not. The Landlords will retain the payment for all easements and wayleaves on the land and will reserve the right to grant further rights.
Sporting Rights
Sporting rights will be reserved to the Landlords and will not form part of the letting.
Soil Analysis
A copy of the most recent soil analysis will be made available to prospective tenants with the tender form
Nitrate Vulnerable Zone
The land is included within a Surface Water NVZ.
Stamp Duty Land Tax
SDLT may be payable by the Tenant(s) on the Farm Business Tenancy and prospective Tenant(s) are advised to make their own enquiries to satisfy themselves as to their potential liability for SDLT.
Legal Costs
Each party will be responsible for their own legal costs incurred with the transaction
Method of Letting
The property is to be let by informal tender on a Farm Business Tenancy for 7 years commencing on the 16th September 2021. A copy of the Heads of Terms on which the tenancy agreement will be based will be provided with the tender form. Interested parties must submit their tender for the property by 12 noon on Friday 23rd July 2021 on the tender form and in a sealed envelope clearly marked: NORTH FARM, ROOS TENDER to the Exchange Street office of Dee Atkinson & Harrison in Driffield. Tenders by fax or email will not be accepted. Tenders should be based on a fixed rent per annum for the 7 year letting and are invited for the Whole, or the land only, or in the alternative. Interested parties should note that there will be no provision in the tenancy agreement for the rent to be reviewed during the fixed term. We recommend that tenders are submitted for an odd figure to prevent two identical tenders being received. The owners reserve the right not to accept the highest or any tender. The tender rent submitted should be accompanied by: CV; business plan; 2 year budget Please contact the Exchange Street office of Dee Atkinson & Harrison for a tender form.
References and Interviews
A financial and personal reference may be required and the Landlords reserve the right to undertake credit checks. Prospective tenants will be called for interview. Interviews are expected to take place on the 27th July 2021.
Viewing
The property comprises a working farm and viewings are only permitted once a prior appointment has been made with the Agent by telephoning 01377 253151. A video tour of the farmhouse is available at www.dee-atkinson-harrison.co.uk or www.righmove.co.uk A viewing day/evening for the farmhouse will take place on Thursday 15th July 2021. This will be by appointment only
Further Information
For further information please contact: Rebecca Horne MRICS FAAV Mobile: 07786 444362 Email: rebecca@dee-atkinson-harrison.co.uk
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