Description
54.13 acres (22.91 hectares) of productive arable land with areas of pasture and woodland
Introduction - The land has been accumulated over the past seven years by a local owner to form an agricultural portfolio to compliment a larger land holding in Dorset. All lots have been farmed by a local contract farmer under a contract farming agreement. The sale affords opportunities for investors, farmers and amenity buyers to acquire a range of acreages.
Lot 2 - Land At Highbrooks, Ta11 7Hz - 54.13 acres (22.91 hectares)
Two parcels of level productive arable land of Grade 3 Evesham and Somerton Series soil plus Highbrooks plantation; 7 acres of maturing mixed broadleaf woodland comprising mainly poplar, ash and oak. The land benefits from access off the A372 and Highbrooks and is identified locally by the poplar plantation adjoining the A372.
Location - The land lies in two main blocks. Lots 1 and 2 are 2.5 miles south of Somerton, between Knole and Catsgore, convenient for access from the A372 between Podimore and Langport.
Lots 3, 4 and 5 are located just north of Somerton at Etsome, partially on a ridge overlooking surrounding countryside and partially on the edge of Somerton Moor. Access is off two lanes from the town.
Directions - What3Words for road entrance
Lot 2: ///chopper.sculpting.flush
Services - Mains water not currently connected to any lot. A water main runs in Etsome Lane adjoining Lots 3 and 4.
Cropping - Recent years cropping is available on request. Current crops are:
Lot 2 - Fallow, Maize, woodland
Holdover - Holdover to harvest growing crops will be reserved. Anticipated completion is September 2025, therefore this is only likely to apply to the Maize crop in Lot 2. Grass keep agreement on Lot 4.
Agricultural Schemes - BPS Delinked payments are excluded.
The land is currently in a Mid Tier Countryside Stewardship agreement to 31/12/2027. The buyer will take this on and payment for the calendar year of completion will be apportioned pro-rata. The agreement is available on request.
The land is in a Sustainable Farming Incentive agreement to 31/01/2028. It is understood that this is currently not transferable by the RPA, therefore will be terminated. However, this maybe reviewed subject to RPA guidance.
Designations & Restrictions - Part of Lots 3 & 4 are in a surface water NVZ. None of the land is in a Landscape Area (formerly AONB). Lot 5 has a public footpath running along the River Cary.
Mineral rights are reserved under parcels 9833 in Lot 1 and 6071 in Lot 2. There is an overage clause on parcel 6134 in Lot 1 affecting non-agricultural development which expires 10/11/2028.
Viewing & Enquiries - Contact the Joint Selling Agents: Andrew Tuffin, Symonds and Sampson 01258 472244 or Andrew Capel, Robinson Hall 01234 352201.
