LAND AT MANOR HOUSE FARM WIGHILL, TADCASTER TO LET on a Farm Business Tenancy for a term of up to 5 years ********* HIGHLY PRODUCTIVE ARABLE LAND SET IN A RING FENCE with the option of a GENERAL PURPOSE BUILDING extending to 319.15 ACRES (129.16 HA) Including BPS Entitlements TO BE LET AS A WHOLE Tenders close Friday 5th August (3pm) York Auction Centre Murton York YO19 5GF T: 01904 489731 F: 01904 489782 enquiries@stephenson.co.uk
GENERAL INFORMATION: DESCRIPTION: The land offers good sized fields which are generally level in nature. The land has been in a four course combinable cereals rotation of winter wheat, winter wheat, winter barley, oil seed rape. The soil classification is mostly Grade 2 and the Soil Survey for England & Wales identifies the land as being partly in the Bishampton 1 series described as a deep fine loam over clay soils with slowly permeable subsoils, and partly in the Dunkeswick series as being slowly permeable, fine loamy soils over clayey soils. All the fields are easily accessible from internal farm roads and the farm building and adjoining hardstanding are located at the entrance to the land. LOCATION: The land is located to the north and west of the village of Wighill, approximately 5.5 miles south east of Wetherby, 2.5 miles north of Tadcaster and 8 miles west of York. From the A64 take the Tadcaster exit on to the A659. Continue along this road for approximately 0.70 miles into Tadcaster until you reach Wighill Lane on your left. Turn onto Wighill Lane and continue onto the village. Travel through the village until the road bears to the right. The entrance the land is immediately ahead of you through a set of white painted gates. CROPPING: The current cropping is identified in the attached Schedule of Land. Any grass leys will be included in an arable rotation in order to prevent the land use being converted to permanent pasture. Root cropping will not be allowed. THE BUILDING AND HARDSTANDING: 90 x 45 (27.43m x 13.71m) Of steel construction, concrete floor, concrete block walls, fibre cement roof, electric roller shutter door, 3 phase electric, electric moisture system. An area of hardstanding extending to approximately 1,722ft 2 (160m 2 ) located directly to the south of the building will be made available to the Tenant. (The land is offered to rent either with or without the farm building/ hardstanding). PLANS: Areas have been reported based on the 2016 Basic Payment Scheme Application as provided by the Landlord. Interested parties should satisfy themselves with the claimable areas for the purpose of the Basic Payment Scheme. ENVIRONMENTAL STEWARDSHIP: The land is subject to an Entry Level Stewardship Scheme which expires on the 31st December 2016. NITRATE VULNERABLE ZONE: The land lies within a Nitrate Vulnerable Zone. WAYLEAVES AND EASEMENTS: The land is let subject to all wayleaves and easements whether formally mentioned in the tenancy agreement including these lettings details or not. The Landlord will reserve the right to retain the payment for all easements and wayleaves on the land. RIGHTS OF WAY: There are no public rights of way crossing the land. ACCESS: Access to the land and building is marked in brown on the attached plan. The Tenant will be granted access to the land from the Wetherby Road, and will also have access through the main farm entrance in the village and along Park Road (A-D on the attached plan). In addition, the Tenant will be granted access to the building, hardstanding and southern fields via the main farm yard. Prospective Tenants should note that Park Road is a public footpath and that the farm track (B-C on the attached plan) is used by the occupiers of Wighill Lodge. Access will be for farm traffic only; no articulated wagons are to use the track marked B-C on the attached plan. The Landlords reserve a right of access over the southern part of field 2234 (indicated green on the attached plan) at all times. DRAINAGE RATES: Drainage rates are payable to the Ainsty IDB and where applicable drainage rates will be payable by the tenant. SERVICES: A metered supply of both water and electricity will be made available and the Tenant will be required to cover the costs of their own usage.
BASIC PAYMENT SCHEME: The land is registered with the Rural Payments Agency the Basic Payment Scheme. The Basic Payment entitlements attributable to land, will be transferred to the incoming tenant to use for the duration of the Tenancy. The 2016 claim is reserved by the Landlord. Prospective tenants should satisfy themselves with the eligible areas when making the Basic Payment claim for the duration of the tenancy. There will be no in-going payment for the Basic Payment Entitlements. The incoming tenant will be obliged to transfer the entitlements back to the Landlord or their nominee at the termination of the Farm Business Tenancy Agreement, for which no payment will be made. OTHER RIGHTS: All sporting, timber and mineral rights will be retained by the Landlord. MAIN TERMS OF AGREEMENT: TENANCY: The land is available to let on a Farm Business Tenancy for a term of up to 5 years. There will be a break clause at the end of the third year for either party. A copy of the Farm Business Tenancy agreement will be available for inspection at the Agents office by appointment. ENTRY: Entry on to the land will be from 16th September 2016 following the execution of the Farm Business Tenancy Agreement. The incoming tenant may be granted early entry onto the land by negotiation and subject to the clearance of the 2016 season crops. RENTAL PAYMENTS: The rent will be payable quarterly in advance. The first rent will be due on 30th September 2016, and thereafter at the end of January, March and June. RENT REVIEW: There will be provision in the tenancy agreement for a rent review at the end of the third year. REPAIRS AND MAINTENANCE: The Building The Tenant will be responsible for the repair and maintenance of the building s internal fixtures and fittings. The Landlord will be responsible for the repair and maintenance of the structure and for insuring the building. The Land The Tenant will be responsible for the upkeep and maintenance of all hedges, ditches, drains, water supply etc. The Tenant will be responsible for ensuring that all hedges bounding the land are cut every year. TENANT RIGHT: There will be no tenant right payable at the commencement of the tenancy. The SOYL Analysis Summary will be made available to prospective tenants upon request. It is expected that at the end of the Term the land will be handed back in the same, or an improved, condition. COSTS OF AGREEMENT: The tenant is to contribute 500 plus vat towards the costs of setting up the Farm Business Tenancy Agreement and towards the cost of transferring the Basic Payment Scheme entitlements. VIEWING: Viewing is strictly by appointment only. Appointments will be available on the following days: - Tuesday the 19 th July 2016 - Friday the 22 nd July 2016 AGENT CONTACTS: Interested parties are asked to contact either: Edward Stephenson MRICS FAAV Tel: 07801 685663 / 01904 489731 Email: refs@stephenson.co.uk Alice Hood MRICS Tel: 07801 685667/ 01904 489731 Email: alice.hood@stephenson.co.uk TENDER: All tenders must be submitted in writing on the prescribed attached form to reach The Agent s York Auction Centre office on Friday 5th August 2016 by 3pm in a sealed envelope clearly marked LAND AT MANOR HOUSE FARM, WIGHILL.
SCHEDULE OF LAND: Field Number 2016 Cropping RPA Area (Ha) 2016 BPS Eligible (Ha) Area (Ac) 9088 Spring Wheat 8.09 8.09 19.99 5670 Winter OSR 17.04 16.84 42.11 9082 Winter Barley 17.83 17.71 44.06 9399 Fallow 4.12 4.12 10.18 5209 1st Winter Wheat 5.76 5.77 14.23 9613 1st Winter Wheat (25.76 Ac) 21.35 21.35 52.76 Winter Barley (11 Ac) Fallow (16 Ac) 0862 Winter OSR 4.59 4.59 11.34 2488 1st Winter Wheat 10.47 10.47 25.87 2234 (pt) Winter Barley 6.37 (est) 6.13 15.74 (est) 0114 Winter OSR 9.56 9.56 23.62 2951 1st Winter Wheat 11.09 11.09 27.40 3877 2nd Winter Wheat 12.89 12.79 31.85 Total Ha: 129.16 Total Ac: 319.15 CROPPING SCHEDULE: CROPPING 2012-2015 SEASONS 2012-2013 2013-2014 2014-2015 9088 Spring Barley Winter OSR Winter Wheat 5670 Spring Wheat Winter Wheat Winter Barley/ Fallow 9082 Winter OSR Winter Wheat Winter Wheat/ Spring Wheat 9399 Spring Barley Winter OSR Winter Wheat/ Fallow 5209 Spring Wheat Winter Barley Winter OSR 9613 Winter Wheat/ Spring Barley/ Winter OSR Winter Barley/ Winter Wheat/ Winter OSR Winter Wheat/ Winter OSR/ ELS 0862 Spring Wheat Winter Wheat Winter Barley 2488 Winter Wheat Winter Barley Winter OSR 2234 Winter OSR Winter Wheat Winter Wheat 0114 Spring Wheat Winter Wheat Winter Barley 2951 Spring Wheat Winter Barley Winter OSR 3877 Spring Barley Winter OSR Winter Wheat
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LOCATION PLAN - LAND AT MANOR FARM, WIGHILL PLAN NOT TO SCALE CONSUMER PROTECTION FROM UNFAIR TRADING REGULATIONS 2008 Stephenson & Son for themselves and the vendors or lessors of this property for whom they act, give notice that: i. These particulars are a general outline only, for the guidance of prospective purchasers or tenants, and do not constitute the whole or any part of an offer or contract. ii. We cannot guarantee the accuracy of any description, dimensions, references to condition, necessary permissions for use and occupation and other details contained herein and any prospective purchasers or tenants must not rely on them as statements of fact or representations and must satisfy themselves as to their accuracy iii. No employee of Stephenson & Son has any authority to make or give any representation or warranty or enter into any contract whatever in relation to the property. iv. We will not be liable in negligence or otherwise for any loss arising from the use of these particulars. v. The reference to any plant, machinery, equipment, services, fixtures or fittings at the property shall not constitute a representation (unless otherwise stated) as to its state or condition or that it is capable of fulfilling its intended function. Prospective purchasers/tenants should satisfy themselves as to the fitness of such items for the requirements. vi. We can give no warranty or representation whatsoever in relation to the farming prospects or other matters