Land At Beeford and Foston, Driffield YO25

Freehold

Productive block of mainly Grade 2 agricultural land benefiting from slurry storage and good road frontage. In all extending to 500.91 acres (202.72 hectares).

For sale by private treaty as a whole or in up to 4 lots.

Location
The land is situated to the north-west of the village of Beeford and to the east of the village of Foston-on-the-Wolds. The market town of Driffield is situated approximately 9 miles to the west with the popular coastal resort of Bridlington situated approximately 9.5 miles to the north-east. The A165 public highway which runs through Beeford connects Bridlington with the city of Hull.

Land
An excellent block of high yielding mainly Grade 2 agricultural land extending in all to approximately 500.91 acres.

The land is currently farmed within a combinable cropping rotation to include vining peas, however, the land has also historically grown root crops.

The land situated to the west of Foston Lane (Lots 1, 2 and 3) is classed as being Grade 2 whilst the land situated to east of Foston Lane (Lot 4) is classed as being Grade 3 under the former MAFF Land Classification Series.

The underlying soil type of the land situated to the west of Foston Lane (Lots 1, 2 and 3) is classed as being part of the Holderness soil series which is described as a slowly permeable fine loamy soil being well suited to cereals. The land to the east of Foston Lane (Lot 4) is summarised as being part of the Downholland 3 soil series which is described as a deep stoneless clayey soil with a peaty or humose surface horizon and suited to cereals, sugar beet, potatoes and some root crops.

Lots 1 is accessed directly from the public highway serving the village of Foston-on-the-Wolds.

Lot 2 is accessed over a private right of way as shaded brown on the sale plan which connects the land with the public highway.

Lots 3 and 4 are accessed directly from the public highway known as Foston Lane.

The land benefits from a well-maintained drainage scheme which outfalls to Old Howe and Pitwherry Drains. Drainage rates are payable to Beverley and North Holderness IDB.

From Old Howe Drain which splits Lots 2 and 3, the land rises from approximately 5 metres above sea level to 15 metres above sea level at Foston-on-the-Wolds. The land to the east of Old Howe drain rises to approximately 10 metres above sea level.

A reinforced concrete bridge (approx. 6 metres wide) over Old Howe drain connects Lots 2 and 3.

Isolation Unit and Dutch Barn
Situated on Lot 3, is a general-purpose agricultural building (65’ x 50’) of steel portal frame construction under a corrugated profile clad roof with part concrete block walls and Yorkshire boarding to eaves. A lean-to (15’ x 15’) provides additional storage. The building currently serves as a pig isolation unit.

Situated to the east of the pig isolation unit, there is a dutch barn (135’ x 30’) of timber frame construction under a corrugated profile clad roof which serves as a straw store.

The buildings together with the midden area as crosshatched blue on plan are let by virtue of a Farm Business Tenancy (FBT) to the adjoining pig unit at West Farm which expires on 15th September 2040.

Further details are available from the selling agent.

Slurry Store
Situated on Lot 3, is a 6,000m3 slurry store being constructed of sealed precast concrete panels with a membrane roof covering.

The slurry store was partially grant aided under the Slurry Infrastructure Grant and is operated by the adjoining pig unit at West Farm.

The new slurry store replaced the former slurry lagoons situated on Lot 4 which are now redundant.

The Vendor operates a straw for muck and slurry agreement with the neighbouring pig unit and the Purchaser will be obliged to enter into this agreement.

Further details are available from the selling agent.

Method of Sale
The property is offered for sale by private treaty as a whole or in up to 4 lots. The vendors reserve the right to conclude the sale by any other means at their discretion.

If you have downloaded these particulars, please register your interest with the selling agent.

Tenure & Possession
The freehold of the Property is offered for sale.

The vendor currently operates a contract farming agreement with a local farmer and vacant possession will be provided upon completion of the sale.

The area crosshatched blue on the sale plan attached is sold subject to the unexpired term of a Farm Business Tenancy (FBT) which expires on 15th September 2040.

Basic Payment Scheme
The land has been registered on the Rural Land Register and all de-linked payments will be retained by the Vendor.

Environmental Schemes
There are no environmental schemes pertaining to the land.

Designations
The land is situated within a surface water Nitrate Vulnerable Zone (NVZ).

Holdover
The Vendor reserves the right of holdover for the purpose of harvesting crops and straw clearance until 30th September 2025.

Ingoing
In addition to the purchase price, the Purchaser will be required to pay for any growing crops, including cultivations, seeds, fertilisers, sprays, lime, new leys and acts of husbandry at cost or market value (whichever is higher) where applicable.

Drainage
The land is all drained with drainage rates payable to Beverley and North Holderness Internal Drainage Board (IDB).

Wayleaves, Easements & Rights of Way
The land is sold subject to and with the benefits of all rights of way, water drainage, water courses and other easements and rights of adjoining owners (if any) affecting the same and all existing and proposed wayleaves and other matters registered by any competent authority subject to statute.

A public footpath transects Lots 2 and 3 in an east/west direction connecting the village of Foston-on-the-Wolds with Foston Lane.

Electrical apparatus transect Lots 1 and 2 and are subject to the requisite wayleave agreements.

A gas main transects the southern extent of Lot 3 and is subject to the requisite deed of easement.
A private right of way over the access track shaded brown will be granted in favour of Lot 2.

The Vendors will retain the freehold ownership of the land upon which the wind turbines are sited and reserve appropriate access rights to maintain, repair and replace. Further details are available from the selling agents.

Health & Safety
Parties are reminded to be as vigilant as possible when making an inspection and be aware of potential hazards including open ditches and drains. Parties viewing the property do so, entirely at their own risk.

VAT
Any prices quoted are exclusive of VAT. In the event that the sale of the property or any part of it or any right attached to it becomes a chargeable supply for the purposes of VAT, such tax will be payable in addition to the purchase price.

Sporting Timber & Mineral Rights
The sporting and timber rights are included in the sale in so far as they are owned.

Mineral Rights
With the exception of part of Lot 3 where the mineral rights are reserved to a third party, the mineral rights are included in the sale in so far as they are owned.

Local Authority
East Riding of Yorkshire
www.eastriding.gov.uk

Viewings
Parties are permitted to view the land on foot and during reasonable daylight hours.

Directions
From Driffield, travel south-east on the B1249.
For Lots 1 and 2, turn left onto Cruckley Lane signposted Foston and proceed into the village. Access to Lot 1 is on the right hand side next to Foston Nurseries. Access to Lot 2 is on the right hand side over a loose gravel driveway next to St Andrews Cemetary.

For Lots 3 and 4, continue along the B1249 through the village of North Frodingham and as you enter the village of Beeford, turn left onto Foston Lane and the land is situated on either side of the road after approximately 0.5 mile.

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