LAND AT BELOWDA, ROCHE, ST AUSTELL, CORNWALL TO LET BY INFORMAL TENDER - 43.47 ACRES LAND AT BELOWDA, ROCHE, ST AUSTELL TO BE LET BY INFORMAL TENDER - 43.47 ACRES (17.59 HECTARES) AT BELOWDA, ROCHE, ST AUSTELL, CORNWALL, PL26 8NQ INTRODUCTION Edward Buckland Ltd have been favoured with instructions to let by tender land at Belowda, Roche on behalf of the Tregothnan Estate. - Agricultural Land Classification of Grade 3 and 4 - Available to let immediately - To be let as a whole Viewing: By prior arrangement only. Tenders close at 12.00 noon on Monday 30th September 2019 must be received in writing by Edward Buckland Ltd at Crusader House, Newham Road, Truro, Cornwall, TR1 2DP. A Tender Form is available with these details. LAND AT BELOWDA, ROCHE, ST AUSTELL, CORNWALL DESCRIPTION The land comprises a mixture of grazing and mowable ground. It is separated by the A30 but with easy access via a flyover. All the parcels have good access. The land to the south of the A30 is low lying and can be wet in the winter. Suitable for mowing. The north land is pasture in small enclosures with good road access. Suitable for grazing or mowing. All the land is to be offered as a whole in the first instance. SERVICES We believe there is a mains water supply serving this land. RENTAL TERMS The land will be let on a Farm Business Tenancy for a fixed term of 5 years or longer by agreement, if reasons provided. A draft copy of which is available on request. The rent tendered will be a market rent and if reviewed will be assessed on this basis. REPAIRS AND INSURANCE The land will be let on a full repairing basis and with obligations resting with the Tenant. RATES/TAXES All rates and taxes, will be payable by the Tenant. BASIC PAYMENT SCHEME It is assumed that Basic Payment Scheme Entitlements are not available with this land and therefore the Tenant must make their own arrangements in this respect. ENVIRONMENTAL STEWARDSHIP/COUNTRYSIDE STEWARDSHIP SCHEMES The Landlord will require the Tenant to sign up to the Estate’s Environmental Stewardship Charter. This will require the Tenant to undertake the following: • Become a member of LEAF (Linking Environment and Farming) and undertake the Sustainable Farming Review • Enter into a mentoring arrangement with a third party chosen by the tenant (to be agreed with the Landlord). Organisations will include for example, Cornwall Wildlife Trust, FWAG etc • Establish with the chosen organisation a baseline environmental assessment of the land holding. • Develop an environmental stewardship management plan incorporating countryside stewardship applications or other stewardship or grant schemes to achieve the agreed outcome. • Review the management plan through the mentoring arrangement 6 monthly during the tenancy. • Report to the Landlord annually in writing on the progress being made in improving the baseline assessment. OCCUPATION Available for occupation from October 2019. LEGAL COSTS The ingoing Tenant to pay a contribution of £300 plus VAT associated with the drafting of the Farm Business Tenancy. INGOING VALUATION There will be no formal ingoing valuation. LAND AT BELOWDA, ROCHE, ST AUSTELL, CORNWALL TENDER PROCESS Tenders must be submitted, together with the personal particulars form and should bear the applicants signature, certifying that the information is correct. Applicants must complete the attached application form in full and provide a cropping plan for five years. Applicants should also include information as to the amount of capital they will bring to the farm, including any livestock, deadstock, working capital and sources of capital; available for investment. All tenders must be for a specific sum. Where the tender has been prepared by a professional agent this should be made clear. Completed applications must be received by 12.00noon on Monday 30th September 2019 at: Edward Buckland Ltd, Crusader House, Newham Road, Truro, Cornwall, TR1 2DP Applications should be marked “Private and Confidential Belowda Tender”. We reserve the right not to accept the highest or indeed any tender. GENERAL INFORMATION Local Authorities: Cornwall Council, New County Hall, Treyew Road, Truro, TR1 3AY. 0300 1234 100 Business Rates: The property is not currently subject to business rates, however if any business rates become payable then they will be the responsibility of the Tenant. Prospective Tenants should make their own enquiries of the appropriate statutory undertakers: Western Power 0845 601 2989 South West Water 0800 1691144 VAT: All of the above figures are quoted exclusive of VAT, where applicable. ALL ENQUIRIES Jeremy Merrick BSc (Hons) MRICS Edward Buckland Ltd, Crusader House, Newham Road, Truro, Cornwall TR1 2DP 01872 306090 www.edwardbuckland.co.uk [email protected] Agents note: Edward Buckland Ltd for themselves and for the vendor(s) or lessor(s) of the property give notice: 1. These particulars are for an intending purchaser or tenant and although they are believed to be correct their accuracy is not guaranteed and any error or mid- description shall not annul the sale or be grounds on which compensation may be claimed and neither do they constitute any part of a contract. 2. Any intending purchaser or tenant must satisfy himself or herself by inspection or otherwise as to the correctness of each of the statements contained in these particulars. 3. No responsibility is taken for expenses incurred should the property be sold, let or withdrawn before inspection. 4. None of the services or appliances, plumbing, heating or electrical installations have been tested by the agent. 5. Any map extracts used on the details are used to assist identification of the property only, and are not an indication of the actual surroundings, which may have been changed since the map was printed. LAND AT BELOWDA, ROCHE, ST AUSTELL, CORNWALL SCHEDULE Land at Belowda, Roche, St Austell, Cornwall (edged Red on the attached plan) PARCEL ID AREA (HA) AREA (ACRES) DESCRIPTION 1.28 552 0.520 Pasture 3.91 549 / 553 1.583 Pasture 2.24 Pt 554 0.905 Pasture 4.61 Pt 555 1.867 Pasture 4.60 Pt 557 / 558 1.861 Pasture 0.91 Pt 626 0.369 Pasture 3.62 559 / 561 1.466 Pasture 0.49 Pt 562 0.199 Pasture 2.59 Pt 507/ 509 1.047 Pasture 576 1.221 3.02 Pasture Pt 577 / 579 (a) 1.373 3.39 Pasture Pt 577 / 579 (b) 1.648 4.07 Pasture Pt 580 1.293 3.20 Pasture Pt 642 2.239 5.53 Pasture 17.59 ha 43.47 acres LAND AT BELOWDA, ROCHE, ST AUSTELL, CORNWALL PLAN LAND AT BELOWDA, ROCHE, ST AUSTELL, CORNWALL TENDER FORM I have read and studied the particulars attached to this Tender Form in connection with the land at Belowda, Roche and have inspected the land. I understand that the initial term will be for 5 years under the terms of a Farm Business Tenancy. I accept the terms outlined in the particulars and I agree to sign and execute a written tenancy agreement, subject to terms being agreed and acceptable to both parties. I therefore tender the following annual rent for the land at Belowda:- DESCRIPTION ACRES ANNUAL RENT ANNUAL RENT OFFER IN WORDS OFFER IN FIGURES Land at Belowda, Roche 43.47 Total 43.47 Signed ………………………………………………………. Name ………………………………………………………. Address ………………………………………………………. ………………………………………………………. ………………………………………………………. ………………………………………………………. Dated ……………………………………………………….. Completed applications must be received by 12.00noon on Monday 30th September 2019 at: Edward Buckland Ltd, Crusader House, Newham Road, Truro, Cornwall, TR1 2DP Applications should be marked “Private and Confidential Belowda Tender”. We reserve the right not to accept the highest or indeed any tender. LAND AT BELOWDA, ROCHE, ST AUSTELL, CORNWALL APPLICATIONS AND TENDER For the tenancy of land at Belowda, Roche, St Austell, Cornwall 1. Full Name: ................................................................ Address: ................................................................ ................................................................ Tel. No: ................................................................ Fax No: ................................................................ Email: ................................................................ 2. Background - How many years have you been farming? Explain whether with relatives, as Manager or on your own account. 3. Policy - give details as to your proposed farming policy. 4. General - Please give any further information .