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Home Farm, Lakenheath, Suffolk Home Farm, Lakenheath, Suffolk Agricultural investment comprising Grade 3 land let on an Agricultural Holdings Act Tenancy 43.43 hectares (107.32 acres) Bury St Edmunds 17 miles Cambridge 29 miles (All distances are approximate) For Sale as a Whole Enquiries to: James Brooke or Ruth Bonner Trumpington Road Cambridge CB2 9LD t 01223 559352 e [email protected] e [email protected] bidwells.co.uk Introduction Environmental Designations The land at Home Farm, Lakenheath offers an In addition, the holding includes approximately 15 The Property is designated as a Nitrate Vulnerable excellent opportunity for investors to purchase a acres established woodland in four blocks which Zone. The land lies within constraint zones for Stone contiguous block of productive arable land and providing amenity and enhanced natural Curlew and Woodlark. woodland let on an Agricultural Holdings Act environment; Pashford Fen adjoins the holding to tenancy. the north. Registered Title The Property is registered under title numbers The land had been farmed since the 1960s by the Tenure SK325306. current tenants who also own neighbouring land. Home Farm is available Freehold subject to an Agricultural Holdings Act tenancy. The tenancy was Wayleaves, Easements, Covenants and Situation and Access reorganised in April 2014 to allow the single Rights of Way The land at Home Farm is situated on the north assignment of the tenancy to one or other of the The Property will be sold subject to and with the western boundary of RAF Lakenheath and is current tenant's sons, both of whom are involved in benefit of all existing wayleaves, easements, accessed via Sandy Drove from Maids Cross Hill to the family farming business. The current rent is covenants and rights of way whether or not the south. £12,000 per annum and the next possible review disclosed. The Purchaser(s) will be deemed to have would be at 1 October 2017 (subject to the full knowledge and have satisfied themselves as to appropriate Notices being served). The Land the provisions of any such matter affecting the The arable land, extending to approximately 90 Property. Further details are available from the selling agent. acres, is classified mainly as Grade 3 on the former Ministry of Agriculture Fisheries and Food Land Rights are reserved to the landlord to include all Method of Sale Classification maps comprising Newport Series treasure, archaeological artefacts, minerals, sand The freehold interest is offered for sale by Private described as deep, well-drained, sandy soils and gravels and turf together with the exclusive right to Treaty as a whole. lower lying Isleham Series peaty soils. The land has grant any wayleave or easement across the property been cropped with an arable rotation including sugar Basic Payment Scheme beet, potatoes, cereals and grass ley. Timber and Sporting Entitlements under the Basic Payment Scheme will Timber and sporting rights are included in so far as The land has been improved in recent years and be maintained by the tenant and will be transferred they are owned. benefits from a series of well-maintained field to the landlord at the end of the tenancy. ditches and drains. Planning Plans, Areas and Schedules VAT The Property is located within the boundary of Plans attached to the particulars are based upon the In the event that Value Added Tax is or becomes Forest Heath District Council and lies outside the Ordnance Survey National Grid and are for payable in respect of the Property or assets sold, the settlement boundary of Lakenheath. Forest Heath reference only. The Purchaser(s) will be deemed to Purchaser(s) in addition to the consideration will pay District Council adopted its Core Strategy in May have satisfied themselves of the land as scheduled. to the Vendor the full amount of such Value Added 2010 providing its overall vision for the district up to Tax. 2016. Currently Forest Heath is preparing a Site Local Authorities Allocations Local Plan which is out for public Forest Heath District Council, College Heath Road, consultation until 6 October 2015. Mildenhall, Suffolk IP28 7EY t 01638 719000 Suffolk County Council, Endeavour House, 8 Russell Postcode Road, Ipswich, IP1 2BX t 0345 606 6067 IP27 9EJ is the postcode for a nearby residential property. Viewing Subject to making an appointment with Bidwells the Boundaries Property may be viewed during daylight hours with a The Vendor and the Vendor's agent will do their best set of particulars to hand. Please telephone Ruth to specify the ownership of boundary hedges, fences Bonner on 01223 559352. and ditches but will not be bound to determine these. The Purchaser(s) will have to satisfy Health and Safety themselves as to the ownership of any boundaries. Given the potential hazards of a working farm and Where known, boundary maintenance associated machinery we would ask you to be as responsibilities are shown by T marks on the sale vigilant as possible for your own personal safety plan. when making an inspection of the Property. Important Notice These particulars do not form part of any offer or contract and should not be relied upon as statements or representatives of fact. Bidwells LLP has no authority to make or give in writing or verbally any representation or warranties in relation to the property. Any areas of measurements or distances are approximate. The text, photographs and plans are for guidance only and are not necessarily comprehensive. No assumptions should be made that the property has all necessary planning, building regulation or other consents. Bidwells LLP have not carried out a survey, nor tested the services, appliances or facilities. Purchasers must satisfy themselves by inspection or otherwise. In the interest of Health & Safety, please ensure that you take due care when inspecting the property. Bidwells LLP is a limited liability partnership registered in England & Wales (registered number OC344553). Registered head office is Bidwell House, Trumpington Road, Cambridge, CB2 9LD, where a list of members is available for inspection. 00/00/0000 Printed by Ravensworth 01670 713330 Site Plan Your ref: Our ref: JESB/RCB dd: 01223 559294 df: e: [email protected] Date: Date as postmark Trumpington Road Cambridge CB2 9LD t: 01223 841841 f: 01223 845150 bidwells.co.uk Dear Sir / Madam Home Farm, Lakenheath, Suffolk We have pleasure in enclosing the sale particulars for Home Farm, Lakenheath which comprises arable land let on an Agricultural Holdings Act tenancy. The Property extends to a total of 43.43 hectares (107.32 acres) and is available as a whole with a guide price of £500,000. Viewings are by appointment, please call 01223 559352. Yours faithfully Bidwells Enc Bidwells is trading name of Bidwells LLP, a limited liability partnership, registered in England and Wales with number OC344553. Registered office: Bidwell House Trumpington Road Cambridge CB2 9LD. A list of members is available for inspection at the above address..