Harling Farm, East Harling, NR16 2JE

Harling Farm, East Harling, Norfolk NR16 2JE For Sale by Private Treaty 154 Ha (380 Acres) with Irrigation Modern Farmhouse Range of Farm Buildings

TW Gaze TW Gaze 33 Market Street 10 Market Hill Wymondham Diss Norfolk Norfolk NR18 0AJ IP22 4WJ

01953 423188 01379 651931 [email protected] www.twgaze.co.uk [email protected] Harling Farm, East Harling, Norfolk NR16 2JE

A rare opportunity to purchase 154 Ha (380 Acres) of land with irrigation on the edge of the Norfolk Brecks As a whole or in up to 7 lots: • Detached 3 bedroomed Farmhouse • General Purpose and Pig Buildings • 107.30 Ha (265.14 Acres) Arable Land • 26.04 Ha (64.37 Acres) Permanent Pasture • 17.35 Ha (42.87 Acres) Woodland

Introduction The land forms the majority of a larger unit which has been within the same family ownership and occupation since 1921. Different ownerships mean the land is now split and this property is offered for sale by two different vendors as a whole, or in up to 7 lots.

Situation & Location Harling Farm is situated northeast of the village of East Harling, on the edge of the Norfolk Brecks and just 1 mile from the A11. East Harling is one of this area's best served villages with two public houses, grocers, hardware store, butchers, chemist, hairdressers, doctors, dentist, primary school and an excellent sports ground. From the village there is easy access to a wider range of facilities with 23 miles away, Bury St Edmunds 18 miles, Newmarket 30 miles and with the recent improvements to the A11, Cambridge is now within easy reach as well as London just 90 minutes from Diss train station.

LOT 1 - THE GABLES, FARM BUILDINGS AND 79.73 HA (197.01 ACRES)

The Gables

A detached property extending to nearly 2000sqft and built in around 1989 subject to an agricultural occupancy condition.

Ground floor accommodation provides a dining room, sitting room with woodburner and kitchen-diner with Aga all surrounding an attractive and spacious galleried hallway. Off the kitchen is a utility area and WC.

On the first floor is a master bedroom with en-suite, two further double bedrooms and family bathroom.

Outside is a detached double garage and workshop, kennels, front and rear gardens, patio and ample private parking.

The property has mains water and electricity, private drainage and oil fired central heating.

Council tax band F.

The Land 79.73 Ha (197.01 Acres) comprising approximately 43.06 Ha (106.40 Acres) arable land, 26.65 Ha (65.85 Acres) permanent pasture and 7.44 Ha (18.38 Acres) woodland with the balance being the farmyard and house.

Part of the grassland forms part of East Harling Common, and is a Site of Special Scientific Interest (SSSI), designated amongst other reasons for its Pingos.

Farm Buildings The principle buildings consist: Workshop & machinery store 30.60m x 12.30m Open sided barn 12.25m x 36.90m Pig fattening shed 12.60m x 36.50m Pig fattening shed 36.75m x 12.20m Sow house 32.75m x 30.60m

Mains water and 3-phase electricity are connected throughout the farmyard.

In the farmyard is a fuel tank, chemical store and water tank together with a diesel engine which drives the irrigation pump.

Lot 1 includes a right to extract water through a borehole granted under licence number AN/033/0044/003 for 90,840 cubic metres per year. LOT 2 - 0.81 HA (2.00 ACRES) Description Arable land, forming part of a larger enclosure under The Soils are a mixture of Grade 3, Newmarket 1 Soil different ownership. series, shallow well drained calcareous sandy and course loamy soils over chalk, and Grade 4, Isleham 2, deep permeable sandy and peaty soil. Historically the arable rotation has consisted of LOT 3 - 13.04 HA (32.22 ACRES) winter wheat, winter and spring barley, sugar beet and A single enclosure of 10.73 Ha (25.51 Acres) of arable a range of specialist vegetable crops with regular land together with 2.31 Ha (5.71 Acres) of woodland. incorporation of pig manure.

Viewings LOT 4 - 29.81 HA (73.66 ACRES) An inspection of the land, house and buildings is Arable land in three enclosures extending to 22.64 Ha available between 2.00-5.00pm on 20 and 27 August. (55.94 Acres) together with 7.17 Ha (17.72 Acres) of Interested parties should register with TW Gaze mature woodland. before the viewings and sign in at the farmyard.

Tender Process LOT 5 - 24.04 HA (59.40 ACRES) Tenders for the land for sale must be received at the Two enclosures of arable land extending to 23.61 Ha Wymondham office of TW Gaze by 12 noon on (58.34 Acres) together with 0.43 Ha (1.06 Acres) Monday 8 September 2014 marked for the attention woodland. of Rachael Hipperson and entitled ‘Harling Farm’.

LOT 6 - 6.27 HA (15.50 ACRES) The land is offered for sale as a whole or in up to seven A single enclosure of arable land. lots. Lots 1, 2, 3 and 4 are in different ownership to Lots 5, 6 and 7, so where bids are made for the whole or across land in different ownership a breakdown must be provided. This must be realistic and if LOT 7 - BUILDINGS & WOODLAND IN necessary explanatory comment can be made. A 0.38 HA (0.95 ACRES) sample tender form is available in the Information Pack. A range of former pig buildings and small area of All tenders must be for a specific sum and the woodland. The buildings are sold subject to an Overage Vendor(s) reserve the right not to accept the highest clause. or any tender(s).

General Conditions of Sale Directions Method of SaleThe land is offered for sale as a whole or in up to 7 lots. Tenure From the A11 heading north towards Norwich from , exit left off the A11 and Possession The property is for sale freehold with vacant possession upon onto the slip road and at the ‘T’ Junction turn right onto the B1111 towards East completion. Single Payment SchemeThe sale includes the appropriate number Harling. Travel over the railway crossing and into the village of East Harling and in the centre fork left just past the fire station onto White Hart Street. Proceed out of of Entitlements which will be transferred to the purchaser(s) in readiness for the the village and then turn left onto Eccles Road and you will find Harling Farm on the 2015 claim. ELS/HLSThere are no Stewardship schemes on the land. Sugar Beet left hand side after approximately 200 metres. The land is situated along Eccles Road, Quota A total of 1500 tonnes of CTE is available to be transferred to the Quidenham Road, and Kenninghall Road in East Harling. purchaser(s). Holdover The right of holdover is reserved to harvest the growing sugar beet crop until 31 January 2015. Early Entry The purchaser may be granted the right of early entry onto the land (as licensee) upon the payment of an additional 10% deposit following exchange of contracts. Designations The land is within a Nitrate Vulnerable Zone (NVZ) and part of the land is designated a SSSI. Outgoings The purchaser will be responsible for all charges from exchange of contracts. VAT Should any sale of the land and buildings or any right attached to it become a chargeable supply for the purposes of VAT, such tax shall be payable by the purchaser in addition to any other sums. VAT will be charged on the value ascribed to the Entitlements. Sporting, Mineral and Timber Rights All timber rights are included within the sale of the freehold, as are the mineral rights insofar as they are owned. Wayleaves, Easements and Rights of WayThe property is offered subject to and with the benefit of all rights of way, whether public or private, all wayleaves, easements and other rights whether specifically referred to herein or not. Please note there are public footpaths through fields TM0088 1002 & 9290 (Lot 1) and TM0086 6026 (Lot 6). Employment There will be no transfer of employees with the sale. Local Authority Breckland Council. Health & Safety Given the potential hazards of a working farm, we would ask you to take all reasonable precautions as is possible when making an inspection for your own safety, particularly around the farm buildings. In all case an inspection must be made by prior appointment through the agent’s office. Information Pack Is available from TW Gaze.

Important Notice TW Gaze for themselves and for their Client give notice that:- 1. The particulars have been prepared to give a fair description for the guidance of intending purchasers and do not constitute part of an offer or contract. Prospective purchasers and lessees ought to seek their own professional advice. 2. All descriptions, dimensions, areas, distances, reference to condition and necessary permissions for use and occupation and other details are given in good faith but should not be relied upon as statements or representations of fact. The text, photographs and plans are for guidance only and are not necessarily comprehensive. 3. No person in the employment of TW Gaze has any authority to make or give any representations or warranty whatever in relation to this property on behalf of TW Gaze, nor enter into any contract on behalf of the Vendor. 4. No responsibility can be accepted for any expenses incurred by intending purchasers in inspecting properties which have been sold, let or withdrawn.While we endeavour to make our sales particulars accurate and reliable, if there is any point which is of particular importance to you, please contact this office and we will be pleased to check the information for you, particularly if contemplating travelling some distance to view the property. Particulars prepared August 2014 MEASUREMENTS AND OTHER INFORMATION All measurements are approximate