SLEBECH PARK ESTATE SLEBECH,, SA62 4AX. 316 acres Quality Agricultural Land To Let on a Farm Business Tenancy Under Instructions of Traverse Developments Limited 316 acres (128.10 hectares) of Productive Agricultural Land

TO LET in Two Lots by Informal Tender at Slebech Park Estate, Slebech, Haverfordwest, , SA62 4AX.

Tender applications to be returned by 12noon on Wednesday 10th March 2021

SITUATION: The land lies 6 miles east of Haverfordwest, and 1 mile south of the A40 highway, on the banks of the . The land is level or gently sloping and south facing in the main. The land is accessed via either an all weather tarmac road from the district road or a stone road from the A40.

DIRECTIONS: Taking the A40, from Carmarthen west towards Haverfordwest, travel past (Robeston Wathen) and take the first left junction after passing Slebech Industrial Park towards The Rhos. After approximately 1 mile, take a left turn immediately adjoining Upper Lodge Cottage onto the Slebech Park drive.

GRID REFERENCE: SN 023 142

TENURE AND POSSESSION: The two lots set out in these details are offered to let under a Farm Business Tenancy for a term of 5 years. Commencement of the agreement will be as at 1st May 2021 and run to 25th March 2026. Please see Tenancy Terms.

STATUTORY AUTHORITIES: Pembrokeshire County Council, County Hall, Haverfordwest. Tel No. 01437 764551. Welsh Government, Agriculture Department, Government Buildings, Picton Terrace, Carmarthen SA31 3BT. Tel: 01267 225300.

WATER SUPPLY: Both blocks of land benefit from a mains water supply. The tenant will be responsible to pay for the standing charge and water consumed.

FIXTURES AND FITTINGS: All items mentioned in the particulars are included in the letting of the property.

RIGHTS OF WAY: The area comprised in Lot 2 is subject to a public right of way. There is access from the A40 at the eastern boundary of the land via a right of way held by the owners.

VIEWING ARRANGEMENTS: All viewing arrangements are strictly by appointment with the letting agents Edward H Perkins Chartered Surveyors, St John House, Salutation Square, Haverfordwest, SA61 2LG. Tel. No: 01437 760730. Email: [email protected]. For plans and application pack in respect of this property please contact the agents.

PROPERTY DESCRIPTION: The total land area comprises of 316.55 acres of clean productive agricultural land. The land is being offered to let in two lots: Lot 1 comprises a total of 149.56 acres (60.53 ha) which is laid to temporary grass. The land is fenced and has a mains water supply

Lot 2 comprises a total of 166.99 acres (67.58 ha) which will be in temporary grass at the commencement of the term. The fields are fenced and have mains water supply.

The property lies a short distance from the town of Haverfordwest with excellent access from the A40.

SOIL TESTING: The land has been subject to an ADAS soil testing analysis in December 2020 and the relevant results and soil indices are available from the agents.

TENDER APPLICATION PROCESS: Offers for the tenancy are invited in the form of a written tender, which must be submitted to the letting agents’ office, on a specific tender application form, no later than 12noon on Wednesday 10th March 2021.

The tenders will be forwarded to the Landlords who will choose the successful tenant, based on the tender offers and the requisite supporting documentation. (The Landlords are not bound to accept the highest or any tender offer. No tender applications will be opened prior to the tender deadline).

In addition to the tender form the submission must also include the following supporting documentation: a) Business Plan – to illustrate proposals for land use b) Proof of Identify – name and full address c) Character Reference – ideally from existing Landlord/trade supplier d) Financial Reference – ideally from bank manager Please mark the envelopes ‘Slebech Park’. The landlords are not and cannot be held responsible for the cost incurred by any applicants (successful or unsuccessful) in the tender submission process.

PLEASE NOTE: The farm buildings located at Slebech Park are not included as part of the tender process or the property offered to be let under the 5 year FBT. The estate operate a commercial shoot over the land offered to let. AGRICULTURAL LAND: Set out below is a schedule of acreage. Lot 1: West Land – Currently sown to temporary grass Field Number Hectares Acres 9135 12.34 3653 2.97 2337 6.45 1311 6.28 3017 3.49 5541 5.40 8231 9.95 5519 8.25 6802 5.40 Clean Area 60.53 149.56

Lot 2: East Land – Currently sown to temporary grass Field Number Hectares Acres 0379 5.94 0164 7.93 1129 3.97 3173 4.45 4883 3.89 3358 1.97 6063 4.81 4730 9.18 8728 and 9818 7.38 6042 10.86 8437 3.55 7720 1.51 0726 2.14 Clean Area 67.58 166.99

BASIC PAYMENT SCHEME: The holding is let without any entitlements. Whilst the tenant is the occupier of the holding, the tenant is able to use the holding for the claiming of basic payment scheme or any subsequent scheme.

ORGANIC MANAGEMENT: Under the previous tenancy letting, the subject land has been managed organically and registered as part of a organic certification scheme. Tenders submitted where the continuation of the organic management or where artificial fertiliser and sprays are limited would be favoured and such information should be detailed by the applicant in their tender application.

AGENT'S CONTACT DETAILS: Edward H Perkins Rural Chartered Surveyors, St John House, Salutation Square, Haverfordwest, SA61 2LG. FAO: Kathryn Perkins Telephone: 01437 760730 Email: [email protected]

Letting of Lot 1: 149.56 acres and Lot 2: 166.99 acres of agricultural land, Slebech Park, Slebech, Haverfordwest.

INFORMAL TENDER DOCUMENT Application Form

1) Tender application for a five year Farm Business Tenancy (FBT) to commence on 1st May 2021. The FBT will be a fixed term tenancy.

2) I/we formally offer £______as an annual rent for Lot 1 alone/and I/we formally offer £______as an annual rent for Lot 2 alone [Delete as appropriate]. (The offer must be a fixed amount).

3) I/we have read the Letting Particulars (in particular those sections concerning the water supply system, the fences and the letting process) and fully understand the terms of the proposed letting.

4) I/we understand the holding is being let with no Basic Payment Scheme Entitlements.

5) I/we understand the Landlords and their agents are not bound to accept the highest or any tender.

6) I/we have attached the following supporting documentation as part of this tender application:

a) Business Plan – to illustrate proposals of land use for each lot b) Proof of Identity – name and full address c) Character Reference – ideally from existing Landlord or trade supplier d) Financial Reference – ideally from bank manager

7) Please provide any other supporting information which you feel would support your tender application, including your current situation and farming experience. Provide this on a separate sheet of paper and attach it to this form.

Signature: ______

Name and Address: ______

______

Date: ______

This form must be completed and submitted with the supporting documentation (Items (a) to (d) and any other information) to the letting agents’ office no later than 12noon on Wednesday 10th March 2021.