Tipton St. John, Sidmouth, Devon, EX10

An attractive parcel of gently undulating pastureland offered to let in up to three separate lots by informal tender.

All located in an area of high amenity value.

Offered to let by informal tender on an initial three-year FBT to commence in March 2025.

Tenders due by midday on Thursday 20th February 2025.

Lot 1 totalling 43.64 acres
Lot 2 totalling 27.14 acres
Lot 3 totalling 12.33 acres

In all, extending to 83.11 acres.


Location
The land is situated to the east of the village of Tipton St. John and within the East Devon National Landscape. The village provides a pub, church, village hall and primary school. Further amenities and facilities can be found at the popular seaside town of Sidmouth, approximately 5 miles away.


Lot 1 totalling 43.64 acres
Lot 1 comprises gently undulating pastureland split into four enclosures. The two eastern fields enjoy access from the council-maintained road that separates the parcels, and the other two fields are accessed from the track lying to the north of lot 3.


Lot 2 totalling 27.14 acres
A block of well-maintained and gently sloping pastureland with road access currently divided into five enclosures.


Lot 3 totalling 12.33 acres
A pair of gently sloping fields laid to pasture with access from the road and track to the north.


Method of Letting
The land is offered to let by informal tender in up to three separate lots on an initial three-year Farm Business Tenancy to commence in March 2025. Tenders are sought by midday on Thursday 20th February 2025. Tender forms are available from the agents.

Consideration will be given by the Landlords to tenders from new and recent entrants to agriculture.


Land Use
The land is to remain in permanent pasture and a restriction on the use of nutrient inputs on the grassland will be applied in line with GS2: Permanent grassland with very low inputs (outside SDAs) of the Countryside Stewardship Scheme.


Sporting Rights
All sporting rights are reserved to the landlord.


Basic Payment Scheme
There are no Basic Payment Scheme entitlements available.


Environmental Schemes
The land is not subject to any environmental stewardship agreements. The landlord may consider allowing the incoming tenant to enter into an appropriate Sustainable Farming Incentive Scheme.


Health & Safety
Potential tenants are required to take particular care when inspecting the property and are requested to wear supportive footwear for viewings. Potential tenants should be mindful of livestock movements and of potentially uneven and slippery ground surfaces.


Designations
The land is located within the East Devon National Landscape (formerly known as the East Devon Area of Outstanding Beauty).


Services
Water is available to lots 1 and 2 via a sub-metered water supply. There is a natural water supply servicing lot 3.


Local Authorities
East Devon District Council



Viewings
Potential tenants may view the land during daylight hours after informing the agents, Carter Jonas.