58.82 acres of agricultural land at Oxborough

The land is located on the edge of the village of Oxborough in south-east Norfolk nestled between Stoke Ferry and Gooderstone. The market town of Swaffham is approximately 7.4 miles to the northeast and Downham Market approximately 10 miles to the east, both of which offer multiple amenities. 

The land comprises of 58.82 acres (23.80 hectares) of mostly arable land located on Oxborough Road. The arable land extends to 56.53 acres (22.87 hectares) or thereabouts and is held in three field parcels, together with a small enclosure of ancillary woodland extending to approximately 2.29 acres (0.93 hectares).

The land is classified as Grade 2 and 3 on the Land Classification Soil Series of England and Wales with soils of Newmarket 1 series being calcareous sandy and coarse loamy soils over chalk or chalk rubble. One field parcel is cropped with Winter Wheat, with the remaining land lying fallow.

Tenure:

The land is to be offered freehold with the benefit of vacant possession upon completion, subject to those right(s) of holdover as detailed herein.

Method of Sale:

The property is offered for sale initially by private treaty as a whole, as described in these particulars. The Vendor and their Agent reserves the right to invite best and final offers and/or offer the property for sale by private auction if there is a substantial level of interest. Interested parties should note that the Vendors have indicated they may be prepared to divide the land into smaller Lots subject to an agreement.

Measurements and Other Information:

All measurements and areas are approximate and based on data provided by the RPA/Land App. Whilst 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.

Access:

The land is accessed off Oxborough Road as shown on the plan herein.

Services:

We are not aware of any services to the land.

Drainage:

General drainage rates for the land is payable to the Environment Agency. Payments will be apportioned according to the date of completion. The land is not under-drained.

Irrigation:

The land does not benefit from irrigation nor an abstraction licence.

Early Entry:

The Purchaser may be permitted early entry at their own risk, and cost, following exchange of contracts.

Ingoing Valuation and Tenant Right Matters:

In addition to the purchase price, the Purchaser will be required to pay for all growing crops together with beneficial cultivations, subsoiling and any acts of husbandry since harvest 2024, at CAAV rates, or contract rates where applicable, together with the invoice cost of seeds, sprays, fertilisers and manures applied to the growing crops. In addition to the cost of establishment the Purchaser may be required to pay an element of enhancement on terms to be agreed from the date of establishment to the date of completion.

Planning:

The are no active planning applications in relation to the land however potential Purchasers should make their own enquiries in this regard.

Development Covenant / Overage:

There is no associated development clause nor overage on the property.

Sporting, Timber and Mineral Rights:

These rights insofar as they are relevant and are owned are included in the freehold subject to statutory exclusion.

Environment Schemes:

The land is not included in any Agri-Environment Schemes.

Basic Payment Scheme:

The land is registered with the Rural Payments Agency(RPA). Any remaining Delinked Payments are reserved tothe Vendor.

Holdover:

In the event that completion of the sale takes place beforeharvest 2025 the Vendor will reserve a right of holdover untilcompletion of harvest 2025. This only applies to one parcel ofland which is currently cropped with Winter Wheat. Straw willnot be available. There is no sugar beet contract available.

Nitrate Vulnerable Zones:

The land falls within a designated Nitrate Vulnerable Zone.

Easements, Wayleaves and Rights of Way:

The property is offered subject to and with the benefit of all existing rights of way whether public or private light support drainage or water electricity supplies and other rights and obligations easements quasieasements and restrictive covenants and all existing and proposed wayleaves, poles, masts, pylons, stays, cables, drains, water, gas and other pipes whether referred to herein or not.

Boundaries, Plans, Areas, Schedules and Disputes:

The Purchaser will be deemed to have full knowledge of the boundaries and areas and any mistake or error shall not annul the sale nor entitle any party to compensation in respect thereof. Should any dispute arise as to the boundaries or any points arise on the general remarks, stipulations, particulars, schedule, plan or the interpretation of any of them, questions shall be referred to the selling Agent whose decision acting as Experts shall be final.

Value Added Tax:

Should the sale of this property, or any rights attached to it, become chargeable to Value Added Tax, then the tax at the prevailing rate will be payable by the Purchaser in addition to the contract price.

Exchange of Contract and Completion:

A 10% deposit will be payable upon exchange of contracts.

Viewing and Health & Safety:

Viewing is strictly by prior appointment only with the Vendor’s Agent, Cruso & Wilkin. For your own personal safety, we would ask you to be as vigilant as possible when making an inspection. We regret to advise that children and/or pets are not permitted on the property.

Money Laundering Regulations: 

Under the provisions of The Money Laundering, Terrorist Financing andTransfer of Funds (Information on the Payer) Regulations 2017, Purchasers are required to provide (a) photographic ID (i.e. passport or driving licence),and (b) proof of address (i.e. a utility bill or bank statement), together withproof of funds on acceptance of an offer. We will be undertaking an externalcredit check with Smart Search on the Purchaser. This will not affect thePurchaser’s Credit Rating.

Important Notices:

Cruso & Wilkin for themselves and for the Vendors or Lessors of this property, whose Agents they are, give notice that all statements contained in these particulars as to this property are made without responsibility on the part of Cruso and Wilkin, their joint Agents or the Vendors or Lessors 1. These particulars are set out as a general outline for the guidance of intending Purchasers or Lessees, and do not constitute any part of an offer or contract. 2. All descriptions, dimensions and references to conditions necessary permission for use and occupation and other details are given, having (for the purposes of Consumer Protection from Unfair Trading Regulations 2008) taken all reasonable steps to avoid committing an offence. Nonetheless, such statements do not constitute any warranty nor representation by the Vendor. Further, such statements are accurate only to the best of the present information and belief of the Vendor. We have not been instructed to carry out a physical survey of the property, a structural survey, nor to test any of the services, fixtures, fittings or appliances which pass through, in, on, over or attached to the property (whether referred to or not within these particulars). 3. No person in the employment of Cruso & Wilkin has any authority to make or give any representations or warranty whatever in relation to this property, nor is such representation or warranty given by Cruso & Wilkin or the Vendors of the property.

Particulars prepared May 2025. Photographs taken April 2025