366.59 Acres Land - Grove Farm, Whitton

Grove Farm comprises about 250 Acres of arable land and 116 Acres of grassland and is available to let as a whole or in 4 lots.

It is situated to the east and west of the village of Whitton, near Scunthorpe. Whitton lies in close proximity to the River Humber, about 9.50 miles north of Scunthorpe and 11 miles west of Barton-upon-Humber.

Situation & Description - The arable land is classified as being predominately Grade 2 on the Agricultural Land Classification Map for Yorkshire and the Humber (ALC 003) published by Natural England.

LandIS Soilscapes refer to the elevated land as being sandy and free draining whereas the lower lying land is loamy and clayey with the potential to be highly productive. The land is considered to offer flexibility of cropping. The arable land has been underdrained where necessary and the relevant plans are available from the Agents.

The current occupier has a straw/FYM arrangement with a third party, and this could potentially be continued by agreement.

Farm Buildings - A grain store may be available by separate negotiation.

General Remarks & Stipulations -

Access - The land lying to the west of the village can be accessed via a single track at the junction of Ings Lane, Blacksmiths Hill and Whitton Road. The adjoining grassland is served through Grove Farmyard.

The eastern block benefits from access off Ings Lane.

Farm Business Tenancy - The land is offered to let from 11th October 2025 for a fixed, 5-year term with the rent payable, quarterly in advance. There will be provision for a rent review at year 3.

It is expected that the incoming tenant will sign a Lincolnshire Association of Agricultural Valuers, Farm Business Tenancy Agreement, prior to entry. A copy of the agreement is available from the Letting Agents. It is the responsibility of the ingoing Tenant to ensure that the hedges, ditches and soil indices are maintained. In addition, Public Liability Insurance must be further implemented.

Countryside Stewardship/Environmental Schemes - The land is not currently entered into any Environmental Stewardship schemes.

The grassland along the Humber bank naturally lends itself to inclusion in an Environmental Scheme. Informal enquiries of Natural England would suggest that there may be potential for entry into a ?Higher Level Scheme? for Saltmarsh/Reedbed creation etc. The Landlord will endeavour to support a future application.

Holdover & Early Entry - The current occupier reserves the right to harvest the growing crops. Early entry to the arable land will be available by arrangement.

Rights Of Way - Several public footpaths cross the land at various points.

Sporting Rights - The shooting rights are reserved. It is a condition of the letting that an area of land in and around Willwick Hill Plantation is made available for use as a game cover strip.

Vat - There is no VAT to be charged on the rent.

Outgoings - Drainage rates are payable to the Ancholme Internal Drainage Board. The current year?s rates are in the amount of £440.20.

It will be the responsibility of The Tenant for meeting all relevant outgoings during the continuance of the term.

Stamp Duty Land Tax - The incoming Tenant will be responsible for any tax due.

Confidentiality - All information received from applicants will be treated in strict confidence and used only in connection with this Tender.

Possession - The incoming tenant will be granted entry following completion of a Farm Business Tenancy Agreement and payment of the first instalment of rent. It will further be subject to holdover for the removal of the growing crops and any associated residue.

Wayleaves, Easements And Rights Of Way - The property is to be let subject to, and with the benefit of, all existing Wayleaves, Easements, Covenants and Rights of Way whether or not disclosed. All payments in connection therewith will be retained by the Landlord.

Tenantright & Dilapidations - No tenantright is payable and no dilapidations will be allowed.

Method Of Letting - The property is offered to let by Informal Tender. ?Best and Final? offers of rent expressed as a lump sum, per annum should be sent in writing, on the Tender Form provided, to PGM & CO., Corn Exchange Chambers, Queen Street, Market Rasen, Lincolnshire, LN8 3EH in a sealed envelope marked ?Whitton? by no later than 12-noon on Friday 25th July 2025. The Landlord reserves the right not to accept the highest or any offer, furthermore escalating bids or offers made by reference to other bids are not acceptable.

Viewing - The land may be viewed at any time during daylight hours when in possession of a set of these Letting Particulars. Inspection of the grain store is by prior arrangement.

Further Information - Further details and information are available from theLetting Agents, PGM & CO. Prospective tenants should satisfy themselves as to the accuracy of this information. Any statements within these Letting Particulars are given in good faith but carry no warranty.

Agent - Perkins George Mawer & Co, Corn Exchange Chambers,
Queen Street, Market Rasen, Lincolnshire, LN8 3EH.

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