HR2 0DE

Lot 1 - Old Kitchen Farm - 99.3 acres of pasture and a three bedroom farmhouse

Description
Old Kitchen Farm - 99.3 acres. Part of the Kentchurch Court Estate.
The holding comprises a three bedroom farmhouse, a range of traditional and
modern farm buildings and grassland split into eleven parcels.
Located on the road between Bagwyllydiart and Garway and accessed by a private
track.
Boundaries are mostly secured with parcels benefitting from hedgerows, water is
provided by a private water supply.
The soils are classified as mostly Grade 3 on the Agricultural Land Classification.

Current and Future Management
The holding should aim towards sustainable food production, high animal welfare
standards and demonstrate enhancement of the land's natural capital.
The holding has previously been in a Stewardship Scheme and we are seeking
clarification on the terms of that agreement. There might be an opportunity for the
incoming tenant to take an aspect of the existing scheme.
The landowner encourages successful applicants to enter the land into any agrienvironmental
schemes such as the Countryside Stewardship Scheme (CSS) and
Sustainable Farming Incentive (SFI).
The landowner reserves all right to timber, mineral and sporting rights.
There are public rights of way crossing the lot. The successful applicant will be
responsible for reasonable repair and maintenance of these paths, gateways and
fences during the term of the tenancy.

The Applicant
The successful applicant will be enthusiastic, entrepreneurial and willing to farm in
both a commercial and sustainable way. The applicant will be able to demonstrate
experience, training and skills in agriculture and business management, and will be
able to provide references if required.
The applicant will be able to provide past experience/skills in environmental schemes
and provide details on what options/schemes might be suitable on the land.

Tenancy Agreement
The holding will be let on a short term basis (up to 5 years) under the terms of the
Agricultural Tenancies Act 1995 from 30th September 2025. Rent will be payable
quarterly in advance and subject to review at no shorter interval than every 3 years
subject to either party serving 12 months' prior notice.
The successful applicant will be required to meet any Stamp Duty Land Tax that
arises based on the chargeable consideration and the rate of that tax that applies.
The holding will be let on a full repairing basis and will be subject to an agreed
photographic record of condition at the outset.
Both lots are to be let by Informal Tender submitted by email to Anabel by midday
on 15th August 2025, including but not limited to contact details, references,
proposed farming system and total rent offered for the land, house and buildings,
shown individually.

Fees and Costs
Charges will be payable at cost by successful applicant in respect of the following:
- Referencing
- 50% of the cost of preparing the record of condition
- A contribution of £1,500 plus VAT towards legal fees
Further details are available on request.

Lot 2 - Old Kitchen Farm - Pennywink Farm - 78.2 Acres of Arable and Pasture Land

Description

Pennywink Farm Bare Land - 78.2 acres - part of The Kentchurch Court Estate.
The holding comprises predominantly arable land at approximately 46 acres
along with 32.2 acres of permanent grassland.
The holding is split into eleven parcels.
Farm buildings and a two bedroom cottage could be available by separate
negotiation. Boundaries are mostly secured with parcels benefitting from hedgerows.
Located on the Orcop road from Bagwyllydiart. Accessed by a private track.
The land is serviced by a private Estate water supply.
According to the Soil Survey of England and Wales, the majority of the land lies
over Eardiston 1 soils and are known to be well drained, reddish coarse loamy soils
over sandstone that are mostly suited to cereal, potato and some field vegetable
production, along with grass production for stock rearing.
The soils are classified as mostly Grade 3 on the Agricultural Land Classification

Current and Future Management
The holding should aim towards sustainable food production, high animal welfare
standards and demonstrate enhancement of the land's natural capital.
The holding has previously been in a Stewardship Scheme and we are seeking
clarification on the terms of that agreement. There might be an opportunity for the
incoming tenant to take an the aspect of existing scheme.
The landowner encourages the successful applicant to enter the land into any
available agri-environmental schemes, such as the Countryside Stewardship Scheme
(CSS) or the Sustainable Farming Incentive (SFI).
The Landowner reserves all timber, mineral and sporting rights.
There are public rights of way crossing both lots. The successful applicant will be
responsible for reasonable repair and maintenance of these paths, gateways and
fences during the term of the tenancy.

The Applicant
The successful applicant will be enthusiastic, entrepreneurial and willing to farm in
both a commercial and sustainable way. The applicant will be able to demonstrate
experience, training and skills in agriculture and business management, and will be
able to provide references if required.
The applicant will be able to provide past experience/skills in environmental schemes
and provide details on what options/schemes might be suitable on the land.

Tenancy Agreement
The holding will be let on a short term basis (up to 5 years) under the terms of the
Agricultural Tenancies Act 1995 from 30th September 2025. Rent will be payable
quarterly in advance and subject to review at no shorter interval than every 3 years
subject to either party serving 12 months' prior notice.
The successful applicant will be required to meet any Stamp Duty Land Tax that
arises based on the chargeable consideration and the rate of that tax that applies.
The holding will be let on a full repairing basis and will be subject to an agreed
photographic record of condition at the outset.
Both lots are to be let by Informal Tender with submitted by email to Anabel by
midday on 15th August 2025, including but not limited to contact details, references,
proposed farming system and total rent offered for the holding.
Fees and Costs
Charges will be payable at cost by successful applicant in respect of the following:
- Referencing
- 50% of the cost of preparing the record of condition
- A contribution of £1,500 plus VAT towards legal fees
Further details are available on request.