Culmhead, Taunton

TO LET: An exciting opportunity to occupy approximately 240 acres of land with modern farm buildings
Available on a 5-year FBT as a whole or in two separate lots.

Description - Lot 1 comprises approximately 172.55 acres of productive arable land, benefiting from exceptional access via the former runways and trackways of RAF Culmhead.
The land is suitable for versatile arable cropping and has been used most recently for the growing of potatoes and forage maize.
Lot 2 comprises approximately 66.64 acres of predominantly level and gently sloping permanent pasture, suitable for grazing and/or mowing.
The land is predominantly classified as Grade IV on the Agricultural Land Classification Map South West Region; comprising a mix of “slightly acid loamy and clayey soils with impeded drainage” and “freely draining slightly acid
loamy soils”.
The boundaries of Lot 2 are fenced but not guaranteed stock-proof. Prospective Tenants must satisfy themselves as to the quality of the boundary fences before stocking the land.
Lot 2 has the benefit of two useful modern agricultural buildings, together with an area of yard, as further described below: Building 1: 12.19m x 11.79m Cattle Loose Housing of steel portal frame construction, with block walls and sheeted gables, below a fibre cement sheeted roof. The building benefits from a central feed passage and concrete floor throughout.

Services - Lot 2 benefits from a mains water supply.

Agri-Environmental Schemes - The land is not currently entered into any agri-environmental schemes. The Incoming Tenant will be permitted to enter such schemes as are appropriate to the permitted use of the land, with the Landlords written consent (such consent not to be unreasonably withheld). Tenders proposing boundary improvements under the Capital Grant Scheme (or similar successor scheme) will be looked upon favourably.

Access - Access to Lots 1 and 2 is afforded off Taunton Road, via a shared access with the Culmhead Business Park and the former runways and trackways of RAF Culmhead. Access to Lot 1 only is also afforded off Taunton Road, via Trickey Warren Lane.

Grif Reference - Ordnance Survey reference ST
(What3Words: flanks.charted.roadways).

Directions - From Wellington, head south east on Ford Street and after 2.8 miles, turn left onto Blackdown Hills Road. Continue along Blackdown Hills Road for approximately 3.9 miles until you reach the crossroads. At the crossroads, turn right and continue along Taunton Road for approximately 0.8 miles and then turn right into the Culmhead Business Park. From Taunton, head south on Honiton Road towards Blagdon Hill. Drive through the village, up the hill, follow the two sharp bends and continue heading south on Blagdon Hill Road. Drive for a further 1.9 miles and then turn right into the Culmhead Business Park. From Chard, head west on the A30 towards Whitestaunton. Continue past Barley mows Farm Shop and at the road triangle, turn right (signposted Taunton). After 1.4 miles, follow the sharp left-hand bend and
continue towards the A303. At the A303, turn right (signposted Ilminster) and then immediately left before La Campagna (signposted Buckland St Mary). Follow the road for a further 4.4 miles until you reach the crossroads. Crossover the B3170 and continue straight on. Bear left after 0.3 miles and continue straight on at both crossroads. After 0.6 miles you will reach a T Junction. At the T junction, turn left and continue along Taunton Road for approximately 0.2 miles and then turn right into the Culmhead Business Park. To access Lot 1 via Trickey Warren Lane, do not turn right into the Business Park but instead, continue along Taunton Road for a further 400 yards and then turn right.

Viewing - The land can be viewed at any time on foot, whilst in possession of a copy of these particulars. Those viewing the land are reminded to ensure that all field gates remain closed.

Cropping - Lot 1 may be used for arable cropping, subject to a prohibition on the consecutive growing of maize within any one field parcel. Lot 2 is to remain as permanent pasture and may not be ploughed or used for arable cropping unless otherwise agreed in writing.

Tenders - Tenders are invited by 12:00 noon on Friday the 12th September 2025. A Tender Pack including Tender Form and ‘Heads of Agreement’ for the tenancy are available from Stags Professional Services Department in Taunton. All Tenders should be returned to the Stags Taunton office in a sealed envelope marked ‘Trickey Warren Tender’. The bid should clearly state the amount of annual rent tendered in pounds sterling. The Tender Form should be accompanied by a summary of the applicants farming background, current farming operations and proposed farming system. The Landlord is under no obligation to accept the highest, or any Tender.

General Remarks - Local Authority
Somerset Council (nee Somerset West & Taunton Council).

Nitrate Vulnerable Zone
The land is not located within a Nitrate Vulnerable Zone.

Statutory Designations
The property lies within the Blackdown Hills National Landscape.

Wayleaves, Rights of Way, etc
The property is let subject to and with the benefit of any wayleave agreements in respect of any electricity or telephone poles, wires, stays, cables, etc or water or drainage pipes, etc either passing upon, over or under it.

Sporting, Mineral & Timber Rights
The sporting, mineral and timber rights are reserved but not currently exercised.

VAT
VAT at 20% will be chargeable in respect of the rent attributable to approximately 87.67 acres contained within Lot1 and 64.27 acres contained within Lot 2.

Plans & Boundary Fences
An illustrative plan of the holding is attached with these particulars. Applicants must satisfy themselves by inspection or otherwise as to its accuracy. Please note the plan is for informative purposes only. It is not to scale and is not to be relied upon.

The boundaries of Lot 2 are fenced but not guaranteed stock proof. Prospective Tenants must satisfy themselves as to the quality of the boundary fences before stocking the land.

Heads of Agreement
Full Heads of Agreement will form part of the Tender Pack, available on request from Stags Professional Services,
5 Hammet Street, Taunton, Somerset TA1 1RZ.
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Deposit
A non-refundable deposit equal to 25% of the annual rent will be required upon acceptance of a tender to secure the tenancy. This deposit may then be used towards the first rent payments.

Disclaimer
These particulars are a guide and should not be relied upon for any purpose.