Lot 1 - The Brooms Farm, Baldersby-St-James, Thirsk

A significant block of predominantly first class arable land adjacent to the rive Swale and currently part of a Natural Capital scheme. Includes an amenity woodland and access to irrigation.

In all about 154.77 acres (62.63 hectares)

Location - The land and buildings at The Brooms lie to the north and south of the village of Baldersby St James and either side of the A1(M) at junction 50 between Thirsk and Ripon in an area renowned for the quality of its farmland. The location has excellent road access on the A61 between Thirsk and Ripon and directly onto the A1 (M) and to East Coast Mainline rail services at Thirsk. Baldersby St James has limited services but there are good local shops and services at Rainton and Melmerby while Thirsk and Ripon are only about 4 miles away.

Description - The subject property comprises approximately 154.77 acres of predominantly first class arable land and woodland.

The land is generally level, lying between about 20m and 40m above sea level and is bordered by strong roadside boundaries and by the River Swale all of which raise opportunities for non-agricultural uses and for wider farming practice. The current land use is:

Arable – 142.15 acres
Grass – 1.61 acres
Woodland – 11.01 acres.

The soils around the village are principally a clay loam and is classified as Grade II, capable of growing a wide range of high yielding arable crops, potatoes and other root crops. The land can be irrigated from the River Swale.

Some of the farmland is currently included in a Sustainable Farming Incentive (SFI) scheme, but which is due to terminate in October 2026 and cannot be transferred.

Viewing - By appointment through the Selling Agents GSC Grays, 5 Bailey Court, Colburn Business Park, Richmond, DL9 4QL.

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