Lot 5 - The Brooms Farm, Baldersby-St-James, Thirsk

A block of predominantly first class, grade 2, arable land with a small block of amenity woodland.

In all about 109.52 acres (43.06 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 - Comprises approximately 109.52 acres of predominantly first class arable land.

The land is generally level, lying between about 20m and 40m above sea level and is bordered by strong roadside boundaries. The current land use is:

Arable – 106.39 acres
Woodland – 3.13 acres.

The soil is a sandy loam and is classified as Grade II, capable of growing a wide range of high yielding arable crops, potatoes and other root crops. It can be irrigated from a shared private borehole.

The land is within a Nitrate Vulnerable Zone.

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

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