Carmarthenshire County Council, Carmarthenshire County Council Town Hall, Church Street, Llanelli, Carmarthenshire

This opportunity has been structured to appeal to investors seeking strong long-term returns from a tangible, land-backed asset, while benefiting from a series of built-in protections designed to reduce downside risk, and reported annually. Each acre is supported by a 35-year rental agreement, delivering CPI-linked monthly income together with participation in orchard yield, while all day-to-day operating expenditure is covered by the project operator for the full management term.

What makes this especially compelling is the combination of high projected returns and deliberate risk mitigation. Rental payments are supported by a 4 year cycled escrow structure from the outset, providing an additional layer of income security, while the investment also includes a 100% buyback option at year 10 at the original purchase price. Importantly, investors retain the rental income and yield participation already received up to that point. In addition, the biological assets are insured, adding further protection around the underlying value of the orchard.

For investors, this creates a rare proposition: contracted CPI-linked income, exposure to a premium agricultural asset, no owner operating costs, insured underlying assets, escrow-backed rent protection, and a defined exit mechanism. It is unusual to find an investment that combines passive ownership, long-term income, capital upside, and meaningful downside protection within a single structure.

Illustrative return metrics
IRR: 14.22% p.a.
ROI: 603.49%
Money Multiple: 7.03x
NPV @ 8%: 77k