Land at White Heath Road, Bergh Apton, Norfolk

A ring fenced block of productive Grade 2 and 3 arable land, situated between the villages of Bergh Apton and Thurton in Norfolk.

The land is available for sale by Private Treaty as a whole.

In all, about 172.83 acres

(69.95 hectares)

A single block of land comprising 172.83 acres (69.95 hectares) of productive farmland, classified as Grade 2 and 3 by DEFRA and described as being of the Burlingham soils series, which are deep fine loamy soils with slowly permeable subsoils and slight seasonal waterlogging, well suited to winter cereals and sugar beet. The land is subject to Countryside Stewardship Mid Tier and Sustainable Farming Incentive agreements both expiring on 31st December 2026. The 2026 payments will be retained in full by the Vendor. Further details available from the Vendor's agent.

The land is laid out into seven easily worked fields, well suited to modern arable machinery. It has been farmed for many years within a rotation of winter wheat, winter oilseed , winter rye, winter barley and sugar beet. Soil testing has been carried out, the results of which can be made available on request.

Method of Sale

The land is available for sale by Private Treaty as a whole.

Registered Title

The property is registered under Title Numbers NK366828 & NK357853.

Tenure & Possession

The property is offered for sale freehold with vacant possession on completion.

Should the Purchaser require, the present Contractor would be prepared to enter into a Contract Farming Agreement, subject to terms to be agreed.

Ingoing Valuation

Depending upon the timing of completion, the Purchaser will, in addition to the purchase price, be required to take over and pay for all growing crops, cultivations, fertilisers, sprays, and acts of husbandry at valuation to be agreed between the parties. The valuation will be based on the cost of establishing the crops, including cultivations, seed, fertilisers, sprays, and other inputs, plus a reasonable profit or management allowance, all assessed in line with current agricultural industry standards and contractor rates.

Payment will be due immediately upon agreement of the valuation with interest at 4% above Barclays Bank base rate from exchange of contracts until payment. Should the valuation not be agreed within four weeks of exchange of contracts, the matter will be referred to a single arbitrator appointed by mutual agreement or, in default, by the President of the Royal Institution of Chartered Surveyors.

Sporting, Timber & Mineral Rights

All sporting, timber and mineral rights are included within the sale in so far as they are owned.

Easements, Wayleaves & Rights of Way

The property is sold subject to and with the benefit of all rights including rights of way, whether public or private, light, support, drainage, water and electricity supplies and any other rights and obligations, easements and quasi-easements, restrictive covenants, and all existing and proposed wayleaves for masts, pylons, stays, cables, drains, water and gas and other pipes, whether referred to in these particulars or not.

Specifically, the Property is crossed by public footpaths and a bridleway. Further details are available on request.

Boundaries

All boundaries outlined on the attached plans are for identification purposes only. Potential buyers are responsible for confirming the boundaries.

Any mistakes, omissions, or inaccuracies will not allow the buyer to cancel the contract or claim compensation.

Local Authority

South Norfolk Council

Address: Horizon Business Centre, Peachman Way, Broadland Business Park, Norwich, NR7 0WF

VAT

Should any sale of the property or any rights attached to it become chargeable for the purpose of VAT, such tax will be payable by the purchaser in addition to the purchase price. All interested parties are advised to seek independent professional advice regarding their VAT position.

Viewings

Strictly by appointment with the selling agents. Interested parties are requested to contact the agents to arrange a viewing.

Anti-Money Laundering

In accordance with the Money Laundering Regulations 2017, once an offer is accepted, the purchaser(s) must provide any requested information to complete the necessary due diligence as a legal requirement.

Health & Safety

Given the potential hazards of a working farm, we ask that you exercise caution when viewing the property. Neither the seller nor the selling agents are responsible for the safety of those viewing the property, and accordingly, those viewing the property do so at their own risk.