Land at Hilltop Farm, Reach, Cambridgeshire
£640,000
- PROPERTY TYPE
Land
- SIZE
3,125,430 sq ft
290,362 sq m
Key features
- Available as a whole or in up to 7 Lots.
- 7 separate parcels of Grade 1 & 2 agricultural land.
- 71.75 acres (29.03 hectares) in total.
- For sale by Informal Tender.
- Deadline to submit is 12 noon on Friday 4th September 2026.
- Tenders must be submitted on the Tender Form available from the agent.
Description
Land at Hilltop Farm, Reach comprises seven parcels of Grade 1 and 2 agricultural land extending to 71.75 acers (29.03 hectares) in total. The majority of the land is fallow but is suitable for arable cropping and includes some versatile peat soils.
Introduction - Seven parcels of Grade 1 and 2 agricultural land extending to 71.75 acres (29.03 hectares) in total. The majority of the land is fallow but is suitable for arable cropping and includes some versatile peat soils.
Method Of Sale - The land is to be sold in 7 lots by informal tender. Deadline for parties to submit is 12 noon on Friday 4th September 2026. Tenders must be submitted on the Tender Form available from the agent.
Description - The Land lies in seven separate parcels as shown on the attached plan and detailed as follows:
Lot 1 - Land at Straight Drove, Reach. A single enclosure of arable/grassland extending to 12.20 acres (4.94 hectares) which is accessed via Straight Drove an unmade track connecting to Great Lane, Reach.
Lot 2 - Land at Straight Drove, Reach. An arable/grassland enclosure extending to 4.44 acres (1.80 hectares) which lies to the north west of Lot 1 and is accessed via Straight Drove from Great Lane, Reach.
Lot 3 - Land at Great Lane, Reach. A single parcel of grassland 2.39 acres (0.97 hectares). The land is partially fenced and is accessed directly off Green Lane a stone track connecting Barston Drove, Reach.
Lot 4 - Land at Little Fen Drove, Reach. A single parcel of arable/grassland extending to 15.70 acres (6.35 hectares). The land is accessed directly off Little Fen Drove a metalled road connecting to Great Lane, Reach.
Lot 5 - Land at Little Fen Drove, Reach. A single enclosure of arable/grassland extending to 20.36 acres (8.24 hectares) which lies to the east of Lot 4 and is accessed via Little Fen Drove, Reach.
Lot 6 - Land at Whiteway Drove, Reach. A single field parcel of arable/grassland extending to 10.04 acres (4.06 hectares). The land has direct access off Whiteway Drove, Reach.
Lot 7 - Land at Great Drove, Reach. A single irregular parcel of arable/grassland extending to 6.62 acres (2.68 hectares). The land is accessed directly off of Great Drove, Reach a metalled road connecting Upware and Reach.
Tenure And Posession - The land is for sale with vacant possession on completion.
Environmental Stewardship - The land is not included in any environmental stewardship schemes.
Services - The land does not benefit from any services.
Drainage Rates - Drainage rates are payable to the Swaffham Internal Drainage Board at the standard rate for all of the land except Lot 3.
Sporting, Timber And Mineral Rights - We understand that some mines and minerals have been registered on H. M. Land Registry by a third party in respect to Lot 2.
Wayleaves, Easements, Rights Of Way - The property is sold subject to and with the benefit of all existing wayleaves, easements, covenants and rights of way.
Plans, Areas And Schedules - The plan attached to these particulars is based on the Ordnance Survey and is for identification purposes only.
Local Authority - East Cambridgeshire District Council.
V.A.T. - The property has not been registered for V.A.T. However, if the sale of the property or any rights attached to it is deemed a chargeable supply for the purposes of V.A.T., such tax shall be payable by the purchaser in addition to the agreed sale price.
Agent's Note - Lot 4 is owned by two separate family members as per shading.
There will be two sale contracts and the purchase price will be apportioned according to land area.
Exchange And Completion - The purchaser(s) will be expected to exchange contracts within 6 weeks of the purchaser's solicitors receiving a draft contract. Completion will be by agreement between the parties.
Anti-Money Laundering - Buyers will be required to provide proof of identify and address to the selling agents following acceptance of an offer (subject to contract) and prior to solicitors being instructed.
Viewing/Enquiries - Parties are invited to inspect the land during daylight hours so long as they carry with them a copy of these sales particulars.
As always, potential hazards exist on rural land and it is requested that all viewings are undertaken with care and regard to safety.
Further Information - Cheffins, Ely Rural.
T: I E: ely.
What3words - Lot 1: ///owes.pursue.teamed
Lot 2: ///copies.spindles.coupler
Lot 3: ///juggles.playing.marzipan
Lot 4: ///baguette.swinging.chip
Lot 5: ///wiggles.bolt.weary
Lot 6: ///contexts.slurping.activism
Lot 7: ///counts.perusing.punctual
Introduction - Seven parcels of Grade 1 and 2 agricultural land extending to 71.75 acres (29.03 hectares) in total. The majority of the land is fallow but is suitable for arable cropping and includes some versatile peat soils.
Method Of Sale - The land is to be sold in 7 lots by informal tender. Deadline for parties to submit is 12 noon on Friday 4th September 2026. Tenders must be submitted on the Tender Form available from the agent.
Description - The Land lies in seven separate parcels as shown on the attached plan and detailed as follows:
Lot 1 - Land at Straight Drove, Reach. A single enclosure of arable/grassland extending to 12.20 acres (4.94 hectares) which is accessed via Straight Drove an unmade track connecting to Great Lane, Reach.
Lot 2 - Land at Straight Drove, Reach. An arable/grassland enclosure extending to 4.44 acres (1.80 hectares) which lies to the north west of Lot 1 and is accessed via Straight Drove from Great Lane, Reach.
Lot 3 - Land at Great Lane, Reach. A single parcel of grassland 2.39 acres (0.97 hectares). The land is partially fenced and is accessed directly off Green Lane a stone track connecting Barston Drove, Reach.
Lot 4 - Land at Little Fen Drove, Reach. A single parcel of arable/grassland extending to 15.70 acres (6.35 hectares). The land is accessed directly off Little Fen Drove a metalled road connecting to Great Lane, Reach.
Lot 5 - Land at Little Fen Drove, Reach. A single enclosure of arable/grassland extending to 20.36 acres (8.24 hectares) which lies to the east of Lot 4 and is accessed via Little Fen Drove, Reach.
Lot 6 - Land at Whiteway Drove, Reach. A single field parcel of arable/grassland extending to 10.04 acres (4.06 hectares). The land has direct access off Whiteway Drove, Reach.
Lot 7 - Land at Great Drove, Reach. A single irregular parcel of arable/grassland extending to 6.62 acres (2.68 hectares). The land is accessed directly off of Great Drove, Reach a metalled road connecting Upware and Reach.
Tenure And Posession - The land is for sale with vacant possession on completion.
Environmental Stewardship - The land is not included in any environmental stewardship schemes.
Services - The land does not benefit from any services.
Drainage Rates - Drainage rates are payable to the Swaffham Internal Drainage Board at the standard rate for all of the land except Lot 3.
Sporting, Timber And Mineral Rights - We understand that some mines and minerals have been registered on H. M. Land Registry by a third party in respect to Lot 2.
Wayleaves, Easements, Rights Of Way - The property is sold subject to and with the benefit of all existing wayleaves, easements, covenants and rights of way.
Plans, Areas And Schedules - The plan attached to these particulars is based on the Ordnance Survey and is for identification purposes only.
Local Authority - East Cambridgeshire District Council.
V.A.T. - The property has not been registered for V.A.T. However, if the sale of the property or any rights attached to it is deemed a chargeable supply for the purposes of V.A.T., such tax shall be payable by the purchaser in addition to the agreed sale price.
Agent's Note - Lot 4 is owned by two separate family members as per shading.
There will be two sale contracts and the purchase price will be apportioned according to land area.
Exchange And Completion - The purchaser(s) will be expected to exchange contracts within 6 weeks of the purchaser's solicitors receiving a draft contract. Completion will be by agreement between the parties.
Anti-Money Laundering - Buyers will be required to provide proof of identify and address to the selling agents following acceptance of an offer (subject to contract) and prior to solicitors being instructed.
Viewing/Enquiries - Parties are invited to inspect the land during daylight hours so long as they carry with them a copy of these sales particulars.
As always, potential hazards exist on rural land and it is requested that all viewings are undertaken with care and regard to safety.
Further Information - Cheffins, Ely Rural.
T: I E: ely.
What3words - Lot 1: ///owes.pursue.teamed
Lot 2: ///copies.spindles.coupler
Lot 3: ///juggles.playing.marzipan
Lot 4: ///baguette.swinging.chip
Lot 5: ///wiggles.bolt.weary
Lot 6: ///contexts.slurping.activism
Lot 7: ///counts.perusing.punctual
Brochures
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NEAREST STATIONS
Distances are straight line measurements from the centre of the postcode- Waterbeach Station3.9 miles
- Soham Station4.8 miles
- Dullingham Station5.8 miles
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