Hallaton Road, Tugby, Leicester LE7

The Property comprises two commercial organic farms and has been farmed to a very high standard for over 35 years, since 2004 by a farm partnership. In 2015 the farm partners won Farm Partnership of the Year Award at the British Farming Awards.. The origins of the dairy herd are even older to the Lyons Hall Herd established by the Dixon Smith Family at Lyons Hall in Essex. It became the highest-yielding herd in the UK, producing 12,000 litres at a cell count of 93, winning the coveted NMR RABDF Gold Cup award twice.

Together, Keythorpe Lakes Farm and Keythorpe Hall Farm comprise a substantial and highly regarded organic dairy enterprise extending to approximately 878 acres. The farms are predominantly laid to productive pasture, complemented by areas of woodland and well-managed grazing land, creating an attractive and sustainable farming operation. The combination of residential accommodation, modern dairy infrastructure, livestock facilities, grain storage, equestrian amenities and extensive landholdings presents a rare opportunity to acquire a fully equipped commercial farming business in the heart of rural Leicestershire.

LOT 1 - KEYTHORPE LAKES FARM
Keythorpe Lakes Farm forms the principal operational centre of the wider farming enterprise and is a highly productive dairy unit equipped to support a substantial commercial herd. The farmstead comprises a four-bedroom farmhouse and a three-bedroom cottage; both residential properties have an Agricultural Occupancy Condition. In addition, there is a visitor and conference centre incorporating meeting facilities, a kitchen and ancillary accommodation, offering potential to support a range of business and diversification activities.

The farm benefits from an extensive range of modern agricultural buildings arranged around a well-configured yard. At its heart is a modern 24:48 milking parlour, installed in 2010, together with cattle housing capable of accommodating up to 350 dairy cows. Supporting infrastructure includes an 18,000-litre bulk tank with a 6,000-litre overflow tank, substantial slurry storage facilities comprising a lined lagoon, circular tank and slurry pit, and silage clamps with capacity for approximately 3,600 tonnes.

The surrounding land has been carefully managed to support an efficient grazing system, with excellent access from the farmyard to adjoining pasture. Concrete sleeper walkways provide connectivity across the grazing platform, enabling effective paddock grazing for much of the year and contributing to the success of the dairy operation. In all approximately 654.14 acres.

LOT 2 - KEYTHORPE HALL FARM
Operated in conjunction with Keythorpe Lakes Farm, Keythorpe Hall Farm provides an important complementary holding and further strengthens the overall farming enterprise. The property comprises a three-bedroom farmhouse and a four-bedroom cottage; both residential properties have an Agricultural Occupancy Condition. There is a substantial range of agricultural buildings supporting both livestock and arable operations.

The farmyard includes a modern grain store with drying facilities, cattle housing, traditional farm buildings and a variety of ancillary storage structures. In addition, there are 13 stables and a manège, currently utilised for DIY livery, providing an attractive equestrian element with scope for continued use or further diversification.

The land adjoins the farm buildings and offers excellent access for livestock management and grazing. Together with Keythorpe Lakes Farm, the holding forms part of a well-established organic farming business, benefiting from an efficient layout and a comprehensive range of agricultural infrastructure. In all approximately 224.19 acres.

Keythorpe Lakes Farm and Keythorpe Hall Farm occupy an attractive rural setting in the rolling Leicestershire countryside, close to the well-regarded village of Tugby and within easy reach of the market town of Uppingham. The surrounding landscape is characterised by gently undulating pastureland, mature hedgerows, pockets of woodland and productive farmland, providing an attractive and diverse agricultural environment. The extensive landholding supports a rich variety of wildlife and offers excellent opportunities for walking, riding and enjoying the surrounding countryside.

The farms lie within a popular rural area of east Leicestershire, renowned for its strong agricultural heritage and attractive villages. Nearby Tugby provides a cafe and public house, while a broader range of everyday amenities can be found in Uppingham, Market Harborough and Leicester. Uppingham is particularly well known for its independent shops, restaurants and cafés, whilst Leicester offers an extensive range of retail, leisure and cultural facilities.

The area is exceptionally well served by schooling, with a number of highly regarded state and independent schools nearby. Notable schools include Uppingham School, Oakham School, Leicester Grammar School and Ratcliffe College, together with a selection of well-regarded preparatory schools and local primary schools.

Despite its peaceful rural setting, the farms benefit from excellent connectivity. Market Harborough provides regular mainline rail services to London St Pancras in approximately 55 minutes, while Leicester, Oakham and Peterborough also offer convenient rail connections. The A47 provides direct access to Leicester and the wider Midlands road network, connecting with the A1, M1 and M69, whilst East Midlands Airport offers a comprehensive range of domestic and international destinations.