Carlton Curlieu, Leicester, LE8

An opportunity to acquire a ring-fenced block of productive mixed agricultural land in South East Leicestershire. The land extends to approximately 94.82 acres (38.37 Hectares), with approximately 55 acres (22.26 Ha) of arable and 39.82 acres (16.11 Ha) of grassland.

The land is divided into six good sized fields, comprising of predominately level land, with some gently undulating permanent pastureland to the southern part of the block. The fields are bounded with mature hedgrows, established trees and some post and wire fencing.

The land is described as being of good heart and benefits from several access points. Roadside access is available at the southern end of the block, directly off Grange Road, with a further roadside access to the north of the block from Gartree Road.

The land is classified as Grade 3 agricultural land and provides an attractive, well maintained block suitable for a range of agricultural uses.

GUIDE PRICE

Offers Around £930,000 (Nine Hundred and Thirty Thousand Pounds)

CROPPING HISTORY

First Wheat - two most north west parcels (approximately 22 and 14 acre fields)

Winter Barley - approximately 19 acre field (furthest north east parcel)

The field parcel furthest to the south is currently in a ryegrass and clover ley.

TENURE

The land is freehold and is offered with vacant possession.

METHOD OF SALE

The land is offered for sale via Informal Tender. A tender form can be obtained from the selling agent. The Vendors arenot obliged to accept the highest or indeed any offer submitted.

Tenders are to be submitted in writing by 12 noon on Friday 13th November 2026 and should include the following information: 1. All offers are to be expressed in pounds sterling 2. Offers should not be made by reference to any other offers 3. Offers should state whether offers are for cash or dependent on borrowing/funding. 4. The vendors and selling agents advise all offers be received via email to the following email address eloise. – a confirmation of receipt will be sent.

FLOOD ZONE

The land is located within Flood Zone 1.

LAND CLASSICATION AND SOIL TYPE

Natural England classifies the land as Grade 3.

Soilscapes classes the land as Soilscape 18: Slowly permeable seasonally wet slightly acid but base-rich loamy and clayey soils.

RIGHTS OF WAY/EASEMENTS AND WAYLEAVES

The land is crossed by a high-pressure gas pipeline. Prospective purchasers should make their own enquiries with the National Grid providing the precise location of the pipeline and any associated easements, wayleaves, restrictions or rights affecting the land.
The land is also crossed by a fibre optic cable, with an associated easement extending approximately 6 metres in width. The cable is understood to be appriximately 1 metre below ground level. General agricultural cultivation which does not penetrate below 300mm is not understood to require supervision, however, works or activities beyond this depth may require prior notification and/or supervision by the relevant utility provider. An indicative plan showing the approximately location of the fibre optic cable and easement is available from the Agents upon request.

The land is sold subject to all rights way, wayleaves and easements whether or not mentioned in this sales particulars.

DRAINAGE

The land is understood to benefit from a network of drainage. A plan of the drainage scheme can be available upon request from the agents.

LAND REGISTRY

The land is registered with the UK Land Registry:
LT517197 - please note the registered title includes a small triangular section of grass verge/trees boardering the adopted Gartree Road (approximately 0.1 ac) that was misregistered and belongs to a neighbouring landowner. This is currently being resolved by the Vendor's solicitors.

SERVICES

The land has a natural spring connected to a water trough in the southern most field parcel. There is no mains water connection.

Any prospective purchasers must satisfy themseleves as to the availability of services and any future connections.

ACCESS

The land can be accessed directly off Grange Road, and Gartree Road.

ANTI-MONEY LAUNDERING REGULATIONS

Due to regulatory requirements, we are legally required to undertake full identification checks on any prospective purchaser prior to proceeding with an agreed sale. These checks are carried out through our online system, Landmark, and include identity verification and facial recognition checks.

A fee of £25 + VAT is payable by each prospective purchaser in respect of these checks.

VAT

In the event that any part of the land is subject to VAT, this will be payable by the purchaser in addition to the purchase price.

DEVELOPMENT UPLIFT CLAUSE

The property will be sold subject to an uplift clause whereby 50% of any increase in value arising from the development or grant of planning permission (excluding uses for agriculture and personal equestrian purposes), will be payable to the vendor for a period of 50 years from completion.

SPORTING, MINERAL & TIMBER RIGHTS

All sporting, mineral and timber rights, where owned, are included within the sale.

LOCAL AUTHORITY

Harborough District Council and Leicestershire Country Council

RATES & OUTGOINGS

The property is sold subject to any other rates and outgoings, which the purchaser will be liable for.

VIEWINGS

Viewing of the land is strictly by appointment only. Please contact the agents for more information.

PLAN

The plan and red lines are for reference purposes only. The Vendor, nor the Vendor's Agent are responsible for defining the boundaries of the ownership.

FURTHER INFORMATION

For further information, or a tender form, please contact Eloise Baker at our Loughborough Rural office.

Eloise Baker BSc (Hons), MSc
TEL:
E-MAIL: eloise.