Land at Patshull, Pattingham, WV6 7JG

Listing Reference: 59565472

Land at Patshull, near Pattingham, Wolverhampton

A unique opportunity to become a tenant of The Crown Estate from 1st October 2027, on an industry leading Environmental Farm Business Tenancy (eFBT).

The holding provides a substantial commercial arable farming opportunity within an established agricultural area of South Staffordshire and Shropshire, supported by significant irrigation infrastructure and good access to the surrounding road network and wider agricultural markets.

Lot 1 – Burnhill Green Farm
The land extends to approximately 1,177.75 acres of Grade 2 agricultural land surrounding Burnhill Green,
Wolverhampton, with good access to the surrounding road network and suitable access for modern
agricultural machinery.
The holding benefits from two irrigation licences, with interconnected networks providing increased resilience
and flexibility of water supply. Prospective applicants are advised to satisfy themselves as to the suitability and
functionality of the irrigation system for their intended requirements.
The land is contained within a single ring-fenced block and has historically been used for the production of
combinable crops, including potatoes and poppies.
The land is offered by way of a 15-year Environmental Farm Business Tenancy (eFBT).

Lot 2 – Land at Nurton
An additional 232.11 acres of land, contained within a single ring-fenced block, is situated approximately
4.6 miles from Lot 1, immediately outside the village of Nurton.
This lot is offered separately by way of a 5-year Farm Business Tenancy (FBT).

Lot 3 -
Buildings at Burnhill Green
The buildings at Burnhill Green are situated on a concrete yard and benefit from mains electricity and water, within a secure site. The accommodation comprises a grain store with a capacity of 1,260 tonnes, extending to approximately 12,000 sq ft, together with a range of agricultural buildings providing approximately 27,000 sq ft of accommodation, currently utilised principally for storage.
The Landlord has secured Class R permitted development rights for commercial use of approximately 8,500 sq ft of the agricultural buildings, providing potential for future diversification. These buildings are identified on the accompanying plan as the central range, labelled No. 2. Full drawings relating to the Class R central range buildings are available upon request.

Location
Burnhill Green Farm is situated approximately 10 miles west of Wolverhampton, on the outskirts of the village of
Pattingham, within a well-established agricultural area of South Staffordshire and Shropshire.
The holding benefits from good access to the surrounding road network and the wider agricultural markets of the West Midlands.

Land & Soils
The holding comprises Grade 2 agricultural land, providing a strong commercial arable farming base. Further details regarding the land, soils and cropping potential are available upon request.

Farm Infrastructure
The Crown Estate has made significant investment in the holding’s irrigation infrastructure.
Land within Lot 1 benefits from two irrigation licenses, with the respective networks linked to provide increased
resilience and flexibility of water supply.
Field access is suitable for modern agricultural machinery, with the holding benefiting from good access to the surrounding road network.

Environmental Management
The holding will be offered with no live agri-environment or environmental stewardship scheme in place. The
incoming Tenant will therefore have the opportunity to consider and develop an appropriate environmental and
land management strategy for the holding, subject to the terms of the tenancy and the Landlord’s approval
where required.
Further details of the environmental objectives and requirements applicable to the eFBT are available upon
request.

General Information

Key Tenancy Terms
Rent will be payable monthly in advance, with the first payment being due upon completion and signing of the Tenancy Agreement. Rent reviews will be undertaken in accordance with the relevant provisions of the Agricultural Tenancies Act 1995 and the terms of the Tenancy Agreement.
The Tenant will be responsible for maintaining Public Liability Insurance at a level considered appropriate for the holding and its agricultural operations.

VAT
Lots 1, 2 and 3 are all opted to tax for VAT purposes and, accordingly, VAT will be payable on the rent at the prevailing rate.

Method of Letting
Lots 1 and 2 are offered To Let by informal tender. The Landlord reserves the right to accept or reject any tender and is not bound to accept the highest or any tender submitted. Closing Date for Tenders: Midday on 6th November 2026. Further information regarding the tender process, submission requirements and assessment criteria will be provided to interested parties.
Lot 3 is offered by separate negotiation. Interested parties are invited to contact the agent to express their interest and discuss.

Viewing
Interested parties are invited to register their interest with the Agent.
Registered parties will be invited to attend a guided viewing of the land with the Agent, scheduled to take place on a specified date during October 2026. Further details regarding the viewing arrangements will be provided to interested parties upon expressing an interest.

Rights of Way, Wayleaves & Easements
The holding is let subject to, and offered with the benefit of, all existing rights, including rights of way, wayleaves, easements and other rights, whether public or private, insofar as they may affect the property.

The Country Trust
The Crown Estate supports The Country Trust’s school visit programme, and interest from the successful applicant in facilitating and hosting school visits would be welcomed.

Environmental, Diversification & Social Aspirations
The Property will have its own agreed bespoke Farm Green Book, reflecting The Crown Estate and the Farmer’s shared environmental aspirations for the Property, and its own agreed Farm Partnership Book, reflecting shared aspirations for the diversified and socially beneficial use of the land.
These will reflect The Crown Estate and the Farmer’s agreed aims and aspirations, while giving the Farmer the freedom to farm and use the land in a suitable way. Prospective applicants are encouraged to discuss this approach with the Land Agents and submit their own environmental and diversification/social benefit proposals.

Health and Safety
All viewings are carried out at the sole risk of the viewer and neither the letting agents nor The Crown Estate take responsibility.

All interested parties are requested to contact the individuals named on the full particulars to express their interest.