Bayston Hill, Shrewsbury

An excellent opportunity to secure approximately 34.79 acres (14.08 hectares) of arable land at Bayston Hill, to let for one maize season from 1 April 2027 to 15 October 2027.

The land is offered in two lots, available separately or together:
•Lot 1 – 22.89 acres off Lyth Hill Road
•Lot 2 – 11.90 acres off Burgs Lane, near Bayston Farm

TENDER DEADLINE: 7th DECEMBER 2026

The Cropping Opportunity - The land comprises approximately 34.79 acres (14.08 Hectares) of arable land.

The land is offered in two lots, available separately or together:

•Lot 1 – 22.89 acres off Lyth Hill Road
•Lot 2 – 11.90 acres off Burgs Lane, near Bayston Farm

Location And Access - The land lies on the southern edge of Bayston Hill, about 3 miles south of Shrewsbury town centre.

•Lot 1 sits south of the village, west of the A49. Access is directly off Lyth Hill Road.

•Lot 2 sits east of the railway line. Access is via Burgs Lane, close to Bayston Farm.

The boundaries are shown edged red on the accompanying plans.

The Land - Lot 1 - totals 22.89 acres in two parcels, Field (14.00 acres) which has frontage to Lyth Hill Road and Field no 3270 (8.89 acres) which adjoins the other field to the east.

Lot 2 - totals 11.90 acres in two parcels, Field no 1640 (9.71 acres) - please note the pond is excluded from this Lot, and Field 1663 (2.19 acres) forming a narrow strip beside the railway.

Total acreage: 34.79 acres

Soil Analysis - The Landlord is currently having the soils analysed by an Agronomist and this information will be available from the Letting Agent shortly.

Terms Of The Licence - Term: 1 April 2027 to 15 October 2027, for one maize crop only.

Agreement: a cropping licence for 6 1/2 months.

Rent: offers per acre are invited for the whole term. The rent is payable in two equal instalments: 50% on signing and the remaining 50% on 1 April 2027.

Cropping: the land is to be used for maize only. The licensee is to leave the land in a clean, workable condition by the end of the term.

Outgoings: all cultivations, seed, fertiliser, sprays and harvesting are at the licensee's cost. The licensee is also responsible for applying farmyard manure to the land at their own cost.

Subsidy and schemes: the landlord retains any entitlement to schemes or payments.

Damage and mud: the licensee must make good, at their own cost, any damage to gateways and boundary fences caused during the licence. The licensee must also clean any mud from the public highway resulting from cultivations or harvesting the crop.

Tenders, Viewing And Contact - Tenders: written offers per acre, stating the lot(s) offered for, are to reach the agent by 7th December 2026.

Viewing: on foot at any reasonable time in daylight hours, with a copy of these particulars.

Agent: James F Evans, Halls Holdings Ltd, Halls Holdings House, Bowmen Way, Battlefield, Shrewsbury SY4 3DR.
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The landlord is not bound to accept the highest or any offer. These particulars are for guidance only and do not form part of any contract. Areas are approximate.

Tender Deadline - 5.00 pm on Monday, 7th December 2026.

Important Information - These particulars have been prepared to provide an overview of the cropping opportunity and should be read alongside the accompanying plan and tender form. The acreage is approximate and will be confirmed as necessary in the cropping agreement. Prospective applicants should make their own enquiries, inspect the land (on foot at any reasonable time in daylight hours, with a copy of these particulars) and satisfy themselves as to its suitability for their intended use. The cropping will be subject to the final agreed terms and conditions.