Land at Milden Road, Brent Eleigh, Nr Sudbury, Suffolk

SUMMARY
The land at Milden Road, Brent Eleigh offers a purchaser a unique opportunity to purchase a ring-fenced block of gently undulating predominantly productive arable land in south Suffolk close to the market town of Sudbury.
  
In all about 237.37 acres (96.06 ha).

•    196.12 acres of productive arable land
•    30.10 acres of woodland (Camps Wood)
•    8.23 acres of permanent grassland 

For sale by private treaty.

•    Sudbury 7 miles 
•    Bury St Edmunds 14 miles
•    Ipswich 15 miles
•    Colchester 16 miles 
 
These particulars are only a guide and must not be relied on as a statement of fact.  Your attention is drawn to the important notice on the last page of text.
 
THE LAND 
The land at Milden Road, Brent Eleigh is a high yielding block of arable land and woodland with good sized fields suitable for modern farming machinery.
The land type is shown as Grade 3 on the 1:250,000 Series Land Classification Plan.  The soil is shown, in part, as being of the 411d (Hanslope Association) which is described in detail as ‘chalky till’.  'Slowly permeable calcareous clayed soil. Some slowly permeable non-calcareous clayey soils. Slight of wind erosion.'

In total, the farm extends to some 237.31 acres (96.06 hectares) and the typical cropping across the farm includes winter wheat, oil seed , barley and more recently some legume fallow. The land is gently undulating in topography and in addition to the arable land, includes a field permanent grassland and an attractive block of mature woodland. The land benefits from a comprehensive drainage system across the farm.  There is a central grass track through the farm, providing a good level of access and connectivity for all farming activities. The are a number of mature trees along the boundaries and in small copse across the farm.

Camps Wood comprises 30.03 acres (12.15 hectares) of diverse mature woodland, open rides and wide-ranging habitat.  Camps Wood provides a peaceful remote setting and is enclosed with deer fencing around the perimeter.  Access is taken from the adjoining arable land. 

GENERAL REMARKS AND STIPULATIONS 

Method of Sale
The property is being offered for sale by private treaty as a whole.

Vendors Solicitors
Greene and Greene, 80 Guildhall Street, Bury St Edmunds, Suffolk IP33 1QB, attn James Southward, , , .

Exchange of Contracts and Completion
A deposit of 10% of the purchase price will be payable on exchange of contracts and if early entry is required then the purchaser will be asked to pay an additional 10% at that stage.  Upon agreeing heads of terms, the purchaser will be obligated to sign an exclusivity agreement with a 5% exclusivity payment being paid to and held by the Vendors Solicitors.  This will form part of the purchase price if the purchaser proceeds, but it is not refundable if the purchaser withdraws, unless withdrawal is due to a defect revealed in the title, surveys or searches. 
A copy of the Exclusivity Agreement is available from the Agent.  Completion will take place no later than four weeks from exchange of contracts. 

Lotting & Cross Rights
The intention is to sell the property as a whole, however, if the farm is sold in lots, there will be reserved rights agreed to benefit each lot and to ensure the continued access, maintenance and supply of services across the farm.

Tenure and Possession
The property is to be sold freehold with vacant possession.  The land is let on a Farm Business Tenancy with vacant possession to be provided at the end of harvest 2027 or sooner by agreement. 

Front of Cottages Field is occupied by a local grazier on an informal basis with permission granted to store baled silage.  
The owners of Marls Hall have the benefit of an informal licence to occupy The Dell as a garden extension. Vacant possession for the grassland and The Dell will be provided at completion.

Boundaries, Plans, Areas, Schedules & Disputes
The boundaries are based on the Ordnance Survey and are for reference only. The Purchaser(s) will be deemed to have full knowledge of the boundaries, and any error or mistake shall not annul the sale or entitle any party to compensation in respect thereof. Should any dispute arise as to the boundaries or any points arise on the general remarks and stipulations, particulars, schedules, plan or the interpretation of any of them, such questions shall be referred to the Agent whose decisions acting as expert shall be final. The property is registered with the Land Registry under part title number SK299394 and SK685.

Rights of Way, Wayleaves, Easements etc 
The property is sold subject to and with the benefit of all rights of way, wayleaves and easements, quasi easements, rights of way, covenants and restrictions whether mentioned in these particulars or not.

The Vendors own the track which is the main entrance to Marls Hall as shown on the sale plan.  The owners of Marls Hall have an unrestricted right of way at all times for all purposes and an obligation to contribute to maintenance.  

There is a water pipe running from Milden Road to Marls Hall for the benefit of Marls Hall, the pipe runs through the centre of Marls Hall Drive field. The farm benefits from a water supply with a water meter located in the eastern corner of Marls Hall garden.

A footpath runs through the land in an east-west direction starting opposite Wells Hall and heading to Marls Hall and then south onto the B1115.  

Overhead electricity wires and 3 electricity poles cross part of the land on Valley and Camps Field and clip the corner of Stone Hill West. 

Sporting, Minerals & Timber Rights
Insofar as they are owned, all rights of sporting, minerals and timber are included in the sale of the freehold but are not currently exercised. An informal agreement is in place for the control of deer within Camps Wood.

Holdover
If required, the Vendor reserves the right for the Tenant to holdover to harvest growing crops. 

Town & Country Planning

The property is sold subject to any development plans, tree preservation orders, ancient monument orders and Town and Country schedules or other similar matters that may be or come into force.

Overage
No overage or restrictive covenants will be applied to the sale. 

Outgoings
The property is sold subject to any drainage rates and other outgoings that may be relevant.

Viewing
Strictly by prior arrangement with the Agent.

Ingoing Valuation
If applicable, in addition to the purchase price, the Purchaser will take over and pay for all cultivations and growing crops upon completion. Payment is to be made at the figure assessed by the Agent based upon CAAV rates or contractors’ rates where applicable and invoiced costs of seed, fertiliser and sprays applied plus enhancement value.

Environmental Scheme 
The land is in a Countryside Stewardship Mid-Tier environmental scheme which commenced in 2015.  The scheme will terminate on 31st December 2026. The options include grass margins, pollen and nectar mix, legume fallow and flower rich margins.  The land is not entered in a replacement Sustainable Farming Incentive (SFI) scheme. A copy of the agreement is available on request from the Agent.  

VAT
Any guide price quoted or discussed is exclusive of VAT. In the event that a sale of the property or any part thereof or any right attached to it becomes a chargeable supply for the purposes of VAT, such tax will be payable in addition.

Local Authority
Babergh Mid Suffolk Council, Endeavour House, 8 Russell Road, Ipswich, IP1 2BX. Tel. .

Data Room
Additional information about the land can be requested by interest parties.  Please contact the Agent for more details.

Important Notice
1. Clarke & Simpson and their client give notice that every care has been taken with the preparation of these particulars, but complete accuracy cannot be guaranteed. If there is any point, which is of particular importance to you, please obtain professional confirmation. Alternatively, we will be pleased to check the information for you. These Particulars do not constitute a contract or part of a contract. All measurements and areas quoted are approximate. The Fixtures, Fittings & Appliances have not been tested and therefore no guarantee can be given that they are in working order. Photographs are reproduced for general information, and it cannot be inferred that any item shown is included. No guarantee can be given that any planning permission or listed building consent or building regulations have been applied for or approved. The agents have not been made aware of any covenants or restrictions that may impact the property, unless stated otherwise. Any site plans used in the particulars are indicative only and buyers should rely on the Land Registry/transfer plan. 
2. The Money Laundering, Terrorist Financing and Transfer of Funds (Information on the Payer) Regulations 2017 require all Estate Agents to obtain sellers’ and buyers’ identity.

Particulars prepared November 2026