EXPRESSIONS OF INTEREST AND INITIAL OFFERS BY 12 NOON ON FRIDAY 18TH JULY 2025

Location
The land is situated to the north-west of the village of Beeford and to the east of the village of Foston-on-the-Wolds. The market town of Driffield is situated approximately 9 miles to the west with the popular coastal resort of Bridlington situated approximately 9.5 miles to the north-east. The A165 public highway which runs through Beeford connects Bridlington with the city of Hull.

Land
Ring-fenced parcel of arable land extending to approx 173.24 acres.

The land is currently farmed within a combinable cropping rotation to include vining peas, however, the land has also historically grown root crops.

The land is classed as being Grade 3 under the former MAFF Land Classification Series.

The underlying soil type of the land is summarised as being part of the Downholland 3 soil series which is described as a deep stoneless clayey soil with a peaty or humose surface horizon and suited to cereals, sugar beet, potatoes and some root crops.

Lots 4 is accessed directly from the public highway known as Foston Lane.

The land benefits from a well-maintained drainage scheme which outfalls to Old Howe and Pitwherry Drains. Drainage rates are payable to Beverley and North Holderness IDB.

The land is generally level being situated approximately 15 metres above sea level.

Slurry Store
Situated on Lot 3, is a 6,000m3 slurry store being constructed of sealed precast concrete panels with a membrane roof covering.

The slurry store was partially grant aided under the Slurry Infrastructure Grant and is operated by the adjoining pig unit at West Farm.

The new slurry store replaced the former slurry lagoons situated on Lot 4 which are now redundant.

The Vendor operates a straw for muck and slurry agreement with the neighbouring pig unit and the Purchaser will be obliged to enter into this agreement.

Further details are available from the selling agent.

Method of Sale
The property is offered for sale by private treaty being one of 4 lots. The vendors reserve the right to conclude the sale by any other means at their discretion.

If you have downloaded these particulars, please register your interest with the selling agent.

Tenure & Possession
The freehold of the Property is offered for sale.

The vendor currently operates a contract farming agreement with a local farmer and vacant possession will be provided upon completion of the sale.

Basic Payment Scheme
The land has been registered on the Rural Land Register and all de-linked payments will be retained by the Vendor.

Environmental Schemes
There are no environmental schemes pertaining to the land.

Designations
The land is situated within a surface water Nitrate Vulnerable Zone (NVZ).

Holdover
The Vendor reserves the right of holdover for the purpose of harvesting crops and straw clearance until 30th September 2025.

Ingoing
In addition to the purchase price, the Purchaser will be required to pay for any growing crops, including cultivations, seeds, fertilisers, sprays, lime, new leys and acts of husbandry at cost or market value (whichever is higher) where applicable.

Drainage
The land is all drained with drainage rates payable to Beverley and North Holderness Internal Drainage Board (IDB).

Wayleaves, Easements & Rights of Way
The land is sold subject to and with the benefits of all rights of way, water drainage, water courses and other easements and rights of adjoining owners (if any) affecting the same and all existing and proposed wayleaves and other matters registered by any competent authority subject to statute.

Health & Safety
Parties are reminded to be as vigilant as possible when making an inspection and be aware of potential hazards including open ditches and drains. Parties viewing the property do so, entirely at their own risk.

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

Sporting Timber & Mineral Rights
The sporting and timber rights are included in the sale in so far as they are owned.

Mineral Rights
The mineral rights are included in the sale in so far as they are owned.

Local Authority
East Riding of Yorkshire
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Viewings
Parties are permitted to view the land on foot and during reasonable daylight hours.

Directions
For Lots 3 and 4, continue along the B1249 through the village of North Frodingham and as you enter the village of Beeford, turn left onto Foston Lane and the land is situated on either side of the road after approximately 0.5 mile.

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