Land At Keysoe Row - Whole

A quality commercial block of bare arable land near Thurleigh Airfield

DETAILED DESCRIPTION

Land at Keysoe Row comprises a ring-fenced, commercial block of arable farmland extending to approximately 94.67 hectares (233.93 acres) located to the north of Thurleigh Airfield, situated west of the village of Keysoe Row in rural north Bedfordshire, available as a Whole or in Two Lots.

Bedford Autodrome adjoins the land to the south west and the renowned Keysoe International Equestrian Centre is located nearby to the east.

Bedford is located 9 miles to the south with the A6 7 miles to the west, and the A1 is 10 miles to the east providing access to London and the East Midlands.

Nearest postcode: MK44 2JG

The land mainly comprises Grade 2 soils with some Grade 3 as classified on DEFRA Agricultural Land Classification Map, with clayey soils being of the Hanslope series according to the Soil Survey Map for England and Wales. The land has been farmed under a traditional combinable crop rotation with a focus on growing Winter Wheat and Spring Barley cereals. The land has been farmed to a high standard by the same family, as owners or under a Contract Farming Agreement, for approximately the last 30 years.
The topography of the land is gently sloping, with the fields, all of a good commercial size, predominantly bounded by ditches, mature hedgerows and mixed broadleaved woodland.

LOT 1: 63.09 HECTARES (155.90 ACRES)
Located immediately north of Thurleigh Airfield, the land is accessible from Keysoe Row West Road to the east, and also via a private track running parallel along the southern boundary over which a right of access is granted for agricultural purposes.

LOT 2: 31.58 HECTARES (78.03 ACRES)
Situated between Thurleigh Airfield and Keysoe Row, Lot 2 comprises two fields separated by a ditch. Both fields are accessible from Keysoe Row West Road to the north and west, a public highway. The land is level and adjoins residential and equestrian property located in the village.

HOLDOVER
Subject to timescales of agreeing a Sale, the Sellers may reserve the right of Holdover on the property for a reasonable time period to allow for completion of the 2022 harvest and for crops to be removed.

OVERAGE AND DEVELOPMENT CLAWBACK
Part of Lot 1 is subject to an overage agreement which will be transferred to the Purchaser/s for 20% of the uplift in value of the land
above Base Value upon planning permission being awarded for any non-agricultural, horticultural or equestrian use of the land until 2042.

OUTGOINGS
Drainage Rates are payable in respect of the land.

EXCHANGE OF CONTRACTS AND COMPLETION
Exchange of contracts to take place 21 days after receipt by the Purchaser's Solicitor of the draft contract with completion to occur within 28 days thereafter. A deposit of 10% of the purchase price will be payable on exchange of contracts.

VIEWINGS
Strictly by appointment with the Selling Agents, Brown & Co. (Tom Phillips - 01553 778050).

DATA ROOM
Access to the data room can be arranged by contacting Tom Phillips on 01553 778050.

ANTI MONEY LAUNDERING
In accordance with the most recent Anti Money Laundering Legislation, buyers will be required to provide proof of identity and address to the Selling Agent once an offer has been submitted and accepted (subject to contract) prior to Solicitors being instructed

Bullets Points 1

FOR SALE BY PRIVATE TREATY
As a Whole or in Two Lots, with vacant possession.

Bullets Points 2

Lot 1: 63.09 hectares (155.90 acres)
Lot 2: 31.58 hectares (78.03 acres)