Arable Land near Framlingham - Lot 3

Lot 3 - Land at Brick Kiln, Kettleburgh

65.27 acres (26.41 hectares) - Consisting of two large arable fields and one smaller arable field, this ring fenced block of land, consists of some of the heavier soil type and has consistently provided high yielding arable crops. The land has road frontage on the western and northern sides onto Kettleburgh Road, where there is direct access into the two larger arable fields.  An internal gateway provides access into the smaller arable field to the east. 

Location

The land and buildings are situated in a very pleasant rural setting within the Deben Valley between the popular east Suffolk village of Kettleburgh and historic market town of Framlingham.

Kettleburgh is a quiet and pretty village which has a  church, village hall and popular public house, The Chequers Inn.  The nearby town of Framlingham is best known locally for its fine Medieval Castle and offers a good choice of schooling in both the state and private sectors.  The town also benefits from an excellent variety of shops, a medical centre, public houses and restaurants.

The Suffolk Heritage Coast is within about 15 miles.  Woodbridge is about 9 miles and provides additional services.  The County town of Ipswich lies about 15 miles to the south-west and from here regular Inter-City rail services to London’s Liverpool Street station are scheduled to take just over the hour. 

Method of Sale

We have been instructed to offer the property for sale by private treaty inviting offers for the whole or in up to five lots with the intention of achieving exchange of contracts as soon as possible with completion eight weeks thereafter or sooner by agreement. The Vendor would favour selling the property as a whole.

It is expected that the purchaser/s will be required to sign an ‘Exclusivity Agreement’ with a 5% ‘Exclusivity Fee’ being paid to and held by the Vendor’s solicitor. A copy of the draft ‘Exclusivity Agreement’ is available from the Agent.

Vendors’ Solicitor

Barker Gotelee, 41 Barrack Square, Martlesham Heath, Ipswich, Suffolk, IP5 3RF. Telephone:

Contact Name: Andrew Nicholson. Email: Andrew.

Local Authority

East Suffolk Council. East Suffolk House, Station Rd, Melton, Woodbridge IP12 1RT. Telephone: . Email:

Description

The land and buildings at Rookery Farm, Kettleburgh offers the Purchaser an opportunity to acquire a farmstead and land extending in all to approximately 267.51 acres (108.26 hectares). The land and buildings are located in a desirable rural location in east Suffolk. 

The property consists predominantly of arable land but also includes a small farmstead (Lot 5) comprising a set of traditional farm buildings with the benefit of planning permission for residential use.

The arable land, totalling approximately 264.92 acres (107.21 hectares) is gently undulating within the Deben Valley and on the whole, consists of heavy soil type.  The land has been farmed in hand to a high standard under a contract farming arrangement.  The contract farmer has indicated that if possible, they would be keen to continue farming the land for a purchaser/s.

There is good access into each lot directly from the public highway through a number of gateways.  The land has typically been in a white straw rotation of wheat, barley and oil seed . The previous three year cropping schedule is available from the Agent.

The land is offered for sale in five lots and is shown for identification purposes on the enclosed plan.

Viewings

At any reasonable time with particulars in hand by prior arrangement with the Agents.  Given the potential hazards of a working farm and associated machinery, we please ask that you be as vigilant as  possible for your own personal safety  when making an inspection the property.   

Rights of Way, Wayleaves and Easements

The property is sold subject to and with the benefit of all rights of way, wayleaves and easements that may affect the land. 

Timber, Sporting and Minerals

All sporting rights, standing timber and mineral rights (except reserved by Statute or to the Crown) are included in the sale of the freehold.

Boundaries

These are shown for identification purposes only on the attached plan.  Purchasers should satisfy themselves with regard to these as no error, omission or misstatements will allow the purchaser to rescind the contract nor entitle either party to compensation thereof. 

The land is registered with the Land Registry under Title Numbers SK134988, SK134989, SK199440 and Part SK331956.

Town and 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.

Outgoings

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

VAT

Should any sale of the land, or any right attached to it, become a chargeable supplier for the purpose of VAT, such VAT shall be payable by the purchaser in addition to the contract price.

Tenure and Possession   

The land is for sale freehold with vacant possession upon completion.

Holdover

The Vendor reserves the right of holdover for the growing, harvesting and storage of certain crops through to 30th September 2023.

Basic Payment Scheme

The land is registered under the Basic Payment Scheme and it is anticipated that the Vendor will make the 2023 claim.

Ahead of any more detailed announcement, DEFRA advised in 2022 that Basic Payment would be delinked from land and farming activities after 2023.  This is understood to mean that occupation of farmland in 2024 and thereafter, will not give rise to any Basic Payment. The Purchaser will be able to consider the options offered under DEFRA’s Environmental Land Management and other schemes.

The Vendor will retain the Basic Payment Scheme income from the 2023 scheme year and the Purchaser/s will indemnity the Vendor in respect of all action, cost, claims and demands in connection with any failure on the part of the Purchaser to comply with cross compliance requirements in respect of the 2023 scheme year.

Environmental Stewardship Scheme

The land is not currently included within an Environmental Stewardship Scheme.

Ingoing Valuation

It is not anticipated that there will be an ingoing valuation, but 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 Vendor’s agent based upon CAAV rates or contractors’ rates where applicable and invoiced costs of seed, fertiliser and sprays applied plus enhancement value. 

Overage

Not applicable.

Information Pack

An information pack containing further details relating to Basic Payment Scheme, previous cropping, land drainage etc is available for inspection at the Agent’s Office or can be emailed to interested parties.

Lotting and Cross Rights

If the Property is sold in Lots, there may be reserved rights agreed to benefit each Lot and to ensure that continued access, maintenance and supply of services across the Property.  Further details of these rights can be obtained from the Agents.

NOTES

1.    These particulars are produced in good faith, are set out as a general guide only and do not constitute any part of a contract. No responsibility can be accepted for any expenses incurred by intending purchasers or lessees in inspecting properties which have been sold, let or withdrawn. Interested parties should rely on their own/their surveyors investigations as to the construction type of the property and its condition. No warranty can be given for any of the services or equipment at the property and no tests have been carried out to ensure that heating, electrical or plumbing systems and equipment are fully operational. Any distances, room aspects and measurements which are given are approximate only. Any plans are indicative only and may not be the same as the transfer plan/s.  No guarantee can be given that any planning permissions or listed building contents or building regulations have been applied for or approved.

2.    Under Money Laundering, Terrorist Financing and Transfer of Funds (Information on the Payer) Regulations 2017 we, as Estate Agents, are required to obtain identification from buyers in the form of the photo page of your passport or a photo driving licence. The document must be in date.  In addition, we need proof of address in the form of a utility bill with the name and address of the buyer. This must not be more than three months old. We are also under obligation to check where the purchase funds are coming from. February 2023