Summary - OLD COTTAGE COUNTESS CROSS COLNE ENGAINE COLCHESTER CO6 2QJ
1 bed 1 bath Farm Land
23.8 acres of Grade 3 arable land with woodland, RPA registration and vacant possession from Sept 2025.
Approximately 23.78 acres (9.6 hectares) of Grade 3 arable and grassland
About 2 acres of broadleaf woodland (The Privet) adjacent to western boundary
Soils: Hornbeam 3 — fine loamy over clay, suited to cereals and arable crops
Let on Farm Business Tenancy; vacant possession agreed from 28 Sept 2025
Sporting rights included but let informally until 1 Feb 2026
Vendor retaining ~2 acres to south; buyers must use provided plans for extent
This freehold block extends to approximately 9.6 hectares (23.78 acres) of productive Grade 3 farmland close to Countess Cross, Colne Engaine. The holding comprises two arable fields (approx. 17.39 acres) and a grass field for hay (4.16 acres), plus around 2 acres of broadleaf woodland (“The Privet”) running along the western boundary. Soils are Hornbeam 3 association — fine loamy over clay — suitable for cereals and typical arable rotations.
The land is registered with the Rural Payments Agency and has previously been used to activate entitlements; there are currently no agri‑environment schemes in place. The site offers scope for environmental management measures and Biodiversity Net Gain opportunities within the existing woodland and field margins. Vehicular access is off Countess Cross Road via a grass track lined with mature oaks.
Practical points: the property is let on a Farm Business Tenancy, with the tenant agreed to give vacant possession from 28 September 2025. Sporting rights are included but currently let informally to a neighbouring syndicate until 1 February 2026. The vendor is retaining a 2‑acre area to the south (no defined boundary) — purchasers should rely on the supplied plans for the exact extent being sold.
This lot will suit commercial farmers, investors or land managers seeking productive arable land with woodland interest and scope for environmental enhancement. There is no overage or restrictive covenants on sale and VAT is not chargeable on the price. Any change of use or development would be subject to local planning and is not included in the sale particulars.
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