Well-located 45.78-acre farm block with planning consent and flexible lot sale options.
Grade 2 agricultural land totaling 45.78 acres suitable for arable and pasture use
A substantial block of Grade 2 agricultural land totalling 45.78 acres on the edge of Shirley, Derbyshire, offered freehold with vacant possession. The holding is well laid out into good-sized enclosures suitable for modern farming, with highway frontage to Mill Lane (Lot 1) and Marsh Hallow (Lot 2). Lot 2 has a mains water connection and planning consent has been granted for a general-purpose agricultural building (Ref: 23/01174/AGR).
The sale is flexible: buy the whole 45.78 acres or purchase as two lots (Lot 1: approx. 24.53 acres arable; Lot 2: approx. 21.25 acres pasture with agricultural buildings). The land sits in an established farming community with convenient road links (A52/A515) to Ashbourne, Derby and the wider road network. There is an existing annual grazing licence on Lot 2, terminable early on one month’s notice, expiring September 2025.
Important legal and commercial points are plainly stated: Basic Payment Scheme entitlements will not transfer; the sale is subject to a 30% overage on any increase in value from development (25-year term) and restrictive covenants limit intensive livestock development except in a defined area. Prospective purchasers should note public footpaths cross the property and should verify services and any fixtures before purchase.
This holding will suit farmers seeking additional arable or grazing land, smallholders, or investors looking for a well-located agricultural asset with immediate planning for an agricultural building. The combination of Grade 2 soils, good enclosure sizes and road frontage offers practical farming value, while the overage and covenant requirements are material considerations for purchasers with development in mind.