Summary - Lot 3 | Over Hall, Colne Engaine, Colchester, Essex, CO6 CO6 2HW
1 bed 1 bath Land
Productive soils with woodland cover and stewardship payments in an affluent Essex setting.
- 53.76 acres of arable, grassland and woodland
- Grade 2 and Grade 3 Hornbeam 3 soil series
- Currently cropped with winter wheat under Farm Business Tenancy
- Countryside Stewardship scheme in place (income to tenant until Aug 2026)
- Farm Business Tenancy in place; notice can expire Sept 2027
- Public footpath crosses the land; some vehicular access from main road
- Located in a Nitrate Vulnerable Zone; BPS entitlements excluded
- Purchaser may need to erect boundary fencing if sold in lots
Lot 3 at Over Hall offers a substantial 53.76-acre block of productive arable, grassland and woodland in a very affluent, low-crime part of Essex. The land is classified as Grade 2 and Grade 3, currently cropped with winter wheat and benefiting from Hornbeam 3 soil series, making it suitable for continued cropping or mixed agricultural use. Good road access from Countess Cross and Over Hall Lane makes the block straightforward to manage from nearby farms.
The parcel is enrolled in a Countryside Stewardship scheme and contains attractive mature woodland and wildlife cover, plus a public footpath crossing the land. Cricket bat willows and a spring-fed pond feature on nearby lots and contribute to the estate character and ecological value. The holding sits within a Nitrate Vulnerable Zone and has fast broadband with average mobile signal — useful for modern farm management.
Material considerations: the land is sold freehold but is subject to an existing Farm Business Tenancy that can be served to expire September 2027; stewardship payments are payable to the tenant and expire August 2026. Basic Payment Scheme entitlements are not included. If purchased as part of a lot purchase, purchasers may be required to erect fencing against neighbouring lots. There are public rights of way crossing parts of the land.
This lot will suit farmers, estate investors or those seeking a large country holding with immediate cropping income and habitat value. Buyers should factor in the tenancy timeline, stewardship income arrangements and potential fencing responsibilities when forming offers.
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