Summary - Lot 5 | Over Hall, Colne Engaine, Colchester, Essex, CO6 CO6 2HW
1 bed 1 bath Land
Large arable block with woodland and immediate cropping potential for farmers.
• 51.12 acres of arable, grassland and woodland
• Grade 3 (Hornbeam 3) soils; part cropped with winter wheat
• Included spring-fed pond and on-site solar panels
• Countryside Stewardship in place; income to tenant until Aug 2026
• Farm Business Tenancy in place; notice can expire Sept 2027
• Public footpaths cross the land; some rights of way apply
• Located in a Nitrate Vulnerable Zone; BPS entitlements not included
• Good road access; fast rural broadband, low local crime
Lot 5 at Over Hall is a compact, productive block of 51.12 acres combining arable fields, grassland and pockets of mature woodland. Soils are Grade 3 (Hornbeam 3 series) and part of the land is currently cropped with winter wheat, offering immediate agricultural use and rental income under the existing Farm Business Tenancy. A spring-fed pond and existing solar panels are useful environmental assets. Good road access and proximity to Colne Engaine, Halstead and Colchester make the block straightforward to reach for contractors or a new farming tenant.
The land sits within a Countryside Stewardship scheme and a Nitrate Vulnerable Zone. The current stewardship payments and Basic Payment Scheme entitlements are not included in the sale; stewardship income is payable to the tenant and the scheme runs until August 2026. The Farm Business Tenancy can be served notice to expire in September 2027, so purchasers should factor tenancy dates into short-term plans for occupation or cropping.
Practical considerations are clear: public footpaths cross parts of the holding, mineral, sporting and timber rights are included only as owned, and purchasers will be responsible for any required fencing where lots adjoin. The block is freehold, with low local crime and fast broadband speeds for a rural location — useful for farm management systems or remote working. This lot suits farmers, occupier-owners and investors seeking a sizable, well-positioned arable block with woodland and environmental interest.
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