Large Grade 2 parcel with easy access and immediate cropping potential.
39.80 acres (16.11 ha) single arable field, Grade 2 soils
Hanslope soil series: slowly permeable calcareous clayey soils
Multiple road frontages and several access points for machinery
Existing land drainage in place; farmed in combinable crop rotation
Public footpath runs along southern boundary (public access)
Included in Mid Tier Countryside Stewardship until 31 Dec 2025
Sale by informal tender — offers by 17 June 2025; 10% deposit on exchange
Sale subject to wayleaves, easements, and potential VAT liability
Lot 1 offers a rare single arable field of 16.11 hectares (39.80 acres) of Grade 2 land, set in productive Hanslope series soils and historically farmed in a combinable crop rotation. Multiple access points and road frontage make machinery movement straightforward; the parcel benefits from existing land drainage and unobstructed open countryside views. There is no flood risk and the wider area is low-crime and agriculturally focused.
This lot is offered by informal tender with a guide price of £480,000. The sale timetable requires offers by 17 June 2025, exchange 21 days after receipt of draft contract and completion by 30 September 2025; a 10% deposit is required on exchange (a further 10% may be required for early entry). Purchasers should be prepared to evidence finance with tenders and to comply with anti-money laundering checks.
Practical matters to note: a public footpath runs along the southern boundary and a wayleave exists for electrical apparatus on the land. The parcel is included in a Mid Tier Countryside Stewardship Scheme which terminates on 31 December 2025. The sale is subject to existing rights, easements and access arrangements; buyers must satisfy themselves on boundaries, planning and any rights affecting the land. VAT may be payable if the sale becomes a chargeable supply.
This lot will suit commercial farmers or land investors seeking high-quality arable land close to Newmarket and Bury St Edmunds. It provides immediate cropping potential and straightforward access, but also carries short-term scheme and holdover considerations that buyers should factor into bids.