Land for sale

An attractive ring-fenced block of agricultural land situated in close proximity to Grantham and the A1.


Introduction
• Land at Great Gonerby comprises a ring-fenced block of predominantly arable land extending as a whole to about 296.50 acres (120 hectares).
• The property is classified as having a mixture of Grade 2 and Grade 3 soils, with Soilscape (England) describing the soil as principally slowly permeable, seasonally wet, slightly acid but base-rich loamy soils, suitable for spring and autumn sown crops. We understand the land has historically grown sugar beet. A five year cropping schedule is provided further in these particulars.
• The property is offered for sale as a whole or in three lots.

Lot 1
• Lot 1 extends as a whole to about 177.68 acres (71.91 hectares) and is principally arable land with a couple pockets of woodland.
• The gently sloping land peaks at its centre and has far reaching views over to the Vale of Belvoir.
• Split into multiple fields, the boundaries comprise mainly mature hedgerows.
• To the east of the block is a modern grain store with a conditioning floor system, and a 700 tonne grain storage capacity.
• The block benefits from two accesses; the first from the south along a stone track off Belton Lane and the second from the west over a railway bridge, along a roadway off A607/High Road.
• Lot 1 is shown red on the enclosed sale plan.

Lot 2
• Lot 2 extends as a whole to about 95.82 acres (38.78 hectares) and is a ring-fenced block of arable land.
• Split into five fields, the boundaries comprise mainly of mature hedgerows.
• The block benefits from two accesses; the first from the south along a stone track off Belton Lane and the second from the west over a railway bridge, along a roadway off A607/High Road.
• Lot 2 is shown blue on the enclosed sale plan.

Lot 3
• Lot 3 extends as a whole to about 23.00 acres (9.31 hectares) and comprises a mixture of grassland and arable land.
• Situated in the grassland are three attractive ponds that create a delightful haven for wildlife.
• Lot 3 is accessed from the west over a railway bridge and along a roadway off A607/High Road.
• Lot 3 is shown green on the enclosed sale plan.

Situation
Land at Great Gonerby lies to the north of the village of Great Gonerby, between the A1 (to the west) and Belton Woods Hotel, Spa and Golf Resort (to the east).
Standing in an elevated position, the property has far reaching views and benefits from good transport links, with the Gonerby Moor junction of the A1 less than 2 miles away.

Services
Mains water and three-phase electricity are connected to the grain store.
Purchasers must satisfy themselves as to the availability of services and any future connections. If the land is sold in lots, then cross-rights and reservations will need to be reserved where required. None of the services, appliances or electrical systems have been tested by the selling agents.

Tenure
The freehold of the property is for sale by private treaty, with vacant possession on completion (subject to the following agreements and all holdover requirements as detailed within these particulars).

Method of sale
Available as a whole or in up to three lots.

Local Authority
South Kesteven District Council.

Public rights of way, wayleaves and easements
A public footpath crosses Lots 2 and 3.
11kV overhead electricity lines cross the property.
The property is sold subject to all rights of way, wayleaves, and easements whether or not they are defined in this brochure. If the farm is sold in lots, then cross-rights and reservations will need to be reserved where required, for example for access, services and maintenance.

Plans and boundaries
The plans within these particulars are based on Ordnance Survey data and provided for reference only. They are believed to be correct, but accuracy is not guaranteed. The purchaser shall be deemed to have full knowledge of all boundaries and the extent of ownership. Neither the Vendors nor the Vendor’s agent will be responsible for defining the boundaries or the ownership thereof.

VAT
We understand the property has not been opted to tax and therefore VAT will not be chargeable in addition to the purchase price. In the event that a sale of the property or any part thereof or any right to it becomes a chargeable supply for the purposes of VAT, such tax will be payable in addition to the sale price.

Viewings
Viewings are permitted strictly by prior appointment only through selling agents, Fisher German LLP. and all viewings are to be accompanied.

Directions
Postcode - NG32 2NX
What3words - ///shuffles.indirect.bedspread

Health & Safety
For your own personal safety, we ask you to take great care and be as vigilant as possible when making an inspection of the property.

Mineral, Sporting and Timber Rights
The mineral, sporting and timber rights, so far as they are owned, are included within the freehold of the sale.

Nitrate Vulnerable Zone
The property lies within a Surface Water NVZ Area and is subject to the usual restrictions.

Environmental Schemes
The property is entered into both a Countryside Stewardship Mid-Tier agreement and Sustainable Farming Incentive agreement. The Mid-Tier agreement is in place until 31st December 2025 and the SFI agreement is in place until April 2027. Further details are available from the selling agents.

Holdover
Holdover for all growing crops will be required to harvest 2025 or beyond subject to further agreement.

Ingoing Crop Valuation
Subject to date of sale completion, an ingoing valuation may be required.

Overage
The property is offered for sale subject to a development overage provision which will require the purchaser/s (or their successors in title) to pay to the Vendors (or their successors) 25% of any uplift in value as a result of a planning consent for non-agricultural use for a period of 25 years from the date of completion.
Further details available from the selling agents.

Solicitors
Chattertons
9 Broad Street, Stamford, Lincolsnshire,
PE9 1PY
FAO Jonthan Blythe