Expressions of interest and initial offers must be received by 12 noon on Friday 18th July.

Location

The land is prominently positioned to the north-west of the village of Beeford and to the east of Foston-on-the-Wolds. The thriving market town of Driffield is approximately 9 miles to the west, while the popular coastal resort of Bridlington lies around 9.5 miles to the north-east. The A165 trunk road runs through Beeford, connecting Bridlington with the city of Hull, providing excellent transport links.

Land

This is a highly productive block of Grade 2 agricultural land extending to approximately 127.06 acres. The farm is currently cultivated in a versatile cropping rotation, primarily growing vining peas, with a historical record of root crop cultivation. The land benefits from being classified as Grade 2 under the former MAFF Land Classification Series, indicating its high agricultural quality.

The soil is part of the Holderness soil series, characterised as slowly permeable fine loamy soil—ideally suited for cereals and general cropping. Access to Lot 2 is via a private right of way marked in brown on the sale plan, which links the land to the public highway.

A well-maintained drainage system benefits the land, discharging into Old Howe and Pitwherry Drains. Drainage rates are payable to Beverley and North Holderness Internal Drainage Board. From Old Howe Drain, the land elevation rises from approximately 5 metres above sea level in the south to 15 metres at Foston-on-the-Wolds, providing gentle undulation.

A reinforced concrete bridge, approximately 6 metres wide, crosses Old Howe Drain, connecting Lots 2 and 3, facilitating easy movement across the estate.

Method of Sale

The property is offered for sale by private treaty as one of four lots. The vendors reserve the right to consider alternative sale methods at their discretion. Interested parties are encouraged to register their interest with the selling agent should they have downloaded these particulars.

Tenure & Possession

The freehold interest of the property is available. The current operator operates a contract farming arrangement with a local tenant, and vacant possession will be granted on completion of the sale.

Basic Payment Scheme

The land has been registered on the Rural Land Register, with all de-linked payments remaining the property of the vendor.

Environmental Schemes

There are no environmental schemes currently associated with the land.

Designations

The land is situated within a surface water Nitrate Vulnerable Zone (NVZ), highlighting its environmental sensitivity.

Holdover

The vendor reserves a holdover period until 30th September 2025 to enable harvest and straw clearance operations.

Ingoing

In addition to the purchase price, the purchaser will be responsible for the cost or market value of any growing crops, cultivations, seeds, fertilisers, sprays, lime, new leys, and husbandry acts where applicable.

Drainage

All land parcels benefit from a comprehensive drainage scheme, with rates payable to the Beverley and North Holderness Internal Drainage Board.

Wayleaves, Easements & Rights of Way

The sale includes all existing rights of way, water courses, easements, and rights of neighbouring owners affecting the land, along with any registered wayleaves and relevant statutory rights. A public footpath runs east-west across Lots 2 and 3, connecting Foston-on-the-Wolds with Foston Lane.

Electrical apparatus traverse Lots 1 and 2 and are subject to wayleave agreements. A private right of way along the shaded brown access track will be granted to Lot 2.

Health & Safety

Inspectors are advised to exercise caution on site, particularly around open ditches and drains. Viewings are completely at your own risk.

VAT

All prices are exclusive of VAT. Should the sale or any part of it become a taxable supply, VAT will be payable in addition to the purchase price.

Sporting, Timber & Mineral Rights

Sporting and timber rights are included where owned, as are mineral rights, subject to existing ownership rights.

Local Authority

East Riding of Yorkshire

Viewings

Viewings are permitted on foot during daylight hours, subject to reasonable access arrangements.

Directions

From Driffield, proceed south-east on the B1249. Turn left onto Cruckley Lane (signposted Foston) and enter the village; access to Lot 1 is on the right next to Foston Nurseries. For Lot 2, continue to the right over a gravel driveway adjacent to St Andrews Cemetery.

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